5 March 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteResearchers are a few steps closer to unravelling the cause of internal rot in Australian capsicums and chillies. Samples of capsicum and chillies with internal rot, sent from growers in the […]
5 March 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutesCoronavirus and Food Safety Information on the coronavirus and food safety has recently been released by the Australian Research Council Training Centre for Food Safety in […]
5 March 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutesFall armyworm (FAW; Spodoptera frugiperda) is a pest native to tropical and sub-tropical regions of the Americas. Since 2016, FAW has rapidly distributed itself throughout areas […]
5 March 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection (ICP) project works with growers nationally to put soil management and plant health research into practice. In 2020, the […]
4 March 2020
Reading Time: 4 minutesBrown etch, or rust mark, is a major issue for butternut pumpkin growers. A project recently completed by Applied Horticultural Research examined the causes of this […]
4 March 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutesAccording to the latest data from Global Trade Atlas, the value of fresh Australian vegetable exports increased once again in 2019. This continues the recent trend of […]
4 March 2020
Reading Time: 2 minutesGrowcom’s Fair Farms Initiative team discusses worker fatigue, how it can affect employees when performing everyday tasks, and how employers can mitigate the risks that are […]
4 March 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutesZucchini varieties and precision agriculture were the focus of a field day held in late 2019 at the Greater Sydney Local Land Services Demonstration Farm. Over […]
3 March 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHarvest to Home is an interactive online dashboard that provides users with up-to-date retail information and consumer trend data on a range of vegetable commodities on […]
3 March 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIntegrated pest management practices and regimes will be at the cornerstone of combined Queensland Government and agriculture industry efforts to combat the invasive pest, fall armyworm. Recently detected […]
3 March 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAssessing the economic impact of weeds in Australian vegetable production was the focus of a 2019 Hort Innovation levy-funded project. The project involved a case study assessment […]
3 March 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteResearchers are a few steps closer to unravelling the cause of internal rot in Australian capsicums and chillies. Samples of capsicum and chillies with internal rot, sent from growers in the […]
3 March 2020
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn 2019, a case study assessment of the farm-level economic impacts of weeds in vegetable production was completed as part of a broader weed management project. […]
3 March 2020
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn 2017, a Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund project was established to recognise the damaging impact that vegetable leafminer could have on some of Australia’s fresh produce […]
3 March 2020
Reading Time: 4 minutesAUSVEG VIC, the representative body for Victorian vegetable growers, has partnered with Boomaroo Nurseries and the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation to create the ‘Schools on […]
3 March 2020
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn November, a group of vegetable growers travelled to Germany and the Netherlands, including a visit to Agritechnica, as part of the 2019 European Industry Leadership […]
28 February 2020
Showcasing horticulture’s best management practice program at Next Gen conference Queensland’s peak horticulture body, Growcom will be an exhibitor at Case IH StepUP! Conference to be […]
28 February 2020
The Queensland Government has partnered with the Queensland Farmers Federation to deliver a series of workshops across the state to help landholders apply for the QLD […]
25 February 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMatthew Johnson is a qualified chef from England; however, his preference to be outdoors rather than in the kitchen saw him swap the cutting board for […]
25 February 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFruit and vegetable purchases may occasionally contain unintended additional contents, such as physical contaminants or foreign objects. Growers aim to eliminate these from the fresh produce […]
25 February 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn exciting new resource, Plant Analysis for Vegetable Crops: A Practical Guide to Sampling, Analysis and Interpretation, provides growers with expert advice on how to use […]
24 February 2020
Who: WAFarmers What: WAFarmers Annual Conference: Fuel the Tank 2020 Where: The Westin, 480 Hay St, Perth WA Link to event: https://wafarmers.org.au/wafarmers-events/wafarmers-annual-conference-fuel-the-tank-2020/
24 February 2020
Where: Manjimup Horticultural Research Facility, 28527 South West Highway, Manjimup WA 6258 When: Monday 6 April For more information on the event please click here https://www.soilwealth.com.au/events/cover-crops-coaching-clinic-manjimup-wa/
14 February 2020
VegNET R&D Updates – biosecurity and surveillance, VIC Date:Â 17 March 2020 Location:Â TBC, Cranbourne/Devon Meadows, VIC https://www.soilwealth.com.au/events/vegnet-rd-updates-biosecurity-and-surveillance-vic/
12 February 2020
Please see events to ad for the website, regarding info sessions on the Churchill Fellowships: https://www.growcom.com.au/events/#!event/2020/2/20/2020-churchill-fellowship-information-session-brisbane Over 100 Fellowships are available for award in 2020. More […]
12 February 2020
Please see events to ad for the website, regarding info sessions on the Churchill Fellowships: https://www.growcom.com.au/events/#!event/2020/2/20/2020-churchill-fellowship-information-session-brisbane Over 100 Fellowships are available for award in 2020. More […]
12 February 2020
Please see events to ad for the website, regarding info sessions on the Churchill Fellowships: https://www.growcom.com.au/events/#!event/2020/2/20/2020-churchill-fellowship-information-session-brisbane Over 100 Fellowships are available for award in 2020. More […]
12 February 2020
Please see events to ad for the website, regarding info sessions on the Churchill Fellowships: https://www.growcom.com.au/events/#!event/2020/2/20/2020-churchill-fellowship-information-session-brisbane Over 100 Fellowships are available for award in 2020. More […]
12 February 2020
Please see events to ad for the website, regarding info sessions on the Churchill Fellowships: https://www.growcom.com.au/events/#!event/2020/2/20/2020-churchill-fellowship-information-session-brisbane Over 100 Fellowships are available for award in 2020. […]
12 February 2020
Host: Divine Fruits What: International Women’s Day: Formidable Females, Farmers Feeding Australia Where: Eagle Street Pier, IL Centro, 1 Eagle St, Brisbane QLD Time: 6pm to […]
11 February 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteApart from enjoying the lifestyle synonymous to farming, 32 year-old Josh Langmaid has a keen interest in implementing new technologies and ideas on his farm in […]
11 February 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFresh 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 […]
10 February 2020
Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralian 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 […]
7 February 2020
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 […]
6 February 2020
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG, 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 […]
4 February 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThere 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 […]
4 February 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAlthough 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 […]
4 February 2020
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 […]
4 February 2020
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 […]
4 February 2020
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 […]
4 February 2020
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 […]
4 February 2020
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 […]
4 February 2020
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 […]
30 January 2020
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 […]
30 January 2020
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. […]
29 January 2020
Thursday 27th February 2020 11.00am – 5.00pm John England Building (JEB) – Berrimah Farm, Makagon Road, Berrimah NT
28 January 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUsing water efficiently means applying enough water to meet the needs of the crop – not more, not less. A soil in good condition consists of […]
28 January 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThere 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 […]
24 January 2020
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 […]
24 January 2020
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 […]
23 January 2020
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, […]
21 January 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUSVEG 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 […]
21 January 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHaving 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 […]
20 January 2020
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 […]
17 January 2020
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 […]
16 January 2020
16 January 2020
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 […]
14 January 2020
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 […]
22 December 2019
Reading Time: 2 minutesHorticulture 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 […]
17 December 2019
Reading Time: 2 minutesAussie 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 […]
10 December 2019
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG, 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 […]
3 December 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBeet 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 […]
3 December 2019
Reading Time: 4 minutesLabour 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. […]
3 December 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA 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 […]
21 November 2019
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 […]
20 November 2019
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 […]
18 November 2019
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 […]
18 November 2019
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 […]
18 November 2019
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 […]
17 November 2019
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG, 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 […]
15 November 2019
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 […]
11 November 2019
Reading Time: 2 minutesDelegate 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 […]
8 November 2019
Reading Time: 3 minutesAUSVEG, 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 […]
6 November 2019
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG, 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 […]
6 November 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe 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 […]
6 November 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOver 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 […]
31 October 2019
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG, 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 […]
29 October 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRead 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 […]
29 October 2019
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn 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 […]
23 October 2019
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 […]
22 October 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA 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 […]
22 October 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThose interested in the role of soil DNA testing in managing the risk of soilborne diseases are invited to watch a webinar delivered by the Soil […]
22 October 2019
Reading Time: 4 minutesAUSVEG 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, […]
17 October 2019
Reading Time: 2 minutesTasmanian 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 […]
8 October 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWatch 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 […]
2 October 2019
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG, 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 […]
1 October 2019
Farm Walk 1 – Soil Health, Integrated Weed Management and Precision Ag (12.30 – 2.30pm) · UNE Integrated Weed Management Trial · Soil Wealth and Integrated […]
24 September 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChemicals 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 […]
17 September 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis 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 […]
9 September 2019
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29 August 2019
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 […]
27 August 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGreen 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 […]
13 August 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCompost 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 […]
13 August 2019
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 […]
6 August 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe 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 […]
30 July 2019
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 […]
30 July 2019
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 […]
30 July 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minutePresented 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, […]
18 July 2019
For information on the event please click here; https://www.soilwealth.com.au/events/vegetable-crop-nutrition-master-class-2019-vic/
18 July 2019
For more information on the event please click here; https://www.apen.org.au/2019-apen-conference