22 February 2021
iMapPESTS is a five-year project that aims to provide a framework for a coordinated cross-industry system that can rapidly monitor and report the presence of high-priority […]
9 February 2021
In this 10-minute podcast, Drone Training Solutions Head of Training and Development John Coulombe provides valuable information and advice regarding the rules, regulations and responsibilities for those using drones in […]
22 December 2020
According to Jamin Fleming, owner of OzTech Drones based in Bundaberg, Queensland, vegetable growers in the local area are continuing to find new uses for drone applications in […]
1 December 2020
The iMapPESTS team has finalised a trial of Sentinel 4 at Thorndon Park Produce in Virginia, South Australia. The team have deployed the compact plant pest surveillance unit […]
17 November 2020
Over 900 vegetable industry representatives have been introduced to the latest in precision agriculture technology, during a three-year Hort Innovation-funded project aimed at helping Australian growers […]
17 November 2020
The Bowen Gumlu region in far-north Queensland is on high alert following the detection of fall armyworm in March this year. Assisting growers in the battle […]
9 November 2020
AUSVEG and the EnviroVeg Program have joined a collaboration of horticulture industry groups in a new project investigating the use of remote monitoring, to support vegetable […]
9 November 2020
A high-tech mobile surveillance unit was delivered at the end of October as part of Hort Innovation’s multi-agricultural industry surveillance initiative – iMapPESTS. The iMapPESTS: Sentinel […]
4 November 2020
Incidents like product substitution, contamination (deliberate or accidental) and false labelling put Australia’s reputation for being a high quality, reliable and safe food producer at risk. […]
1 September 2020
The uptake of new technologies to provide traceability within the fruit and vegetable industry has increased over the last few years. This is partially in response […]
1 September 2020
The uptake of new technologies to provide traceability within the fruit and vegetable industry has increased over the last few years. This is partially in response […]
25 August 2020
Chemicals play an important role in vegetable production and are regularly used to control insect pests, diseases and weeds. Poor spray application techniques can result in […]
18 August 2020
Click here or view below to watch a presentation covering the general approach and results generated from the implementation of high resolution multispectral satellite imagery. This […]
19 May 2020
Source Certain supporting the supply chain of Australia’s vegetable industry in more ways than one
AUSVEG is proud to announce its new Strategic Partnership with Source Certain International – a global leader in supply chain integrity and provenance science. Source Certain’s […]
14 April 2020
In November, a group of vegetable growers travelled to Germany and the Netherlands, including a visit to Agritechnica, as part of the 2019 European Industry Leadership […]
19 November 2019
Chemicals play an important role in vegetable production and are regularly used to control insect pests, diseases and weeds. Poor spray application techniques can result in […]
24 September 2019
Apply now for the 2019 European Study Tour to Agritechnica
13 August 2019
Join this interactive lunchtime session to hear from leading industry experts on some of the most interesting and practical advances in weed management.
12 April 2019
A recent farm walk held at the Schreurs & Sons' trial site gave attendees the chance to see precision ag technology first-hand.
18 February 2019
In his newly published scholar report, Queensland horticulturalist Matthew Fealy investigates the gap between technological invention and actual on-farm application of labour-saving solutions.
29 November 2018
AUSVEG team members attended The Future of Agritechnology in Australia workshop, held by Mitsui Chemicals and Frost and Sullivan in Hamilton in south-west Victoria.
24 June 2018
The Masterclass featured some of the most exciting new developments in agtech, including a robotic capsicum harvester, drone pest control and beneficial bug management.
20 June 2018
The levy-funded Global Innovations in Horticulture Seminar has given Australian vegetable growers a look at the new technologies and practices coming down the pipeline.
8 June 2018
From soil health to boosting consumption, the vegetable speaker stream will bring together industry experts to cover the key topics in our sector.
28 May 2018
Click through to watch this one-hour webinar about how to best use spray technology to get the most out of your pest control.
15 May 2018
The project team behind the RIPPA has produced detailed recap articles of the robot's roadtrip through Tasmania and Victoria.
11 May 2018
An interactive one-hour lunchtime session is being held on Thursday 24 May to help growers maximise spray efficiency. Click through for more!
30 April 2018
A report from a levy-funded project has analysed the viability of protected cropping in the Burdekin Dry Tropics, the Atherton Tablelands, Bundaberg and Carnarvon.