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Proposed 457 changes ignore regional Australia, says vegetable industry
Proposed amendments by the Australian Labor Party to Australia’s skilled worker migration scheme ignore the needs of regional Australia and risk damaging the vital role … Read more
Biosecurity champions deliver success for potato industry
Australian potato growers are keeping Australia’s shores free from harmful pests and diseases and gaining real-world business success by engaging in industry-funded biosecurity initiatives. … Read more
Australians would pay more for potatoes
Australians would be willing to pay more for loose washed potatoes and organic loose potatoes than they already do, according to industry-backed consumer research. … Read more
On-farm management key to WA grower success
New pest treatment solutions, cutting-edge vegetable treatment methods and a variety of farm management tools will be featured at a comprehensive workshop on Australia’s west … Read more
More shopping means more veggies on Aussie plates
The death of the weekly shop could be delivering big benefits to Australians’ health, according to new research which has found that grocery shopping more … Read more
Growers get pest smart with Veg Pest ID
Picking a mould from a mildew is now easier for vegetable growers, thanks to the latest range of pest and disease identification updates on the … Read more
Premier potato R&D hits the road in Victoria
Victorian potato growers will be treated to a travelling exhibition of the latest industry research and development (R&D) at a series of workshops in local … Read more
Veg industry welcomes funds for export training
AUSVEG has welcomed the announcement from the Minister of Agriculture and Water Resources, the Hon. Barnaby Joyce MP, of an allocation of funds to increase … Read more
Vic veggie growers to learn about latest in industry R&D and on-farm management
Victorian vegetable growers will have the opportunity to hear from leading researchers and industry representatives on innovative approaches to on-farm management at a workshop to … Read more
Fresh veggie convenience trend changing way Aussies shop
A taste for convenience could be changing the way Australians shop for vegetables, according to peak industry body AUSVEG, with new research finding that consumers … Read more
World-renowned Potato virus Y expert to enlighten WA growers
Western Australian potato growers will have the rare opportunity to learn from world-leading Potato virus Y researcher, Dr Alexander Karasev, from the University of Idaho … Read more
Tospovirus research partnership welcomed by industry
AUSVEG welcomes the announcement of a partnership between Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), the University of Queensland (UQ) and Bioseed Research India … Read more