A long term strategy to grow crops under protected shelters has been launched
The Implementation of the Strategy will be led by Hort Innovation Australia and Protected Cropping Australia and is expected to provide direction and support for crops grown under shelter. Many believe the Australian Protected Cropping Strategy 2021-2030 is a pathway for the industry to develop at a far greater pace than at present. Protected cropping […]
Horticulture production holds on but overseas workers remain crucial
The horticulture sector has maintaining output during COVID-19 despite workers shortage. A recent report, Labour use in Australian agriculture: Analysis of survey results report, has revealed that horticultural farm output levels have remained steady, despite an eight per cent drop in the number of workers employed on horticulture farms. The restart of the Pacific Labour mobility program […]
Horticulture on the rise with a Farmgate value of over $4.8 billion
Did you know that in the last year our hard-working vegetable producers grew enough potatoes to fill the Melbourne Cricket Ground and enough carrots to fill more than 300 Olympic-sized swimming pools. AUSVEG, the peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers, is working to inform the public on the local vegetable and potato industries, […]
Fungicide resistance awareness survey wants your input
Grain growers and advisers are invited to take part in a national Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN) survey to gauge awareness of fungicide resistance issues and management. Whether you consider yourself an expert, a responsible fungicide user, or just want an idea of how your current knowledge measures up, your participation will be valuable […]
Deputy Premier’s plan for fruit picking public servants sends sector into outrage
The Public Service Association has lodged a dispute over a plan to get NSW’s public servants to harvest fruit and grains, saying it is a pie in the sky idea from the Deputy Premier. The union lodged the dispute after the Deputy Premier Paul Toole announced a plan to offer Department of Regional NSW week-long […]
Dr Martin Cole a food scientist has been appointed CEO of Wine Australia
The engagement of a new CEO will provide certainty for the organisation after a period of significant challenges, including COVID-19, drought and bushfires and a red card from China. Dr Cole will commence in the position as the new CEO of Wine Australia on 15 November 2021. Under Dr Cole’s leadership, Wine Australia is expected to […]
AUSVEG says fruit and vegetable growers set to benefit from Agriculture Visa
AUSVEG, the peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers, has welcomed the signing of legislation by the Governor General for the Australian Agriculture Visa, which is a key piece to solving the horticulture industry’s labour puzzle for the future. As outlined in the regulations that were introduced, the Australian Agriculture Visa will be a […]
Supply disruptions force growers to lock in fertiliser early for season ahead
Widespread global disruption to supply is set to see farmers again move to lock in fertiliser and other inputs early for the season ahead, Rabobank says in a recently-released report. This is despite global fertiliser prices at near-decade highs and expected to remain elevated in the short to medium term. In its semi-annual Global Fertiliser Outlook: High […]
Record 23.2 million hectares sown to winter crops across the country
While the 2021-22 winter crop is once again forecast to be well above average, many industry pundits are predicting a 70% chance of an all-time record harvest, albeit a little later coming into the bins due to wet seasonal conditions. The curry for predicting a record result lies in the volume of seed put into […]
Extension of quarantine pathway provides some relief for horticulture producers
AUSVEG, the peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers, welcomes the long-awaited announcement that the Victorian Government will extend the quarantine pathway with Tasmania to allow up to 1,500 workers from the Pacific Islands as part of the Seasonal Worker Program and Pacific Labour Scheme, though believes that growers must be given more certainty […]