30 June 2020
Do you know the difference between sodicity and salinity? While the two are similar, sodicity can still have a negative impact on soil structure and crop […]
30 June 2020
Women working in the horticulture industry in the Wide Bay-Burnett are invited to attend a special industry luncheon and virtual bus tour on Thursday 16 July from 9:30am […]
30 June 2020
Hort Innovation is working with research company FiftyFive5 to provide the industry access to regularly updated information about consumer attitudes and behaviours during COVID-19, through FiftyFive5’s Category and […]
30 June 2020
Growers can keep up-to-date with key information regarding domestic and international pesticide regulations via Ag Chemical Updates. The updates are produced as part of the Hort […]
30 June 2020
AUSVEG would like to congratulate Daniel Hoffmann from South Australia, on winning the prize draw following our recent Pest and Disease Management survey! We also thank […]
30 June 2020
The University of Melbourne has launched a 21-part webinar series covering 10 topics in natural resource management issues. Delivered by the University’s leading science academics from an Australian […]
23 June 2020
An Asian honey bee (Apis cerana Java genotype) nest was was found on 28 April in the port area of Townsville, Queensland, with scientific analysis of […]
23 June 2020
Disruptive Packaging and its Uniquor product has been awarded Australasia’s premier Tech Innovation Award for the fresh produce and floral industries at the virtual PMA A-NZ Tech […]
23 June 2020
Join the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) on Thursday 25 June at 10.30am (AEST) for a one-hour webinar update on cucumber green mottle […]
23 June 2020
As issued by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, the label for Sero-X insecticide has been extended for this product to now include the use of […]
23 June 2020
To engage children to become their own pest warrior, a new set of resources has been made available by the AGVIC managed Urban Plant Health Network. […]
23 June 2020
AUSVEG is pleased to announce global leading packaging and resource recovery company Visy has renewed its Strategic Partnership for the 10th consecutive year. The decade-long investment supporting Australian […]
16 June 2020
Late last year, the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) had proposed 1 July 2020 to introduce increased export certification costs for the horticulture […]
16 June 2020
The distribution of pathogens (that cause disease) associated with seed is expanding across the world and new biosecurity risks continue to emerge. The trade in vegetable […]
16 June 2020
What are the most important sustainability factors in the horticulture sector to you? Having ethical and resilient practices, supporting healthy landscapes and meeting the challenges of […]
16 June 2020
A webinar recording from the Soil Wealth ICP project is now available on the impact of cover crops on soil biology in vegetable soils using DNA […]
16 June 2020
Applied Horticultural Research has released two podcasts on cover cropping: Podcast 1: Benefits of using cover crops on your farm (9 minutes). Get inspired by Dr […]
12 June 2020
Late last year, the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) had proposed 1 July 2020 to introduce increased export certification costs for the horticulture […]
11 June 2020
Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers (BFVG) is the voice for fruit and vegetable growers in the Bundaberg and Wide Bay- Burnett regions. It also facilitates the […]
20 July 2020
Workforce access during the COVID-19 pandemic We are in extraordinary times in 2020 and with the current outbreak of COVID-19 it is clear we still have […]
10 June 2020
Impact from COVID-19 continues While restrictions are slowly being lifted in a number of states, AUSVEG continues to engage with federal government on the flow-on impacts […]
25 May 2020
Risk of processed potato dumping Over the last couple of weeks AUSVEG has been working with major potato processors to understand the potential risk of processed […]
9 June 2020
Kaushal Gunasekara is the Horticultural Technical Agronomist at Austchilli, a chilli growing operation based in Bundaberg, Queensland. Austchilli began precision agriculture (PA) practices in the mid-1990s […]
9 June 2020
Since iMapPESTS launched two new mobile surveillance units alongside the prototype sentinel for a comparison trail at SARDI’s Waite Campus in Adelaide, the iMapPESTS team continues […]
9 June 2020
Hort Innovation’s international trade hub delivers information and insights to the Australian horticulture sector as we progress through and beyond the global COVID-19 situation. This resource […]
9 June 2020
Pink rot is a soil-borne disease caused by the pathogen Phytopthora erythroseptica. This fact sheet provides information on the pathogen, its lifecycle and management options. The […]
9 June 2020
Thailand has advised it will be implementing stringent pesticide residue monitoring on fresh fruit and vegetables at the port of entry. Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration […]
5 June 2020
Fruiting vegetables and cucurbit programs are set to benefit from a new crop protection product that has recently been registered in Australia. The insecticide has been […]
9 June 2020
Managing key accounts and industry engagement at Boomaroo Nurseries makes Jo Van Niekerk one of the most recognisable faces in Victorian horticulture. Jo’s role in the […]
5 June 2020
With the prohibition of exporting waste and recyclable plastics from Australia occurring from mid-2021, fertiliser manufacturers are exploring novel ways to dispose their recyclable packaging, such […]
5 June 2020
Four organic fruit and vegetable growing operations are the beneficiaries of a million-dollars in grants and interest-free loans that will allow them to upgrade production systems […]
4 June 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed most aspects of our lives – how we live, how we work and how we interact with our friends and family. […]
3 June 2020
The popularity of protecting growing practices is rising in the Northern Territory. In this article, NT Farmers Industry Development Manager Greg Owens outlines the reasons behind […]
3 June 2020
Hort Innovation has commenced the second phase of VegNET, the vegetable industry extension program, which will fund ten regional development officers located across Australia to support […]
3 June 2020
The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an uncertain start to the year for levy-paying vegetable grower-exporters. Market closures, supply chain disruptions and air […]
3 June 2020
Internal fruit rot can be a significant issue for capsicum growers. In response to this, a project is aiming to deliver capsicum growers with an integrated […]
3 June 2020
In Vegetables Australia – Winter 2020, AUSVEG Biosecurity Officer Madeleine Quirk provides an update on vegetable and potato biosecurity activities undertaken throughout the first half of […]
2 June 2020
Hort Innovation has developed The Good Mood Food initiative to support the horticulture sector through the effects of recent times, which are being felt in consumer […]
2 June 2020
The registration of a new insecticide from Syngenta will help control more of those chewing and sucking pests that attack fruiting vegetables and cucurbits, while it […]
2 June 2020
AUSVEG has welcomed the decision by Coles to incorporate the industry-led, industry-owned Fair Farms program into its ethical sourcing program for its suppliers. The Fair Farms […]
3 June 2020
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 yet. […]
3 June 2020
In 2017, a strategic levy investment was established to support the vegetable industry in adopting precision agriculture technologies. Over the last three years, the project team […]
3 June 2020
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, AUSVEG and other Australian horticulture industry bodies have been working on a range of different issues, as well as investigating options […]
3 June 2020
A program has been established to assist horticultural enterprises navigate their way through the Australian business world. With a focus on compliance and the changing legal […]
3 June 2020
The horticulture industry is lucky enough to welcome workers with diverse backgrounds and experiences that make the industry an interesting and exciting place to work. However, […]
3 June 2020
A three-year investment, designed for the early detection of and preparedness for tomato-potato psyllid should it cross from Western Australia into other regions, commenced in mid-2019. […]
3 June 2020
In this ‘Ask the industry’ column, Syngenta Product Development Specialist – Open Field Solanaceae Adam Thomas discusses the benefits for vegetable growers who collaborate with their […]
3 June 2020
The Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook is an analysis that combines all available data on production, international trade, processing volumes and fresh market distribution of 75 horticultural […]
3 June 2020
The Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection (ICP) project works with growers nationally to put soil management and plant health research into practice. This column provides […]
3 June 2020
The ability to accurately monitor the timing, abundance and movement of airborne agricultural pests and pathogens is limited and fragmented across the Australian landscape. The iMapPESTS […]
3 June 2020
In this article, Dr Cherie Gambley from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland, provides an update on a multi-million-dollar research project that was established to […]
3 June 2020
A project under the Hort Frontiers Leadership Fund is engaging graduate students with the horticulture industry. It involves a Graduate Engagement Program with a two-phase approach […]
3 June 2020
Australia’s leading health professionals and horticulture industry groups have teamed up to launch the Fruit & Vegetable Consortium, which brings together key organisations to collectively advocate […]
3 June 2020
The Hort Frontiers Green Cities Fund was established to investigate and confirm the benefits of urban greening, and then conveying those messages to the wider community. […]
3 June 2020
In February this year, fall armyworm was detected on mainland Australia for the first time and has since spread across Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia. […]
26 May 2020
Hort Innovation has been successful in securing emergency minor use permits regarding fall armyworm, issued by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority. Click here to view […]
26 May 2020
There are many brassica species and cultivars that can be grown as biofumigants or cover crops. These brassicas are typically thought of as cool seasons options […]
26 May 2020
As South Australian potato grower Aaron Haby reflects on his 2012 tour to Belgium and the United Kingdom, it’s Queen Elizabeth II, quality and networking that […]
26 May 2020
Healthy living and tailor-made diets are continuing to make their mark on Australians’ eating habits. During a Hort Innovation-funded project in 2017, Workshop Australia analysed consumer trends […]
26 May 2020
The processed vegetable industry is a significant contributor to the Tasmanian economy, and rising consumer demand to buy Australian-grown products created opportunities for growers to boost production. […]
26 May 2020
Plant Health Australia has developed a video, fact sheet and brochure aimed to educate the importance of understanding plant biosecurity for farm workers. For anyone working […]
26 May 2020
AUSVEG Strategic Partner pitt&sherry is helping the NSW horticulture industry identify energy efficiency opportunities to reduce energy consumption and costs. The NSW Department of Industry, Planning & […]
26 May 2020
In recent weeks, AUSVEG has been working with major potato processors to understand the potential risk of processed potatoes being dumped on the Australian market from […]
20 May 2020
On Monday 24 June, 79 participants gathered for the annual Horticulture Field Day at Hort Connections 2019. This was the first year AUSVEG had organised two […]
20 May 2020
The 2019 Reverse Trade Mission culminated with the Taste Australia Fresh Produce Showcase, which once again was the capstone event for foreign buyers who participated in […]
20 May 2020
The Reverse Trade Mission and Taste Australia Fresh Produce Showcase continues to be a highlight for the Australian horticulture industry. In 2019, a diverse delegation of […]
19 May 2020
The annual Women in Horticulture event at Hort Connections encourages all sectors of the horticulture industry to come together and celebrate the crucial role that women […]
19 May 2020
In June 2019, Australian vegetable growers gathered to learn how they can rise to meet the needs of local and global consumers, and use innovative technologies […]
19 May 2020
Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has released fact sheets and a webinar regarding the invasive pest, fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda). Based on overseas experience, fall armyworm larvae […]
19 May 2020
Delegates who took part in the AUSVEG stream at Hort Connections 2019 heard from a host of first-class speakers addressing a host of issues affecting the […]
19 May 2020
Irrigation decision-making is one of the most significant factors affecting potato yield and quality. Click here to access new resources, highlighting practical uses of IrriSAT satellite imaging, […]
19 May 2020
There was an action-packed morning of thought-provoking discussions when the plenary sessions took place at Hort Connections 2019. Delegates heard from a range of speakers, including […]
19 May 2020
Victorian vegetable growing operation Schreurs & Sons has partnered with the Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection team to explore the application of precision agriculture technology […]
19 May 2020
In these unusual times under the pressures of the global COVID-19 situation, Hort Innovation wants to keep industry updated on how its work as Australia’s horticulture’s […]
19 May 2020
In the latest episode of InfoVeg Radio — an AUSVEG soundcloud podcast investigating research and development in the Australian vegetable industry — we discuss a recent levy-funded project which […]
19 May 2020
Many businesses have been devastated by the restrictions put in place due to COVID-19, particularly due to the disruption of the hospitality and food service sectors. […]
5 May 2020
Management of rots, both in the field and post-harvest, is an ongoing challenge for potato producers. Applied Horticultural Research has released an interesting podcast regarding potato soft […]
5 May 2020
Making weed management a key on-farm priority has already resulted in future cost-benefits for Western Australian vegetable growing operation, The Loose Leaf Lettuce Company. Weeds are […]
5 May 2020
Weeds are a persistent problem for many vegetable producers in Australia. Although the economic impact of weeds on Australian vegetable production has been estimated at the […]
28 April 2020
AUSVEG has welcomed McDonald’s commitment to display the country of origin of the ingredients in their products and calls on other fast food outlets to follow suit […]
24 April 2020
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, AUSVEG and other horticulture industry bodies have been working on a range of different issues, as well as investigating options to […]
21 April 2020
For Australian-grown produce to remain relevant in the face of the increased availability, flow and competition of the globalised vegetable marketplace, Australia’s growers may need to […]
20 April 2020
The third Vegetable Innovation Workshop brought together an all-new speaker line-up to help growers generate innovative product ideas and inspire them with success stories. The theme […]
20 April 2020
In September 2019, a group of Australian potato growers and processors embarked on a six-day potato study tour, where they attended a major European potato industry […]
17 April 2020
The COVID-19 situation continues to roll on with a significant impact on horticulture businesses across the country. AUSVEG, along with other horticulture industry bodies, have been […]
17 April 2020
An interest in fusion farming took Nuffield Scholar Scott Samwell around the world in search of enhanced growing techniques. Karen Shaw spoke to Scott following the […]
17 April 2020
‘Phenomenom’ is a digital toolkit for Australian teachers that aims to help engage children with vegetables and cultivate their curiosity around fresh food. It includes a […]
17 April 2020
From 2001-04, a project was undertaken to determine the drivers behind the epidemics of tomato spotted wilt virus that had recently occurred in potato crops in […]
16 April 2020
The build-up of waste products and unwanted materials on a farm can cause headaches for vegetable growers, particularly if they are plastic-based. The effective management and […]
16 April 2020
The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture has recently started a three-year strategic levy investment to improve the understanding of and develop control strategies for Spongospora root diseases […]
16 April 2020
Project VG14062 was completed by Dr Jenny Ekman from Applied Horticultural Research. Introduction Broccoli has a great image as a healthy, nutritious and flavoursome vegetable. Botanically […]
14 April 2020
There are 10 demonstration sites across Australia as part of the Hort Innovation-funded Soil Wealth ICP delivered by RM Consulting Group and Applied Horticultural Research. While upcoming […]
14 April 2020
AUSVEG would like to thank its strategic partners and industry partners for their continued support during such a turbulent time for the industry and the entire […]
9 April 2020
Project VG04010 was undertaken by a team led by Mark Hickey, a former district horticulturalist at Yanco Agricultural Institute, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries. […]
9 April 2020
For three years, researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) joined forces with Simplot Australia to undertake an investigation that focused on improving the productivity […]
9 April 2020
Project VG15077 is a strategic levy investment under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund that results in the production of annual economic surveys of the vegetable industry, […]
9 April 2020
In August 2017, Nuffield Scholar and I Love Farms Managing Director Emma Germano released her report on the findings from her scholarship, which was undertaken in […]
9 April 2020
In mid-2018, the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture completed a four-year research project to improve the understanding of and develop novel control strategies for Spongospora root diseases […]
8 April 2020
Are you a vegetable grower looking for an easy way to improve your Integrated Pest Management program? Native vegetation insectaries might be the answer. The VegNET […]
8 April 2020
From 2016-2019, a team from the Australian Centre for Field Robotics at the University of Sydney undertook projects focusing on advancing the application of robotics, intelligent […]
