13 July 2021
The pest fall armyworm (FAW; Spodoptera frugiperda) is established throughout the Kimberley, Pilbara and further south in Carnarvon, Karratha, and Gingin. As part of the ongoing […]
8 July 2021
AUSVEG regularly lists minor use permits that have recently been issued by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). All efforts have been made to […]
6 July 2021
Over the last 12 months, Australia has suffered and survived fire, drought, floods and the COVID-19 pandemic. From coast to coast, the agriculture and horticulture sectors […]
6 July 2021
Efforts to stop exotic fruit flies from entering the Australian mainland through the Torres Strait will continue with a revised five-year response plan endorsed by the […]
6 July 2021
Potatoes have high nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) demand. High N inputs increase the risk of leaching and denitrification losses exacerbated by heavy rain events and […]
6 July 2021
Over the next 12 months, AUSVEG will carry on with working with government and industry stakeholders to advocate on the issues affecting potato growers and their […]
5 July 2021
If the world’s consumption of meat and animal products continued at its current rate, we would need two planets of resources to meet the projected demand. […]
5 July 2021
Plant Health Australia (PHA) in partnership with AUSVEG have developed the Potato Growers’ Biosecurity Manual. This resource provides a foundation for you to identify the different […]
5 July 2021
SecondBite is one of the largest food rescue organisations in Australia, working with growers, manufacturers and retailers to rescue edible food from going to landfill. This […]
5 July 2021
Despite the ongoing disruption from COVID-19 and the snap lockdown preventing Victorians from travelling to the event, over 2,200 delegates from all sectors of the horticulture […]
29 June 2021
There has been a lot of media publicity surrounding the winners of the 2021 National Awards for Excellence, which were presented during the Gala Dinner at […]
29 June 2021
Be sure to check out biosecurity.gov.au – a new, national biosecurity website to support you in finding the information you need. It brings together biosecurity resources […]
29 June 2021
The Australian Government’s International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) is supporting more flights to Narita and Los Angeles, commencing next month. Full details can be found in […]
29 June 2021
A novel Tobamovirus has been detected in snake gourd samples collected during vegetable surveys in the Darwin region. This virus is new to science and has […]
29 June 2021
It’s been a busy few weeks in horticulture. Last week AUSVEG National Public Affairs Manager Tyson Cattle and AUSVEG Chair Bill Bulmer spent the week in […]
22 June 2021
Over the past decade, the agricultural industry has seen a significant increase in publicly available remote sensing imagery and data. Remote sensing is a type of […]
22 June 2021
AUSVEG has welcomed the announcement that the Federal Government will make a new agriculture work visa available to all 10 countries across South-East Asia. The new […]
22 June 2021
Job seekers who are participating in employment services programs may be immediately eligible for help with their moving costs under the Federal Government’s Relocation Assistance to Take […]
22 June 2021
Following the Annual Wage Review 2021, the Fair Work Commission has announced a 2.5 per cent. The new national minimum wage will apply from your first […]
16 June 2021
Rob Arvier is Director at West Pine Ag, a mixed farming enterprise based near Penguin on Tasmania’s north-west coast. West Pine Ag farms approximately 250 hectares […]
16 June 2021
A new fungicide from Syngenta has been recently registered by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) for the control of diseases sclerotinia, botrytis and […]
16 June 2021
The Soil Wealth ICP team – including Pieter Van Nieuwenhuyse, Kelvin Montagu, Doris Blaesing and Gordon Rogers – were able to make it to Hort Connections 2021 in […]
10 June 2021
10 June 2021
Australia’s leading horticulture growers and industry members have been recognised at the Hort Connections 2021 National Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner, with attendees from every sector […]
10 June 2021
Harvest labour shortages continue to be central to AUSVEG’s advocacy activities as growers battle with declining backpacker numbers and international border closures.
10 June 2021
Keep an eye out for Vegetables Australia – Winter 2021. This 84-page edition includes profiles and Q&As with various industry members, as well as R&D project […]
10 June 2021
A large-scale compost trial was conducted with Center West Export (CWE) and C-Wise in the Gingin area of Western Australia. The focus was on disease suppression, […]
10 June 2021
YLAD Living Soils from Young in New South Wales is an example of a commercial composter reusing expired food organics and organic material diverted from landfill.
1 June 2021
There’s just six days to go before Hort Connections 2021 kicks off at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 7-9 June, and we are looking […]
1 June 2021
A record number of nominees have been nominated for the National Awards for Excellence – the Australian horticulture industry’s most prestigious recognition – with 95 growers, […]
1 June 2021
Tuber development and uniformity can be enhanced through greater attention to foliar disease management, from flowering to row closure and beyond. It’s particularly important to consider […]
1 June 2021
Australian has announced the appointment of Michael Coote as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 July 2021. Michael Coote has been a key member […]
25 May 2021
A new export strategy has been developed for the vegetable industry, with input from Australian vegetable exporters and AUSVEG via a methodology including market analysis, industry […]
25 May 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen business and economies evolve at a rapid pace. A report has been released exploring the business sectors that have benefited or […]
25 May 2021
A pilot study focusing on ‘green’ ammonia has commenced in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. It is hoped that global carbon footprint will be reduced through using […]
25 May 2021
Currently sitting at number 12 on the National Priority Plant Pests list, the Giant African Snail (Lissachatina fulica) poses a significant threat to vegetable growing regions […]
24 May 2021
AUSVEG has welcomed the Government’s changes to the Relocation Assistance to Take Up a Job program to allow for flexibility to encourage short-term agricultural work, but […]
24 May 2021
Tuber development and uniformity can be enhanced through greater attention to foliar disease management, from flowering to row closure and beyond. It’s particularly important to consider […]
24 May 2021
Around the country, the topic of sexual harassment has been a common theme of late. According to the Australian Human Rights Commission, a staggering 72 per […]
24 May 2021
Although many growers manage fungicide resistance and background disease pressure through crop rotation, irrigation timing, and removal of infected plant material, the question, ‘when are we […]
24 May 2021
Harvest labour shortages continue to be central to AUSVEG’s advocacy activities as growers battle with declining backpacker numbers and international border closures. At the time of […]
24 May 2021
In recent times, many ordinary Australian families have had their lives turned upside down by events such as natural disasters or the COVID-19 pandemic. Many affected […]
24 May 2021
There is a new fungicide on the Australian market offering targeted control of key diseases in berries, leafy vegetables, grapes and potatoes. This product attacks fungi […]
24 May 2021
In this column, Cameron Scadding (pictured) – co-founder and Managing Director of Perth-based science technology company Source Certain International – explains how scientific provenance verification is […]
24 May 2021
There is a growing interest in using biological products, bio-stimulants and softer chemistries to boost the soil quality in horticultural crops. In this article, Vegetables Australia […]
21 May 2021
Biostimulants have become extremely popular throughout recent times. Good biostimulants will assist with aspects like stress, limiting salt intake, enhanced nutrient uptake, better soil biology and […]
21 May 2021
Over three decades, Agronico has shifted its focus from an agriculture consultancy business to all things mini tubers and seed potatoes. The business is always aiming […]
20 May 2021
VegNET – Wide Bay-Burnett Regional Development Officer (RDO) and Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers Managing Director, Bree Grima, is continuing to engage with growers across the […]
20 May 2021
In this column, VegNET Regional Development Officer Ossie Lang discusses the latest events that have taken place in the Tasmanian vegetable industry. These events focused on […]
20 May 2021
A highly destructive pest that affects vegetable and canola crops, diamondback moth continues to be a focus for Lockyer Valley Growers Inc. In this article, VegNET […]
20 May 2021
AUSVEG SA is the state-wide representative body for South Australia’s $2 billion vegetable industry. It works with governments at all levels to advocate on key issues […]
17 May 2021
This week’s Federal Budget saw cash splashed by the Federal Government and there were some benefits to Australia’s vegetable and potato growers. Workforce, trade and biosecurity […]
14 May 2021
Regional growers in Darwin and Katherine gathered in March to attend an Irrigation Efficiency Masterclass, which was conducted by Irrigation Australia and jointly hosted by the […]
14 May 2021
After 18 months in the making, a trial of native vegetation insectaries kicked off in April this year at two vegetable farms in Werribee South. This […]
14 May 2021
Earlier this year, parts of New South Wales and south-east Queensland experienced the worst flooding seen in decades. Vegetable growers – particularly those in Greater Sydney […]
14 May 2021
Small weather stations have been installed across Queensland’s far-north Bowen region, with great success for vegetable growers. In this column, VegNET Regional Development Officer Sarah Limpus […]
14 May 2021
The first half of 2021 has brought sweet relief to the VegNET – Gippsland project and Regional Development Officer Bonnie Dawson as growers and industry members […]
4 May 2021
Do you know which Hort Innovation Regional Extension Manager is working to enhance the coordination, communication and application of R&D outcomes in your region? To support […]
4 May 2021
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) has released a new Industry Advice Notice (IAN), to advise industry stakeholders of the renewal of Australia’s Country […]
27 April 2021
Australia’s biosecurity system incorporates specific import conditions and strict procedures at our borders to reduce the risks of overseas pests and diseases that threaten our industry. […]
20 April 2021
Plant Health Australia (PHA) in partnership with AUSVEG, released the National Potato Industry Biosecurity Surveillance Strategy (NPIBSS) and its associated Implementation Plan. The strategy was developed […]
14 April 2021
On Thursday 25 March 2021, AUSVEG, PIRSA and RMCG held a pest and disease management workshop at Sneaky’s Restaurant in Angle Vale, Adelaide, as part of the […]
6 April 2021
Queensland Government researchers are using simulated sea freight conditions in a bid to improve the performance of vegetables exported by ship during the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
6 April 2021
Red imported fire ants are one of the world’s worst invasive species due to their devastating economic, environmental and social impacts The Department of Agriculture, Water […]
6 April 2021
Freshcare is introducing QR codes on certificates across all its Standards to add a greater level of security and allow users to access real time up […]
30 March 2021
Syngenta, one of the world’s leading agricultural companies, is continuing to display its generous, ongoing support for the Australian vegetable industry by renewing its Leading Strategic […]
30 March 2021
A new in-field molecular test to detect a significant pest threat to grain and horticulture crops has been developed to help protect production and profitability. In […]
29 March 2021
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) has released a new Industry Advice Notice (IAN), to advise industry that New Zealand (NZ) has lifted […]
29 March 2021
Australia has a new legislative framework for agricultural exports. The new export legislation, which began on 28 March 2021, is made up of the Export Control […]
25 March 2021
As part of the Hort Innovation-funded Harvest to Home project, global information and measurement company Nielsen has produced a comprehensive wrap-up of the trends on the […]
25 March 2021
Tuber development and uniformity can be enhanced through greater attention to foliar disease management, from flowering to row closure and beyond. It’s particularly important to consider […]
24 March 2021
Growcom’s Fair Farms program, which supports growers in proving their commitment to fair wages and decent treatment of the labour force in the horticultural industry, has […]
23 March 2021
The giant African snail is one of the world’s worst invasive pests and was detected 28 times last year and three times in the past month […]
23 March 2021
Australian businesses can now access export help, market insights and advice online to grow overseas and expand into new markets. Austrade’s export services provides easy to […]
16 March 2021
AUSVEG has announced that James Whiteside has resigned from his position as Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1 July 2021, to pursue other interests. Mr Whiteside […]
16 March 2021
On 11 March 2021, the Australian Government announced that the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) program will be extended to the end of September 2021, to […]
16 March 2021
NT Farmers Association has received advice that India has applied to export okra to Australia. The Federal Government is seeking comments on the potential imports from […]
9 March 2021
The Australian Government is investing $72.7 million to help Australian agribusinesses expand their export markets in 2021 as part of the Agri-Business Expansion Initiative. Key elements […]
5 March 2021
National Agriculture Workforce Strategy released Earlier today the National Agriculture Workforce Strategy was released. The strategy’s recommendations have aligned with many of AUSVEG’s key policy areas […]
25 February 2021
23 February 2021
Australia’s Fresh Produce Markets has come on board as the latest co-host for Hort Connections 2021, which will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition […]
23 February 2021
FreshChain Systems, a Strategic Partner of AUSVEG, has successfully piloted innovative blockchain technology exporting end-to-end traceable whole rockmelons from the Sunraysia region supported by the Australian […]
22 February 2021
The Vegetable Export Development Program is due for completion in June 2021 and has delivered significant benefits to Australian vegetable growers, with the latest independent reviews […]
22 February 2021
Tree is an Australia-wide agricultural employment platform that allows businesses to find and hire workers for free. Vegetables Australia takes an in-depth look at Tree and […]
22 February 2021
Summer may be nearly over but for growers and workers in some parts of Australia, heat stress presents a more insidious and dangerous hazard each day. […]
22 February 2021
Agriculture – including the horticulture sub-sector – is an energy-intensive industry. Growers, producers and businesses along the supply chain require significant amounts of energy for production, […]
22 February 2021
Hort Connections is back! AUSVEG and PMA Australia-New Zealand Limited (PMA A-NZ) will once again deliver the premier event in the fresh produce industry. This year’s […]
22 February 2021
The Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook is the leading resource for Australian horticulture statistics and market information. It is an analysis that combines all available data on […]
22 February 2021
Producing 20,000 kilograms of fresh, gourmet vegetables each week – all of which must be perfectly sized to fit a salad fork – means harvest is […]
22 February 2021
Managing pests and diseases is a constant issue for Australia’s plant industries – including vegetables – and the prospect of new threats is ever-present. In 2017, […]
22 February 2021
The serpentine leafminer (SLM; Liriomyza huidobrensis) is a plant pest from the family Agromyzidae, and has a wide host range of plant species that include broccoli, […]
22 February 2021
With the 2021 Northern Territory vegetable season knocking at our door, it’s a timely reminder to revisit the importance of biosecurity, and how clear and simple […]
22 February 2021
AUSVEG SA is the state-wide representative body for South Australian vegetable growers, and it facilitates the VegNET – South Australia project, which supports the continuation of […]
22 February 2021
There is increasing interest in how cover crops can be utilised in cropping systems, and the benefits that arise from their use. The Tasmanian Agricultural Productivity […]
22 February 2021
With a difficult year in Victoria now behind us, the VegNET team has been able to return to a state of normality. Late last year we […]
22 February 2021
Australia is known for its heatwave conditions and despite a milder summer recorded across the country to date, hot weather is still predicted. These conditions can […]
22 February 2021
Over the next 12 months, AUSVEG will carry on with government and industry stakeholder discussions about the subjects affecting vegetable growers and their operations. In this […]
22 February 2021
Throughout 2020, VegNET – Wide Bay-Burnett was working with vegetable industry stakeholders to develop and identify four specific topics to drive a regional strategy for the […]
22 February 2021
It was a busy 2020 for VegNET Regional Development Officers (RDOs), who had the task of developing a five-year regional strategy and focus activities through external […]
22 February 2021
It was a busy first half of 2021 for Lockyer Valley Growers Inc, with organisers gearing up for the 2021 Lockyer Valley Growers Expo. The event […]