Cropping Briefs
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
Mouse numbers could rise again this spring but there are programs that can help
Mouse numbers on farms could rise again, depending on rainfall in coming months, and as the weather warms into spring. Following good rainfall and a
Initiate a safer grain harvest for vehicles by using this easy nine step plan
The NHVR is urging everyone involved in this year’s grain harvest to have a heavy vehicle safety management check-up ahead of what is expected to