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Triple A update: Huge opportunity ahead for horticulture in 2019
In this edition of the Triple A update, AUSVEG National Manager – Public Affairs Tyson Cattle discusses the year’s advocacy work and plans for 2019.
New system to support vegetable crop growth
This is a reprint of an article that originally appeared in the November/December edition of Vegetables Australia about Mitsui’s iCAST system.
Bushfire assistance available to central Queensland communities
Financial assistance and support services are now available for primary producers and residents affected by bushfires in central Queensland.
Bayer displays strong support for veg growers and researchers by renewing AUSVEG partnership
AUSVEG and Bayer have renewed their long-running Strategic Partnership, which continues to deliver benefits to Australian vegetable growers.
Learn about Tasmanian grower Darren Long’s focus on soil health in video profile
Darren Long is Managing Director of MG Farm Produce. We spoke to him about his time in the industry and his passion for soil health.
Learn how to protect your business from illegal phoenix activity
Would you know if a phoenix operator was trying to rip off your business? Protect yourself by knowing the signs covered in this ATO video.
ABARES snapshot of ag workforce shows increasing amounts of employees under 35
The latest Insights snapshot from ABARES shows vegetable-growing has the highest proportion of employees under 35 compared to other Australian ag sectors.
Bureau of Meteorology gives update on incoming weather events
The Bureau of Meteorology has provided AUSVEG with an update on expected significant weather events over 11-18 December 2018.
Help Deakin and the ABS improve agricultural data collection methods
Deakin University is undertaking research on behalf of the ABS to provide advice on the improved collection of agricultural information.
WorkSafe Victoria launches new quad bike safety videos
WorkSafe Victoria has launched eight new safety videos and an app to help workplaces identify hazards and control risks related to quad bike use.
2018 Syngenta Growth Awards celebrate agriculture’s most important commodity: people
Leading vegetable industry figures, including SA grower Scott Samwell, have been recognised in this year’s awards for their contributions to our sector’s growth.
Fresh salad producer group launches food safety standard for fertiliser and soil additive use
Compost containing manure and green waste is an important part of sustainable farming, but when inappropriately produced and applied can also pose food safety risks.