28 May 2025
VegNET South East Queensland Lockyer Valley Regional Update The 2025 growing season has delivered its fair share of challenges to vegetable producers across South-East Queensland. From […]
28 May 2025
VegNET Far North Queensland Regional Update In March this year, Bowen Gumlu Growers Association (BGGA) co-hosted two events in two locations to cover an assortment of […]
28 May 2025
VegNET Tasmania Regional Update West Pine is a diversified agri-food business based in Penguin, North West Tasmania, founded in 2018 by Rob Arvier and Mark Reeves. […]
28 May 2025
VegNET South Australia Regional Update The Regional Round-Up brought greenhouse growers together for a day of networking, updates, and shared insights, while the Investing in the […]
28 May 2025
VegNET Victoria Regional Update Victorian vegetable growers are facing mounting pressures across the board. Rising production costs, shrinking profit margins, prolonged dry conditions, ongoing workforce shortages, […]
28 May 2025
VegNET Western Australia Regional Update With vegetable growers spread across a mosaic of regional locations, the Growing Relationships initiative focuses on building stronger, more consistent connections […]
20 June 2025
The onion fly (Delia antiqua) is a major pest that infests onions, shallots, and leeks. Currently not present in Australia, its introduction could severely impact the […]
14 July 2025
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12 July 2025
Tuyến trùng gây sưng rễ ổi (GRKN, Meloidogyne enterolobii) được phát hiện tại Úc vào cuối năm 2022. Loài gây hại cực nhỏ này, chủ yếu […]
12 July 2025
Tuyến trùng gây u rễ ổi (GRKN, Meloidogyne enterolobii) là một loài gây hại cực nhỏ, chủ yếu được tìm thấy ở các vùng nhiệt đới. […]
21 May 2024
Pink root rot in onions is a fungal disease affecting most onion growing regions in Australia, with a wide host range. Farm hygiene is an important […]
22 May 2025
This fact sheet defines the soilborne disease, germination/emergence, crop establish to bulb initiation through to maturation and appropriate management approaches that can be used. Related ProjectsAccelerating […]
2 September 2025
A new project was contracted in July to deliver national leadership to ensure that vegetable, onion and potato growers have access to safe, effective, and export-compliant […]
2 September 2025
Australia is internationally renowned for high quality, clean and delicious fresh produce supported by a range of stringent quality assurance programs and a first-rate food safety […]
3 September 2025
BY STEPHANIE CARSTAIRS, PLANFARM Level Up Hort, a business improvement and benchmarking program funded by Hort Innovation, released its 2024 season benchmarks in June, offers growers […]
3 September 2025
The tour brought growers face-to-face with new technologies, research, and farming innovations aimed at tackling some of the biggest challenges facing onion production in Australia, including […]
8 September 2025
BY HANNAH PARRY, HORT INNOVATION Launched in October 2024, the Australian Onions marketing campaign, funded by the onion marketing levy and delivered by Hort Innovation, set […]
8 September 2025
In June 2025, Julius Joel, Product Director at G’s Fresh, travelled from the UK to Australia to share insights on regenerative agriculture with growers and industry […]
8 September 2025
A new Hort Innovation project is set to streamline the way grower feedback is collected across the vegetable industry. The goal of the project is to […]
8 September 2025
BY SHAHNAZ SULTANA, EMILY REMNANT, RON HILL AND JOEL MACKAY SCHOOL OF LIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Of the 100 crop varieties that […]
8 September 2025
In early July 2025 I was fortunate to attend the European Seminar on Extension & Education (ESEE), a biennial conference about agricultural advice and education. It […]
8 September 2025
The VegNET project has had a strong focus on water management this quarter in the Northern Territory, with particular focus on water extraction licensing. It is […]
8 September 2025
Australia’s pollination industries are entering a new era of challenge and change with the spread of Varroa destructor, a parasitic mite that undermines honeybee health and […]
8 September 2025
In May, AUSVEG Victoria organised two information sessions to introduce LEAN and Continuous Improvement to growers promoting the value of these methodologies through the VegNET 3.0 […]
8 September 2025
Regional Round Up for Murraylands and Mallee growers A standout event of the VegNET SA calendar was the Regional Round Up Murraylands and Mallee, which was […]
8 September 2025
The first half of 2025 has certainly flown by with growers now in full winter production. The landscape is full of beauty in the array of […]
8 September 2025
The session was led by consultant Peter Dal Santo from AgAware Consulting, who brought his decades of experience in pesticide regulation, compliance, and agricultural extension to […]
8 September 2025
In June 2024, the proposal for a large-scale project for on-farm technology to monitor the destructive pest was accepted by AUSVEG and, in partnership with RapidAIM, […]
8 September 2025
The OWL (Open Weed Locator) Project is an innovative, grower-led initiative driven by the Warren Cauliflower Improvement Group in Manjimup, Western Australia, with supportive seed funding […]
1 September 2023
Fact Sheet: Common diseases in onions and their management Related ProjectsAccelerating the adoption of best management practices for the Australian onion industry (Australian Onion Industry Communications)This […]
27 January 2026
Updated 2026: Stemphylium leaf blight (SLB), caused by Stemphylium vesicarium, is a destructive foliar disease affecting onion crops globally. It also infects other Allium species like […]
13 October 2025
15 October 2025
Level Up Hort, the business improvement and benchmarking program funded by Hort Innovation, released its 2024 season benchmarks in June. The project is led […]
15 October 2025
According to Hort Innovation, Australia produces an average of 247,423 tonnes of onions annually, valued at approximately $164.8 million. Major production regions are South Australia (48%), […]
8 December 2025
Australian fresh vegetable grower-exporters continue to navigate a complex and evolving international trading landscape. Recent regulatory changes and the removal of tariffs for competing countries in […]
9 December 2025
A group of Australian vegetable growers and industry members travelled to New Zealand’s North Island from 24–29 August 2025, to learn about production systems, technologies, and […]
9 December 2025
The project was born out of necessity with tightening margins and businesses seeking greater support on cost control and analysis to position vegetable and onion businesses […]
9 December 2025
BY DAVID DANIELS NATIONAL AGRICHEMICAL MANAGER, AUSVEG It’s no secret that growers across Australia are facing increasing pressures when it comes to crop protection. Active ingredients […]
9 December 2025
The vegetable and onion industry study tours, funded by Hort Innovation (Project VG23002), provide opportunities for Australian vegetable and onion growers and supply chain businesses to […]
9 December 2025
In October vegetable growers and industry members from across Australia and around the world were in Gatton Queensland for the second AgTech Showcase. Held over two […]
9 December 2025
Hort Innovation has unveiled a bold marketing strategy aimed at elevating the status of Australian Onions from a humble pantry staple to a beloved flavour foundation […]
9 December 2025
In July 2025, AUSVEG teamed up with Hort Innovation to kick off a five-year mission to keep Australian growers connected to the crop protection tools they […]
9 December 2025
Regional Development Officers (RDOs), Regional Support Officers (RSOs), Partner Organisations, our National Extension Advisory Group (NEAG), key Hort Innovation and AUSVEG team members gathered together in […]
9 December 2025
VegNET NT has had a great focus on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) this quarter. In September this year Soil Wealth ICP project officers Umberto Calvo and […]
9 December 2025
Stepping off the farm can be one of the most valuable things a grower can do, offering fresh ideas, renewed motivation and a broader view of […]
9 December 2025
“This event is about recognising the dedication, ingenuity, and hard work of everyone making a real difference in our region,” said Jenn Honnery, CEO of BGGA. […]
9 December 2025
In September 2025 VegNET Southern Queensland conducted a two-day study tour to get insight and knowledge of the supply chain. Participants of all ages thoroughly enjoyed […]
9 December 2025
In vegetable production areas where soil is of poor quality or if properties are rented, growers tend to invest in relocatable infrastructure like hydroponic benches and […]
9 December 2025
Tasmania’s north-west region hosts some of Australia’s most diverse and intensive vegetable production systems. Short crop rotations and a mix of vegetables, potatoes, poppies, pyrethrum, grains […]
9 December 2025
South Australian vegetable growers recently had the opportunity to participate in study tours both in New Zealand and closer to home in Queensland’s Lockyer Valley. These […]
9 December 2025
VegNET Western Australia recently hosted an information session to consider practical assistive AI applications for vegetable growers. Presentations on artificial intelligence (AI) in accessible technology for […]
9 December 2025
VegNET Victoria is delivering value to growers with its Winter Warmers program responding to the priorities growers have expressed. IPM WORKSHOP In Werribee, a workshop focused […]
9 December 2025
Lessons from Queensland’s horticulture and aquaculture sectors highlight the power of collaboration and applied research in driving regional innovation. The 2025 APEN (Australasian Pacific Extension Network) […]
12 January 2026
This project aims to strengthen biosecurity preparedness across the Australian onion industry through the development of a new Biosecurity Plan. The plan will identify and address […]
12 January 2026
This project will transform how Australia’s vegetable and onion industries make strategic business decisions by providing growers and trade partners with unprecedented access to Woolworths retail […]
12 January 2026
Assess the challenge and the opportunity: Set up a baseline of the issue by surveying and identifying the geographic spread of Group 1 herbicide resistance in […]
12 January 2026
This fact sheet was prepared as part of the VN21000 project ahead of the Stemphylium Leaf Blight Workshop held at Gatton AgTech 2025. You can also […]
24 October 2025
In late August a group of Australian vegetable growers spent a week in New Zealand as part of the vegetable and onion study tour program, funded […]
8 December 2025
In September onion growers from across Australia spent two very busy weeks in Europe as part of the vegetable and onion study tour program, Project VG23003 […]
9 December 2025
In September onion growers from across Australia spent two very busy weeks in Europe as part of the vegetable and onion study tour program, Project VG23003 […]
27 May 2025
The 11th Ag Innovation Expo 2025 brought together farmers, service providers, agribusiness, researchers, students and technology exhibitors for two days of innovation, collaboration, and practical insights […]
27 February 2026
EXPORT OVERVIEW Australia’s fresh onion exports experienced a considerable downturn in 2025, recording the weakest performance since 2018. Total export value fell sharply by 47 percent, […]
2 March 2026
In October last year, James Smith from Bowhill Produce in South Australia began trialling an Ecorobotix ARA 620 UHP Sprayer equipped with Plant-by-Plant™ Artificial Intelligence on […]
2 March 2026
Running from July 2025 to December 2026, the campaign is rooted in the strategic investment plan goal of demand creation – supporting the Australian onion industry […]
2 March 2026
For Lockyer Valley onion growers Lynette and Glenroy Logan, the 2025 onion study tour to the United Kingdom and the Netherlands was an opportunity not to […]
2 March 2026
BY DAVID DANIELS | NATIONAL AGRICHEMICAL MANAGER, AUSVEG The Onion Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP), published 12 months ago, provided a clear and credible snapshot of […]
24 May 2024
Caramelised onion pizza, a zingy red onion pickle, or maybe crispy onion rings topping a burger – if you’re seeing more onion dishes on menus you’re […]
24 May 2024
The project Optimising chemical and cultural control of onion white rot (VN20007) spanning five years, aims to develop an integrated disease management strategy for this soil […]
24 May 2024
Harvest of onion trials in SA continue to shed light on detection and management of onion basal rot.
The project Epidemiology and management of fusarium basal rot in onions (VN20006) aims to develop an integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) strategy to reduce the impact […]
4 March 2024
Ellement Produce is one of the first companies to embark on the Level Up Hort benchmarking program.
29 February 2024
The Hort Innovation onion nutrition education program for health professionals and the food service industry (VN20002) has continued building momentum over the past six months. Designed […]
29 February 2024
Promoting onions from humble to hero to foodservice and health industries involves farm visits and recipe inspiration to allow professionals to fully appreciate the versatility of […]
29 February 2024
The list of available herbicides that can be used within onion crops is limited, and with herbicide resistance increasing in ryegrass, control of the weed is […]
16 October 2023
The main soil borne diseases in onions include damping off, white rot, basal rot and pink root. Prevention and management can often be improved via managing […]
18 January 2024
Herbicide resistance remains a challenge for onion growers across Australia, find out how the Onions Communications & Extension project is supporting growers to combat this issue. […]
18 January 2024
The International Business Innovation Mentoring Program (IBIMP) included in the Multi-Industry Export Program (MT21009) aims to support Australian vegetable, onion, and melon growers with one-on-one mentoring […]
19 May 2023
Hort Innovation works with industry to invest the onion levy and Australian Government contributions into initiatives to help growers be as productive and profitable as possible, […]
19 July 2023
The project, Epidemiology and management of fusarium basal rot in onions (VN20006) is well underway with researchers undertaking field trials and testing to understand the role […]
25 November 2021
In September 2021, two members of the AUSVEG-led EnviroVeg Program were acknowledged for their implementation of climate positive practices and the ecosystem benefits on-farm. Western Australian […]
30 July 2018
A project team from IPM Technologies has been delivering workshops, creating resources, training advisors and providing IPM advice to potato and onion growers.
5 June 2018
This case study provides insights into some of the main changes involving controlled traffic, cover crops and compost at the Kalfresh demonstration site in Queensland.