Fresh Produce Safety Centre Australia and New Zealand (FPSC A&NZ) has published a fact sheet on reducing listeria monocytogenes contamination from salad vegetables farms. Identified as […]
Australian vegetable growers are benefiting from strong demand for locally-grown vegetables in key export markets and investment in increasing their exporting capabilities, with newly released trade […]
In lieu of the now cancelled Southern Tasmania Biosecurity Workshop, VegNET Tasmania encourages industry members to register to join a Bugs and Biosecurity Webinar on Friday 27 […]
AUSVEG, Australia’s peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers, has welcomed the Federal Government’s appointment of Deputy Nationals Leader David Littleproud as the new Minister […]
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 […]
Although her agriculture career has spanned three countries, Mia Rose’s feet have firmly landed on the fertile soil in Myalup, Western Australia. Alongside husband Graham, their […]
The Hydroponic Farmers Federation executive committee invites you to attend the 12th biennial Hydroponic Farmers Federation Conference and technical exhibition happening from 21-23 July at Atura, Dandenong. The […]
Early bird registrations are now open for the Northern Australia Food Futures Conference 2020, happening on 27-30 April at the Darwin Convention Centre, Northern Territory. With […]
Our industry is a made up of a diverse range of businesses and organisations that provide products and services for greenlife production; produce, supply and retail […]
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce is hosting an information workshop about the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) for regional businesses in Far North Queensland on 18 […]
A free information session outlining visa options for employing workers in regional Australia will be held in Northam, Western Australia, on 12 February from 4-6pm. Hosted by the […]
In recent years the safety of fresh produce has come under increased scrutiny from regulators, retailers, and the public because of a series of high-profile incidents […]
The Hydroponic Farmers Federation Executive Committee are excited to announce the 12th Biennial Hydroponic Farmers Federation Conference and technical exhibition at Atura Dandenong from the 21st – 23rd July […]
The Australian Government is committed to boosting skills in regional Australia. There are new incentives for overseas skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia. […]
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 […]
Held biennially in Singapore, Food&HotelAsia (FHA) draws more than 50,000 buyers from South-East Asia and other regions. The anticipated travel dates for successful participants will be 29 […]
A key Tokyo-based food tradeshow, Foodex, is scheduled for 10-13 March 2020. Drawing over 80,000 buyers from across the North Asia region, the anticipated dates for […]
Join Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers for the afternoon workshop “Biosecurity and Beneficials”. When: 18th of February, 2020 Time: 3 pm to 5 pm Where: BFVG Office, […]
AUSVEG CEO James Whiteside attended an Agriculture Industry roundtable in Canberra on Thursday last week with Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie, Deputy PM Michael McCormack and Emergency […]
Having taken full advantage of his Nuffield Scholarship in 2017, West Australian low-tech greenhouse grower Bao Nguyen’s operation has gone from strength to strength. As part […]
The Vegetable Crop Nutrition Masterclass (1.5 days) is for vegetable growers and agronomists. It will provide you with the knowledge and principles to assist you in […]
SPAA, in collaboration with the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries will host a ‘Getting Started with Precision Veg’ event in Gatton, South East QLD on […]
The ABARES Outlook 2020 conference is the agriculture sector’s premier information and networking event. Register today and be part of the conversation. The Outlook 2020 will […]
Prepare for a Farm to Fork week around the Tenth International Spinach Conference and the East Gippsland Vegetable Innovation Days. Due to COVID-19, this conference will […]
Horticulture growers will now be better able to fill skilled and semi-skilled vacancies in their business with a Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement (HILA) being signed by […]
Aussie consumers are being urged to support their local vegetable growers this festive season and buy plenty of high-quality fresh vegetables over the holiday period, including […]
AUSVEG, Australia’s peak industry body for vegetables and potatoes, has welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of the establishment of a new National Agriculture Labour Advisory Committee from the […]
Beet cyst nematode (Heterodera schachtii) can cause considerable yield loss to brassicas, beets, rhubarb and spinach. The nematode severely damages root systems, especially during the summer […]
Labour Labour continues to be a high priority in AUSVEG’s advocacy efforts with the key aim to deliver a reliable, competent and efficient workforce for growers. […]
A new resource designed to arm horticultural growers with everything they need to grow their business has been released by Hort Innovation. A new podcast series […]
Event overview As crop growth and water use increase with the warmer weather, it’s a good time to think about getting on top of irrigation management […]
Interested in how to turn data into results through the use of precision agriculture technology? Join this farm walk at Fresh Select in Werribee South to […]
Chuck on some clean boots and come along to our FREE Forthside Vegetable Research Farm Open Day! Catch-up on the latest research trial updates, speak with […]
Join grower David Addison, agronomist Tim Groom, herbicide specialist Michael Macpherson and soil scientist Doris Blaesing for an informal, informative discussion about the above topics, as […]
AUSVEG and PMA Australia-New Zealand Limited (PMA A-NZ) have again united to deliver the joint industry conference and Trade Show, Hort Connections 2021. Hort Connections 2021 […]
AUSVEG, Australia’s peak industry body for the vegetable industry, has announced the appointment of Tasmanian vegetable and potato grower Michael Radcliff as a Grower Director on […]
When: Friday, 6 December 2019 12pm for lunch Where: Greater Sydney Local Land Services Demonstration Farm, 40 Edwards Rd, Richmond Lowlands RSVP by: Monday, 2 December […]
Delegate registrations are now open for Hort Connections 2020, the biggest business and networking destination for the Australian horticulture industry, which will be held at the […]
AUSVEG, Australia’s peak industry body for vegetables and potatoes, has called on the federal government to continue to work with industry to find a solution to […]
AUSVEG, Australia’s peak industry body for the vegetable industry, has called on the Federal Government to repeal the controversial Backpacker Tax in full, following the Federal […]
The Federal Court has ruled that the backpacker tax cannot be applied to citizens of eight countries who are Australian residents. The decision applies to Working […]
Over the past decade, the agricultural industry has seen a significant increase in publicly available remote sensing imagery and data. This technology is more accessible than […]
AUSVEG, Australia’s peak industry body for the vegetable industry, has urged workers to review and confirm their residency status following the Federal Court’s decision that the […]
Read the latest report released by Nuffield Australia on The Circular Economy, Biocycles within Agriculture, written by Steven Grist, 2018 Scholar from Koah, Queensland. This scholarship […]
On Friday 25 October 2019, AUSVEG travelled to the Greater Sydney Demonstration Farm in Richmond Lowlands to attend the NSW Local Land Services VegNet R&D event […]
What is your levy money achieving? Hear the latest R&D from Hort Innovation projects and discuss the future of the vegetable industry with us. From farm […]
A case study on the combination of cover crops, rolled ground cover and strip tillage has been developed by the Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection […]
AUSVEG Canberra delegation Last week AUSVEG headed to Canberra to advocate on behalf of growers for practical solutions to the horticulture’s labour challenge. AUSVEG Chair Bill Bulmer, […]
Tasmanian potato growers Susie and Gerard Daly have been recognised for their innovation and dedication to the agriculture industry by winning the Kondinin Group and ABC […]
Watch this webinar recording to learn about the latest techniques in managing the soilborne disease Fusarium wilt in vegetable crops including solanaceous, legumes, cucurbits and sweet […]
AUSVEG, Australia’s peak industry body for vegetables and potatoes, has called on the federal government to continue to work with industry to find a solution to […]
Chemicals have different modes of action that can affect both insect pests and beneficial species differently. It’s important to understand the risk profile of these modes […]
This webinar with Nematode specialist Dr Sarah Collins from Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development WA focused on the pest nematode, outlining the life cycles […]
Twelve months on from the release of the NFF’s 2030 Roadmap, the Leaders Summit will bring together industry leaders and global experts to discuss the industry’s […]
Green peach aphids (GPA) are an important pest of vegetables, causing damage by feeding and transmitting viruses. High levels of resistance to carbamates, pyrethroids and organophosphates […]
Compost is a mixture of recycled organic materials that have been processed by natural organisms, breaking down the original materials into a usable form. Compost has […]
Everyone is invited to a free field day on Wednesday the 21st of August in Forthside. This field day explores different earthworms and how they improve […]
The iMapPESTS program aims to rapidly monitor and report the presence of priority pests and diseases to aid in on-farm decision making across all plant industries […]
Celebrating outstanding achievements in Gippsland’s Food & Fibre sector with the presentation of the winners of the inaugural Excellence in Agribusiness Awards. Held in the historic […]
A healthy population of earthworms can turn over and fertilise tonnes of soil per hectare per week ! Earthworms can improve the soil structure and function […]
Presented by renowned plant pathologist Dr Len Tesoriero from the NSW Department of Primary Industries as part of the Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection projects, […]
The annual conference of the Fresh Produce Safety Centre Australia and New Zealand will be held at The Refectory, Level 4, Holme Building, Science Road, The […]
Off the back of an immensely successful inaugural event, evokeAG. will be returning in 2020. evokeAG. is Australia’s largest agrifood tech event, designed by industry to encourage […]
The Australian Plant Pathology Society (APPS) is hosting its 22nd Biennial Conference at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. This conference will be the climax of […]
TropAg attracts over 700 delegates from around 50 countries and will feature over 300 presenters and keynote speakers. The program will focus on ‘Shaping the science […]
Asia Fruit Logistica is Asia’s leading trade show for the international fresh fruit and vegetable business. Last year’s event attracted more than 13,000 visitors from over […]
The R&D Adoption Award was developed by the National Vegetable Extension Network (VegNET) in Victoria as part of the 2019 AUSVEG VIC Awards for Excellence.
On 10 May, a meeting was held between AuSPICA, members of the Tasmanian Certified Seed Potato Scheme (known as TasSeed) and invited industry representatives. Held in […]
The Soil Wealth ICP team has scanned the watch list of 24 emerging technologies detected by Agrifutures in 2018 to determine how tech change will influence […]
The following statement is currently been circulated to industry stakeholders for sign off. We would welcome any feedback from growers in either Queensland, New South Wales, […]
Australia’s leading horticulture growers and industry members have been recognised at the Hort Connections 2019 National Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner.
Day Three of Hort Connections 2019 was all about celebrating diversity and acknowledging the best and brightest of our industry with the National Awards for Excellence!
Day Two of Hort Connections 2019 featured a number of inspiring speaker sessions, where delegates could take an in-depth look at the state of the horticulture industry in Australia now and into the future.
The Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar 2019 took place in Melbourne last week, and helped attendees learn how they can rise to meet the needs of local and global consumers, and use innovative technologies to develop products that customers want.
The Australian Centre for Field Robotics has just completed a series of operational R&D projects on robotics in horticulture, and has put together a video showing the field trials from the project.
A number of important issues for the horticulture industry were discussed during a productive first meeting between AUSVEG and the newly-appointed Minister for Agriculture, Bridget McKenzie.
The Biosecurity OnLine Training (BOLT) platform is an e-learning course that helps industry members identify and report suspect pests and learn what might happen after they complete a report.