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Project boosting biosecurity preparedness for vegetable and potato industries
The AUSVEG Farm Biosecurity Project continues to improve the preparedness and response capability to manage biosecurity risks for the vegetable and potato industries with an … Read more
Complete the annual AUSVEG Pest and Disease Management Survey for your chance to win!
AUSVEG is seeking to identify Australian vegetable growers’ perceptions of, and approaches, to pest and disease management practices, impacts of pests and diseases to business … Read more
Ryan Shadbolt: Growing an accomplished family business
24-year-old Ryan Shadbolt is the Production Manager at Scotties Point Farms in Beverford, Victoria. His role in the business is to work alongside his father, … Read more
The Weekly Times Coles Farmer of the Year awards: 2021 finalists announced
Congratulations to the following vegetable and potato producers who have been listed as 2021 finalists in The Weekly Times Coles Farmer of the Year awards, … Read more
AUSVEG visit to Tasmania
Last week, AUSVEG Chair Bill Bulmer and CEO Michael Coote visited Tasmania in partnership with the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association. AUSVEG welcomed the opportunity … Read more
Authorised Inspection Person Training: Melon thrips
*Tuesday 5 April TBC Grower and agronomists near Ayr, Queensland can save the tentative date of Tuesday 5 April for an Authorised Inspection Person Training course … Read more
IFAM briefing webinar: Horticulture industry
11am-11.30am AEDT | Thursday 10 March Australian horticulture producers, exporters and agribusinesses are invited to hear the latest International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) update, … Read more
Queensland floods: Natural Disaster Impact Survey and Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements
Many regional communities and growing regions are facing substantial damage and stress from the current floods in southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Growers … Read more
Webinar recording: Advancements in biopesticides for profitable veg production
Biopesticides are a diverse group of pest control products based on naturally occurring biochemicals, minerals and microbes. They generally have very low toxicity to humans … Read more
ASEAN and the Middle East remain primary Australian fresh vegetable export destinations throughout 2021
With cumulating pressure from rising farm input costs, labour shortages, operational constraints, international shipping backlogs and expensive freight costs, Australian vegetable grower-exporters continue to ship … Read more
Putting soil first in Tassie potato crops
Soil First Tasmania is a farmer-led organisation that focuses on the sustainability and regeneration of soil and water resources. It supports a community of farmers … Read more
Five-year plan aiming to drive positive change across the Australian vegetable industry
During 2021, Hort Innovation worked closely with growers and other industry stakeholders to refresh the documents that guide investment of grower levies. The 2022-2026 Strategic … Read more