The Australian Vegetable and Potato Growers Federation (AUSVEG) is securing the future for all Australian vegetable growers.
AUSVEG represents the interests of growers to government and assist growers in making sure the National Levy is invested on Research and Development (R & D) that meets the needs of the vegetable industry.
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September 16, 2012
Australia’s growers praise Senate Inquiry into importation of New Zealand potatoes
A Senate Inquiry into the importation of fresh potatoes from New Zealand has been praised by the Australian horticulture industry. Last week, Senators Colbeck, Xenophon, Nash, Madigan and McKenzie moved that the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transpor...From the archive
September 05, 2012
Australian potato industry roasts PM in import row
A cartoon portraying Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard and senior ministers as children playing a video game has been launched by the potato industry as part of its war to block imports of New Zealand potatoes.From the archive
August 28, 2012
Potato debate continues in Australia as Korea suspends US potato imports
The public debate between AUSVEG and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) in Australia continues, with AUSVEG querying DAFF’s decision to go ahead with plans in light of South Korea’s decision to suspend imports of US potatoes due to concerns over zebra chip disease.From the archive
August 21, 2012
War of words between DAFF and AUSVEG on potato imports from New Zealand
AUSVEG has “wrongly accused” the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of basing quarantine conditions on outdated information, and of avoiding accountability, says DAFF.From the archive
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