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Two new plant export Industry Advice Notices
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) has released two new Industry Advice Notices (IANs) for exporters: 2022-09: Export Services – Trial service … Read more
Save the date: Nitrogen fertiliser webinar – management options in difficult conditions
12pm-1pm AEDT | Thursday 3 March The commercial nitrogen fertiliser market has been very volatile in recent months, with shipping issues and shortages for all of … Read more
Soil health trial leads to quality capsicums in SA
Andrew and Zurri Braham have grown capsicums under protected cropping in Virginia, South Australia, since 2006. The Soil Wealth ICP team has been working with … Read more
Nominations now open for the 2022 Awards for Excellence!
The 2022 National Awards for Excellence provides the opportunity for the entire industry to gather and celebrate the outstanding achievements of the horticulture sector. The … Read more
AUSVEG welcomes appointment of new Hort Innovation CEO
AUSVEG has welcomed the appointment of Brett Fifield as Chief Executive Officer at Hort Innovation. AUSVEG CEO Michael Coote said that the role of Hort … Read more
Insecticide resistance detected in serpentine leafminer – Groups 1 and 3
Researchers at the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) have detected resistance to Group 1 and 3 insecticides in serpentine leafminer samples … Read more
Aussie potatoes mashing previous records
New data released by Hort Innovation shows Australians are producing and consuming more potatoes than ever. Developed by Freshlogic, the annual Horticulture Statistics Handbook and … Read more
Growers continue to feel price squeeze
AUSVEG Advocacy Update – 18 February 2022 Vegetable and potato prices have remained stable over the last two years despite record rises in farm input … Read more
Tips to protect beneficial insects in an IPM program
Chemicals have different modes of action that can affect both insect pests and beneficial species differently. It’s important for growers to understand the risk profile … Read more
Woolworths offering boost to organic farmers with $30 million fund
To continue serving consumers’ growing appetite for organic produce, the Woolworths Organic Growth Fund is providing grants and interest-free loans to fruit and vegetable farmers … Read more
Visit the new-look Hort Connections website!
AUSVEG and International Fresh Produce Association Australia – New Zealand are proud to announce that our brand new Hort Connections website is now live. Check out … Read more
Generation next: Jennifer’s rapid rise into protected cropping
Jennifer Hulme is Assistant Grower at Family Fresh Farms, an intensive glasshouse operation located on the New South Wales Central Coast. Despite being in her … Read more