30 November 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs AUSVEG SA and its extension officers continue to deliver R&D updates to the local industry, learn more about its work here.
29 November 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG team members attended The Future of Agritechnology in Australia workshop, held by Mitsui Chemicals and Frost and Sullivan in Hamilton in south-west Victoria.
23 November 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJono Craven is Farm Manager at Houston's Farm in Forcett, Tasmania. Get to know him a little better with our latest industry video profile!
19 November 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesTeam members visited South Australia to run a workshop and visit production sites across Adelaide Hills, Mount Lofty Ranges, and the Riverland region.
19 November 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFilmed by Hort Innovation, this video speaks with some of the Australian vegetable exporting companies who visited Asia Fruit Logistica 2018.
16 November 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn this new series, we're showcasing the hard-working members of the Australian vegetable and potato industries - like Ruby Daly from Daly Potato Company.
6 November 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesSince its foundation in 1956, Virginia Farm Produce has expanded to grow a diverse portfolio, and Ryan Densley is increasing the business' commercial sophistication.
5 November 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBayer has coordinated a workshop for vegetable growers in the Werribee region to discuss pest control options and the value of integrated pest management practices.
5 November 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs Australia works to remain the only country free of Varroa destructor, this masterclass discussed bee pest surveillance and a detection of Varroa mite.
15 October 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesAn eager crowd arrived at the Forthside site on Wednesday 10 October to hear from speakers and see new practices in the field.
1 October 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesThanks to his vertically integrated operation, Chris Gibbins can see and control his produce at every step of the supply chain.
27 August 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis valuable event brought together industry members to talk about the challenges and opportunities for female leaders and regional horticulture. We've recapped it here!
29 August 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNotes on the joint SIAP meeting held by Hort Innovation at Hort Connections in June are now available online. Click here for more!
20 August 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesAround 150 delegates converged on the Arts Centre in Melbourne from 12-14 August to attend the biennial Potato Industry Conference.
20 August 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWatch this video produced by Hort Innovation to see Masterclass graduates take the stage and learn how to apply for the 2019 cohort.
17 August 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the latest edition of InfoVeg Radio, we speak with Victorian grower Rick Butler and Queensland grower Brendan Dipple about their experiences on grower missions.
9 July 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe RIPPA team has published the latest update on the robot's development following its appearance at two VegNET field days in Bundaberg and Gatton.
11 July 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe've put together a short video recapping some highlights from the levy-funded tour to France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Take a look!
5 July 2018
Reading Time: 3 minutesOver 100 women from Tasmania, Flinders Island and the mainland came together for a weekend of friendship, laughter and learning.
26 June 2018
Reading Time: 3 minutesAround 60 growers and industry members took advantage of the opportunity to visit fresh produce markets, agribusinesses and leading vegetable farms in south-east Queensland.
20 June 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe awards celebrate the best and brightest of Australian horticulture, including our leading growers, researchers and partners.
5 June 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesVegPRO coordinator Sophie Lapsley has provided this update about the huge range of free training workshops being delivered by the project around the country.
4 June 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrower Belinda Adams has provided some great shots taken during the recent women's study tour to Europe. Click through to our Facebook!
21 May 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesOverseas study tours give Australian vegetable growers a broader understanding of their industry and how their overseas counterparts manage the challenges of production and supply.
7 May 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe forum sought to increase awareness of plant biosecurity, strengthen the role of local government, and facilitate a process for improving readiness for biosecurity threats.
7 May 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGet in touch with AUSVEG if you're interested in information or training in quality assurance, including food safety and environmental assurance.
1 May 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesRead a full recap of this year's young grower tour, including visits to leading and innovative growing sites in New Zealand and the USA.
29 April 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesAttendees at the Future Farming Field Day saw RIPPA in action, participated in a mock leafminer surveillance exercise and learnt more about NDVI spatial mapping.
20 April 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe April/May 2018 edition of our industry magazine has the latest information on TPP surveillance and research, as well as other R&D news.
23 April 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe TAPG Precision Ag EXPO gave practical information and demonstrations of how precision agriculture can help on-farm productivity and profitability.
2 April 2018
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis levy-funded workshop has given growers a close-up look at exciting new food technology and experience in looking for leafminer damage in crops.
16 March 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG's Andy Shaw has visited south-east Queensland growers to support them in adopting environmental best practice in their vegetable production.
13 March 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe three-year project will examine the effect of groundwater on nine varieties of potato crops located across South Australia.
13 March 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG's Patrick Arratia has met with Tasmanian growers to discuss pest, disease and weed issues and develop a better understanding of agrichemical needs and gaps.
23 February 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe huge range of industry communications available support valuable knowledge transfer that help the industry continue to succeed into the future.
22 February 2018
Reading Time: 3 minutesAustralian growers have returned from a study tour of the USA with insights into vegetable production and retail in the American industry.
27 February 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesA levy-funded study tour has supported spinach growers in accessing international research and visiting overseas industry sites to give them a new perspective on production.
19 February 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesA delegation of vegetable growers has visited Berlin Fruit Logistica and European industry sites as part of an AUSVEG-led levy-funded tour.
15 February 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe PreDicta Pt DNA-based soil testing service helps growers identify whether soil-borne pathogens pose a major risk to crops prior to planting.
30 January 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLearn about Queensland potato grower David Nix and his on-farm biosecurity practices protecting him from pests and diseases.
29 January 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Schreurs and the Soil Wealth and ICP team trialled Caliente Mustard, rye corn and sorghum as summer cover crops to act as soil conditioners.
29 January 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLisa Brassington from Peninsula Fresh Organics in Victoria was one of 21 students to undertake the inaugural Masterclass in Horticultural Business in 2017.
23 January 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRead about the lessons Aaron Haby learned from a tour to Scotland to attend the World Potato Congress, including insights about R&D and production.
23 January 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRead about the lessons learned by Tasmanian agronomist Josh Wing during a 2016 study tour to New Zealand focussing on precision agriculture techniques.
16 January 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis case study investigates how John Jackson, Agriculture Director at McCain Foods Australia/New Zealand, took part in R&D dealing with a TPP incursion.
16 January 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new case study presents lessons from cover crop and IPM trials at the Eastbrook Vegetable Farms demonstration site in Mt Barker, SA.
14 January 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVal and Sam Micallef have been heavily involved in strategic levy investments over the years, including hosting trial sites and farm walks for VegNET.
9 January 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 2017 edition of Grower Success Stories – Real results from the potato R&D levy is now available online, highlighting on-farm benefits from research.
9 January 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHave a look at how the levy-funded Soil Wealth project has delivered productivity benefits for Queensland vegetable grower Jamie Jurgens.