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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June 14, 2010
Potato Salad may cut cancer risk red meat
Scientists from Adelaide’s Flinders University found that the starch contained in cold, cooked potatoes would reduce the cancer risk associated with eating red meat, with increasing evidence available that a diet high in red meat can increase a person’...From the archive
May 27, 2010
Testing soil for diseases before potatoes are planted
Australian scientists at SARDI are making major strides in diagnosing potato diseases before the potato crop is planted.Watch ABC video on this topicAustralia’s $500 million-plus potato industry will benefit from new DNA tests that can quickly and accu...From the archive
May 19, 2010
Australian potato growers concerned about zebra chip disease
Potato growers across Australia have been urged to protect the local industry from a major pest which has established itself in New Zealand. New Zealand potato producers have been coming to terms with the disease Zebra chip. The disease is seen as...From the archive
February 08, 2010
AUSVEG criticises Australian government for lack of support around Fruit Logistica
AUSVEG Chairman, John Brent, today expressed dismay at the lack of Australian representation at the Fruit Logistica Trade Fair just concluded in Berlin and called on Australia’s political leaders to place more emphasis on the agricultural industry and ...From the archive
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