3 June 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn this ‘Ask the industry’ column, Syngenta Product Development Specialist – Open Field Solanaceae Adam Thomas discusses the benefits for vegetable growers who collaborate with their […]
30 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVegetable growers who have trialled cover crops may be wondering about the cost effectiveness of this approach. While the overall benefits will depend on each farm […]
30 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCabbage growers from the Northern Adelaide Plains have teamed up with TriCal Australia and the South Australian Research and Development Institute to conduct soil fumigation trials […]
26 May 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHort Innovation has been successful in securing emergency minor use permits regarding fall armyworm, issued by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority. Click here to view […]
29 March 2021
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 […]
26 May 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minutePlant Health Australia has developed a video, fact sheet and brochure aimed to educate the importance of understanding plant biosecurity for farm workers. For anyone working […]
26 May 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUSVEG Strategic Partner pitt&sherry is helping the NSW horticulture industry identify energy efficiency opportunities to reduce energy consumption and costs. The NSW Department of Industry, Planning & […]
26 May 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn recent weeks, AUSVEG has been working with major potato processors to understand the potential risk of processed potatoes being dumped on the Australian market from […]
19 May 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteQueensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has released fact sheets and a webinar regarding the invasive pest, fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda). Based on overseas experience, fall armyworm larvae […]
19 May 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIrrigation decision-making is one of the most significant factors affecting potato yield and quality. Click here to access new resources, highlighting practical uses of IrriSAT satellite imaging, […]
19 May 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn these unusual times under the pressures of the global COVID-19 situation, Hort Innovation wants to keep industry updated on how its work as Australia’s horticulture’s […]
19 May 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn the latest episode of InfoVeg Radio — an AUSVEG soundcloud podcast investigating research and development in the Australian vegetable industry — we discuss a recent levy-funded project which […]
19 May 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMany businesses have been devastated by the restrictions put in place due to COVID-19, particularly due to the disruption of the hospitality and food service sectors. […]
23 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Syngenta Grower of the Year award recognises outstanding achievement across all aspects of horticultural production, including growing, environmental management, staff management and quality of produce. […]
5 May 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteManagement of rots, both in the field and post-harvest, is an ongoing challenge for potato producers. Applied Horticultural Research has released an interesting podcast regarding potato soft […]
23 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHort Innovation has funded a new project Identifying potential parasitoids of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, and the risk to Australian horticulture (MT19015), which will examine […]
23 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHarvest to Home, funded by Hort Innovation, is an interactive online dashboard that provides users with up-to-date retail information and consumer trend data on a range of […]
28 April 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUSVEG has welcomed McDonald’s commitment to display the country of origin of the ingredients in their products and calls on other fast food outlets to follow suit […]
23 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA program that encourages Queenslanders to fill short-term labour demands in agriculture has been expanded state-wide. Under the Back to Work in Agriculture Incentive Scheme, workers […]
23 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSclerotinia is a soil-borne fungal disease that causes significant crop damage and yield loss in various horticultural crops. Many would recognise the signs of sclerotinia. Infected […]
23 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSeasonal workers arriving from the Pacific Islands for South Australia’s citrus harvest will quarantine at a new facility in the Riverland, as part of Commonwealth Seasonal […]
23 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCover crops are great tools for soil management. Their benefits can include improving soil structure and health, reducing erosion and weeds, adding nitrogen and contributing to […]
23 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIf you’re an employee in the agriculture industry it pays to learn what you can claim. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has developed an excellent poster […]
23 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHort Connections is back! AUSVEG and PMA Australia-New Zealand Limited (PMA A-NZ) will once again deliver the premier event in the fresh produce industry. This year’s […]
23 March 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutesHort Connections is a joint initiative between AUSVEG and the Produce Marketing Association Australia-New Zealand (PMA A-NZ), and this year’s event will be held from 7–9 […]
16 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDid you know that cover cropping is one of the most useful tools for managing intensive vegetable growing soils? The Hort Innovation-funded project Optimising cover cropping for […]
16 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAnnual Investment Plans (AIPs) detail how levy funds will be spent over a 12-month period. Investment decisions are guided by industry Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) and […]
16 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Australian Government has released the National Agricultural Labour Advisory Committee’s report. It provides a roadmap to attract, retain, upskill and modernise the agricultural workforce. The […]
16 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCover crops, also referred to as green manure crops, are planted as a break between commercial crops. They are grown and incorporated back into the soil […]
16 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOver the last 120 years, heat has killed more Australians than any natural disaster. Recently, the risks of heat became apparent when a business owner in […]
16 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFor many years, Queensland vegetable grower Rob Hinrichsen from Kalfresh has taken advantage of the benefits that cover crops can provide to vegetable production systems. In […]
15 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDuring 2019/20, Hort Innovation engaged independent consultants to evaluate the impact of its research and development investments. This included looking across a random sample of all Hort […]
15 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia is getting a new legislative framework for agricultural exports on 28 March 2021. Together, the Export Control Act 2020 and Export Control Rules 2021 streamline […]
9 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFace to face learning and networking is coming back! Hort Innovation is offering four fully-funded scholarship to the 2021 Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Produce Executive Program. […]
9 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs we approach the cooler months, many vegetable growers will be considering cover crops to help manage their soils over winter. Check out this fact sheet […]
9 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) has released a new Industry Advice Notice (IAN), to advise industry that a new plant export legislation […]
9 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUSVEG has applauded the decision from National Cabinet to pilot pre-departure quarantine arrangements for Pacific workers in their home countries, and is urging other states to […]
31 March 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe latest edition of the much-anticipated Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook is now live and boasts an exciting new interactive dashboard with improved search functionality and user […]
9 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe addition of organic soil amendments is becoming increasingly popular in vegetable production, as they provide a range of benefits from both a production and economic […]
31 March 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutesInformation for horticulture growers Hort Innovation has provided a list of resources intended to help growers and others in the horticulture industry keep up to date […]
4 March 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe strength of Dookie Agricultural College for developing young rural careers is alive and well, with graduate Emily Corbett already joining the Australian team of one […]
3 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHarvest to Home, funded by Hort Innovation, is an interactive online dashboard that provides users with up-to-date retail information and consumer trend data on a range of […]
17 March 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Portelli family has been growing vegetables in the Sydney suburb of Maroota for two generations, on a farm situated on a sandy loam. Their operation is relatively […]
2 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNominations are flowing in for Hort Connection 2021’s annual National Awards for Excellence, which will be presented during the prestigious Gala Dinner on Wednesday 9 June. The awards recognise outstanding […]
2 March 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutesA healthy soil is productive, sustainable and profitable. But what exactly does ‘soil health’ mean for vegetable growers? This Soil Wealth ICP fact sheet discusses how […]
2 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Northern Territory’s Dry season is typically the busiest production time of the year, with all vegetable and horticultural producers in full swing. Despite the challenges […]
2 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne of the best defences against pests and diseases on your farm is implementing on-farm hygiene practices. These may limit the entry, spread and establishment of […]
2 March 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minutePotato cultivars can have very different water requirements, and knowing how to best manage water for a particular variety can have large yield benefits for growers. […]
23 February 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSerpentine leafminer is a harmful new pest that has arrived in the country and has established itself in some vegetable growing regions in New South Wales […]
23 February 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn 2018, a Victorian growing operation launched its own herb brand that now consists of 20 different varieties. Based in Heatherton in Melbourne’s south-east, Butler Market […]
23 February 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRelated ProjectsSoil wealth and integrated crop protection – phase 2This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the research and development levies listed below and […]
10 March 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteQueensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has released fact sheets and a webinar regarding the invasive pest, fall armyworm. The webinar focuses on the management of fall armyworm, while […]
23 February 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteProblem weeds such as oxalis and nutgrass could be a thing of the past for vegetable growers following an Australian-first trial of microwave weed control technology […]
25 February 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFruit and vegetable purchases may occasionally contain unintended additional contents, such as physical contaminants or foreign objects. Growers aim to eliminate these from the fresh produce […]
25 February 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMatthew Johnson is a qualified chef from England; however, his preference to be outdoors rather than in the kitchen saw him swap the cutting board for […]
28 January 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThere are many brassica species and cultivars that can be grown as biofumigants or cover crops. These brassicas are typically thought of as cool seasons options […]
4 February 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAlthough her agriculture career has spanned three countries, Mia Rose’s feet have firmly landed on the fertile soil in Myalup, Western Australia. Alongside husband Graham, their […]
16 February 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHort Innovation has launched the latest Horticulture Statistics Handbook – offering the most comprehensive and contemporary data available on all sectors of the Australian horticulture industry in […]
16 February 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVictorian growers who wish to access Pacific Island workers from the latest Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP) agreement between the Victorian and Tasmanian State Governments, will have […]
4 February 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThere are many brassica species and cultivars that can be grown as biofumigants or cover crops. These brassicas are typically thought of as cool seasons options […]
21 January 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUSVEG CEO James Whiteside attended an Agriculture Industry roundtable in Canberra on Thursday last week with Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie, Deputy PM Michael McCormack and Emergency […]
16 February 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWatch the final session of a webinar series dedicated to integrated weed management (IWM), an approach that can help growers manage weed problems in their vegetable […]
3 December 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBeet cyst nematode (Heterodera schachtii) can cause considerable yield loss to brassicas, beets, rhubarb and spinach. The nematode severely damages root systems, especially during the summer […]
16 February 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs part of the Western Australia Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP) and Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS), another 500 foreign workers will touch down in Perth by April […]
3 December 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new resource designed to arm horticultural growers with everything they need to grow their business has been released by Hort Innovation. A new podcast series […]
16 February 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChemicals have different modes of action that can affect both insect pests and beneficial species differently. It’s important to understand the risk profile of these modes […]
15 February 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRelated ProjectsSoil wealth and integrated crop protection – phase 2This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the research and development levies listed below and […]
15 February 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs part of the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) flight program, Austrade has confirmed new and extended flight capacity on numerous routes with Qantas and Singapore airlines. Space is […]
29 October 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRead the latest report released by Nuffield Australia on The Circular Economy, Biocycles within Agriculture, written by Steven Grist, 2018 Scholar from Koah, Queensland. This scholarship […]
10 February 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInsects, whether they’re pests or beneficial species, can become unwanted contaminants in consumers’ fresh produce. This Soil Wealth ICP best practice guide summarises the key findings […]
29 October 2019
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn Friday 25 October 2019, AUSVEG travelled to the Greater Sydney Demonstration Farm in Richmond Lowlands to attend the NSW Local Land Services VegNet R&D event […]
10 February 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDo you want to know more about organic soil amendments but don’t know where to start? The Soil Wealth ICP team has done the hard work […]
22 October 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA case study on the combination of cover crops, rolled ground cover and strip tillage has been developed by the Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection […]
22 October 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThose interested in the role of soil DNA testing in managing the risk of soilborne diseases are invited to watch a webinar delivered by the Soil […]
9 February 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn this 10-minute podcast, Drone Training Solutions Head of Training and Development John Coulombe provides valuable information and advice regarding the rules, regulations and responsibilities for those using drones in […]
8 October 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWatch this webinar recording to learn about the latest techniques in managing the soilborne disease Fusarium wilt in vegetable crops including solanaceous, legumes, cucurbits and sweet […]
2 February 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn this 10-minute podcast, Harvest Moon Agricultural Director Mark Kable and John McPhee from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, join controlled traffic farming (CTF) researcher and grower, James […]
2 February 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVictoria’s Werribee South vegetable growing region faces a range of production challenges, particularly when it comes to soil health. Read this case study from a demonstration […]
17 September 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis webinar with Nematode specialist Dr Sarah Collins from Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development WA focused on the pest nematode, outlining the life cycles […]
27 January 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBeing part of a grower group has many benefits. It helps to be on the forefront of new developments in vegetable production and talk to other […]
27 January 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG participated in today’s briefing for the horticulture industry on the future of the Federal Government’s International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) program. Today’s briefing session was […]
19 January 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUSVEG has partnered with Bisnis Asia to create the Build Your Business Overseas – Like A Local cultural business etiquette online training course. Funded through the Department of […]
19 January 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHave you heard of the ripper mulcher? This unique machine was invented and built in Tasmania by Bill Cotching to control erosion on sloping ground under […]
19 January 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe latest in bed planting technology has arrived in Australia, enabling certified potato seed growers to produce a more uniform crop while conserving water and increasing […]
15 January 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Soil Wealth ICP team have created two A3 posters providing a starting point for helping you choose a cover crop for your farm. Adapt the […]
12 January 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs soilborne diseases can have a serious impact on vegetable quality and yield, pre-plant soil DNA testing can play a role in effective management. This new […]
12 January 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFruit and vegetable crop losses across the country as a direct result of ongoing labour shortages have continued to mount over the festive season, and have […]
12 January 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVegNET – New South Wales, in partnership with Simplot, engaged with growers to hold a Farm Technology Field Day in Bathurst and Geurie in September 2018. […]
22 December 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDowny mildew can cause wide-ranging destruction to horticultural crops, and this fungal disease flourishes in cooler, wet conditions. In this column, which features in Vegetables Australia – […]
22 December 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to Jamin Fleming, owner of OzTech Drones based in Bundaberg, Queensland, vegetable growers in the local area are continuing to find new uses for drone applications in […]
22 December 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralian vegetable grower-exporters have demonstrated strong resilience in their businesses and supply chains to continue to export during the first three quarters of 2020 and their […]
22 December 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIntegrated weed management (IWM) is vital for getting on top of weed problems in vegetable production. It involves combining all appropriate weed control options in a […]
15 December 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLast week, AUSVEG representatives were in Canberra advocating to Federal Government for solutions regarding the Harvest Labour Shortage, which is at a critical stage. AUSVEG and […]
15 December 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNutgrass (Cyperus rotundus), also known as purple nutsedge, Java grass, coco-grass and red nutsedge, is a major problem for the Australian vegetable industry. It is extremely […]
15 December 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs part of a recent Hort Innovation-funded research project, south-east Queensland vegetable grower Jack Abbott trialled EM38 soil mapping and Wildeye soil moisture sensors to understand […]
15 December 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSoil-borne diseases present an ongoing challenge to the Australian vegetable industry, with an estimated $120 million in losses annually. Soil-borne Diseases in Vegetable Crops: A practical […]
8 December 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteManaging pests and diseases is a constant issue for Australia’s plant industries, and new threats are always on the horizon. Just this year, Australia has seen […]
1 December 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRelated ProjectsNational vegetable industry communications programThis project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the research and development levies listed below and contributions from the Australian […]
1 December 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteYoung Tasmanian vegetable producer and TasTAFE student Caitlin Radford was recognised as being among the best in the nation, during the 2020 Australian Training Awards ceremony. Caitlin, […]
1 December 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCorrectly identifying a disease affecting your vegetable crop is crucial for effective management. A series of crop-specific field identification guides listed below provide photos, written descriptions […]