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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 – […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 – […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUSVEG has supported the Federal Government’s announcement of the next stage of reforms to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. Under the reforms, the two […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe value of Australian vegetable exports to Taiwan has increased 21% in 2020-21 relative to 2019-20. Onions (up 63%), potatoes (up 19%), and carrots (up 144%) […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Prime Minister has announced that eligible visa holders, including working holiday makers and international skilled workers, will be able to enter Australia from Wednesday 1 […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe protected cropping industry is one of the fastest growing agricultural sectors in Australia. In recognition of this, Western Sydney University, Hort Innovation and five industry […]

Reading Time: < 1 minute1pm AEDT |Thursday 25 November China has announced new food establishment registration and product labelling requirements for imported food products from 1 January 2022. This webinar […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has released a new Industry Advice Notice (IAN), to advise industry of a new certification process when exporting potatoes from Victoria […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesGrowcom has announced the appointment of Sachin Ayachit as the new National Program Manager for the Fair Farms program. Mr Ayachit has a background in the […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) has commenced an additional Melbourne – Brisbane – Hong Kong service departing Sundays. This is the seventh IFAM service operating […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBlack dot is a fungal disease caused by Colletotrichum coccodes. Once considered a minor pathogen, recently there have been significant yield losses and reduced quality. Read this […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesThis November, Australians can make a big difference to people with Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes just by popping a bunch of Flavorite tomatoes or capsicums in […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith the goal of creating an integrated digital platform to help famers make informed decisions in real-time, two pilot ‘Smart Farms’ have been established at AustChilli, […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteCropLife Australia, in partnership with the Australian Seed Federation, has introduced bagMUSTER, Australia’s first not-for-profit, whole-of-industry genuine collection and recycling program for agricultural bags. bagMUSTER is […]

Reading Time: < 1 minute12pm-1pm AEDT | Wednesday 10 November In this webinar, research scientist, Dr Tonya Wiechel, will provide an overview of a 10-year integrated disease management program showcasing […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteCropLife Australia, the national peak industry organisation for Australia’s plant science sector, has launched a revamped product stewardship website, to better support Australian farmers to be […]