5 April 2022
Reading Time: 4 minutesAustralian Agriculture Visa: Vietnam has signed onto the Australian Agriculture Visa. In what is a historic moment for the vegetable and potato industry, the Vietnamese government […]
27 July 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThere is a new biostimulant available to Australian vegetable growers. It is a 100 per cent cold-pressed super-concentrated extract of Ascophyllum nodosum filtrate, which is delivering yield benefits […]
5 April 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteReduced till can deliver significant benefits to vegetable growers, including lower input costs, better soil health and improved yields. There can also be challenges, such as […]
27 July 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrowers can keep up-to-date with key information regarding domestic and international pesticide regulations via Ag Chemical Updates. You can download the latest update (June 2022) here. […]
27 July 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn 2021, 58.7 per cent of farm fatalities were farmers over the age of 45. With time and experience in the industry, complacency can often creep […]
5 April 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat are native vegetation insectaries (NVIs)? Native vegetation insectaries are areas of flowering plants on a farm. They attract and maintain beneficial insect populations by providing shelter […]
20 July 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteExhibitors at Hort Connections 2022, including Fresh Markets Australia’s central display, donated 13 CHEP bins of produce – enough to create 4,300 meals – to Foodbank […]
20 July 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has released a new Industry Advice Notice (IAN), to advise all clients requesting plant export inspections in Victoria of […]
20 July 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) is working to protect the NSW honeybee industry from the Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) situation. On […]
19 July 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNominations for the 2022 Australian Biosecurity Awards (ABAs) are now open. The ABAs provide important recognition for biosecurity champions across industry, government and the public, who […]
29 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhether you’re just getting started with cover crops or you have been using them for a while, this collection of Soil Wealth ICP posters is a […]
12 July 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrowers around the nation are eligible to apply for a range of levy-funded capacity-building opportunities being delivered through Hort Innovation. Hort Innovation is delivering more than […]
12 July 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralians lost over $2 billion to scams in 2021, including over $1.5 million lost by farmers and agriculture businesses, according to the ACCC’s latest Targeting scams […]
29 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLast year, Soil Wealth ICP team members Doris Blaesing and Donna Lucas shared their expertise with a group of students from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, […]
12 July 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVegetable diseases can be difficult to spot as they can look almost identical to plant disorders such as abiotic stress, nutrient imbalance, herbicide damage, poor light, […]
12 July 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has released a new Industry Advice Notice (IAN), to advise stakeholders that on 11 July 2022, DAFF is changing […]
12 July 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteClick here to read the latest fact sheet on the benefits of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. It highlights the benefits for workers participating in […]
12 July 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOver the past two years, Victorian vegetable growing operation Schreurs & Sons and the Soil Wealth ICP team partnered to explore the application of precision agriculture […]
28 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFifty-Five Five is leading a new Hort Innovation-funded pilot program that is providing a category tracking service to allow various horticultural categories to better understand consumer […]
12 July 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn Sunday, the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) confirmed three new detections of Varroa mite (Varroa destructor), as field officers continue to […]
11 July 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLast week, vegetablesWA, alongside WildEye Australia, established a soil moisture monitoring station on one of Odeum Produce’s sandy soil properties. Odeum will soon be able to […]
5 July 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn Thursday, the Treasurer of Australia, the Hon. Dr Jim Chalmers visited Queensland’s Lockyer Valley region, to speak to growers, producers and employers about food prices and […]
5 July 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Australian Government is working to ratify Australia’s agreement with India through Parliament quickly, in addition to commencing negotiations with the European Union (EU). A free […]
5 July 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has recently released a draft report regarding the importation of okra from India. The draft report proposes that […]
5 July 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs communicated on 4 July 2022 Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) was detected in sentinel hives at the Port of Newcastle on 22 June. A Biosecurity (Varroa mite) Emergency […]
21 March 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe New South Wales Department of Primary Industries is leading a new Hort Innovation-funded project that will develop accurate, cost-effective surveillance tools that can be used […]
21 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIf you’re looking to better manage nitrogen on your farm, take a look at this recent webinar recording from the Soil Wealth ICP project. The webinar […]
29 June 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) decision in the Annual Wage Review will increase the minimum rates in the Hort Award. The increase in the rates specified […]
29 June 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA shortage of workers, weather events like the Queensland floods, and the rising cost of production has put pressure on the supply of fresh produce and […]
28 June 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutesCurrent situation: 27 June 2022 Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) was detected in two of six sentinel hives at the Port of Newcastle on Wednesday 22 June […]
15 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith cumulating pressure from rising farm input costs, labour shortages, operational constraints, international shipping backlogs and expensive freight costs, Australian vegetable grower-exporters continue to ship fresh […]
27 June 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLast week, several AUSVEG representatives attended a vegetable industry-focussed nematode masterclass inside a laboratory at the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus. The masterclass catered for those […]
15 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHort Innovation has released its Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) 2017-2021 performance reports. Performance reports for each industry have been developed to demonstrate how Hort Innovation’s investments […]
21 June 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteColes will help to increase the availability of organic fresh produce for customers by providing grants to innovative growers in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. […]
15 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs the weather gradually gets colder, check out this winter cover crop summary for vegetable production from the Soil Wealth ICP project. It shares options to […]
21 June 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe latest updates to the Soil Wealth ICP Biological Products Database are now available. This document was developed to help growers navigate the array of biological […]
15 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThere is increasing interest in using different cover crop species and mixes of cover crops to improve soil health and productivity in the Australian vegetable industry. […]
24 May 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe winter 2022 edition of Vegetables Australia is now available to read online, and you should receive your hard copy in the coming weeks. This 96-page […]
17 May 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe AUSVEG VIC Awards for Excellence event shines the spotlight on some of the highest achieving Victorian vegetable growers in the industry. The annual event offers […]
1 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe AUSVEG Farm Biosecurity Project continues to improve the preparedness and response capability to manage biosecurity risks for the vegetable and potato industries with an emphasis […]
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 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’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
28 February 2022
Reading Time: 4 minutesWith cumulating pressure from rising farm input costs, labour shortages, operational constraints, international shipping backlogs and expensive freight costs, Australian vegetable grower-exporters continue to ship fresh […]
28 February 2022
Reading Time: 7 minutesSoil First Tasmania is a farmer-led organisation that focuses on the sustainability and regeneration of soil and water resources. It supports a community of farmers across […]
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 […]
28 February 2022
Reading Time: 4 minutesDuring 2021, Hort Innovation worked closely with growers and other industry stakeholders to refresh the documents that guide investment of grower levies. The 2022-2026 Strategic Investment […]
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
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 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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
22 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAndrew and Zurri Braham have grown capsicums under protected cropping in Virginia, South Australia, since 2006. The Soil Wealth ICP team has been working with Braham […]
22 February 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe 2022 National Awards for Excellence provides the opportunity for the entire industry to gather and celebrate the outstanding achievements of the horticulture sector. The 10 […]
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 […]
22 February 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesResearchers at the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) have detected resistance to Group 1 and 3 insecticides in serpentine leafminer samples (Liriomyza […]
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 […]
21 February 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesNew data released by Hort Innovation shows Australians are producing and consuming more potatoes than ever. Developed by Freshlogic, the annual Horticulture Statistics Handbook and offers […]
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 […]
21 February 2022
Reading Time: 5 minutesAUSVEG Advocacy Update – 18 February 2022 Vegetable and potato prices have remained stable over the last two years despite record rises in farm input costs. […]
21 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChemicals have different modes of action that can affect both insect pests and beneficial species differently. It’s important for growers to understand the risk profile of […]
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 […]
15 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLuke and Gillian Jurgens have pioneered beneficial insect distribution in the north Queensland vegetable industry with their business, NQ Aerovation. Luke’s family has a long history […]
14 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHaving issues with controlling insect pests in protected cropping? Watch this Soil Wealth ICP webinar recording with integrated pest management (IPM) expert Andy Ryland to find […]
14 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne of the best ways to learn is by looking over the fence at what other growers are doing on their properties. The Soil Wealth ICP […]
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 […]
14 February 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesWoolworths has awarded $1,140,000 in new funding to three organic growers in the latest round of the Woolworths Organic Growth Fund. Victorian-based organic broccoli, zucchini and […]
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 […]
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 […]
7 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe commercial nitrogen fertiliser market has been very volatile the past seven months. Supply issues from China, Russia, as well as Europe, have caused shipping issues […]
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 […]
7 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe power of technology on a farm is in full force at the Soil Wealth ICP Koo Wee Rup demonstration site in Victoria. While checking on […]
7 February 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesFood Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has been asked by the Australian Food Ministers to reassess food safety risk management across several horticultural sectors, including leafy […]
7 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIntegrated pest management (IPM) refers to the combination of chemical, cultural and biological options for controlling insect pests in Australian vegetable crops. IPM is a key […]
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 minuteAs agricultural systems forge toward a large-scale, complex and tech-savvy future, where should growers look for new technologies and what questions should you be asking? The […]
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: < 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 […]