Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn any given day, over half a million households in Australia are struggling to put food on the table, and disturbingly, those with children are being […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFreshcare and the Harmonised Australia Retailer Produce Scheme (HARPS) have worked together, in an industry first initiative, to create streamlined resources for growers and businesses aiding […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAre you a Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM)scheme employer? If you need workers to arrive in Australia in January 2023, recruitment applications must be submitted by […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn this webinar recording on tomato potato psyllid (TPP) and zebra chip, DPIRD’s Dr Melinda Moir provides an overview of the National tomato potato psyllid and […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteA two-part case study from the Soil Wealth ICP project explains how the irrigation tool, IrriSAT, combined with soil moisture monitoring, provided important information to a […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has released a new Industry Advice Notice (IAN), to advise of changes to the trade description requirements for horticulture […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUSVEG is a proud sponsor of Nutrition Australia’s Try for 5 campaign this National Nutrition Week (16-22 October 2022). Our health is our most important asset, […]

Reading Time: < 1 minutePotato bruises develop due to impacts that either break the cells apart (shatter bruise) or rupture the cell membranes (blackspot). Shatter bruises appear as cracks on […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe forecast of another La Nina summer, on top of a wet winter, is likely to increase the risk of moisture-related vegetable diseases. Take a look […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteJustin Dry has experienced the highs and lows of business – from hiring (and firing) his first employee at age 10 to owning 43 properties to […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteHouston’s Farm, in southern Tasmania, grow a range of ready to eat leafy salad products including lettuce, brassica leafy vegetables, beets and spinach. Despite a positive […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesFollowing years of heavy rainfall across New South Wales, organic cherry farmer Luke Cantrill from Cantrill Organics has received a grant of $500,000 from the Woolworths […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn 12 August 2022, three new primary production and processing standards were introduced by Food Standards Australia New Zealand for berries, leafy vegetables and melons: Standard […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUSVEG, as a founding member of the Fruit & Vegetable Consortium, was recently involved in the development of a report that highlights the issues regarding vegetable consumption […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteProtected cropping is one of the fastest growing food producing sectors in Australia. Hort Innovation, under the Hort Innovation Leadership Fund, is co-funding the development and delivery […]

Reading Time: < 1 minute10am-1pm AEDT | Thursday 20 October Traceability is an emerging capability for the Australian agricultural sector. Join the Agriculture Victoria team at the Tatura SmartFarm (225 […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesLast week, members of the AUSVEG Engagement & Extension team travelled to Western Australia to meet with growers, agronomists, and stakeholders to provide updates on serpentine leafminer, […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesAdding powerful rotational partners to insecticide programs in vegetable crops, both to strengthen control and prolong the life of existing chemistry, is always welcomed by growers. […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTo continually improve Australia’s biosecurity toolkit and to aid the effective and efficient detection of plant biosecurity risks, Plant Health Australia (PHA) in partnership with the […]

Reading Time: < 1 minute19 emerging leaders from Australian agriculture have been awarded prestigious 2023 Nuffield Scholarships to study topics as diverse as productivity, farmer mental health and rural education. […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe slow-release of predatory mites using sachet technology is being trialled in Australia to improve commercial integrated pest management (IPM) practices. Biological Services, a commercial insectary […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEarlier this month, AUSVEG led a trade mission delegation to attend and exhibit at FHA Food & Beverage – Singapore’s largest B2B trade show – which […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Export Supply Chain Service (ESCS) is a new initiative by the Australian Government that coordinates insights into complex supply chain and logistical issues. The program […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has released a new Industry Advice Notice (IAN), to advise stakeholders of changes being made to departmental audit […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteLast week, AUSVEG staff visited potato farms in the Ballarat region to meet with growers to learn about issues impacting production, including rising input costs, as […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrop protection products have different modes of action that can affect both insect pests and beneficial species differently. It’s important to understand the risk profile of […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe iMapPESTS sentinel surveillance for agriculture has commenced a trial of its mobile insect surveillance unit in Ayr, Queensland. The mobile surveillance unit, Sentinel 9, has […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Fair Work Ombudsman has continued to monitor workplace compliance in the agriculture sector with inspectors investigating more than 190 businesses in four states to ensure […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn the lead-up to the Jobs and Skills Summit, AUSVEG and other food supply chain associations, as members of the Food Supply Chain Alliance, calculated the […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrowing brave: Call for horticulture to reclaim its value It’s time for growers to reclaim their value, according to Catherine Velisha, third generation vegetable grower and […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTraceability is becoming a critical part of modern agriculture because it provides information about provenance, authenticity, chain of custody and enhances food safety measures. Although traceability […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn 1 September, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) approved the registration of the MIRAVIS® Duo label (Difenconazole + Pydiflumetofen) Group 3+7, for various […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Fair Farms Program is pleased to announce that AUSVEG has signed-on as a Gold Sponsor for the Fair Farms National Conference & Awards, to be […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEffective pest management in vegetable crops is an ongoing challenge for growers, but what options are available? Tune in to this webinar recording from the Soil […]

Reading Time: < 1 minute9am-11am | 13 September & 15 September NT Farmers in conjunction with AUSVEG, Department of Industry Tourism and Trade (DITT), and Queensland’s Department of Agriculture and […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWater catchments and systems are a vital resource that need to be preserved and managed for the long-term to support the interests of all Australians. For […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe ACCC has updated its Horticulture Code guidance to help growers and traders understand their rights and fulfill their responsibilities under the code. The code seeks […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn Monday, native plant seedlings arrived on-farm ready for planting this year’s Native Vegetation Insectaries (NVI) trials in Werribee South and Bacchus Marsh in Victoria’s western […]

Reading Time: < 1 minute8.30am-4.30pm AEST | 5-9 September Register to attend a greenhouse technical management training masterclass to be held in Gatton, Queensland from 5-9 September. The course is […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUSVEG has been working with political representatives and industry partners to ensure that the vegetable industry’s concerns are raised at the Federal Government’s upcoming Jobs and […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesIncitec Pivot Fertilisers (IPF) has announced it has reached an agreement with Yara Australia to acquire the Yara Nipro liquid fertiliser business in Australia. Yara first […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralian horticulture growers have joined forces with state agencies in a $15 million bid to drive supply-chain efficiencies and strengthen their domestic and international trade offerings. […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn-farm renewables are a valuable opportunity for farmers to cut costs and emissions. In horticulture, 70% of our emissions are from fuel and electricity, over half […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUSVEG has joined other food supply chain associations, as members of the Food Supply Chain Alliance, to highlight the critical shortage of labour across the food […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUSVEG has welcomed the announcement from Federal Agriculture Minister Senator Murray Watt of Australia’s first National Biosecurity Strategy. The strategy, which comes after a National Biosecurity […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBrown etch on butternut pumpkins is an issue that can affect many growers in Australia, however it only appears to affect the pumpkin skin rather than […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteArea wide management (AWM) strategies for vector-borne diseases help to prevent or minimise the development of insecticide resistance in vector populations, improve the efficiency of biological […]

Reading Time: 5 minutesFor Australian potato growers there are three common visas that can be used to recruit workers, including the Working Holiday Maker (WHM), Pacific Australian Labour Mobility […]

Reading Time: 6 minutesAuthor: Katrina Sasse | Supporter: Katrina Nuffield Scholarship was supported by Grains Research & Development Corporation Though the Australian agricultural sector is making strides in achieving […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesContinuing AUSVEG’s look at pricing issues within the fresh produce supply chain, AUSVEG has delved into the world of retail ‘specials’ and ‘promotion’ pricing. The dataset […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has released 2022-23 seasonal measures for brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB). The insect Halyomorpha halys (BMSB) is exotic to […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSoil-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 […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteYellow sticky traps are an excellent tool when considering integrated pest management (IPM) for your farm. The colour yellow attracts all flying insects indiscriminately, allowing you […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSoil-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 […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteRemote 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 […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn 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 […]