In this new series, we're showcasing the hard-working members of the Australian vegetable and potato industries - like Ruby Daly from Daly Potato Company.
Since its foundation in 1956, Virginia Farm Produce has expanded to grow a diverse portfolio, and Ryan Densley is increasing the business' commercial sophistication.
Bayer has coordinated a workshop for vegetable growers in the Werribee region to discuss pest control options and the value of integrated pest management practices.
As Australia works to remain the only country free of Varroa destructor, this masterclass discussed bee pest surveillance and a detection of Varroa mite.
This valuable event brought together industry members to talk about the challenges and opportunities for female leaders and regional horticulture. We've recapped it here!
In the latest edition of InfoVeg Radio, we speak with Victorian grower Rick Butler and Queensland grower Brendan Dipple about their experiences on grower missions.
Learn about how Quebec Citrus in Queensland is helping Tongan seasonal workers improve their lives and support their families back home in this case study.
Around 60 growers and industry members took advantage of the opportunity to visit fresh produce markets, agribusinesses and leading vegetable farms in south-east Queensland.
VegPRO coordinator Sophie Lapsley has provided this update about the huge range of free training workshops being delivered by the project around the country.
Overseas study tours give Australian vegetable growers a broader understanding of their industry and how their overseas counterparts manage the challenges of production and supply.
The forum sought to increase awareness of plant biosecurity, strengthen the role of local government, and facilitate a process for improving readiness for biosecurity threats.
Attendees at the Future Farming Field Day saw RIPPA in action, participated in a mock leafminer surveillance exercise and learnt more about NDVI spatial mapping.
AUSVEG'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.
A 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.
Lisa Brassington from Peninsula Fresh Organics in Victoria was one of 21 students to undertake the inaugural Masterclass in Horticultural Business in 2017.
Read about the lessons learned by Tasmanian agronomist Josh Wing during a 2016 study tour to New Zealand focussing on precision agriculture techniques.
This case study investigates how John Jackson, Agriculture Director at McCain Foods Australia/New Zealand, took part in R&D dealing with a TPP incursion.
The 2017 edition of Grower Success Stories – Real results from the potato R&D levy is now available online, highlighting on-farm benefits from research.