8 August 2022
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 […]
2 August 2022
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 […]
2 August 2022
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 […]
2 August 2022
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 […]
2 August 2022
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 […]
2 August 2022
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. […]
2 August 2022
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 […]
2 August 2022
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 […]
27 July 2022
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 […]
27 July 2022
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 […]
27 July 2022
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 […]
27 July 2022
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. […]
27 July 2022
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 […]
20 July 2022
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 […]
20 July 2022
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 […]
20 July 2022
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 […]
20 July 2022
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 […]
19 July 2022
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 […]
12 July 2022
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 […]
12 July 2022
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 […]
12 July 2022
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, […]
12 July 2022
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 […]
12 July 2022
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 […]
12 July 2022
Over the past two years, Victorian vegetable growing operation Schreurs & Sons and the Soil Wealth ICP team partnered to explore the application of precision agriculture […]
12 July 2022
On Sunday, the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) confirmed three new detections of Varroa mite (Varroa destructor), as field officers continue to […]
11 July 2022
Last week, vegetablesWA, alongside WildEye Australia, established a soil moisture monitoring station on one of Odeum Produce’s sandy soil properties. Odeum will soon be able to […]
5 July 2022
On Thursday, the Treasurer of Australia, the Hon. Dr Jim Chalmers visited Queensland’s Lockyer Valley region, to speak to growers, producers and employers about food prices and […]
5 July 2022
After almost two-and-half years, the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) has officially drawn to a close on 30 June 2022. Since 1 April 2020, IFAM has successfully […]
5 July 2022
The Australian Government is working to ratify Australia’s agreement with India through Parliament quickly, in addition to commencing negotiations with the European Union (EU). A free […]
5 July 2022
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has recently released a draft report regarding the importation of okra from India. The draft report proposes that […]
5 July 2022
As communicated on 4 July 2022 Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) was detected in sentinel hives at the Port of Newcastle on 22 June. A Biosecurity (Varroa mite) Emergency […]
29 June 2022
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) has released two new Industry Advice Notices (IAN), to advise industry: That applications are now open for […]
29 June 2022
The Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) decision in the Annual Wage Review will increase the minimum rates in the Hort Award. The increase in the rates specified […]
29 June 2022
A shortage of workers, weather events like the Queensland floods, and the rising cost of production has put pressure on the supply of fresh produce and […]
28 June 2022
Current situation: 27 June 2022 Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) was detected in two of six sentinel hives at the Port of Newcastle on Wednesday 22 June […]
27 June 2022
Last week, several AUSVEG representatives attended a vegetable industry-focussed nematode masterclass inside a laboratory at the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus. The masterclass catered for those […]
21 June 2022
Coles will help to increase the availability of organic fresh produce for customers by providing grants to innovative growers in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. […]
21 June 2022
The latest updates to the Soil Wealth ICP Biological Products Database are now available. This document was developed to help growers navigate the array of biological […]
21 June 2022
On 17 June 2022, Serpentine leafminer (also known as Pea leafminer) Liriomyza huidobrensis was found infesting a vegetable farm in Werribee, Victoria. Agriculture Victoria will not be […]
21 June 2022
Hort Innovation uses a Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) to undertake regular reviews of the pesticide requirements for crops. Project VG18004 produced seven new SARP reports, […]
21 June 2022
The generation of pesticide residue, efficacy and crop safety data is required to support label registration and minor use permit applications made to the Australian Pesticides […]
2 June 2022
‘Specials’ edition 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. […]
31 May 2022
24 May 2022
The winter 2022 edition of Vegetables Australia is now available to read online, and you should receive your hard copy in the coming weeks. This 96-page […]
13 May 2022
Product launches are a reason for everyone in agriculture to celebrate. For the company that has brought the product to market, it is the culmination of […]
17 May 2022
The AUSVEG VIC Awards for Excellence event shines the spotlight on some of the highest achieving Victorian vegetable growers in the industry. The annual event offers […]
13 May 2022
Growcom’s Fair Farms is an industry-led, national training and certification initiative that is cultivating fair and responsible employment practices in Australian horticulture. The team spoke to […]
13 May 2022
Large-scale mixed enterprise venture, Bonaccord Group, is preparing for the next phase of its technical evolution. This is following a sustained period of growth and development […]
13 May 2022
Hort Innovation undertook a performance report to review the performance of levy investments delivered against the Vegetable Industry Strategic Investment Plan, which was active for the […]
13 May 2022
Drip irrigation is a mainstream technology in dozens of crop production systems throughout the world. This technology is ever evolving, with the latest innovation in drip […]
13 May 2022
There is a new biostimulant now available to Australian vegetable growers. It is a 100 per cent cold-pressed super-concentrated extract of Ascophyllum nodosum filtrate, which is […]
13 May 2022
The Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection (ICP) project works with growers to put soil management and plant health research into practice. This edition explores the […]
13 May 2022
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 […]
13 May 2022
A multi-industry project is underway to educate horticultural growers about the identification and management of serpentine leafminer. Part of this project is developing an industry communication […]
13 May 2022
It is rare that the circumstances surrounding a conference highlight the need for its subject matter. However, there is possibly no greater example of the need […]
13 May 2022
Sometimes it’s not just about the quality of the product, but the customer service experience. In this article, Victorian fruit and vegetable grower Adam Bremner (pictured […]
13 May 2022
Value means something different to everyone, but common to all is achieving value to secure the long-term sustainability of their business. Boomaroo Nurseries understands the importance […]
10 May 2022
Reduced tillage can produce similar or better yields than more aggressive conventional tillage, and it opens the door to improving soil health. Using the lessons learnt […]
10 May 2022
In today’s convenience era, fresh produce has expanded to cover more than just fruits and vegetables purchased by the unit or kilo. This category now includes […]
10 May 2022
The Hort Connections 2022 conference will once again incorporate unparalleled networking opportunities for everybody in the horticulture supply chain; a trade show showcasing leading local and […]
10 May 2022
Last week, the second Australian Biosecurity Symposium was held on the Gold Coast, Queensland, where research, innovation and the exchange of knowledge and ideas were at […]
10 May 2022
A pilot program that has been rolled out across three Queensland regions is proving a hit with students, teachers and parents. The ‘Pick of the Crop’ […]
3 May 2022
Pest and disease affect all types of vegetable growing operations although they may require different management options. Last week, VegNET – Victoria (North, West and South-East […]
26 April 2022
The Hort Connections 2022 conference will once again incorporate unparalleled networking opportunities for everybody in the horticulture supply chain; a trade show showcasing leading local and […]
26 April 2022
Fruit, vegetable, nut, nursery and turf growers around the country who would like to see a technology demonstrated on-farm are being encouraged to reach out to […]
26 April 2022
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) has released a new Industry Advice Notice (IAN), to advise industry that applications are required to export […]
26 April 2022
Dr Lucy Tran-Nguyen has been a horticultural researcher for almost 24 years, with resounding success. In 2016, Lucy was awarded the Bayer-sponsored 2016 Researcher of the […]
14 April 2022
With the current challenges growers are facing with rising farm input costs and the margin squeeze from buyers, it is important that growers are reminded about […]
5 April 2022
Biosecurity Tasmania’s Plant Diagnostic Services will be conducting a bioblitz in early April. The activity forms part of the Boosting Diagnostic Capacity for Plant Production Industries […]
1 April 2022
1 April 2022 AUSVEG Advocacy Update Confidence and cash flow struggle for growers Growers are facing a challenge of confidence and cash flow as they battle […]
29 March 2022
AUSVEG has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement on the latest progress on implementing the Australian Agriculture Visa (Ag Visa), including confirmation on the first country to […]
29 March 2022
The Hort Connections 2022 conference will once again incorporate unparalleled networking opportunities for everybody in the horticulture supply chain; a trade show showcasing leading local and global businesses; and world-class […]
29 March 2022
On Saturday night, AUSVEG’s Cherry Emerick and Chloe Betts headed to Gatton, Queensland, where they attended the Lockyer Valley Growers’ ‘Touched By Cancer Charity Gala Dinner’. […]
29 March 2022
10am to 3pm AEDT | Wednesday 30 March Join Stephen Moore from E.E. Muir & Sons and Karen Thomas from Melbourne Water to inspect the native vegetation insectaries […]
29 March 2022
Last Wednesday, AUSVEG Policy Officer Chloe Betts joined key decision-makers from the horticulture, technology, transport and retail sectors who gathered in Sydney to discuss the levers […]
28 March 2022
The Fresh Produce Safety Centre (FPSC), working with Freshcare, has launched three new simple food safety flyers for the fresh produce industry. The three flyers draw […]
22 March 2022
AUSVEG has released its Federal Election priorities for the upcoming 2022 Federal Election. Throughout the latter half of 2021 and in early 2022, AUSVEG has consulted […]
22 March 2022
The Hort Connections 2022 conference will once again incorporate unparalleled networking opportunities for everybody in the horticulture supply chain; a trade show showcasing leading local and global businesses; and world-class […]
22 March 2022
1pm-4.30pm AEST | 7 April 2022 Spend an afternoon with business coach Chris Mackey, Principal Coach at ActionCOACH, to better understand the importance of business planning […]
15 March 2022
The Weekly Times Coles Farmer of the Year awards honour the best in beef, cropping, dairy, horticulture, sheep and innovation. Congratulations to the Moon family from […]
15 March 2022
Protected Cropping Australia (PCA), the peak industry body for Australia’s commercial hydroponic and greenhouse growers, invites you to attend its bi-annual conference, PCA Conference 2022. This […]
15 March 2022
Major floods have occurred over the past weeks along the east coast of Australia. The Fresh Produce Safety Centre (FPSC) has compiled a list of resources […]
8 March 2022
VEG Education has been running programs for primary and secondary schools over the past 12 months. Not only are the programs fun, memorable and engaging, they […]
8 March 2022
Many areas across Queensland and New South Wales are experiencing devastating weather and floods, which are impacting production regions and many regional and rural communities. While […]
7 March 2022
The Soil Wealth ICP team has put together some practical resources for vegetable and potato growers who are getting started with cover cropping on their farms. […]
7 March 2022
Since the spread of COVID-19 in Australia began in March 2020, international borders closed, resulting in a severe reduction in workers in Victorian growing regions to […]
1 March 2022
On 31 January, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) approved the new registration of BASF’s Danisaraba® Miticide (Cyflumetofen) Group 25A for the control of […]
1 March 2022
Using integrated pest management (IPM) principles can sometimes lead to beneficial insects making their way into packaged produce on the shelf. This best practice guide – developed […]
1 March 2022
Congratulations to the following vegetable and potato producers who have been listed as 2021 finalists in The Weekly Times Coles Farmer of the Year awards, in […]
1 March 2022
Last week, AUSVEG Chair Bill Bulmer and CEO Michael Coote visited Tasmania in partnership with the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association. AUSVEG welcomed the opportunity to […]
1 March 2022
With a fine margin between deficiency and toxicity – and easy leaching out of the soil profile – boron works with calcium to build a strong […]
1 March 2022
Biopesticides are a diverse group of pest control products based on naturally occurring biochemicals, minerals and microbes. They generally have very low toxicity to humans and […]
28 February 2022
A message from Haifa Group CEO, Motti Levin One of Haifa’s core values is ‘Farmer’s Mind’ and to think like a farmer, you must be acquainted […]
28 February 2022
The increasing demand for high-quality, fresh convenient produce has meant that product inspection standards must be adhered to. Many businesses now require the correct weighing and […]
28 February 2022
If you have a cool store on your property, you might have noticed that your property insurance has increased substantially over the last few years. The […]
28 February 2022
A pilot program that has been rolled out across three Queensland regions is proving a hit with students, teachers and parents. The ‘Pick of the Crop’ […]
28 February 2022
Launched almost seven years ago, the Coles Nurture Fund has assisted fruit and vegetable growers from right around Australia to bring their innovative ideas to life. […]
28 February 2022
Growers have many choices when it comes to protecting their crops from destructive pests. In this article, Vegetables Australia explores a couple of insecticide options on […]
28 February 2022
Australian vegetable growers are set to reap the rewards of the acquisition of ASA-LIFT by GRIMME, which has resulted in the brand expanding its harvesting machinery […]
22 February 2022
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) has released two new Industry Advice Notices (IANs) for exporters: 2022-09: Export Services – Trial service of […]
