13 September 2021
Despite challenges emerging from recent droughts and the COVID-19 pandemic, one vegetable growing operation has flourished. Thanks to a major organisational restructure that took place in […]
13 September 2021
In June, AUSVEG Biosecurity Coordinator Callum Fletcher attended the Syngenta GrowMore Field Day held in far-north Queensland. Here, Callum provides a snapshot of the event and […]
13 September 2021
Taking control of an irrigation system’s flow rate can prove to be an expensive and time-consuming exercise for vegetable growers. However, an Australian-made drip tape is […]
13 September 2021
Controlling certain diseases in vegetable crops can be difficult should resistance to fungicides occur. In this column, Syngenta Portfolio Lead Scott Mathew (pictured above) explains a […]
13 September 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people shop for fresh produce. Fruit and vegetables have seen a significant shift to being pre-packaged, and in response […]
13 September 2021
High humidity levels combined with rainfall can lead to high disease pressure in vegetable crops. In this column, Western Australian broccoli grower Brad Ipsen discusses the […]
13 September 2021
It has been discovered that the use of ammonium stabilisers has a lot to offer when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in vegetable production. […]
7 September 2021
Bluey Stoldt and Mike Scott are the backbone behind Organic Ag, an organic fruit and vegetable farm and local community retailer based in Darwin. With the […]
7 September 2021
There have been multiple detections of American serpentine leafminer (Liriomyza trifolii) across Australia’s north, including in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia. American serpentine leafminer […]
7 September 2021
At Woolworths, they believe good fresh food shouldn’t be wasted. That’s why they have a range of fruit and veggies called The Odd Bunch. The range […]
31 August 2021
On Friday, the Australian Government announced an additional $260.9 million in funding to extend the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) to June 2022. Government has now […]
31 August 2021
The National Plant Biosecurity Status Report for 2020 was released last week by Plant Health Australia (PHA), bringing together contributions from over 100 government, industry and research […]
31 August 2021
The Victorian government has announced it is allocating $8.4 million as part of the first tranche of the Food to Market program, with 13 key industry […]
31 August 2021
Serpentine leafminer (SLM Lyriomyza huidobrensis) has been detected in the Lockyer Valley in recent weeks. There have been multiple reports of leafminers in crops across region; however, SLM can […]
24 August 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. […]
24 August 2021
AUSVEG has welcomed the latest government announcement confirming the operational date of the Agriculture Visa, saying that the visa is a key piece to solving the […]
24 August 2021
There are new changes to the potato cyst nematode (PCN) permit system in Victoria. Effective 1 September 2021, landholders in the PCN Control Area must now […]
24 August 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 […]
24 August 2021
Agriculture Visa announced Today the Australian government has confirmed that regulations to enable the creation of the Australian Agriculture Visa will be in place by the […]
18 August 2021
As the national Peak Industry Body for potato growers, AUSVEG has been actively working with growers and the wider industry on a range of issues pertaining […]
17 August 2021
Increasing the number of workers from the Pacific Islands and increasing Australia’s quarantine capacity are critical in ensuring our vegetable and potato growers have access to […]
10 August 2021
The Hort Connections speaker sessions are a major highlight of each year’s event. The sessions feature industry experts presenting cutting-edge research and industry development, as well […]
10 August 2021
Hort Innovation has released the Australian-grown Horticulture Sustainability Framework — a guide to help the horticulture sector share its sustainable, ethical, and safe farming practice stories […]
10 August 2021
Jake Shadbolt is a third-generation vegetable grower based in Beverford near Swan Hill in northern Victoria. He currently manages the business, Scotties Point Farms, alongside his […]
10 August 2021
The Northern Territory Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade is increasing plant surveillance after a confirmed single sample of American serpentine leafminer (Liriomyza trifolii) was found […]
10 August 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 […]
3 August 2021
Silverleaf white fly (SLW) is a significant biosecurity threat to a range of plant industries. Victoria previously maintained an area freedom program for the pest except […]
3 August 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 […]
27 July 2021
Last week, AUSVEG ran two well-attended face-to-face workshops in Ayr and Gumlu, Queensland. These events were organised in collaboration with Melons Australia, Growcom, Queensland Department Agriculture […]
27 July 2021
Industry is encouraged to report any Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus (TYLCV) symptoms in tomatoes following a detection of the virus in north east Victoria. TYLCV […]
27 July 2021
The current situation There have been multiple detections of American serpentine leafminer (Liriomyza trifolii) in far-north Queensland’s Torres Strait and in Kununurra, Western Australia. Further detections in the Northern Peninsula […]
27 July 2021
In June, AUSVEG Biosecurity Coordinator Callum Fletcher attended the Syngenta GrowMore Field Day held in far-north Queensland. Here, Callum provides a snapshot of the event and […]
20 July 2021
Is damping off an issue in your spinach crop? The efficacy of chemical (fungicide) and biological control treatments for damping off in spinach were put to […]
20 July 2021
Australians love their chips, and whether we are referring to French Fries or Crisps the good news is that most of these products are Australian grown […]
20 July 2021
The Department of Education, Skills and Employment has developed a road safety awareness poster which has been translated in participating countries languages. The posters are available […]
19 July 2021
Agriculture Visa AUSVEG continues to advocate to the Federal Government around the design of the Agriculture Visa. So far the feedback from government has been positive; […]
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 […]
