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Lack of action on backpacker tax in Federal Budget will hurt Aussie growers
Leading vegetable industry body AUSVEG has expressed its disappointment at the lack of action taken by the Federal Government to change or eliminate the backpacker … Read more
American veg grower to address delegates at National Horticulture Convention
Leading international vegetable grower Jack Vessey will be making his way down under to address Australian horticulture growers at the 2016 National Horticulture Convention, which … Read more
Australian Organic the latest industry group to co-host National Horticulture Convention
Australian Organic, owner of the country’s largest organic certification brand Australian Certified Organic, has joined AUSVEG and other heavy hitters in horticulture to co-host the … Read more
“Northern Australia” inconsistent and unfair, say veg growers
The Federal Government’s proposed $5 billion investment in Northern Australia follows inconsistent and unfair boundaries and excludes valuable regional centres, according to national peak vegetable … Read more
Aussie shoppers could benefit from technological innovations
New technology is presenting greater options for retailers to satisfy consumers’ increasing desire for knowledge about their food purchases, according to new market research from … Read more
Potatoes more environmentally sustainable than pasta, rice
International researchers have shown that potatoes are good for the environment, with a recently published paper indicating that potato production is more environmentally sustainable than … Read more
Innovation experts to enlighten delegates at veg grower seminar
The speaker line-up for the 2016 Global Innovations in Horticulture Seminar has been finalised, with the world’s leading innovation experts set to make their way … Read more
Growers donate excess veggies to a worthy cause
Peak industry body AUSVEG is encouraging Australia’s vegetable growers to donate excess produce to hunger relief organisation Foodbank Australia, in a bid to help families … Read more
Food labelling verdict a win for Australian consumers
Leading vegetable industry body AUSVEG has today welcomed the news that state ministers have supported the Federal Government’s proposed changes to Country of Origin Labelling … Read more
State support is crucial for proposed food labelling system
AUSVEG is urging state ministers to endorse the Federal Government’s proposed changes to Country of Origin Labelling laws at the Legislative and Governance Forum on … Read more
Consumers changing their food preferences
Nutella doughnuts and skyscraper burgers could be replaced by raw foods and fresh vegetables on Australian plates in 2016, with the latest insights into consumer … Read more
Growers welcome NZ decision to not pursue fresh potato exports to Australia
AUSVEG, Australia’s Peak Industry Body for vegetable and potato growers, has welcomed the decision by Potatoes New Zealand to withdraw its application to the Australian … Read more