13 May 2025
As the spread of Varroa mite continues to reshape the landscape for bees and pollination in Australia, understanding its potential long-term impacts is critical. In this […]
13 May 2025
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 […]
12 May 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG has welcomed confirmation of the Albanese Government’s ministerial line-up, which features new and returning faces in portfolios critical to the interests of Australian vegetable growers. […]
7 May 2025
This 1-hour webinar will explore key findings from Vegetable and Onion levy-funded project MT24001 focused on understanding Australia’s vegetable export capabilities and how they stack up […]
29 April 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn the past week AUSVEG CEO Michael Coote has been interviewed on TV talking about the issues facing the industry and also the AUSVEG election priorities. […]
29 April 2025
Reading Time: 9 minutesThe 2025 federal election campaign will reach a conclusion this Saturday 3 May when Australians decide the leadership of our country for the next three years. […]
29 April 2025
It has been 12 years since any significant changes to PCN regulation in Australia. Agriculture Victoria has been leading a national review of PCN management. AUSVEG, […]
29 April 2025
22 April 2025
Join for a farm walk, presentations and networking BBQ at the Soil Wealth ICP demonstration site at Butler Market Gardens. The farm walk will focus on […]
15 April 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesLeading vegetable growers, industry and federal political figures are convening in northern Tasmania this morning to address the key challenges facing the vegetable industry during the […]
14 April 2025
The Symposium for the Use of Organic Soil Amendments (SUOSA) will take place on the Southern Gold Coast from 16 to 18 September 2025, bringing together experts from […]
10 April 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia and New Zealand’s flagship horticulture event, Hort Connections 2025, is being held in Queensland this year at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, from Wednesday […]
9 April 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG is encouraging Australian vegetable growers to make the most of a new online resource which has put a wealth of productivity-enhancing R&D information at their […]
8 April 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesHort Innovation’s investment planning system is critical to achieving the vision of a prosperous and sustainable horticulture industry, built on innovation. With the current system of […]
8 April 2025
Let’s be real. Even though farming is who we are and what we do, there’s no doubt it’s a risky business to be in. If your […]
8 April 2025
Webinar: Tips & tricks to manage common risks in farming… including the ones you haven’t thought of!
Let’s be real. Even though farming is who we are and what we do, there’s no doubt it’s a risky business to be in. If your […]
8 April 2025
Let’s be real. Even though farming is who we are and what we do, there’s no doubt it’s a risky business to be in. If your […]
7 April 2025
AgTech Update: Tom McCue Biotechnology R&D Manager at Hort Innovation will provide an update on the AgTech space, Leadership & Study Tours. Waterfind: A market update […]
7 April 2025
This interactive webinar will help simplify international IP protection with the latest information from IP Australia. Tailored for Australian business looking to expand into new overseas markets, […]
7 April 2025
Understand the agriculture landscape in Vietnam. Get insights and updates from industry experts on the market opportunities and challenges, how to navigate them and how to […]
26 March 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutesLast night, on Tuesday 25 March, the Federal Government released its 2025/26 Federal Budget – its last before an election, to be called any day. With […]
25 March 2025
Join us at the 2025 Ag Innovation Expo! Join us from April 14th to 16th for a showcase of agricultural machinery and technology. The Expo will feature live […]
25 March 2025
Panel discussion: What drives onion quality and pack out? Panel discussion 1-2pm in the gym. Join us at the Ag Innovation Expo in Hagley for an […]
21 March 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG acknowledges the release of the final report of Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) supermarkets inquiry, as well as the Government’s in principle support of […]
20 March 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesPreparations are ramping up for Australia and New Zealand’s flagship horticulture event, Hort Connections 2025, to take place at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from […]
20 March 2025
Reading Time: 6 minutesInput costs and trends Despite some growth in retail sales dollar value, Australian vegetable growers remain under extreme cost pressures, with recent data also revealing a significant […]
19 March 2025
Following the resounding success of the inaugural event in August 2024, the Fresh Produce Safety Centre Australia-New Zealand are excited to announce the dates for the […]
19 March 2025
Join a live webinar series designed to help you navigate the skills assessment process for popular Science, Health and Agriculture Occupations: Pharmacy Technician and Microbiologist. Who […]
19 March 2025
BioAgTech brings together scientists, industry leaders, policymakers and others alike to collaborate on sustainable practices and advancements in BioAg. You can also attend virtually! Use the […]
12 March 2025
Join to hear from growers and technology manufacturers on the current developments in advanced vegetable harvesting solutions AGENDA 5:00 PM – 5:10 PM AEST: VegMech Project […]
12 March 2025
The Wheen Bee Foundation are hosting a FREE Webinar! Join Lea Hannah Project Manager Powerful Pollinators, Dr Anna Carrucan, Second-generation beekeeper & botanist, ecologist & conservation […]
4 March 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG 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
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG 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
Reading Time: 3 minutesNew 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
Reading Time: 5 minutesRelentless 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
Reading Time: 3 minutesAn 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
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG 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
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG 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
Reading Time: 4 minutesAUSVEG 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLooking 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
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKey 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
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG – 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
Reading Time: 2 minutesAgriculture 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
Reading Time: 6 minutesInput 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
Reading Time: 6 minutesAUSVEG’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
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs 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
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFollowing 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
Reading Time: 3 minutesLast 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
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG 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
Reading Time: 3 minutesAustralian 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUSVEG 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
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG, 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 […]