1 June 2002
28 October 2024
Downy mildew is a plant disease, caused by a fungal-like water mould known as Peronospora destructor. The disease thrives in cool, wet conditions and can cause […]
28 October 2024
White rot is a plant disease, caused by the fungal pathogen Sclerotium cepivorum in onions, leeks and garlic. Sclerotium cepivorum forms small black bodies which are […]
28 October 2024
Fusarium basal rot (FBR) is a plant disease, most commonly caused by the fungal pathogen Fusarium oxysporum forma specialis cepae (FOC). The pathogen can cause basal […]
30 October 2024
Three new species of Liriomyza leafminer flies are now present in Australia: American Serpentine Leafminer (ASLM (Liriomyza trifolii)) Serpentine Leafminer (SLM (Liriomyza huidobrensis)) Vegetable Leafminer (VLM (Liriomyza sativae)) […]
30 October 2024
Three new species of Liriomyza leafminer flies are now present in Australia: American Serpentine Leafminer (ASLM (Liriomyza trifolii)) Serpentine Leafminer (SLM (Liriomyza huidobrensis)) Vegetable Leafminer (VLM (Liriomyza sativae)) […]
30 October 2024
Three new species of Liriomyza leafminer flies are now present in Australia: American Serpentine Leafminer (ASLM (Liriomyza trifolii)) Serpentine Leafminer (SLM (Liriomyza huidobrensis)) Vegetable Leafminer (VLM (Liriomyza sativae)) […]
30 October 2024
Three new species of Liriomyza leafminer flies are now present in Australia: American Serpentine Leafminer (ASLM (Liriomyza trifolii)) Serpentine Leafminer (SLM (Liriomyza huidobrensis)) Vegetable Leafminer (VLM (Liriomyza sativae)) […]
30 June 2020
There are numerous species of leafmining flies established within Australia, most posing little to no economic risk. However, some exotic species are significant pests of horticulture […]
11 November 2003
Two new fruit fly bait products GF-120 (now called Naturalure Fruit Fly Bait Concentrate produced by Dow AgroSciences) and Bactrogel-P (now called Amulet Fruit Fly Gel […]
14 November 2024
Vegetable growers in NSW have faced additional challenges over recent years due to extreme or prolonged rain causing flooding, as well as dry or storm events […]
14 November 2024
Intense or prolonged rainfall, and runoff and overflow from drains, rivers, creeks and dams can create the potential for damage to crops through flooding, ponding and soil […]
9 April 2024
WHY SHOULD YOU CARE ABOUT THE QUALITY OF SPRAY WATER? Poor spray water quality can cause the following: reduced product efficacy i.e. poor pest control. change […]
9 April 2024
Integrated Pest Management (IPM), or Integrated Crop Protection (ICP), is an effective combination of chemical, cultural and biological methods to keep weeds, insect pest numbers, disease […]
9 April 2024
In favourable conditions such as warm, wet, and acidic soils, Clubroot can be a devastating soil-borne disease affecting both Western brassica vegetables (e.g. cabbages, cauliflower, broccoli, […]
2 September 2024
Vegalogue is a regular podcast from vegetable, potato and onion industry peak body AUSVEG, where we examine the pressing issues and latest developments in our sector. […]
15 November 2022
Australia’s freedom from many of the exotic pests that affect production overseas provides the potato industry with a yield advantage as well as cost of production […]
29 April 2024
Vegalogue is a podcast from Australian vegetable peak industry body AUSVEG. Each month we take a look at issues affecting the Australian vegetable, potato and […]
27 February 2024
Vegalogue is a podcast from Australian vegetable peak industry body AUSVEG. Each month we take a look at issues affecting the Australian vegetable, potato and […]
30 October 2023
This month, we discuss: European certification schemes for horticulture and what they could mean for Australian vegetable growers A levy-funded project investigating the causes and treatment […]
17 August 2023
This month, we discuss: Workforce availability challenges arising from changes in Federal Government policy with AUSVEG’s Lucy Gregg Identifying and managing microbial contamination in leafy vegetables […]
19 September 2018
iMapPESTS was a national program of research, development and extension designed to put actionable information into the hands of Australia’s primary producers to enhance on-farm pest […]
18 November 2024
6 August 2024
This report provides a summary of activities and achievements by project partners, at the completion of the Boosting Diagnostic Capacity for Plant Production Industries project, funded […]
19 November 2024
25 November 2024
Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) was detected in Australia in 2014 and it has been nationally agreed that it is not technically feasible to eradicate […]
25 November 2024
Plant biosecurity is a series of measures that aid in protecting production areas from harmful insects, weeds, and various plant diseases. They are collectively referred to […]
1 May 2018
A guide to farm biosecurity measures to reduce the risks of pests, diseases and weeds impacting your production
1 January 2021
To ensure its future viability and sustainability, it is important that the Australian potato industry, represented by AUSVEG as the peak industry body, minimises the risks […]
1 January 2021
To ensure its future viability and sustainability, it is important that the Australian vegetable industry, represented by AUSVEG as the peak industry body, minimises the risks […]
25 November 2024
Vehicle and machinery surfaces often collect soil and plant debris. This represents a biosecurity risk because many plant pests, such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, viroids, nematodes, […]
25 November 2024
Farm Gate Biosecurity Signage – Vietnamese Pest, Disease, and Weed Surveillance – Vietnamese Related ProjectsAUSVEG Farm Biosecurity ProjectOther Funds: National Vegetable and Potato Biosecurity Levy
1 April 2023
Potato virus Y (PVY) infects many Solanaceous plants including potato, tomato, pepper, eggplant and weeds such as Solanum nigrum (nightshade). The virus has many strains and […]
1 March 2023
Guava root knot nematode (GRKN; Meloidogyne enterolobii) is a microscopic plant pest found in the soil, mostly commonly in tropical and subtropical regions. Its broad host […]
1 November 2021
The fall armyworm (FAW; Spodoptera frugiperda) is a destructive pest that attacks more than 350 plant species overseas. Affected vegetable crops include sweet corn, capsicum, beetroot, […]
1 July 2019
The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is one of Australia’s most unwanted exotic pests. It eats over 300 plants, including fruit and vegetables. Affected crops include […]
1 July 2019
The Colorado potato beetle is one of Australia’s most unwanted exotic pests. It affects potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, capsicums, wild weeds and other nightshade plants. If Colorado […]
1 April 2020
The fall armyworm (FAW; Spodoptera frugiperda) is a destructive exotic moth. It attacks more than 350 plant species in several families. It impacts grasses such as […]
1 July 2019
The giant African snail is one of Australia’s most unwanted exotic pests. It affects over 500 plants including a variety of fruits and vegetables. If the […]
30 September 2021
A webinar hosted by AUSVEG as part of the Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar online series. American serpentine leafminer (ASLM) is a harmful new pest that has […]
1 August 2021
In this webinar series, three horticultural industry experts discuss farm biosecurity pathways and provide pest and disease updates for the Gippsland region. Zali Mahony from AUSVEG […]
29 September 2023
FAW has recently torn a destructive path across Africa and Asia where it has decimated many types of crops, including sweetcorn and capsicum production. In this […]
4 December 2024
Vegetable growers are increasingly turning to an integrated pest management approach to combat pests. This approach uses cultural, biological and chemical methods to control pests, including […]
4 December 2024
Maintaining acceptable control of pests through sustainable pest management practices is a key focus area for VegNET South-East Queensland. Following industry discussions on pest resilient landscapes […]
4 December 2024
The substantial productivity loss associated with cyst nematodes in brassica crops on the Northern Adelaide Plains presents a significant risk to the region. To better understand […]
30 August 2024
Combine management of your farm biosecurity risk, safety and operations management in a single app. New on-farm biosecurity tools are one of the outcomes of a […]
30 August 2024
Many of our favourite and most profitable vegetable crops grow in the cooler regions of Australia. So, it’s no surprise that the Hort Frontiers funded research […]
6 September 2022
22 September 2023
The AUSVEG Farm Biosecurity Project is co-managed by Plant Health Australia and AUSVEG. The project was initiated in 2023 and since then, aims to improve the […]
5 June 2018
6 December 2024
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is a significant plant pest that affects multiple vegetable commodities, causing crop damage, affecting marketability, and reducing yield. What is […]
30 August 2024
As technology improves, the ability to more accurately identify pests such as pathogenic nematodes is crucial to minimising potential crop losses. Nematodes are often described as […]
30 August 2024
Most potato growers will be familiar with potato late blight. This devastating disease affects potato production around the world. Yet, thanks to robust biosecurity measures, Australia […]
30 August 2024
Pests, diseases and weeds are as much a threat to the US onion industry as they are in Australia. Dr Daniel Drost shared his knowledge and […]
23 September 2024
Key messages for vegetable farmers Clear gate signage, a single-entry point and a sign in process for visitors helps protect your farming operations from biosecurity risks […]
30 September 2024
BMSB can be distinguished from other stink bugs by the characteristic white bands on the antennae and rear end. Photo: Gary Bernon, USDA What’s new this […]
19 November 2024
Growers in the Lockyer Valley, Bowen region, and Wide Bay Burnett can now see daily updates on fall armyworm (FAW) activity in their region, thanks to […]
10 December 2024
As an island nation, Australia’s biosecurity has its successes, but with international trade and movement of people increasing, the risk of exotic pests entering the country […]
10 December 2024
By Dr Ramesh Raj Puri, Extension Officer & Dr Heidi Parkes, Senior Research Scientist, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland Fall armyworm (FAW) is a major […]
11 December 2024
In collaboration with Muirs, AUSVEG presented at an informative event in Murray Bridge, bringing together onion growers from across South Australia to hear the latest results […]
11 December 2024
By Dr Michael Rettke, South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) The project Epidemiology and management of fusarium basal rot in onions (VN20006) aims to develop […]
11 December 2024
Imagine a field of vibrant carrots, their orange hues promising a bountiful harvest. But beneath the surface, a hidden menace lurks. The carrot rust fly, a […]
11 December 2024
Gippsland growers and agronomists caught the weather on a sunny day in early September 2024 that was perfect for a workshop on the latest updates and […]
11 December 2024
This project, funded by the VegNET Innovation Fund, aims to provide growers with real-time data on FAW populations, empowering them to make informed decisions about pest […]
11 December 2024
Key points AUSVEG Board Members and State Member Organisation leaders learnt about the Australian Biosecurity System and how emergency plant pest responses are managed. AUSVEG is […]
16 December 2024
By Wayne O’Neill and Rosalie Daniel Key points Guava root-knot nematode was first reported in the Northern Territory in 2022. New research, funded by Hort Innovation […]
11 December 2024
16 December 2024
South Australia’s vegetable industry is taking a proactive approach against a potential threat to its valuable trade with Western Australia. AUSVEG SA, in partnership with the […]
16 December 2024
In August 2024, tomato brown rugose fruit virus (Tobamovirus fructirugosum, or ToBRFV) was confirmed to be present in commercial production sites in South Australia. Seed tracing […]
15 May 2022
21 February 2023
2 June 2023
1 June 2023
2 October 2024
23 December 2024
Vegalogue is a regular podcast from vegetable, potato and onion industry peak body AUSVEG, where we examine the pressing issues and latest developments in our […]
14 January 2025
The need for good biosecurity practices on farm has been painfully underlined recently, with the incursion of the tomato brown rugose fruit virus in South […]
20 October 2024
LarvaeColorado potato beetle (CPB; Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say, 1824) isglobally considered to be one of the most economically damaging pests tothe potato industry and is one of […]
30 January 2025
This document focuses on the disease Fusarium basal rot, providing information on the biology, drivers of disease development and possible management strategies available to onion growers. […]
9 April 2020
This fact sheet summarises the symptoms, spread and disease cycle of the lettuce necrotic yellows virus. Related ProjectsArea wide management for vegetable diseases: viruses and bacteriaThis […]
30 November 2018
This fact sheet explains how bacterial and viral diseases spread by insect vectors can be controlled by area-wide management. Related ProjectsArea wide management for vegetable diseases: […]
3 February 2025
This fact sheet summarises the symptoms, spread and control measures for viruses affecting brassicas. Related ProjectsArea wide management for vegetable diseases: viruses and bacteriaThis project has […]
22 January 2020
This fact sheet summarises the symptoms, spread and control measures for viruses affecting curcurbits. Related ProjectsArea wide management for vegetable diseases: viruses and bacteriaThis project has […]
9 April 2020
This fact sheet summarises the symptoms, spread and control measures for viruses affecting zucchinis. Related ProjectsArea wide management for vegetable diseases: viruses and bacteriaThis project has […]
6 April 2021
This fact sheet provides a summary of aphids that spread virus in brassicas and lettuce in the Lockyer Valley, including information on control options. Related ProjectsArea […]
9 April 2020
This fact sheet summarises the symptoms, spread and disease cycle of virus diseases of lettuce in Australia. Related ProjectsArea wide management for vegetable diseases: viruses and […]
9 April 2020
This fact sheet summarises the symptoms, spread and disease cycle of lettuce necrotic yellows disease in temperate cropping areas of Australia. Related ProjectsArea wide management for […]
9 April 2020
This fact sheet summarises the symptoms, spread and disease cycle of the cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) in vegetable crops. Related ProjectsArea wide management for vegetable diseases: […]
3 February 2025
Bacterial diseases cause significant impacts to vegetable production nationally. Disease outbreaks are sporadic and influenced substantially by weather conditions. This guide provides information on the most […]
5 February 2025
In December 2024, plant disease pathologist Dr Len Tesoriero from Crop Doc Consulting presented on the identification of vegetable crop diseases at a practical workshop to […]
5 February 2025
In December 2024, IPM specialist Andy Ryland from IPM Consulting presented on insect pests and beneficials at a practical workshop to growers and agronomists in the […]
5 February 2025
Guava root-knot nematode (GRKN, Meloidogyne enterolobii) was detected in Australia in late 2022. This microscopic pest, primarily found in tropical regions, has rapidly spread around the […]
6 December 2018
The Tomato Potato Psyllid Pocket Guide provides growers with the information necessary to monitor their crops for tomato potato psyllid (TPP; Bactericera cockerelli). It was produced […]
11 February 2025
Bacterial diseases, including Pectobacterium and Pseudomonas, can sometimes affect cucurbit crops like zucchini. If you’re noticing signs of bacterial disease in your zucchini patch, or any cucurbit […]
11 February 2025
Dr Len Tesoriero from Crop Doc Consulting and Andy Ryland from IPM Consulting have a chat about managing issues that have arisen in a cabbage crop […]
11 February 2025
Related ProjectsAn IPM extension program for the onion and potato industriesThis project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the research and development levies listed below […]
24 February 2025
By Susannah Roelofsz, Fresh Produce Safety Centre Australia & New Zealand The Horticulture Food Safety Initiative (HFSI), led by the Fresh Produce Safety Centre Australia New […]
24 February 2025
By Dr Sukhvinder Pal (SP) Singh, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Since April 2023, the Safe Leafy Veg project has been actively investigating potential […]
25 February 2025
By Nigel Crump, General Manager and Principal Scientist, AuSPICA Why monitor insect pests? Pests such as aphids, thrips, and tomato potato psyllid are significant threats to […]
25 February 2025
KEY POINTS VegWatch represents a unified effort to protect and prepare Australia’s vegetable industry against pests that are not currently found in Australia. The program is […]
26 February 2025
VegNET Wide Bay Burnett Regional Update In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, protecting crops from emerging threats is critical to maintaining a healthy and productive farm. […]