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Varroa mite (Varroa destructor): More detections in NSW
On Sunday, the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) confirmed three new detections of Varroa mite (Varroa destructor), as field officers continue … Read more
Soil moisture trial, WA
Last week, vegetablesWA, alongside WildEye Australia, established a soil moisture monitoring station on one of Odeum Produce’s sandy soil properties. Odeum will soon be able … Read more
Mulgowie Farming Co. hosts the Treasurer of Australia to discuss rising input costs
On Thursday, the Treasurer of Australia, the Hon. Dr Jim Chalmers visited Queensland’s Lockyer Valley region, to speak to growers, producers and employers about food prices … Read more
Women & Leadership Australia professional development scholarships
Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) is offering professional development scholarships for women across all areas of the farming and agriculture sector. WLA believes that advancing … Read more
An organic partnership set to go the distance
Adam Bremner is a sixth-generation farmer at Wombat Forest Organics, near Daylesford in Central Victoria. The 740- acre organic farm primarily produces potatoes, namely Dutch … Read more
Advancing Free Trade Agreements with India and the European Union
The Australian Government is working to ratify Australia’s agreement with India through Parliament quickly, in addition to commencing negotiations with the European Union (EU). A … Read more
Importation of okra
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has recently released a draft report regarding the importation of okra from India. The draft report proposes … Read more
Reef Certification program proving a success for sweetpotato growers
Sweetpotato growers are working with Growcom to accelerate adoption of the Hort 360 Reef Certification initiative with a focus on improving reef water quality. Hort … Read more
Varroa mite (Varroa destructor): More detections in NSW
As communicated on 4 July 2022 Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) was detected in sentinel hives at the Port of Newcastle on 22 June. A Biosecurity (Varroa mite) … Read more
AUSVEG Cost of Production Survey – deadline extended
AUSVEG strongly encourages all growers to complete its Cost of Production Survey. The survey is important for AUSVEG to advocate for growers to receive a … Read more
AUSVEG Cost of Production Survey
With growers facing significant cost of production pressures for vital farm inputs, including fertiliser, chemicals, fuel and wages, it is critical that AUSVEG is able … Read more
Public Consultation for the statutory review of the Biosecurity & Agriculture Management Act
The Western Australian Government is encouraging the WA community to have their say on the future of biosecurity and agriculture legislation for the State. Public … Read more