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 […]
21 December 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutesLast week, AUSVEG’s Shakira Johnson (Communication and Extension for iMapPESTS) and Maddy Quirk (AUSVEG Project Officer) travelled from Melbourne to Adelaide to undertake engagement activities for […]
20 December 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA management guide for fall armyworm (FAW) and a manual on farm pest and disease preparedness have been developed by AUSVEG and are now available online. […]
17 December 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Future Drought Fund consultation has been extended. This is your chance to have your say on the outcomes and achievements of the foundational year. The […]
17 December 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteClubroot is one of the most potentially devastating soil-borne diseases affecting brassica vegetables in Australia. Once plants are infected there are no effective control measures. Read […]
17 December 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Australia–United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) was signed on 17 December 2021. Tying together the shared threads of history, and our commitment to open, rules-based […]
17 December 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutesAmendments to the Export Control Rules 2021 have been made. Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Andrew Metcalfe, said the amendments were […]
17 December 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutes17 December 2021 AUSVEG, Australia’s peak industry body for the vegetable and potato sectors, has welcomed funding included in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook […]
14 December 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Fresh Produce Safety Centre (FPSC) has released a new fact sheet on the effects of bushfires on fresh produce food safety. The FPSC’s latest fact sheet […]
13 December 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe full suite of presentations from the Soil Biology in Vegetable Production Masterclass are now available. The recordings from Day 2 of the masterclass include a […]
13 December 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA management guide on how to protect and prepare your farm for pests and diseases has been developed by AUSVEG and is now available online! The […]
13 December 2021
Reading Time: 7 minutes9 December 2021 Growers are faced with record prices for cost of production, yet there remains virtually no movement on price at the retail level. Growers […]
7 December 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn newly release Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARES) Insights report confirms Indonesia’s booming food market offers significant opportunities for Australian agriculture. Indonesia’s demand […]
7 December 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe FPSC has released a new fact sheet on food defence for the fresh produce industry. It provides practical advice and guidance to help growers, packers, and […]
7 December 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) has released two new Industry Advice Notices (IAN) to provide industry with updates on: 1. The new registration process for […]
7 December 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLast week, AUSVEG visited potato growers across New South Wales to discuss new pests of concern that have entered the country that may impact potatoes, including […]
6 December 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA management guide for fall armyworm (FAW) has been developed by AUSVEG, with assistance from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland (DAF), and is now […]
6 December 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutesHort Innovation wishes to advise growers of the following label cancellations and the 12-month phase out of Fyfanon 440 EW Insecticide labels as listed in Table […]
6 December 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG travelled to Canberra last week for the final sitting week of the year to meet with a number of key members outlining its Federal Election […]
30 November 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDid you know that in the last year Australia’s hard working vegetable producers grew enough potatoes to fill the Melbourne Cricket Ground and enough carrots to […]
30 November 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Integrated Logistics Hub Airfreight Interface Concept seeks to provide added competitive advantage through curfew-free operations and seamless connectivity to the entry and exit point of […]
30 November 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA strategy to provide direction and support for crops grown under shelter in Australia has been launched. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said […]
30 November 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEmployers please be aware of the 1.75% increase to minimum wages from the first full pay period on or after 1 November 2021. This affects certain awards, […]
30 November 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutesFair Farms special offer for new registrants Fair Farms is an industry-led initiative aimed at fostering fair and responsible employment practices in Australian horticulture. Growers are […]
30 November 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutesKeep an eye on your mailbox for the summer 2021/22 edition of Vegetables Australia, which once again features over 100 pages of vegetable industry news, R&D […]
30 November 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutes30 November 2021 AUSVEG, Australia’s peak industry body for the vegetable and potato industries, has welcomed the election of two new Directors to the Hort Innovation […]
26 November 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutesUsing a labour hire provider (LHP) does not mean that labour laws don’t apply to your business – far from it. If the LHP you use […]
25 November 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe FreshChain Systems team has been working with Queensland pumpkin growers to create Halloween-themed events on its traceability platform. These featured the ‘Warty Goblin’ pumpkin variety, […]
25 November 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutesFor almost 75 years, edp Australia has been meeting the exacting standards of its customers. Its fresh fruit and vegetable preparation and packaging machinery is proudly […]
25 November 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn this edition of ‘Ask the industry’, Syngenta Portfolio Lead – Viticulture and Fruit, Scott Mathew, shines a light on spray application and outlines the role […]
25 November 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutesAustralian growers manage approximately 60 per cent of this country’s landscape, and witness first-hand the role soil health plays in driving the productivity and sustainability of […]
25 November 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhitefly control in vegetable crops is at the centre of a new pesticide available to Australian growers. It can be used alone for quick knockdown or […]
25 November 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Fruit & Vegetable Consortium (FVC) exists to provide the strategic direction and collaborative action required to achieve a significant and sustained increase of Australian consumers’ […]
25 November 2021
Reading Time: 6 minutesAUSVEG is the peak industry body for Australia’s vegetable growers. Since COVID-19 emerged in 2020, just as growers have laboured to ensure Australian families are fed […]
25 November 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutesOperating for over 30 years, Boomaroo Nurseries is a wholesale supplier of vegetable seedlings to the fresh produce industry and potted greenlife products to the nursery […]
25 November 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutesPrecision agriculture is a subject offered to horticulture students at SuniTAFE’s Mildura campus in north-west Victoria. The campus has embraced the Sustainable, Manageable, Accessible, Rural Technologies […]
25 November 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe fight against root-knot nematode has received a huge boost with Australian growers becoming the first in the world to have access to a new nematicide […]
25 November 2021
Reading Time: 4 minutesOver recent months, vegetable growers have faced evolving challenges that include labour shortages, border closures, rising farm inputs, and COVID-19 restrictions. These are complex issues that […]
25 November 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Australian vegetable industry is an economic powerhouse. In 2019-2020, the industry produced 3.7 million tonnes of vegetables, valued at over $4.8 billion. Our veggie farmers […]