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In January 98 a project was commissioned by AUSVEG, HRDC, and RIRDC to consider the issue of the issue of approvals for the use of pesticides […]
26 March 2025
25 January 2025
In onion crops, where plant size and growth rate make weed competition particularly problematic, herbicide resistance in some weed species adds to the challenge. Effective weed […]
30 April 2025
Insecticides are essential for protecting crops against pests and ensuring bountiful harvests, yet they also pose significant environmental hazards. Insecticides kill insects, but the vast majority […]
30 April 2025
27 May 2024
The VegNET RDO role is varied and aims to help growers develop a more sustainable, healthy business. A recent drone demonstration in Victoria run by VegNET […]
29 February 2024
The list of available herbicides that can be used within onion crops is limited, and with herbicide resistance increasing in ryegrass, control of the weed is […]
26 May 2022
Project VG18004 was facilitated by Hortigrow Consulting in partnership with Hort Innovation. Major findings Hort Innovation uses a Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) to undertake regular […]
29 March 2022
Whether 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 […]
21 March 2022
If 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 […]
28 February 2022
Early summer is always a busy time for the vegetable industry in Tasmania. This year was no different, with VegNET – Tasmania hosting a number of […]
21 February 2022
Chemicals 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 […]
7 February 2022
The 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 […]
11 January 2022
In the Soil Biology Masterclass 2021 webinar recording below Dr Shane Powell from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture joins the Soil Wealth ICP team to share […]
6 December 2021
In the webinar recording below, Soil Wealth ICP team member Pieter van Nieuwenhuyse delves into the use of biological products in Australian vegetable production. Related […]
4 October 2021
As potato growing expenses increase, it is important to maximise the efficiency of applied fertiliser and reduce potential tie-ups. One way to do this is to […]
14 September 2021
A global scan into the changes affecting integrated crop protection tools available to vegetable growers is hot off the press from the Soil Wealth ICP team. […]
14 September 2021
There is no easy answer to spray tank mixes, but there are steps that vegetable growers can take to ensure successful application. Syngenta Technical Services Lead […]
13 September 2021
The VegNET Western Australian Strategy is a roadmap for enhancing the state’s vegetable growing businesses. As part of this strategy, VegNET – WA Regional Development Officers […]
7 September 2021
Pesticide resistance is an ongoing concern for the vegetable industry. Tune in to this webinar recording – with expert practitioners Dr Paul Horne and Jessica Page […]
31 August 2021
Watch this masterclass recording to indulge in the complex world of soil biology and how it relates to healthy and profitable vegetable production. Basic principles are […]
31 August 2021
Crop protection products play an important role in vegetable production and are regularly used to control insect pests, diseases and weeds. However, poor spray application techniques […]
24 August 2021
The Soil Wealth ICP team has released another update to the Biological Products Database, an online tool to help growers navigate the range of biological products […]
20 July 2021
The Potato Pest and Disease R&D Coordination project and the Soil Wealth and ICP project, together with McCain and Nutrien, delivered an informative session on biological […]
13 July 2021
Keep 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 […]
4 May 2021
The generation of pesticide residue, efficacy and crop safety data is required to support label registration and minor use permit applications made to the Australian Pesticides […]
29 March 2021
Keep 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 […]
16 February 2021
Chemicals 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 […]
25 August 2020
Related 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 […]
25 August 2020
Chemicals play an important role in vegetable production and are regularly used to control insect pests, diseases and weeds. Poor spray application techniques can result in […]
19 November 2019
Chemicals play an important role in vegetable production and are regularly used to control insect pests, diseases and weeds. Poor spray application techniques can result in […]
13 August 2019
This fact sheet documents the findings from a grower-led demonstration where calcium cyanamide (CaCN2) was applied as a wax coated fertiliser prior to a carrot crop in Western Australia in 2017.
1 April 2019
The VegNET program is delivering a spray application workshop for vegetable growers, spray operators and advisors thanks to a strategic levy investment by Hort Innovation.
10 December 2018
Compost containing manure and green waste is an important part of sustainable farming, but when inappropriately produced and applied can also pose food safety risks.
28 May 2018
Click through to watch this one-hour webinar about how to best use spray technology to get the most out of your pest control.
11 May 2018
An interactive one-hour lunchtime session is being held on Thursday 24 May to help growers maximise spray efficiency. Click through for more!
5 March 2018
This workshop will be presented by Syngenta's Scott Mathew and include field demonstrations of equipment and results.