6 May 2024
Sunraysia’s viticulture industries have united to host a sideline agtech demonstration event at the Mildura Field Days on Friday 17 May from 2pm-4:30pm (Mildura Racecourse). The exhibitors will […]
26 April 2024
Join Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ principal entomologist Dr Melina Miles online on Wednesday 1 May 2024 from 11am – 11:45am AEST for a fall […]
22 April 2024
Keen to cut the costs of inputs and produce more sustainably? Well, the presenters are keen to assist potato, vegetable and onion growers and agronomists who […]
16 April 2024
Hort Connections is proud to announce the return of Australia’s Fresh Produce Markets, a collaboration between Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) and the Central Markets Association of […]
15 April 2024
On-farm renewables are a valuable opportunity for farmers to cut costs and emissions. This event brings together farmers, agriculture and energy consultants, peak bodies and Government […]
15 April 2024
Learn about the importance of soilborne disease for vegetable and onion crops. Participants will hear from leading scientists and growers on the new developments in soilborne […]
10 April 2024
Join the PotatoLink team for a workshop on Western Australian seed storage and seed diseases. Lunch from 12:30 pm, talks will start from 1:00 pm. Jenny Ekman, Applied […]
10 April 2024
Want to know more about how to get the most out of your seed? Join TasSeed Manager Doug Clark, Tasmanian Seed Potato Certification Scheme and PotatoLink regional representative, […]
2 April 2024
2 April 2024 This communication is to notify vegetable and fresh potato levy payers that it is AUSVEG’s intent to keep the vegetable and fresh […]
2 April 2024
Katherine Research Station Bus tours of current research projects AM – cropping – cotton, peanut, sesame trials PM – horticulture – mango, avocado, agave, ginger trials […]
2 April 2024
Enhancing farm dams for stock and biodiversity: What difference does a year make? Come and see the changes that have occurred since Jillian Staton & Bruce Whittaker […]
18 March 2024
Territory NRM presents: How to catch water and restore landscapes for your property with Mulloon Institute Learn how to apply simple strategies to improve productivity and […]
18 March 2024
Join NT Farmers for a day of learning and networking at the ‘Forage to Farming’ Forum and Field Day on June 12, 2024. Keynote presentations from […]
18 March 2024
What are the best ways to actively prevent, manage and monitor? Local advisers and growers presenting & discussing: Pest and disease identification, integrated management options & […]
18 March 2024
What are the best ways to actively prevent, manage and monitor? Local advisers and growers presenting & discussing: Pest and disease identification, integrated management options & […]
12 March 2024
This year marks the 16th iteration of the popular community festival that brings together local potato growers, artisans, music, food vendors, and local history to showcase […]
5 March 2024
5 March 2024
This workshop is tailored for growers interested in or currently selling produce through domestic and/or export markets. RSVP before 11 March 2024 by email: admin@bowengumlugrowers.com.au or […]
4 March 2024
Join the Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) Industry Resilience and Recovery Officer (IRRO) team for a free informative ‘Farming with Floods’ workshop. The workshop has been designed to […]
4 March 2024
Join the Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) Industry Resilience and Recovery Officer (IRRO) team for a free informative ‘Resilience in Agriculture Workshop’. The workshop has been designed to […]
1 March 2024
An Interactive presentation to help us all get a better understanding of our energy costs. Come and hear from Andrew Chamberlin from QFF on Electricity Tarriffs and […]
1 March 2024
A future of safe and sustainable fresh produce through science and collaboration Join us for a world-class symposium that will bring together the fresh produce safety […]
29 February 2024
Building biosecurity capacity and resilience in the NSW vegetable industry. Future proofing against weather events: How can integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) and soil health […]
29 February 2024
Building biosecurity capacity and resilience in the NSW vegetable industry. Future proofing against weather events: How can integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) and soil health […]
29 February 2024
NSW vegetable growers and sweet corn field day. Future proofing against weather events: How can monitoring & integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) assist your farm? […]
29 February 2024
The idea of ‘ag tech’ to improve farm operations has been around for many years, with many growers adopting changes to improve input usage and harvest […]
21 February 2024
A review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct (FGCC), a Senate inquiry into supermarket pricing, a year-long Australian Competition and Consumer Commission inquiry, and three […]
20 February 2024
AUSVEG is calling for necessary reforms to address supply chain power imbalances that are threatening the viability of Australian vegetable growing businesses, in its submission to […]
20 February 2024
The World Potato Congress is coming to Adelaide. Click here to view the program. Sessions will be held on climate change, research and development models, potato […]
20 February 2024
Delivered in conjunction with Soil Wealth Integrated Crop Protection, VegNET, and PotatoLink. Join this field event where you will gain insights on how to maximise crop […]
13 February 2024
If your trees could talk... What would they tell you about carbohydrate levels? How will knowing more about carbohydrate stores help you, to help them? How […]
13 February 2024
If your trees could talk... What would they tell you about carbohydrate levels? How will knowing more about carbohydrate stores help you, to help them? How […]
13 February 2024
Join Territory Natural Resource Management for a ground-breaking symposium dedicated to unravelling the mysteries of soil! Delve into the crucial topics of soil health and agriculture […]
13 February 2024
Join Territory Natural Resource Management for a ground-breaking symposium dedicated to unravelling the mysteries of soil! Delve into the crucial topics of soil health and agriculture […]
13 February 2024
Join Territory Natural Resource Management for a ground-breaking symposium dedicated to unravelling the mysteries of soil! Delve into the crucial topics of soil health and agriculture […]
13 February 2024
Growers and members of the horticulture industry can register now and save with early bird rates for Hort Connections 2024. Attracting upward of 3,500 delegates as […]
12 February 2024
Victorian farm businesses are getting on with the job of growing more food and fibre, while dealing with changeable seasons and weather patterns. We also know […]
12 February 2024
Brad McEwan, former sport presenter, 10 News First and host of Network 10’s Sports Tonight and resilience and leadership trainer hosts an evening with Gannawarra sporting […]
12 February 2024
This is a great opportunity to have a chat with other farmers in the area or talk about recovery after the recent floods and storms. Network […]
12 February 2024
In good times and in bad: adaptive skills for your farming future. Grain and mixed farmers are invited to a short course for your farm business […]
12 February 2024
This is a great opportunity to have a chat with other farmers in the area or talk about recovery after the recent floods and storms. Network […]
12 February 2024
VegNET Gippsland, Schreurs & Sons, Syngenta and E.E. Muir & Sons would like to invite you to a Spray Demonstration Night and BBQ at Schreurs’ Tarwin […]
12 February 2024
Get ready for an immersive experience at the Turf Queensland Paddock to Pitch Field Day 2024, where we’ll explore cutting-edge horticulture technology shaping the future of […]
7 February 2024
We are excited to bring you the first Victoria networking event of 2024, in partnership with Australia’s national science agency CSIRO. BioCheers brings together AusBiotech members […]
7 February 2024
Australian vegetable growers produced 3.59 million tonnes of vegetables in 2022-23 with a production value of $5.83 billion, newly-released data in the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook […]
6 February 2024
Innovations in equality: Investing in the future of women in life sciences Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf: Friday, 8 March 2024 The NSW Women in Life […]
6 February 2024
The National Rural Health Conference is the pre‑eminent event in Australia for information and inspiration about rural and remote health and wellbeing. Join us at […]
31 January 2024
Looking to grow your business or learn more about the organic state of play in Australia? ‘Our Future: Growing Together‘ is nearly upon us, with two […]
31 January 2024
Sponsored by E.E. Muir and Sons – The AUSVEG VIC Awards for Excellence event shines the spotlight on some of the highest achieving Victorian vegetable growers […]
29 January 2024
Please join Deon Mahoney as he provides an update on Food Safety Trends for fresh produce in 2024. Food contamination and foodborne illness continue to have […]
29 January 2024
Update on the Closing Loopholes Bill The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 14 December 2023, which means that it was […]
29 January 2024
A trainer led course covering HARPS V2 requirements HACCP Refresher training meeting HARPS V2 requirements Designed for the fresh produce industry in the NT Certified trainers […]
29 January 2024
Join us, along with our event sponsors, for a night of celebration as we announce this year’s winners of the Gippsland Food and Fibre Awards! Enjoy […]
29 January 2024
FutureAg Expo 2024 Powered by Agritechnica will be an exciting exhibition, sales and networking opportunity for: suppliers of agricultural and agro-industrial products, services and technology serving the […]
29 January 2024
Nigel Crump (AuSPICA and PotatoLink) will be joined by four international potato specialists to present on potato diseases and disease management for maximising inputs and yield […]
24 January 2024
Drying is one of the most frequently used operations across the food processing sector and is critical to the safety, quality and functionality of many food […]
23 January 2024
The program will focus on key areas, such as: preparedness diagnostics surveillance sustainable pest management capability building The PBRI members, including seven plant Research and Development […]
23 January 2024
Discover how a RIC Drought Loan can assist you and your farm. This free webinar is for: Primary Producers Rural Financial Counsellors Agricultural industry groups About the […]
22 January 2024
ABARES Outlook Conference is where we come together with ideas and evidence to progress issues that affect the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sector. The redesigned event […]
22 January 2024
An insightful field day at Ti Tree Food and Fodder, Oolloo Farms. This event, supported by NT Government, NT Farmers Association, and the Northern Hub, is […]
22 January 2024
evokeAG. creates one meeting place to see what is happening across agrifood tech in Australia and the world. It increases the capability of the Australian ecosystem by […]
17 January 2024
The Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook (Handbook) is the leading resource for the nation’s horticulture statistics and market information. Inside is the latest production, international trade, processing […]
21 December 2023
19 December 2023
Last week, AUSVEG sent our submission to Treasury for the 2024-2025 Federal Budget. In addition to re-emphasising support for our key policies, close to half a billion dollars […]
12 December 2023
In 2017, AUSVEG and International Fresh Produce Association A-NZ joined forces to establish Hort Connections – the largest horticulture conference and trade show in Australasia. Hort […]
12 December 2023
Leadership program for managers and high performers across the supply chain of the fruit, vegetable, flower, nut and nursery industries in Australia and New Zealand. The […]
11 December 2023
To expand your skills in managing commercial sales relationships with retailers, AUSVEG is hosting two-day Retail Negotiation Skills Workshops in 2024, in collaboration with NextGen’s Neil Rechlin. […]
11 December 2023
To expand your skills in managing commercial sales relationships with retailers, AUSVEG is hosting two-day Retail Negotiation Skills Workshops in 2024, in collaboration with NextGen’s Neil Rechlin. […]
11 December 2023
To expand your skills in managing commercial sales relationships with retailers, AUSVEG is hosting two-day Retail Negotiation Skills Workshops in 2024, in collaboration with NextGen’s Neil Rechlin. […]
11 December 2023
To expand your skills in managing commercial sales relationships with retailers, AUSVEG is hosting two-day Retail Negotiation Skills Workshops in 2024, in collaboration with NextGen’s Neil Rechlin. […]
11 December 2023
Foodex Japan is the leading food and beverage tradeshow in Japan, providing business expansion opportunities and solutions for Australian fresh produce exporters. Japan is an important […]
11 December 2023
Gulfood is one of the world’s largest annual food and beverage sourcing events. The trade event hosted more than 5,000 exhibitors from over 125 countries in […]
8 December 2023
Independent Reviewer’s Annual Report into the Australian Food & Grocery Code According to a report recently released by the Independent Reviewer of the Food and Grocery […]
28 November 2023
28 November 2023
16 November 2023
Devastating bushfires in Australia have become an all too familiar headline over recent years. Just like any other risk within your business, it’s important to prepare […]
13 November 2023
Input costs & trends The last three to four months have seen something of a reversal to the relief growers enjoyed earlier in the year from […]
31 October 2023
30 October 2023 In October, 13 Australian growers and industry representatives travelled to the UK and EU as part of the ATMAC European Study Tour […]
28 September 2023
28 Sept 2023 Survey into global production and operating costs AUSVEG is a member of the Global Coalition of Fresh Produce, a group of international produce […]
1 September 2023
1 September 2023 One year on from the Federal Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit, the crippling workforce shortages facing Australian vegetable growers have only worsened, and […]
8 August 2023
Aaron and Harmeet Singh, blueberry growers-turned-rural merchandisers on the NSW north coast, have steadily built a clientele based upon the trusted recommendation of quality products with […]
21 July 2023
21 July 2023 Farm input costs have continued to decline over recent months, following the trend over the past year as prices return to levels seen prior […]
9 July 2023
10 July 2023 AUSVEG and Onions Australia, which represent the interests of Australian vegetable, potato and onion growers, are pleased to announce a strategic merger that […]
28 June 2023
28 June 2023 AUSVEG is aware of an ongoing negotiation process taking place between a Victorian vegetable grower and its workforce regarding the establishment of an […]
8 June 2023
The Australian horticulture industry’s best and brightest have been recognised in the 2023 Horticulture Awards for Excellence, presented on Wednesday 7 June at the Hort Connections […]
28 May 2023
29 May 2023 Thousands of growers and industry members from the fresh produce industry will kick-off Hort Connections 2023, the biggest event in Australian horticulture, on […]
24 May 2023
25 May 2023 A stellar line up of industry leaders have been nominated for the National Awards for Excellence – the Australian horticulture industry’s most prestigious […]
24 May 2023
24 May 2023 Coping with stress, anxiety, and mental health. We all understand that tough times on the land come and go like the seasons, but […]
23 May 2023
Winners of Innaugural Premier’s Horticulture Awards for Excellence Announced South Australia’s leading horticulture growers, researchers and industry leaders have been recognised at the 2023 Premier’s […]
16 May 2023
10 May 2023 Federal Budget overview Last night on Tuesday 9 March the Federal Government released its 2023/24 Federal Budget. This budget was an opportunity […]
16 May 2023
International Day of Plant Health celebrates the rich and diverse plant ecosystems that exist around the world. Designated by the United Nations, International Day of Plant […]
2 May 2023
Last week, the Victorian Vegetable Innovation Days 2023 (VicVID) showcased a range of seed, fertiliser and agchem trials and around 20 marquees of other supply chain […]
4 April 2023
Diamondback (DBM) or cabbage moth (Plutella xylostella) is one of the more notorious lepidopteran pests in Australia to develop resistance to synthetic insecticides and Coragen® Insecticide […]
28 March 2023
Thursday 27 and Friday 28 April will see the return of specialist vegetable industry field days to Victoria, with the Victorian Vegetable Field Days to be […]
14 March 2023
Excitement and support for the International Spinach Conference is building, with Bayer now confirmed as the event’s Major Sponsor and many of the world’s leading spinach […]
28 February 2023
Hort Innovation will undertake Board Director elections later this year. As part of this process, a Director Nomination Committee (DNC) is established that conducts the recruitment process […]
14 February 2023
Australian cotton and vegetable growers are the first in the world with commercial access to a powerful new insecticide developed by BASF. New Efficon® Insecticide is […]
14 February 2023
Guava root knot nematode (Meloidogyne enterolobii; GRKN) has been detected in the Northern Territory and Queensland. GRKN has not previously been recorded in Australia and is […]
14 February 2023
Pricing and Inputs Farm inputs have remained elevated for the start of 2023 compared to pre-Covid levels. While they are still far above pre-Covid levels, some […]
7 February 2023
On Wednesday 31 January 2023, AUSVEG facilitated the first webinar covering the most recent workplace relations legislative reforms to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) implemented […]