After 18 months in the making, a trial of native vegetation insectaries kicked off in April this year at two vegetable farms in Werribee South. This […]
Since the beginning of VegNET Phase 2, the VegNET – Victoria (South-East, West and North) team has undertaken extensive analysis to understand what exactly the Victorian […]
Now that we have reached the end of the second phase of VegNET – Victoria (South-East, West and Northern Regions), Regional Development Officer Dimi Kyriakou revisits […]
Have you heard about native vegetation insectaries? Want to attract more beneficial insects to your crops to better manage pests? On-farm insectaries are areas of flowering […]
The Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority, with the support of the VegNET Victoria (South- East, West and Northern) team, is working with growers in […]
Works at: Scotties Point Farms Jake Shadbolt is a third-generation vegetable grower based in Beverford near Swan Hill in northern Victoria. He currently manages the business, […]
There are many factors that contribute to strong environmental stewardship, but when it comes to finding evidence of the strengths and opportunities of your growing operation, […]
The 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 […]
The Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority, with the support of the VegNET Victoria (South- East, West and Northern) team, is working with growers in […]