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Aussie veg exports on track to meet ambitious $315m target by 2020
The Australian vegetable industry is capitalising on strong demand for locally-grown vegetables in key export markets and investment in increasing the exporting capabilities of its … Read more
Productivity improvements and waste reduction on the table for Hort Connections 2018
Decreasing waste and boosting efficiency will be at the forefront of discussions at the Hort Connections 2018 horticulture industry conference, kicking off in Queensland in … Read more
AUSVEG urges fast food outlets to consider Country of Origin Labelling
Horticulture peak industry body AUSVEG has urged fast food outlets to consider the recent request by Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud MP … Read more
AUSVEG joins the NFF Horticulture Council and invests in advocacy
Peak industry body AUSVEG has applauded the formation of a united Horticulture Council to ensure that the interests of the Australian horticulture industry are effectively … Read more
New data arms growers with shopping insights
Hort Innovation has worked with global information and measurement company, Nielsen, to bring growers the largest series of insights into market performance and shopping behaviour … Read more
AUSVEG to consult with growers to raise biosecurity levies
Peak industry body AUSVEG has announced its intention to consult with industry to raise the Emergency Plant Pest Response (EPPR) levies for the vegetable and … Read more
ABARES survey reveals vegetable farm profits increase, number of farms decreases
The average Australian vegetable farm is making more money and earning higher prices for its produce, but cash costs are continuing to rise across the … Read more
Registrations now open for Hort Connections 2018
Delegate registrations are now open for Hort Connections 2018, which will be held at the Brisbane Convention Centre from 18-20 June 2018. Next year’s event … Read more
Victorian vegetable grower Bill Bulmer elected as AUSVEG Chair
Third generation Victorian leafy vegetable grower Bill Bulmer has been unanimously elected to the position of AUSVEG Chair following a Board meeting held on Monday … Read more
Challenge accepted: AUSVEG leads the charge to ‘Try for 5’ serves of veg a day
Leading horticultural body AUSVEG is calling on the Australian vegetable industry and consumers to ‘Try for 5’ serves of vegetables each day and share their … Read more
NT Farmers resumes AUSVEG membership, reflecting region’s growing importance to national industry
NT Farmers has resumed its membership of AUSVEG, with the national vegetable industry representative body eager to work with growers in the Northern Territory to … Read more
Transition to management plan, dedicated coordinator to manage tomato potato psyllid in Australia
The National Management Group (NMG) for tomato potato psyllid (TPP) – comprising all Australian governments, affected industries and Plant Health Australia – has agreed to … Read more