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AUSVEG is the peak industry body for vegetable, potato, and onion growers Australia-wide.

AUSVEG is the peak industry body for vegetable, onion and potato growers Australia-wide. Communication of levy-funded activities is funded by Hort Innovation, using the vegetable and onion research and development levies and contributions from the Australian Government. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned,
not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.

02/11/2026

What does it take to develop the next generation of leaders in Australia's vegetable industry?

🤝 The Growing Leaders program is helping emerging professionals build confidence, strengthen leadership skills and connect with others across the industry.

For 2025 participants Rashan Walia from Bulmer Farms and Dylan Bellchambers from Harvest Moon, the experience brought new perspectives on everyday leadership and the value of lasting industry connections.

Their stories highlight why investing in people is so important to the industry's future.

🔗 Read the full story and discover Rashan and Dylan's insights via the link on our page.

This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the vegetable research and development levy and contributions from the Australian Government.

Affectus

30/10/2026

UK keynote speaker to feature at the Australian Onion Conference!

Internationally renowned agronomist Andy Richardson will headline a packed conference program, delivering the keynote “Have you thought about growing them the right way up? – Insights into successful onion production.”

With nearly 40 years of international agronomic experience, Andy brings a wealth of knowledge in onion production, storage and agronomy to the conference, and will share insights into successful onion production and industry sustainability.

🎟️ GROWERS – DON’T MISS THIS BONUS OFFER!

Growers who register for a full conference pass before midnight Tuesday 3 November will automatically receive a discount code which can be used for a second complimentary full grower registration for a colleague or friend.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical insights, share knowledge and connect with others across the onion industry.

📅 Conference: 2nd – 4th December
⏰ Bonus pass offer closes: Midnight Tuesday 3 November

Register now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of onion production!

Register here: https://events.hortconnections.com.au/australian-onion-conference-2026/aoc-reg/Site/Register

View the program here:https://ausveg.com.au/app/uploads/2026/10/Onion-Conference-2026-Schedule-3.pdf

The Australian Onion Conference is funded by Hort Innovation using the onion research development levies and contributions from the Australian Government, and by the Tasmanian’s Government’s Business Events Attraction Fund, delivered through Business Events Tasmania.

29/10/2026

🎃 Halloween brings plenty of scares, but exotic pests and diseases are a real threat to Australia’s vegetable industry.

Strong on-farm biosecurity helps protect crops, farm businesses, and market access by reducing the risk of pests and diseases entering and spreading across farms.

🛡️ The AUSVEG Farm Biosecurity Manual provides practical information and tools to help growers identify risks, develop a tailored biosecurity plan, and strengthen everyday practices.

🔗 Explore the Farm Biosecurity Manual via the link on our page.

The Farm Biosecurity Manual is part of the AUSVEG Farm Biosecurity and VegWatch programs. VegWatch is funded by Hort Innovation using the vegetable research and development levy and contributions from the Australian Government.

29/10/2026

In the latest episode of the Vegalogue podcast two members of the 2025 Growing Leaders cohort, Katia Howell from Flavorite and Demi Mills from Barden Farms Pty Ltd talk about the program and what they gained.

Growing Leaders, Project Code 23009, funded by Hort Innovation using the vegetable industry R&D levy and contributions from the Australian Government, is run by training and leadership coaching organisation Affectus and supported by AUSVEG.

Focussed on the vegetable industry its aim is to equip emerging professionals with the skills, confidence, capabilities, and purpose to help them develop into the industry leaders of the future.

Expressions of interest are being called for those vegetable industry stakeholders who want to be part of the 2027 cohort.

To find out more about the program and to express interest go to: https://affectusaus.com.au/programs/growing-leaders/

You can find the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2234586/episodes/20017694

28/10/2026

Have you got questions about addressing workforce needs and pressures for horticulture businesses?

Michael Rogers, CEO of Agri Labour Australia will join a panel discussion at the Hort Business Summit to discuss the topic of securing a reliable workforce in regional Australia.

This year’s Summit will explore the increasingly complex environment growers are operating in and what horticulture businesses can do to navigate it.

When: 20 Nov 2026
Where: Storey Hall, RMIT University, Melbourne

Register here: https://events.hortconnections.com.au/hbs26/hbs-reg
See the program here: https://ausveg.com.au/event/hort-business-summit-2026/

With thanks to event partner Achmea Farm Insurance and Networking Event partner NextGen Group.

26/10/2026

Under Australian Work Health and Safety laws, employers have a duty to protect physical and psychological health. Understanding psychosocial hazards helps employers proactively eliminate risks, meet regulatory obligations, and foster safe, productive workplaces.

In response to grower feedback, AUSVEG is hosting this webinar on psychosocial safety in the workplace. Delivered in partnership with WHS expert Paul Trepte from the Australian Industry Group, the webinar will support general understanding as well as awareness of industry-specific hazards.

We welcome attendees from across the industry. Although content will be particularly useful for managers and senior leaders we also encourage non-managerial staff to attend to learn more about workplace considerations that affect everyone.

When: Tues 10 Nov, 3-4pm AEDT
Register here: https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-psychosocial-safety-in-the-workplace/

25/10/2026

🌱 What happens when more than a decade of research helps shape a new farming operation?

For Schreurs & Sons in Victoria, years of collaboration with Soil Wealth ICP have helped turn trial learnings into everyday farming practices.

From cover cropping and precision nutrient management to soil moisture monitoring, the business has adopted new approaches and applied them to its farming operation at Tarwin.

Swipe through to see how years of R&D have shaped the business.

Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection is funded by Hort Innovation, using the vegetable research and development levy and contributions from the Australian Government.

Schreurs & Sons

21/10/2026

Join the Hort Business Sumit to hear Thea Walker from Planfarm and James Beveridge from RMCG present 'The New Normal of Vegetable Growing: What will it take to remain profitable?'

This year’s Summit will explore the increasingly complex environment growers are operating in and what horticulture businesses can do to navigate it.

When: 20 Nov 2026
Where: Storey Hall, RMIT University, Melbourne

Register here: https://events.hortconnections.com.au/hbs26/hbs-reg
See the program here: https://ausveg.com.au/event/hort-business-summit-2026/

With thanks to event partner Achmea Farm Insurance and Networking Event partner NextGen Group.

21/10/2026

Join us for a webinar to hear about New Zealand’s experiences with managing herbicide-resistant ryegrass, and gain practical actions for the Australian context.

You’ll learn about:
- how resistance develops
- importance of chemical active ingredients & mode of action groups
- FAR’s research & observations
- integrated management
- monitoring & testing
- barriers to best practice adoption

When: Thurs 29 Nov, 9:30-10:30am AEDT
Register here: https://ausveg.com.au/event/webinar-managing-herbicide-resistant-ryegrass-in-vegetable-production-lessons-from-new-zealand-and-practical-actions-for-australian-growers/

Addressing herbicide resistance and control failures in ryegrass management for onions, carrots, and rotational crops (MT25001) has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the vegetable and onion industry research and development levies and contributions from the Australian Government.

21/10/2026

🥦 Looking for the latest news, resources and opportunities from AUSVEG?

Whether you're looking for industry updates, research and development, upcoming events, grower resources or AUSVEG programs, you can access them through the links below.

🌐 AUSVEG website: https://bit.ly/3WxPBkW
📚 AUSVEG Knowledge Hub: https://bit.ly/3WxPBkWknowledge-hub/
🎙️ Vegalogue podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2234586
📖 AUSVEG publications: https://bit.ly/3WxPBkWnews-publications/publications/
🌱 Growing a Career in Horticulture: https://growingacareerinhort.com.au/

Communications of industry R&D information through the Vegetable Industry Communications and Australian Onion Industry Communications programs is funded by Hort Innovation using the vegetable and onion research and development levies.

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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

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(03) 9882 0277

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