28 July 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUSVEG 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
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG 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
Reading Time: 6 minutesLeading 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
Reading Time: 3 minutesInnovation, 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
Reading Time: 2 minutesFresh 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
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorld-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
Reading Time: 4 minutesGulfood 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
Reading Time: 4 minutesBy 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
Reading Time: 2 minutesVeteran 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
Reading Time: 8 minutesLast 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
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 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
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn 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. […]
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
Reading Time: 2 minutesHort 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
Reading Time: 4 minutes2 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
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe 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
Reading Time: 4 minutesA 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
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG 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
Reading Time: 2 minutesGrowers 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
Reading Time: 3 minutesAustralian 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
Reading Time: 7 minutesUpdate 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
Reading Time: 2 minutesLast 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. […]