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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. […]
14 November 2024
30 August 2024
Growers could soon have tailored local weather forecasts directly at their fingertips through a ground-breaking program that leverages the cutting-edge capabilities of artificial intelligence and machine […]
17 June 2024
Vegalogue is a podcast from Australian vegetable peak industry body AUSVEG. Each episode we take a look at issues affecting the Australian vegetable, potato and onion […]
20 May 2024
Vegalogue is a podcast from Australian vegetable peak industry body AUSVEG. Each episode we take a look at issues affecting the Australian vegetable, potato and onion […]
15 November 2024
Digital remote monitoring was assessed as a method of improving the environmental performance of Australian horticulture. The development of a farm management tool, called Control Tower […]
27 March 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 onion […]
29 January 2024
This month, we discuss: The Onions Australia merger with AUSVEG Pre-harvest sanitation of leafy green vegetables The opportunities and hurdles for vegetables as snack foods The […]
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 […]
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
In vegetable production, accurate yield estimations are critical for growers to confirm labour and transport requirements, meet contractual obligations and maintain profitability. However, yield fluctuations are […]
4 December 2024
A VegNET Gippsland demonstration night on the use of drones for spray application was a catalyst for growers to embrace the use of this technology in […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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
A project designed to give Australian growers a competitive edge with exclusive trials of cutting-edge global machinery kicked off in 2024, headlined by industry events 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 […]
3 March 2022
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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 […]
26 February 2025
VegNET South Australia Regional Update In the dynamic world of the fresh food supply chain, Airiel Solutions stands at the forefront, driven by the passion and […]
26 February 2025
VegNET Far North Queensland Regional Update Bowen Gumlu Growers Association (BGGA) is participating in the AgriFutures Producers Technology Uptake Program which, in the last year and […]
20 March 2025
On 11 July 2024, the VegMech team hosted the first in a series of webinars with 117 participants from Australia and abroad. The event featured contributions […]
20 March 2025
In October 2024, the VegMech project took a group of 16 vegetable growers on a study tour to the US, where they attended the FIRA-USA International […]
20 March 2025
In October 2024, the VegMech project took a group of 16 vegetable growers on a study tour to the US, where they attended the FIRA-USA International […]
20 March 2025
In October 2024, the VegMech project took a group of 16 vegetable growers on a study tour to the US, where they attended the FIRA-USA International […]
24 March 2025
The deep, sandy soils of Western Australia’s Swan Coastal Plain are among the most infertile in the world. They’re also where many of the state’s vegetables […]
28 April 2025
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28 May 2025
Historically, Australian producers have been rapid adopters of new technology and innovation, and the current generation is no different. Growers are looking to new agricultural technologies, […]
28 May 2025
By Tayla Field and Prue Rothwell, VegNET Tasmania Held on 15-16 April at Hagley, Tasmania, the Ag Innovation Expo 2025 once again delivered a great […]
28 May 2025
VegNET Gippsland Regional Update Before investing in the LaserWeeder, Riviera Farms, like many others, struggled with the cost and environmental impact of herbicides. Restrictions were increasing, […]
28 May 2025
Introduction Across the growing season, fruit yields fluctuate. Fruit loads vary as the plants respond to changes in temperature, disease load, humidity and other factors. These […]
14 July 2025
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8 September 2025
The OWL (Open Weed Locator) Project is an innovative, grower-led initiative driven by the Warren Cauliflower Improvement Group in Manjimup, Western Australia, with supportive seed funding […]
9 December 2025
BY JULIE O’HALLORAN AND JANAINA FABRIS For many vegetable crops still reliant on manual harvesting, mechanised harvesting is seen as the holy grail in terms of […]
6 February 2026
Yumeng Chen is one of the 2026 Nuffield Scholars who has been sponsored by Hort Innovation. Her project will explore how virtual modelling can optimise production […]
12 February 2026
Yumeng Chen is one of the 2026 Nuffield Scholars who has been sponsored by Hort Innovation. Her project will explore how virtual modelling can optimise production […]
27 May 2025
The 11th Ag Innovation Expo 2025 brought together farmers, service providers, agribusiness, researchers, students and technology exhibitors for two days of innovation, collaboration, and practical insights […]
18 June 2024
Hort Innovation has invested, on behalf of vegetable growers, in a national partnership that links vegetable growing businesses and biosecurity expertise from state and territory biosecurity […]
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 […]
27 May 2024
Latest generation light-altering films being tested at a high-tech glasshouse in outer Sydney offer the potential to save protected cropping operations energy and boost productivity. On […]
19 January 2024
The Smart Farming Partnerships program is an industry collaboration to focus on protecting ecosystems in the Great Barrier Reef catchment area, using technology that monitors nutrient […]
19 June 2023
From 2018 – 2023, Australia’s plant industries joined forces to explore how a national, cross-industry plant pest surveillance program harmonised across many stakeholders, agencies, and programs […]
25 October 2022
Lasers, artificial intelligence and gas sensors are among the potential solutions being considered in the fight against Varroa mite as part of new research delivered through […]
20 July 2022
Drones are becoming an increasingly popular tool for precision agriculture on vegetable farms, but are you aware of the relevant rules, regulations and responsibilities when using […]
27 June 2022
The iMapPESTS team recently deployed mobile surveillance unit, Sentinel 6 (pictured) to Bowen in Queensland’s Whitsunday region, where it is monitoring high priority pests and diseases […]
13 May 2022
A pilot ‘Smart Farm’ is using novel sensors and multiple streams of data to develop a system to help vegetable growers farm more efficiently, maintain records […]
13 May 2022
Autumn is the start of an intensive vegetable growing season in north Queensland. Fields have been ploughed in readiness for season to start. VegNET – North […]
13 May 2022
A project was completed in 2021 that examined a range of high technology systems and assessed their applicability to urban Australia. The project team provided recommendations […]
2 March 2022
This article is featured in Vegenotes 84 (Autumn 2022). Facilitators Project VG15038 was led by Professor Baohua Jia from Swinburne University of Technology. Major findings Project […]
28 February 2022
In November 2021, it was announced that a multi-million-dollar ‘Smart Farm’ will be established in Gatton, Queensland. The Queensland Department of Agriculture (DAF) is partnering with […]
15 February 2022
Luke and Gillian Jurgens have pioneered beneficial insect distribution in the north Queensland vegetable industry with their business, NQ Aerovation. Luke’s family has a long history […]
7 February 2022
The power of technology on a farm is in full force at the Soil Wealth ICP Koo Wee Rup demonstration site in Victoria. While checking on […]
1 February 2022
As agricultural systems forge toward a large-scale, complex and tech-savvy future, where should growers look for new technologies and what questions should you be asking? The […]
20 December 2021
Tripod Farmers is hosting a new demonstration site of soil moisture sensors on its Boisdale property, as part of a new project – led by VegNET […]
14 December 2021
Last week, the iMapPESTS team launched its first mobile surveillance unit trial in the Sunraysia region, deploying Sentinel 4 at the SuniTAFE SMART Farm in Mildura. […]
29 November 2021
Project VG15021 was led by Dr Jitka Kochanek from The University of Queensland. Major findings Project VG15021 was undertaken to determine whether a new plant growth […]
29 November 2021
Automation, field-based sensors, weather station networks, protected cropping and supply chain tools are just some of the technologies that Australian horticulture growers will be able to […]
25 November 2021
Despite ongoing movement restrictions around the country, the iMapPESTS team has demonstrated a successful rollout of the new and improved mobile surveillance units across multiple locations […]
24 November 2021
A 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 […]
24 November 2021
In this Western Australian extension update, VegNET Regional Development Officer Truyen Vo discusses the results from digital soil moisture monitoring that was conducted in tomato and […]
5 October 2021
Watch the next-generation microwave technology at work during this virtual field walk recording in Cowra, New South Wales. Liam Hescock and the team from Growave showcase […]
4 October 2021
The ability to accurately monitor the timing, abundance and movement of airborne agricultural pests and pathogens is limited and fragmented across the Australian landscape. iMapPESTS is […]
4 October 2021
Landpower Vegetable Centre has added the Asa-Lift range of vegetable harvesters to its Australian and New Zealand stable following acquisition from GRIMME. The acquisition consolidates its […]
21 September 2021
There is increasing evidence to suggest that the altered environmental conditions caused by protective cropping environments can negatively impact crop plant physiology and reproduction, insect pollinators […]
31 August 2021
IrriSAT is a free satellite-based irrigation scheduling app. It combines satellite images with weather data to estimate crop water use Read a case study on the […]
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 […]
2 August 2021
Watch this recorded webinar to learn all you need to know about the legal requirements for drone operators and how drones can help you manage daily […]
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 […]
1 July 2021
Project VG16009 was led by Julie O’Halloran from The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. Major findings From 2016 to 2020, Project VG16009 was undertaken with […]
29 June 2021
Headquartered in Melbourne’s Werribee South region, Fresh Select is one of the largest lettuce and brassica growers in Australia. As a leader in innovation, sustainable farming […]
29 June 2021
If you’re looking for an example of how precision agriculture has been tested in vegetable production, tune in to this webinar recording from the Soil Wealth […]
15 June 2021
Most technology for controlling weeds will be a positive step forward for soil health and the environment, and will play an important role in our fight […]
1 June 2021
The iMapPESTS team has recently deployed Sentinel 6 (see image above) to a location near Toowoomba where we are trialling its capacity to monitor the serpentine […]
25 May 2021
With an increasing range of real-time sensors and monitoring used in vegetable production, several real-time sensing options will be piloted in a new project to investigate […]
24 May 2021
iMapPESTS is a five-year project that aims to provide a framework for a plant pest surveillance system that can rapidly monitor and report the presence of […]
2 March 2021
Andrew from Mulgowie Farming Company worked with the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) to find out how drones could add value to their agronomy team and decision-making. […]
23 February 2021
Problem weeds such as oxalis and nutgrass could be a thing of the past for vegetable growers following an Australian-first trial of microwave weed control technology […]