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Shoppers off the mark about fresh veg imports
Australians are off the mark about the origin of their fresh vegetables, according to new consumer research that shows shoppers massively overestimate the proportion of … Read more
Wasp warfare with avid aphid-eating parasites
With pesticide resistance rising in species of aphids which feed on potatoes and spread viruses, one of the best control options for growers battling these … Read more
Varroa mites found in Townsville port
An Asian honey bee (Apis cerana) hive has been found at the port in Townsville, Queensland, with scientific analysis of the bees confirming that two … Read more
AUSVEG welcomes commencement of new Country of Origin Labelling scheme
National vegetable industry body AUSVEG has today welcomed the commencement of Australia’s new Country of Origin Labelling laws, applauding the implementation of the new labelling … Read more
$6 million to strengthen Aussie vegetable businesses
Horticulture Innovation Australia (Hort Innovation) recently invested more than $6 million into a targeted program which aims to bolster vegetable production in key growing areas … Read more
Symposium gives growers ground rules of exporting
Australian vegetable growers have been provided with a practical overview of the export process at the Practicalities for Exporting Vegetables Symposium, held at RACV Royal … Read more
Grower Field Day celebrates innovation and adaptation
Growers around the country were inspired by the innovation of their peers after visiting some of southeast Queensland’s leading vegetable producers during the 2016 Horticulture … Read more
Leading industry agribusiness Bayer wins Innovation Partner Award
Gold Coast, Queensland – Bayer has taken out the AUSVEG Innovation Partner Award, proudly sponsored by Boomaroo, at the 2016 National Awards for Excellence – … Read more
‘Aussie Kev’ crowned Young Grower of the Year
Gold Coast, Queensland – South Australian vegetable grower Thang Hoang Le, affectionately known as ‘Aussie Kev’, has been presented with the AUSVEG Young Grower of … Read more
Unlimited potential of women in horticulture celebrated
A High Tea at the luxurious Palazzo Versace provided the perfect backdrop for the 2016 Women in Horticulture networking event on Saturday 25 June, where … Read more
Kalfresh’s Rob Hinrichsen scores industry’s highest honour
Gold Coast, Queensland – Queensland vegetable grower Rob Hinrichsen was tonight presented with the prestigious AUSVEG Grower of the Year Award, proudly sponsored by Syngenta, … Read more
Vegetable industry trainer Jill Briggs makes an impact
Gold Coast, Queensland – Jill Briggs, Managing Director of Rural Training Initiatives, has been recognised for her dedication to the industry, winning the AUSVEG Industry … Read more