2 March 2026
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe potato market showed modest growth in export value driven by emerging Asian markets, while frozen imports eased slightly despite shifting competitive dynamics, and significant jumps […]
18 May 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrom January to December 2025, total export value dropped by five percent, from AUD$234 million to AUD$223 million. Total export volume dropped by eight percent, with […]
18 May 2026
Reading Time: 2 minutesEXPORT OVERVIEW From January to December 2025, total potato export value increased by two percent to $49.5 million, while total export volume decreased by two percent […]
28 February 2024
Reading Time: 3 minutesMany in the vegetable industry know too well the threats that the arrival of new plant pests or diseases pose to production systems, farm businesses and […]
18 January 2024
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe International Business Innovation Mentoring Program (IBIMP) included in the Multi-Industry Export Program (MT21009) aims to support Australian vegetable, onion, and melon growers with one-on-one mentoring […]
30 August 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG has reviewed Global Trade Atlas import data to understand: The changes in the levels of frozen potato imports pre- and post-COVID, as well as The […]
9 August 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 2022 Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar (AVIS) was held in Brisbane on 7 June in conjunction with Hort Connections 2022. The AVIS is a series of […]
17 May 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLast week, members of the AUSVEG’s biosecurity team attended the 2022 Plant Biosecurity Research Symposium in Adelaide. Held at the National Wine Centre, the two-day event […]
13 May 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutesHort Innovation has recently contracted AUSVEG to deliver the industry export development program for the vegetable, onion and melon industries. The Multi-Industry Export Program (Vegetables, Onions, […]
15 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith cumulating pressure from rising farm input costs, labour shortages, operational constraints, international shipping backlogs and expensive freight costs, Australian vegetable grower-exporters continue to ship fresh […]
28 February 2022
Reading Time: 4 minutesWith cumulating pressure from rising farm input costs, labour shortages, operational constraints, international shipping backlogs and expensive freight costs, Australian vegetable grower-exporters continue to ship fresh […]
26 November 2021
Reading Time: 4 minutesThroughout 2021, Australian vegetable grower-exporters have demonstrated resilience and hard work to ensure high-quality vegetables continue to make their way onto consumer tables around the world. […]
25 November 2021
Reading Time: 4 minutesGlobal online shopping has boomed in recent years, and there are some parcels that can have a detrimental effect on Australia’s biosecurity system. Seeds and other […]
24 November 2021
Reading Time: 4 minutesA recent study tour organised for Southern Queensland vegetable growers provided an opportunity to view the technology in use at Boomaroo Nurseries’ Southbrook facility and the […]
5 October 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutesPotato exporters have continued to supply international markets during for the first six months of 2021 while experiencing market and logistical disruptions. Total potato export value […]
14 September 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutesVegetable exporters have continued to supply international markets during for the first six months of 2021 despite experiencing market and logistical disruptions. Total vegetable export value […]
30 June 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn 29 June, the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) released an Industry Advisory Notice to notify industry that a final 2021–22 horticulture exports cost recovery […]
6 April 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has issued an industry advice notice advising New Zealand has lifted the suspension previously placed on the […]
24 March 2021
Reading Time: 4 minutesA cross-industry horticulture project that has the potential to reduce quarantine testing lag times is underway. Faster quarantine testing will provide several benefits for plant industries […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
13 October 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Australian Government announced it is committing an additional $317.1 million in funding for the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM). With $95 million to directly address upcoming summer seasonal demand […]
29 September 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteExport Facilitators (VG16085) is a strategic levy investment under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund, and is designed to increase Australian vegetable exports by supporting growers to capitalise […]
22 September 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteClick here to read the latest update outlining the vegetable industry’s export performance in the first half of 2020, and AUSVEG’s export activities under the Hort […]
15 September 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUSVEG and the Export Council of Australia have recently launched a new online e-learning training program for aspiring vegetable exporters. The Export Fundamentals for Australian Fruit […]
30 June 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an uncertain start to the year for levy-paying vegetable grower-exporters. Market closures, supply chain disruptions and air […]
9 June 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn the latest podcast of Export Council of Australia’s Global Podcast, AUSVEG National Manager — Export Development Michael Coote joins ECA members, OBE Organic Managing Director Dalene Wray and Walker Seafood Australia […]
2 June 2020
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe International Freight Coordinator General for Austrade, Michael Byrne, on Friday provided an update on the current status and future of International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM): […]
26 May 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLast week the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) announced that the Australian Government has made the decision to not proceed with the proposed Biosecurity […]
19 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 […]
19 May 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIt’s important for growers to understand the positive role native parasitoid wasps play in controlling biosecurity threats in Australian vegetable and nursery production regions. Click here […]
12 May 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUSVEG welcomes Indonesia’s ratification of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), with the agreement set to help Australian vegetable exporters trade into this important market. […]
28 April 2020
Reading Time: 2 minutesAUSVEG participated in an industry briefing this morning on behalf of the freight community, regarding the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM), which highlighted important information to assist vegetable exporters with […]
7 April 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE)’s airfreight assistance team is seeking exporters to register and provide information on their airfreight requirements, following the government’s […]
3 March 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustchilli is a family-owned business founded by David De Paoli in Bundaberg, Queensland, over 20 years ago. Austchilli is a privately-owned, vertically-integrated business that provides sustainable […]
17 December 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Department of Agriculture has released an Industry Advisory Notice to advise industry that exports of fresh cucurbit species produced in Queensland are temporarily suspended to […]
26 November 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Department of Agriculture is currently consulting with industry of its intention to revise and increase the costs charged to exporters of horticultural products. The Cost […]
19 November 2019
Reading Time: 3 minutesPlant Health Australia (PHA) manages and administers a number of projects that support honey bee biosecurity. These include BeeAware; a hub of information for beekeepers and […]
24 September 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUSVEG and Plant Health Australia invite potato growers to have their say on a framework being developed for monitoring pest and diseases that are currently not […]
29 April 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA number of workshops will be held in early May to help Western Australian growers learn about biosecurity, pests and diseases.
25 March 2019
Reading Time: 2 minutesOnce developed, this strategy will facilitate a coordinated and collaborative approach for biosecurity surveillance in Australian potato production.
30 November 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBetween 2015 and 2018, AUSVEG delivered levy-funded symposia bringing together leading figures in the Australian vegetable industry and experts in international trade.
18 November 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteApplications are open for the accreditation of production areas and packhouses/storage facilities to export carrots to Taiwan in 2019. Apply by 10 December 2018!
11 November 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe latest Vegetable Industry Export Update includes information on 2017/18 export performance, incoming air freight security measures and new Thai import requirements.
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.
13 August 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGain a better understanding of the practical steps involved in exporting at these two half-day workshops, which are free thanks to industry investment.
12 July 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesBiosecurity officers intercepted eight giant African snails during a routine baggage inspection at Perth International Airport earlier this month.
18 June 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Export Seminar brought experts with professional and practical experience in exporting to help vegetable growers better understand the process.
14 May 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe latest episode of InfoVeg TV speaks with grower Chris Schreurs and other industry members about export support available for Australian vegetable growers.
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.
13 April 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesLevy-paying growers can get funding for accommodation and return flights to attend these great events, being held at Hort Connections 2018.
9 April 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis webinar covered biosecurity planning and lessons from the CGMMV incursion in the NT, featuring AUSVEG's Dr Jessica Lye and NT Farmers' Greg Owens.
6 April 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrowers looking to develop their understanding of export documentation and procedural requirements should take advantage of this valuable learning opportunity, with funded accommodation available.
19 March 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis webinar, delivered by the VegNET program, will help you better understand on-farm biosecurity and how to protect your farm.
12 February 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs international trade is constantly evolving, the data underpinning the analysis of the Vegetable Industry Export Strategy 2020 is updated every year.
9 February 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAUSVEG SA will be hosting a workshop for growers interested in learning more about the export process and how to become export-ready.
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.