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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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AUSVEG published a Potato Growers’ Biosecurity Manual
June 27, 2018

AUSVEG published a Potato Growers’ Biosecurity Manual

The Australian Industry Association AUSVEG has published a Potato Growers’ Biosecurity Manual, a guide to farm biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of weeds, pests, and diseases impacting production.
IPM approach seed potato growers Kangaroo Island hops to mainland Australia
June 19, 2017

IPM approach seed potato growers Kangaroo Island hops to mainland Australia

Seed potato growers on Kangaroo Island - an island off the mainland of South Australia - are successfully adopting a new strategy to manage the aphids and thrips pestering their crops, taking on expert advice from agronomists and entomologists to adopt integrated pest management for these insect pests.
Discovery of Potato Psyllids in Western Australia a serious blow to the industry
February 14, 2017

Discovery of Potato Psyllids in Western Australia a serious blow to the industry

Potato producers in south-west Western Australia say the detection of the potato psyllid (Bactericera cockerelli) is a "serious blow" to their industry. The detection of the psyllid may put national and international exports in jeopardy.
AUSVEG appoints James Whiteside as its new CEO
December 10, 2016

AUSVEG appoints James Whiteside as its new CEO

Leading Australian vegetable industry body AUSVEG has announced the appointment of James Whiteside as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Friday 9 December 2016.