4 March 2025
AUSVEG has welcomed today’s commitment from the Australian Government to a National Food Security Strategy as recognition of the importance of shoring-up future food supply, and […]
4 March 2025
Agriculture Victoria and Queensland Department of Primary Industries (QDPI) are hosting a free crop walk to provide growers insight into fall armyworm identification and management in […]
21 February 2025
AUSVEG has welcomed the release of the final report of the Parliamentary Inquiry into Food and Beverage Manufacturing – in particular its call for a coordinated […]
20 February 2025
New data released today in the Horticulture Statistics Handbook shows a $140 million drop in the overall farmgate value of vegetables produced in Australia during 2023-24, […]
19 February 2025
Join VegNET Tasmania for a 30-minute webinar to get essential insights into Fall Armyworm (FAW), a major pest threatening Australia’s horticulture sector and beyond. First detected […]
17 February 2025
Drop in when it suits, or lock in your spot – register here. Visitors can unknowingly bring pests, diseases and weeds onto a farm. Dirty boots, […]
17 February 2025
Drop in when it suits, or lock in your spot – register here. Visitors can unknowingly bring pests, diseases and weeds onto a farm. Dirty boots, […]
17 February 2025
Drop in when it suits, or lock in your spot – register here. Visitors can unknowingly bring pests, diseases and weeds onto a farm. Dirty boots, […]
14 February 2025
Relentless margin squeeze continues to challenge vegetable industry viability An ongoing cost-of-production crisis and lack of farm profitability has again led to a third of vegetable […]
14 February 2025
An ongoing cost-of-production crisis and lack of farm profitability has again led to a third of vegetable growers considering leaving the industry within the next year […]
12 February 2025
AUSVEG has welcomed the Government’s decision to discharge the Biosecurity Protection Levy legislation from the Senate. The biosecurity tax would have seen Australian vegetable growers, and […]
12 February 2025
Come and have a chat to Agriculture Victoria Food Safety staff. Information and resources will be available to help growers navigate the new Food Safety Standards […]
12 February 2025
Come and have a chat to Agriculture Victoria Food Safety staff. Information and resources will be available to help growers navigate the new Food Safety Standards […]
12 February 2025
Come and have a chat to Agriculture Victoria Food Safety staff. Information and resources will be available to help growers navigate the new Food Safety Standards […]
11 February 2025
As a part of reform measures outlined in the Migration Strategy, the Australian Government is introducing the National Innovation visa and changes to the Temporary Skill […]
10 February 2025
Where do you go for quality information on soils? Do you find it hard to find what you are looking for? Soil Science Australia might have […]
10 February 2025
Agriculture Victoria has been delivering the On-Farm Emissions Action Plan pilot as part of its commitment under the Agriculture Sector Emissions Reduction Pledge to provide practical […]
5 February 2025
Join AUSVEGSA, SA Produce Market and PIRSA for their next grower meetings on Thursday 13th February and Friday 14th February 2025. The two meetings are an […]
5 February 2025
Join AUSVEGSA, SA Produce Market and PIRSA for their next grower meetings on Thursday 13th February and Friday 14th February 2025. The two meetings are an […]
4 February 2025
Join the Soil Wealth ICP, PotatoLink, VegNET and Fall armyworm projects for a field event exploring topics of improving soil health using cover crops, Fall armyworm […]
4 February 2025
Join PotatoLink for a field walk at the PotatoLink Victorian demonstration site, where they are exploring ways to optimise fertiliser practices for potato crops. The demonstration […]
4 February 2025
As the leading resource for Australian growers and horticulture enthusiasts, the Handbook provides insights into the trends and changes shaping the Australian horticulture industry during 2023-24. […]
3 February 2025
The 10th ever Premier’s Horticulture Industry Awards for Excellence 2025, proudly brought to you by AUSVEG SA, the Government of South Australia, and longstanding event partner […]
30 January 2025
AUSVEG has partnered with the Outdoor Media Association (OMA) and Health and Wellbeing Queensland to reverse the trend of falling vegetable consumption through education and behaviour […]
21 January 2025
Hort Innovation Australia, in collaboration with AUSVEG and Impact Innovation, invites vegetable growers across Australia to a dedicated workshop-style webinar focusing on the challenges and needs […]
21 January 2025
Hort Innovation Australia, in collaboration with AUSVEG and Impact Innovation, invites agronomists, extension officers, and supply chain partners (e.g. AgChem, Input Suppliers, etc.) across Australia to […]
21 January 2025
AUSVEG is continuing to provide updates on the national biosecurity response following the detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in South Australia in August. […]
20 January 2025
Expressions of interest are open! Join the Soil Wealth ICP team for a hands-on, two-day Soil Health Masterclass designed specifically for vegetable and melon growers and […]
20 January 2025
Join the SWICP team as we talk with the (VG17012) Internal fruit rot of capsicums project team. Dr Jenny Ekman, Dr Len Tesoriero, Dr Naomi Diplock […]
15 January 2025
Drop in when it suits, or lock in your spot – register here. Visitors can unknowingly bring pests, diseases and weeds onto a farm. Dirty boots, […]
15 January 2025
Drop in when it suits, or lock in your spot – register here. Visitors can unknowingly bring pests, diseases and weeds onto a farm. Dirty boots, […]
15 January 2025
Facilitated by Allison Clark Agritourism has been identified as a priority across Australia to strengthen rural and regional economies. Agritourism is gaining popularity, and many farmers […]
15 January 2025
Facilitated by Doris Blaesing Are you a farmer, agronomist, field officer or have a stake in protecting Tasmania’s plant and animal industries? Join us for an interactive […]
15 January 2025
Join PotatoLink for a field walk at the PotatoLink Tasmanian demonstration site, where they are exploring ways to optimise fertiliser practices for potato crops. The demonstration […]
14 January 2025
Looking for some summer listening? Why not get up to speed on some of the key issues, challenges and opportunities facing our industry, with the Advocacy Edition of the Vegalogue Podcast. With five insightful […]
13 January 2025
The roll out and implementation of new primary production and processing standards for berries, leafy vegetables, and melons is due to commence from 12 February 2025 […]
6 January 2025
The next transition to management webinar for Queensland will be held online at 6 pm (AEST) on 23 January 2025. It will cover: Innovation projects being […]
6 January 2025
Hort Innovation Australia, in collaboration with AUSVEG and Impact Innovation, invites researchers to a focused workshop-style webinar aimed at identifying research gaps and driving future innovations […]
5 January 2025
Key Webinar Topics: Definition of employee Casual employment Labour hire (“same job, same pay”) Requests for flexible working arrangements Right to disconnect Fixed-term contracts Download a […]
17 December 2024
Join global leaders from CPGs & retailers, ingredient and technology providers to cutting-edge innovators and investors for strategic networking, exclusive industry insight and start-up discovery.
17 December 2024
Make plans now to attend Indoor Ag-Con 2025 — the largest vertical farming | greenhouse | controlled environment agriculture gathering. From starting or sustainably scaling up […]
17 December 2024
With the theme Insights for Action: Fostering Growth in a Changing World, the conference underscores ABARES’ role in delivering data and insights that inform policies, programs and […]
17 December 2024
After a highly-successful event in Perth in 2024, the eagerly anticipated For Food’s Sake makes its return, set against the stunning backdrop of the mid-north coast region, with […]
17 December 2024
The International Agri-Center® is home to World Ag Expo®, the largest annual agricultural show of its kind. Held in Tulare, California, World Ag Expo® provides a platform of […]
17 December 2024
Watch in-field robot demos Full program of demos and dozens of robot information sheets. Invest In Ag Robotics Start-ups! Where agricultural robotics startups and investors meet: […]
17 December 2024
Welcome to the 6th Northern Australia Food Futures Conference, the leading industry event dedicated to advancing agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and fodder across northern Australia. Scheduled for […]
17 December 2024
A two-day event bringing together a community of individuals with shared opinions or interests in agrifood tech and innovation. AgriFutures evokeAG.’s theme “Common Ground” is an […]
17 December 2024
Innovation and diversity under one roof. In addition to its three main segments – Fresh Produce, Machinery & Technology, and Logistics – the trade fair’s key […]
17 December 2024
AUSVEG – the peak body for the Australian vegetable, potato and onion industry – and the Australian Garlic Industry Association (AGIA) – the peak body for […]
17 December 2024
Agriculture Victoria has advised of a recent detection of the tomato potato psyllid (TPP; Bactericera cockerelli) on tomato plants in Victoria. TPP can impact Solanaceous crops […]
13 December 2024
Input costs and trends Input cost increases, including wages, have remained a major concern for the Australian vegetable industry, and one of the top reasons growers are […]
10 December 2024
AUSVEG’s advocacy efforts on behalf of the vegetable, potato and onion growers we represent have ratcheted up this year as a cost-of-production crisis and lack of […]
10 December 2024
Gulfood is one of the world’s largest annual food and beverage sourcing events. The trade event hosted more than 5,500 exhibitors, over 100,000++ attendees and 190 […]
10 December 2024
Foodex Japan is the leading food and beverage tradeshow in Japan. The trade event provides business expansion opportunities and solutions for Australian fresh produce exporters. The trade event […]
10 December 2024
As scams continue to rise across Australia, staying informed and vigilant is crucial to protect your business from potential fraud. Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, often […]
3 December 2024
David Harbison (D R Agriculture) will reflect on his experiences and pass on his thoughts of ‘key lessons’ he learnt in his younger days, and how […]
26 November 2024
Hort Connections 2025 will be held in Brisbane, following a highly celebrated Hort Connections 2024 in Melbourne. Hort Connections 2025 will again adapt to the horticulture […]
26 November 2024
The National Varroa Mite Management Program are hosting a webinar to provide insights into the impacts of Varroa destructor on the honeybee and pollination dependent industries. The webinar […]
19 November 2024
Join Agriculture Victoria for an introduction to the Primary Production and Processing Standards for Berries, Leafy Vegetables and Melons. The Standards set the minimum requirements for […]
18 November 2024
The program for this year’s Forthside Research Facility Field Day is focused on the theme ‘agriculture in a changing climate’. The day includes presentations and discussions […]
15 November 2024
AUSVEG has launched its Federal Election Priorities outlining the key commitments needed to address the cost-of-production crisis and rock-bottom sentiment threating Australia’s vegetable growers and food […]
13 November 2024
Join us for an interactive workshop on onions and hear more about… Soil management for improved storage quality in onions. Stemphylium leaf blight, including management, prevention […]
6 November 2024
Following on from the Visa Options for Horticulture webinar, hosted by AUSVEG in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs’ Business, Industry and Regional Outreach (BIRO) section, […]
24 September 2024
Last week vegetable farmers, field staff and service providers came together in Ulverstone, Tasmania, to discuss how to recognise critical pathways by which pests, pathogens and […]
17 September 2024
AUSVEG welcomes the securing of the Australia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (AUUAE-CEPA), emphasising the deal will help further secure and develop one of the […]
16 September 2024
Australian vegetable growers are continuing to question their economic viability as more than a year’s worth of low or negative margins threaten the long-term sustainability of […]
10 September 2024
The next edition of ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA returns to Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo on 4-6 September 2024. Save the dates now. ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA covers the entire […]
1 September 2024
AUSVEG is disappointed at recent ABC media reports that undermined faith in the independence and expertise of Australia’s agricultural chemical regulator, and disregarded accepted scientific evidence […]
13 August 2024
AUSVEG, Australia’s national peak industry body for vegetable, potato and onion growers, will exhibit at Asia Fruit Logistica this year alongside 12 exporting Australian growers. AUSVEG […]
28 July 2024
AUSVEG welcomes Julie Collins MP as Australia’s new Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The peak industry body for Australia’s $5.8 billion vegetable, potato and onion […]
24 July 2024
AUSVEG acknowledges the Federal Court of Australia judgement dismissing the glyphosate class action. Australian vegetable, potato and onion growers have a well-deserved, international reputation for producing […]
24 June 2024
AUSVEG welcomes the Australian Government’s commitment to adopt the recommendations of Dr Craig Emerson’s review of the Australian Food and Grocery Code of Conduct. The peak […]
18 June 2024
This event is an opportunity for farmers on the East Coast to come together, share a meal and learn from other farmers about some strategies to […]
18 June 2024
Date: Friday, 5th July 2024 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Orford Blue Waters TasFarmers invites all members and friends to an evening of drinks, […]
18 June 2024
Joel Williams from Integrated Soils will outline what is meant by plant health and how to achieve it. Plants produce a suite of specialised and sophisticated […]
18 June 2024
Joel Williams from Integrated Soils will outline what is meant by plant health and how to achieve it. Plants produce a suite of specialised and sophisticated […]
18 June 2024
VegNET Gippsland has partnered with Downforce Technologies, Muir’s, and Elders to give growers the opportunity to learn how to improve their farm’s overall soil health and […]
18 June 2024
Entomologist Dr. Paul Horne with describe what IPM in vegetables looks like and how growers can move from a reliance on pesticides to using a combination […]
18 June 2024
Entomologist Dr. Paul Horne with describe what IPM in vegetables looks like and how growers can move from a reliance on pesticides to using a combination […]
6 June 2024
6 June 2024
Leading lights of the Australian horticulture industry have been recognised at the Horticulture Awards for Excellence 2024, presented in front of more than 1,500 delegates at […]
29 May 2024
The next edition of ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA returns to Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo on 4-6 September 2024. Save the dates now. ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA covers the entire […]
29 May 2024
The highly anticipated 3rd Australian Biosecurity Symposium is making a triumphant return, promising an unforgettable experience. Get ready to dive into the unique charm of the […]
29 May 2024
Tech Hub LIVE offers an innovative, forward-looking experience with an expansive range of features encompassing all segments of data-driven agriculture and attracts the largest gathering of ag […]
29 May 2024
The Hydroponic Farmers Federation Executive Committee are excited to announce the 13th Biennial HFF Conference will be held from Tuesday 23rd July – Thursday 25th July, […]
29 May 2024
29 May 2024
Innovation, best practice and passion are the common features of the 83 growers, researchers, agronomists and other industry stakeholders that make up the list of finalists […]
28 May 2024
Fresh off his detailed examination of supermarket-supplier relationships, Independent Reviewer of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct Dr Craig Emerson will address the largest annual […]
26 May 2024
World-class Australian produce and leading growing businesses will be on display to an international audience this week, as fruit and vegetable buyers from key export markets […]
24 May 2024
Gulfood 2024 In February 2024, AUSVEG led a trade mission delegation to attend and exhibit at Gulfood, the world’s biggest annual food and beverage event, held […]
24 May 2024
By Zarmeen Hassan, National Manager, Engagement and Extension “Call us and test if the policy will work on-ground”. Welcoming words from growers that hosted teams from […]
17 May 2024
Veteran Aussie rules footballer and coach Debbie Lee will take the stage at the largest horticulture conference and trade show next month to speak about attracting […]
15 May 2024
Last night, on Tuesday 14 May, the Federal Government released its 2024/25 Federal Budget. Much of the framing centred on providing cost-of-living relief for Australian households, […]
14 May 2024
On 30 May, we spotlight the potato, Solanum tuberosum (L.) – a crop regularly consumed by billions of people. Potatoes are a key crop across diverse farming systems globally, […]
10 May 2024
The Australian Vegetable Industry Seminar (AVIS) will again run alongside the Hort Connections conference and trade show this year, bringing a lineup of expert speakers sharing […]
7 May 2024
In June 2022, varroa mite (Varroa destructor) was detected in sentinel hives in NSW. Since, it has spread to other areas within NSW. Efforts were undertaken […]
6 May 2024
The Wheen Bee Foundation is hosting a free event! To register click here The majority of the world’s bees build their nests underground. Of Australia’s 2,000 […]
6 May 2024
The Wheen Bee Foundation are hosting a FREE Webinar! To Register click here Join Lea Hannah Project Manager Powerful Pollinators, Dr Anna Carrucan, Second-generation beekeeper & botanist, […]
6 May 2024
Join Lea Hannah, Bee Friendly Farming Farm Technical Liaison Officer, Dr Romina Rader, Professor (Research) in Community Ecology , University of New England, Dr Cameron Spurr, […]
6 May 2024
May 20 marks the seventh annual World Bee Day, a day to celebrate the vital role bees play in food production, biodiversity and ecosystem health. […]