On any given day, over half a million households in Australia are struggling to put food on the table, and disturbingly, those with children are being […]

Freshcare and the Harmonised Australia Retailer Produce Scheme (HARPS) have worked together, in an industry first initiative, to create streamlined resources for growers and businesses aiding […]

Are you a Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM)scheme employer? If you need workers to arrive in Australia in January 2023, recruitment applications must be submitted by […]

In this webinar recording on tomato potato psyllid (TPP) and zebra chip, DPIRD’s Dr Melinda Moir provides an overview of the National tomato potato psyllid and […]

A two-part case study from the Soil Wealth ICP project explains how the irrigation tool, IrriSAT, combined with soil moisture monitoring, provided important information to a […]

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has released a new Industry Advice Notice (IAN), to advise of changes to the trade description requirements for horticulture […]

AUSVEG is a proud sponsor of Nutrition Australia’s Try for 5 campaign this National Nutrition Week (16-22 October 2022). Our health is our most important asset, […]

Potato bruises develop due to impacts that either break the cells apart (shatter bruise) or rupture the cell membranes (blackspot). Shatter bruises appear as cracks on […]

The forecast of another La Nina summer, on top of a wet winter, is likely to increase the risk of moisture-related vegetable diseases. Take a look […]

Justin Dry has experienced the highs and lows of business – from hiring (and firing) his first employee at age 10 to owning 43 properties to […]

Houston’s Farm, in southern Tasmania, grow a range of ready to eat leafy salad products including lettuce, brassica leafy vegetables, beets and spinach. Despite a positive […]

On 12 August 2022, three new primary production and processing standards were introduced by Food Standards Australia New Zealand for berries, leafy vegetables and melons: Standard […]

AUSVEG, as a founding member of the Fruit & Vegetable Consortium, was recently involved in the development of a report that highlights the issues regarding vegetable consumption […]

Protected cropping is one of the fastest growing food producing sectors in Australia. Hort Innovation, under the Hort Innovation Leadership Fund, is co-funding the development and delivery […]

Following years of heavy rainfall across New South Wales, organic cherry farmer Luke Cantrill from Cantrill Organics has received a grant of $500,000 from the Woolworths […]

10am-1pm AEDT | Thursday 20 October Traceability is an emerging capability for the Australian agricultural sector. Join the Agriculture Victoria team at the Tatura SmartFarm (225 […]

Last week, members of the AUSVEG Engagement & Extension team travelled to Western Australia to meet with growers, agronomists, and stakeholders to provide updates on serpentine leafminer, […]

Adding powerful rotational partners to insecticide programs in vegetable crops, both to strengthen control and prolong the life of existing chemistry, is always welcomed by growers. […]

To continually improve Australia’s biosecurity toolkit and to aid the effective and efficient detection of plant biosecurity risks, Plant Health Australia (PHA) in partnership with the […]

19 emerging leaders from Australian agriculture have been awarded prestigious 2023 Nuffield Scholarships to study topics as diverse as productivity, farmer mental health and rural education. […]

The slow-release of predatory mites using sachet technology is being trialled in Australia to improve commercial integrated pest management (IPM) practices. Biological Services, a commercial insectary […]

Earlier this month, AUSVEG led a trade mission delegation to attend and exhibit at FHA Food & Beverage – Singapore’s largest B2B trade show – which […]

The Export Supply Chain Service (ESCS) is a new initiative by the Australian Government that coordinates insights into complex supply chain and logistical issues. The program […]

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has released a new Industry Advice Notice (IAN), to advise stakeholders of changes being made to departmental audit […]

Last week, AUSVEG staff visited potato farms in the Ballarat region to meet with growers to learn about issues impacting production, including rising input costs, as […]

Crop protection products have different modes of action that can affect both insect pests and beneficial species differently. It’s important to understand the risk profile of […]

The iMapPESTS sentinel surveillance for agriculture has commenced a trial of its mobile insect surveillance unit in Ayr, Queensland. The mobile surveillance unit, Sentinel 9, has […]

The Fair Work Ombudsman has continued to monitor workplace compliance in the agriculture sector with inspectors investigating more than 190 businesses in four states to ensure […]

In the lead-up to the Jobs and Skills Summit, AUSVEG and other food supply chain associations, as members of the Food Supply Chain Alliance, calculated the […]

Growing brave: Call for horticulture to reclaim its value It’s time for growers to reclaim their value, according to Catherine Velisha, third generation vegetable grower and […]

Traceability is becoming a critical part of modern agriculture because it provides information about provenance, authenticity, chain of custody and enhances food safety measures. Although traceability […]

On 1 September, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) approved the registration of the MIRAVIS® Duo label (Difenconazole + Pydiflumetofen) Group 3+7, for various […]

The Fair Farms Program is pleased to announce that AUSVEG has signed-on as a Gold Sponsor for the Fair Farms National Conference & Awards, to be […]

Effective pest management in vegetable crops is an ongoing challenge for growers, but what options are available? Tune in to this webinar recording from the Soil […]

9am-11am | 13 September & 15 September NT Farmers in conjunction with AUSVEG, Department of Industry Tourism and Trade (DITT), and Queensland’s Department of Agriculture and […]

Water catchments and systems are a vital resource that need to be preserved and managed for the long-term to support the interests of all Australians. For […]

The ACCC has updated its Horticulture Code guidance to help growers and traders understand their rights and fulfill their responsibilities under the code. The code seeks […]

On Monday, native plant seedlings arrived on-farm ready for planting this year’s Native Vegetation Insectaries (NVI) trials in Werribee South and Bacchus Marsh in Victoria’s western […]

8.30am-4.30pm AEST | 5-9 September Register to attend a greenhouse technical management training masterclass to be held in Gatton, Queensland from 5-9 September. The course is […]

AUSVEG has been working with political representatives and industry partners to ensure that the vegetable industry’s concerns are raised at the Federal Government’s upcoming Jobs and […]

Incitec Pivot Fertilisers (IPF) has announced it has reached an agreement with Yara Australia to acquire the Yara Nipro liquid fertiliser business in Australia. Yara first […]

Australian horticulture growers have joined forces with state agencies in a $15 million bid to drive supply-chain efficiencies and strengthen their domestic and international trade offerings. […]

On-farm renewables are a valuable opportunity for farmers to cut costs and emissions. In horticulture, 70% of our emissions are from fuel and electricity, over half […]

AUSVEG has joined other food supply chain associations, as members of the Food Supply Chain Alliance, to highlight the critical shortage of labour across the food […]

AUSVEG has welcomed the announcement from Federal Agriculture Minister Senator Murray Watt of Australia’s first National Biosecurity Strategy. The strategy, which comes after a National Biosecurity […]

Brown etch on butternut pumpkins is an issue that can affect many growers in Australia, however it only appears to affect the pumpkin skin rather than […]

Area wide management (AWM) strategies for vector-borne diseases help to prevent or minimise the development of insecticide resistance in vector populations, improve the efficiency of biological […]

For Australian potato growers there are three common visas that can be used to recruit workers, including the Working Holiday Maker (WHM), Pacific Australian Labour Mobility […]

Author: Katrina Sasse | Supporter: Katrina Nuffield Scholarship was supported by Grains Research & Development Corporation Though the Australian agricultural sector is making strides in achieving […]

Continuing AUSVEG’s look at pricing issues within the fresh produce supply chain, AUSVEG has delved into the world of retail ‘specials’ and ‘promotion’ pricing. The dataset […]

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has released 2022-23 seasonal measures for brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB). The insect Halyomorpha halys (BMSB) is exotic to […]

Soil-borne diseases present an ongoing challenge to the Australian vegetable industry, with an estimated $120 million in losses annually. This practical field guide from the Soil […]

Yellow sticky traps are an excellent tool when considering integrated pest management (IPM) for your farm. The colour yellow attracts all flying insects indiscriminately, allowing you […]

Soil-borne diseases present an ongoing challenge to the Australian vegetable industry, with an estimated $120 million in losses annually. This practical field guide from the Soil […]

Remote sensing imagery and data have become more accessible than ever, allowing users to access a wide range of information that can be implemented into farming […]

In recent years, cherry exporter Reid Fruits has had to battle against copycats who rip-off its branding and try to sell produce at the premium price […]

Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) is a key Australian Government financial assistance program for Australian exporters. In the current round, you can apply for a grant […]

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has released a new Industry Advice Notice (IAN), to advise stakeholders that on 1 August 2022, DAFF changed […]

Last week, the AUSVEG Extension and Engagement team visited growers in the North and Far North of Queensland to discuss various vegetable crop pest and diseases. […]

Recently, a group of growers and industry members attended an inaugural field walk at the Soil Wealth ICP demonstration site in Katherine, Northern Territory. Hosted by […]

Last week, members of the AUSVEG Extension and Engagement team attended the inaugural Far North Queensland Growers R&D Field Day. More than 400 people filed through […]

Dr Jenny Ekman has over two decades of experience in vegetable industry research. Currently working at Sydney-based Applied Horticultural Research, Jenny ultilises her strong writing and […]

Amid Australia’s first Varroa destructor mite outbreak, Hort Innovation has joined forces with the University of Sydney to develop a world-first hormone-based pesticide that is safe […]

There is a new biostimulant available to Australian vegetable growers. It is a 100 per cent cold-pressed super-concentrated extract of Ascophyllum nodosum filtrate, which is delivering yield benefits […]

Growers can keep up-to-date with key information regarding domestic and international pesticide regulations via Ag Chemical Updates. You can download the latest update (June 2022) here. […]

In 2021, 58.7 per cent of farm fatalities were farmers over the age of 45. With time and experience in the industry, complacency can often creep […]

Exhibitors at Hort Connections 2022, including Fresh Markets Australia’s central display, donated 13 CHEP bins of produce – enough to create 4,300 meals – to Foodbank […]

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has released a new Industry Advice Notice (IAN), to advise all clients requesting plant export inspections in Victoria of […]

The Australian Government’s Horticultural Netting Program has been extended, meaning more growers can receive help to buy and install protective netting. The expansion of the program […]

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) is working to protect the NSW honeybee industry from the Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) situation. On […]

Nominations for the 2022 Australian Biosecurity Awards (ABAs) are now open. The ABAs provide important recognition for biosecurity champions across industry, government and the public, who […]

Growers around the nation are eligible to apply for a range of levy-funded capacity-building opportunities being delivered through Hort Innovation. Hort Innovation is delivering more than […]

Australians lost over $2 billion to scams in 2021, including over $1.5 million lost by farmers and agriculture businesses, according to the ACCC’s latest Targeting scams […]

Vegetable diseases can be difficult to spot as they can look almost identical to plant disorders such as abiotic stress, nutrient imbalance, herbicide damage, poor light, […]

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has released a new Industry Advice Notice (IAN), to advise stakeholders that on 11 July 2022, DAFF is changing […]

Click here to read the latest fact sheet on the benefits of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. It highlights the benefits for workers participating in […]