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Training in-focus for Tasmania’s extension team
While growers have been busy with producing and harvesting this season’s crop, the VegNET – Tasmania team’s focus has turned to its training component of … Read more
VegNET WA projects continue to progress despite COVID challenges
In March, Western Australia threw open its borders and began to glimpse the ‘new normal’ that most of Australia had already experienced. VegNET – Western … Read more
An update from VegNET – Victoria (North, West and South-East regions)
In this column, Vegetables Australia provides an overview of recent VegNET – Victoria (North, West and South-East regions) project activities, as well as new COVID-safe … Read more
Floods fail to dampen Southern Queensland extension activities
Growers in the southern Queensland region have endured a tough summer and start to autumn with floods severely affecting the area. VegNET – Southern Queensland … Read more
Establishing networks between veg growers and the wider industry
AUSVEG SA is the state-wide representative body for South Australia’s $2 billion vegetable industry. It works with governments at all levels to advocate on key … Read more
Top End extension activities in full swing
NT Farmers recently renewed its collaboration with Hort Innovation and the AUSVEG-facilitated National Vegetable Extension Program (VegNET) to support local vegetable growers grow a sustainable … Read more
Knowing and improving your irrigation: Hydroponic protected cropping essentials
The Protected Cropping Australia (PCA) Conference was held in Coffs Harbour in March. As part of the event, the VegNET – New South Wales team … Read more
Connecting north Queensland’s vegetable producers to new ag-tech
Autumn is the start of an intensive vegetable growing season in north Queensland. Fields have been ploughed in readiness for season to start. VegNET – … Read more
VegNET update from the Gippsland region
In this column, VegNET – Gippsland Regional Development Officer Bonnie Dawson introduces readers to the Victorian town of Orbost and the role it plays in … Read more
Soil moisture monitoring in veg crops field day, Boisdale VIC
12.30pm-3pm AEST | Friday 6 May Join VegNET Gippsland for presentations and a field walk at Farm Express Salads in Boisdale, which has played host … Read more
Pest & disease discussions in the Goulburn Valley
Pest and disease affect all types of vegetable growing operations although they may require different management options. Last week, VegNET – Victoria (North, West and … Read more
Knowledge gained at native vegetation insectaries “open house” in Werribee
What are native vegetation insectaries (NVIs)? Native vegetation insectaries are areas of flowering plants on a farm. They attract and maintain beneficial insect populations by providing … Read more