13 May 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutesA multi-industry project is underway to educate horticultural growers about the identification and management of serpentine leafminer. Part of this project is developing an industry communication […]
13 May 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn 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 […]
13 May 2022
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection (ICP) project works with growers to put soil management and plant health research into practice. This edition explores the […]
13 May 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutesThere is a new biostimulant now available to Australian vegetable growers. It is a 100 per cent cold-pressed super-concentrated extract of Ascophyllum nodosum filtrate, which is […]
13 May 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutesDrip irrigation is a mainstream technology in dozens of crop production systems throughout the world. This technology is ever evolving, with the latest innovation in drip […]
13 May 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesHort Innovation undertook a performance report to review the performance of levy investments delivered against the Vegetable Industry Strategic Investment Plan, which was active for the […]
11 May 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes11 May 2022 AUSVEG, Australia’s peak industry body for the vegetable and potato industries, has welcomed the announcement of the Coalition’s Ag Plan, which outlines initiatives […]
10 May 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteReduced tillage can produce similar or better yields than more aggressive conventional tillage, and it opens the door to improving soil health. Using the lessons learnt […]
10 May 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn today’s convenience era, fresh produce has expanded to cover more than just fruits and vegetables purchased by the unit or kilo. This category now includes […]
10 May 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Hort Connections 2022 conference will once again incorporate unparalleled networking opportunities for everybody in the horticulture supply chain; a trade show showcasing leading local and […]
10 May 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLast week, the second Australian Biosecurity Symposium was held on the Gold Coast, Queensland, where research, innovation and the exchange of knowledge and ideas were at […]
10 May 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA pilot program that has been rolled out across three Queensland regions is proving a hit with students, teachers and parents. The ‘Pick of the Crop’ […]
10 May 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes10 May 2022 AUSVEG, Australia’s peak industry body for the vegetable and potato industries, has welcomed the appointment of Claire McClelland as Chief Executive Officer at […]
3 May 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minutePest and disease affect all types of vegetable growing operations although they may require different management options. Last week, VegNET – Victoria (North, West and South-East […]
2 May 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes2 May 2022 AUSVEG has welcomed the commitment from the Federal Government to support large agricultural events, including Hort Connections, the largest horticulture conference and trade […]
26 April 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Hort Connections 2022 conference will once again incorporate unparalleled networking opportunities for everybody in the horticulture supply chain; a trade show showcasing leading local and […]
26 April 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFruit, vegetable, nut, nursery and turf growers around the country who would like to see a technology demonstrated on-farm are being encouraged to reach out to […]
26 April 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) has released a new Industry Advice Notice (IAN), to advise industry that applications are required to export […]
26 April 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDr Lucy Tran-Nguyen has been a horticultural researcher for almost 24 years, with resounding success. In 2016, Lucy was awarded the Bayer-sponsored 2016 Researcher of the […]
26 April 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes26 April 2022 The Australian Labor Party’s announcement to address the worker shortage facing Australian growers by reforming the Pacific Australian Labour Mobility Scheme’s Seasonal Worker […]
20 April 2022
The APAL Industry Forum is back! After more than two years of disruption, this is finally a chance for us to reconnect in-person, share insights, and […]
14 April 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith the current challenges growers are facing with rising farm input costs and the margin squeeze from buyers, it is important that growers are reminded about […]
13 April 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutes13 April 2022 Driving increased consumption of vegetables and potatoes, committing to the ongoing delivery of the Ag Visa and establishing a national labour hire licencing […]
5 April 2022
This event will be a virtual field day covering the AustChilli Smart Farm and will be hosted by AustChilli, AHR, Hitachi Vantara and AUSVEG. There is […]
5 April 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesBiosecurity Tasmania’s Plant Diagnostic Services will be conducting a bioblitz in early April. The activity forms part of the Boosting Diagnostic Capacity for Plant Production Industries […]
5 April 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutes5 April 2022 Australia’s Fresh Produce Markets, the collaboration between Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) and Central Markets Association of Australia (CMAA), has been announced as official […]
1 April 2022
Reading Time: 5 minutes1 April 2022 AUSVEG Advocacy Update Confidence and cash flow struggle for growers Growers are facing a challenge of confidence and cash flow as they battle […]
31 March 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes31 March 2022 Nominations are open for the Australian horticulture industry’s most prestigious recognition, the National Awards for Excellence, which recognise outstanding contributions that individuals […]
29 March 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement on the latest progress on implementing the Australian Agriculture Visa (Ag Visa), including confirmation on the first country to […]
29 March 2022
A webinar hosted by AUSVEG and Source Certain 2pm-3pm (AEST) | Wednesday 4 May 2022 Register to hear leading Australian technology and service providers discuss the benefits […]
29 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Hort Connections 2022 conference will once again incorporate unparalleled networking opportunities for everybody in the horticulture supply chain; a trade show showcasing leading local and global businesses; and world-class […]
29 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn Saturday night, AUSVEG’s Cherry Emerick and Chloe Betts headed to Gatton, Queensland, where they attended the Lockyer Valley Growers’ ‘Touched By Cancer Charity Gala Dinner’. […]
29 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute10am to 3pm AEDT | Wednesday 30 March Join Stephen Moore from E.E. Muir & Sons and Karen Thomas from Melbourne Water to inspect the native vegetation insectaries […]
29 March 2022
12pm-1pm AEDT | Thursday 31 March The PotatoLink team invites you to join this upcoming webinar on seed potatoes – seed storage and physiological age. Dr […]
29 March 2022
1pm-3pm AEST | Friday 1 April Are you interested in learning about the new Queensland drought assistance? You’re invited to attend a horticulture and grower’s webinar […]
29 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLast Wednesday, AUSVEG Policy Officer Chloe Betts joined key decision-makers from the horticulture, technology, transport and retail sectors who gathered in Sydney to discuss the levers […]
28 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Fresh Produce Safety Centre (FPSC), working with Freshcare, has launched three new simple food safety flyers for the fresh produce industry. The three flyers draw […]
28 March 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes28 March 2022 AUSVEG, the peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers, has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement on the latest progress on implementing the […]
22 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUSVEG has released its Federal Election priorities for the upcoming 2022 Federal Election. Throughout the latter half of 2021 and in early 2022, AUSVEG has consulted […]
22 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Hort Connections 2022 conference will once again incorporate unparalleled networking opportunities for everybody in the horticulture supply chain; a trade show showcasing leading local and global businesses; and world-class […]
22 March 2022
1pm-4pm AEST | Thursday 7 April 2022 AUSVEG, Melons Australia, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland (DAF) and Agriculture Victoria invite you to a pest and […]
22 March 2022
10am to 3pm AEDT | Wednesday 30 March Join Stephen Moore from E.E. Muir & Sons and Karen Thomas from Melbourne Water to inspect the native vegetation insectaries […]
22 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute1pm-4.30pm AEST | 7 April 2022 Spend an afternoon with business coach Chris Mackey, Principal Coach at ActionCOACH, to better understand the importance of business planning […]
17 March 2022
Get ready for the best BerryQuest International conference yet 25-28 July 2022 Sea World Resort & Conference Centre, Gold Coast, QLD BerryQuest International 2022 aims to bring […]
17 March 2022
Why attend the 3rd BioAg World Conference in Spain? Biopesticides, Biostimulants, Biofertilizers, and ICM/IPM are crucial tools needed for farmers across the globe. Europe is the […]
17 March 2022
Protected Cropping Australia (PCA), the peak industry body for Australia’s commercial hydroponic and greenhouse growers, invites you to attend its bi-annual conference, PCA Conference 2022. This […]
15 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Weekly Times Coles Farmer of the Year awards honour the best in beef, cropping, dairy, horticulture, sheep and innovation. Congratulations to the Moon family from […]
15 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteProtected Cropping Australia (PCA), the peak industry body for Australia’s commercial hydroponic and greenhouse growers, invites you to attend its bi-annual conference, PCA Conference 2022. This […]
15 March 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesMajor floods have occurred over the past weeks along the east coast of Australia. The Fresh Produce Safety Centre (FPSC) has compiled a list of resources […]
8 March 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesVEG Education has been running programs for primary and secondary schools over the past 12 months. Not only are the programs fun, memorable and engaging, they […]
8 March 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutesMany areas across Queensland and New South Wales are experiencing devastating weather and floods, which are impacting production regions and many regional and rural communities. While […]
7 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Soil Wealth ICP team has put together some practical resources for vegetable and potato growers who are getting started with cover cropping on their farms. […]
7 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSince the spread of COVID-19 in Australia began in March 2020, international borders closed, resulting in a severe reduction in workers in Victorian growing regions to […]
1 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn 31 January, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) approved the new registration of BASF’s Danisaraba® Miticide (Cyflumetofen) Group 25A for the control of […]
1 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUsing integrated pest management (IPM) principles can sometimes lead to beneficial insects making their way into packaged produce on the shelf. This best practice guide – developed […]
1 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCongratulations to the following vegetable and potato producers who have been listed as 2021 finalists in The Weekly Times Coles Farmer of the Year awards, in […]
1 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLast week, AUSVEG Chair Bill Bulmer and CEO Michael Coote visited Tasmania in partnership with the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association. AUSVEG welcomed the opportunity to […]
1 March 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith a fine margin between deficiency and toxicity – and easy leaching out of the soil profile – boron works with calcium to build a strong […]
1 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBiopesticides are a diverse group of pest control products based on naturally occurring biochemicals, minerals and microbes. They generally have very low toxicity to humans and […]
28 February 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutesAustralian vegetable growers are set to reap the rewards of the acquisition of ASA-LIFT by GRIMME, which has resulted in the brand expanding its harvesting machinery […]
28 February 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutesGrowers have many choices when it comes to protecting their crops from destructive pests. In this article, Vegetables Australia explores a couple of insecticide options on […]
28 February 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesLaunched almost seven years ago, the Coles Nurture Fund has assisted fruit and vegetable growers from right around Australia to bring their innovative ideas to life. […]
28 February 2022
Reading Time: 4 minutesA pilot program that has been rolled out across three Queensland regions is proving a hit with students, teachers and parents. The ‘Pick of the Crop’ […]
28 February 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you have a cool store on your property, you might have noticed that your property insurance has increased substantially over the last few years. The […]
28 February 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe increasing demand for high-quality, fresh convenient produce has meant that product inspection standards must be adhered to. Many businesses now require the correct weighing and […]
28 February 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutesA message from Haifa Group CEO, Motti Levin One of Haifa’s core values is ‘Farmer’s Mind’ and to think like a farmer, you must be acquainted […]
22 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) has released two new Industry Advice Notices (IANs) for exporters: 2022-09: Export Services – Trial service of […]
22 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUSVEG has welcomed the appointment of Brett Fifield as Chief Executive Officer at Hort Innovation. AUSVEG CEO Michael Coote said that the role of Hort Innovation […]
21 February 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutes22 February 2022 – Growers and members of the vegetable, fruit, nut, and floral industries are encouraged to register early for Hort Connections 2022, the biggest business […]
21 February 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes18 February 2022 AUSVEG, Australia’s peak industry body for the vegetable and potato industries, has welcomed the appointment of Brett Fifield as Chief Executive Officer […]
15 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUSVEG and International Fresh Produce Association Australia – New Zealand are proud to announce that our brand new Hort Connections website is now live. Check out the […]
15 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJennifer Hulme is Assistant Grower at Family Fresh Farms, an intensive glasshouse operation located on the New South Wales Central Coast. Despite being in her early […]
15 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new report commissioned by Hort Innovation – and delivered by RM Consulting Group (RMCG) in consultation with growers, University of Technology Sydney and Agritecture – […]
15 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHort Innovation has made some changes to the layout of the AIPs for the 2021/22 financial year. The suite of AIPs are published on this website and […]
8 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKeep up to date on any developments in the regulatory oversight of crop protection chemicals via the Ag Chemical Updates that are produced as part of […]
8 February 2022
10.30am AEDT | Tuesday 22 February The Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook (the Handbook) is the leading resource for the nation’s horticulture statistics and market information. Inside is the […]
8 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs COVID-19 cases continue to cause disruptions and rules change to get critically essential workers who are close contacts back to work, businesses find themselves looking […]
8 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Fair Work Commission (FWC) has recently published its decision regarding the piece rate provisions. The start date for the new provisions will be 28 April […]
8 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has released an updated factsheet about the Australian Agriculture Visa (Ag Visa). AUSVEG has been in close consultation […]
1 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) has released a new Industry Advice Notice (IAN), to notify industry that new commodities have been added to […]
1 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe National Farmers’ Federation has launched AgCAREERSTART. AgCAREERSTART is a pilot, 24-month program for school leavers to try a job in agriculture and experience the unique […]
1 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGreg Owens is a well-respected horticulture industry member. He has immense knowledge of the industry and growing conditions in the Northern Territory, having worked in the […]
25 January 2022
Reading Time: 8 minutesThe brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is an exotic pest that could cause major damage to agricultural crops, nursery stock and ornamental plants. It’s also a […]
25 January 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDriving increased consumption of vegetables and potatoes, developing more effective businesses and becoming a more resilient industry are the core priorities of AUSVEG’s 2022 Federal Election […]
24 January 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhen you think about precision agriculture technology, it’s important not to underestimate how practical farming approaches can be used alongside cutting-edge equipment in the field. In […]
24 January 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Soil Wealth ICP team recently spoke to vegetable grower Jake Ryan, from Three Ryans in Western Australia, about the growing operation’s journey to transition its fallow […]
24 January 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutes24 January 2022 Driving increased consumption of vegetables and potatoes, developing more effective businesses and becoming a more resilient industry are the core priorities of […]
18 January 2022
11am-12noon AEDT | Wednesday 2 February Join Deon Mahoney, Head of Food Safety at the International Fresh Produce Association, for a look at the key food […]
18 January 2022
Tuesday 1 March to Friday 4 March Over four days, discover the latest in economic and agricultural analysis and research at the ABARES Outlook 2022 conference, […]
18 January 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAfter 30 years of growing vegetables in southern Queensland, Rob Hinrichsen is well placed to assess the impact of soil health on his farming operation. Rob […]
18 January 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrom bushfires to a global pandemic, the last two years have resulted in significant disruptions to the vegetable industry. AUSVEG asked some of the horticulture industry’s […]
18 January 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australia’s horticulture sector. It works closely with industry to invest the vegetable R&D levy – […]
17 January 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUpdated 11 January 2022 Growers are be advised that the below permits will be surrendered as the uses are now covered by registered labels: Permit Number […]
17 January 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutesChanges in isolation requirements look to ease supply chain pressure Current Issues The current issues around COVID isolation requirements, and the resulting worker shortages through the […]
17 January 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia has a strong, robust biosecurity system in place to prevent the entry and establishment of pests that could threaten our agricultural industries, environment and way […]
11 January 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) has released a new Industry Advice Notice (IAN) to inform those in the plant export industry – who receive […]
11 January 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUSVEG has represented the vegetable and potato industries to government and in the media to raise industry’s concerns around COVID-related labour shortages and supply chain disruptions. […]
11 January 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhen was the last time you checked your spray rig? Correct calibration can save you time, money and increase the effective application of chemicals and reduce […]
21 December 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe latest summer edition of the combined Potatoes Australia is on its way to mailboxes around the country. This edition features: AUSVEG investigation into rising input costs Overview of […]
21 December 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutesLast week, the AUSVEG Public Affairs Team visited growers in Tasmania given vaccinated Victorians are able to travel to the state without quarantine for the for […]