Vegalogue

5:09

R&D Tomato Potato Psyllid - The New Zealand Experience

Vegalogue ·

2026/09/29

In August the Research, Development and Extension Manager with VegNZ Daniel Sutton led a series of workshops for growers and other industry stakeholders in Australia looking at the control of the Tomato Potato Psyllid, mostly referred to as TPP. The workshops were part of the Vegwatch Program, project code VG22004, the Vegetable Industry Biosecurity and Business Continuity Strategy which is run by AUSVEG and funded by Hort Innovation using the vegetable levy. Vegalogue went...

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8:14

R&D: New compliance navigation guides

Vegalogue ·

2026/09/14

For vegetable growers, compliance is an essential part of running a successful business, but navigating the requirements can be complex and time-consuming. In this episode, we explore the new Compliance Navigation Guides developed by VegNET Victoria and AUSVEG VIC to help vegetable growers make sense of the major farm compliance schemes. The guides are designed to support growers at various stages of their businesses, whether they’re working towards a new certification, tr...

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19:43

R&D: Part 2 Farming automation and technology - A...

Vegalogue ·

2026/08/16

This is part 2 of a two part Vegalogue Episode, where we talk to the US Western Growers Association about their research and development of on farm innovation to address issues like labour costs, harvesting automation and weed control, just to name some. In Part one we focussed on autonomous harvesting aimed at cutting labour costs. In part two we’ll look at their work with weeding technology and also their partnership with Hort Innovation and the VegMech project (Project Code VG 23003) funde...

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19:01

R&D: Part 1 Farming automation and technology - A...

Vegalogue ·

2026/08/02

At this year’s Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar, (Project Code VG24003), funded by Hort Innovation using the vegetable research and development levy and contributions from the Australian Government, growers got an update on the VegMech project (Project Code VG 23003), which is working to boost the adoption of advanced mechanisation technology in the Australian vegetable industry, and is being run by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries. This year’s update was looking at the ...

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19:18

R&D: India Study Tour

Vegalogue ·

2026/06/15

Earlier this year, an Australian vegetable grower-led delegation travelled to India to investigate opportunities to connect Australian growers with skilled and semi-skilled horticulture industry workers from the nation, as part of a pilot program supported by Hort Innovation. During the week-long visit, the delegation met with key partners to get an in-depth understanding of Indian training pathways, and skill levels, and how they may translate into Australian conditions to help address skil...

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21:27

Advocacy: Farm Safety with Felicity Richards

Vegalogue ·

2026/05/20

Every year lives are lost and families are changed forever by incidents on farm. Felicity Richards, Chair of Farmsafe Australia and a beef farmer from Northern Tasmania, brings both lived experience and a national perspective to farm safety. In this episode we dig into some key considerations around farm safety, major contributors to safety incidents, and look at some practical steps that can be taken to keep people safe. Vegalogue is the podcast from AUSVEG, the peak body for Australia’s veg...

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13:35

R&D: New AUSVEG Biosecurity Handbook

Vegalogue ·

2026/04/29

Earlier this year AUSVEG released it’s updated Biosecurity Handbook, which provides a guide to how vegetable growers can ensure they’re up to date with the latest industry standards. The Farm Biosecurity Manual has been produced as part of the vegetable industry biosecurity and business continuity strategy, known as VegWatch. (Project code: VG22004) which is managed by AUSVEG. Support for it was also provided by Hort Innovation’s Vegetable Fund and Plant Health Australia. You can download a d...

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23:47

R&D: Europe Study Tour to Fruit Logistica & Spain

Vegalogue ·

2026/03/24

In February 2026 a group of 13 Australian vegetable growers spent a fortnight in Europe on the first study tour of the year. Led by AUSVEG and supported by Hort Innovation the tour spent the first week in Berlin attending Fruit Logistica, widely regarded as the biggest horticulture trade show and conference in the world. From there they moved onto Spain, attending a series of farm field days, and taking a special look at that country’s protected cropping operations. Three of the tour group we...

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19:46

Advocacy: Carbon Reporting and Scope 3 for Growers

Vegalogue ·

2026/03/10

Carbon reporting and Scope 3 are becoming big topics in the fresh produce supply chain. Claire McClelland and Chris Cosgrove unpack what emissions reporting actually means for horticulture growers and what they need to focus on. Growers can learn more in the Common Greenhouse Gas Accounting Framework for the Australian Fresh Produce Industry available here: https://freshproduce.org.au/__static/4b16af9cc00e2a952f4921a7772093fb/afpa-ghg-framework.pdf Vegalogue is the podcast from AUSVEG, ...

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14:13

R&D: The Open Weed Locator Project in Manjimup, WA

Vegalogue ·

2026/02/19

In March 2025 a group of Western Australian vegetable growers, based in the south west of the state began work on developing a low cost, do it yourself, open source weed detection and management tool. Once the growers decided on what they wanted to develop, they began looking for support, and the grower-led OWL Project in Manjimup was born. This initiative is being driven by the Warren Cauliflower Group, supported by vegetables WA and seed funding through the VegNET innovation program. VegNET...

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9:53

R&D: 2026 Nuffield Scholar Yumeng Chen

Vegalogue ·

2026/02/05

Yumeng Chen is one of the 2026 Nuffield Scholars who bas been sponsored by Hort Innovation. Hoer project will explore how virtual modelling can optimise production systems and decision-making in vegetable growing. As she describes it the project will look at ways of using a virtual model of part of a farm, or part of an operation’s supply chain, combined with historical sales and production data, to forecast what will be needed in the year ahead. Yumeng is a Senior Account Manager with Fragap...

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16:08

Advocacy: AUSVEG Advocacy reflections with Bill Bulmer

Vegalogue ·

2026/01/22

From lifting vegetable consumption to grower confidence, this episode reflects on a defining 12 months for AUSVEG advocacy. AUSVEG Chair Bill Bulmer unpacks key advocacy initiatives, sentiment survey insights, and the evidence shaping change in 2026. Vegalogue is the podcast from AUSVEG, the peak body for Australia’s vegetable, potato, and onion industries. Join us for insights from growers, industry leaders, and researchers on the latest challenges and opportunities in Australian horti...

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19:16

Advocacy: Understanding succession planning with Bill...

Vegalogue ·

2025/12/15

Bill Winter unpacks the real dynamics behind farm succession - communication, planning, fairness and fear - and how treating succession as a gradual transition can strengthen families and safeguard the business for the next generation. Vegalogue is the podcast from AUSVEG, the peak body for Australia’s vegetable, potato, and onion industries, where we examine the pressing issues and latest developments in our sector. Thanks for listening! You can find out more about AUSVEG and the Australian...

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11:43

R&D: Onion Study Tour - United Kingdom and The...

Vegalogue ·

2025/12/08

In September onion growers from across Australia spent two very busy weeks in Europe as part of the vegetable and onion study tour program, Project VG23003 funded by Hort Innovation. Over that fortnight the group visited farming, packaging and processing operations in the United Kingdom and The Netherlands. Two of the tour group were Lynette and Glenroy Logan who are growers based in Queensland’s Lockyer Valley. The industry study tours provide opportunities for Australian vegetable and...

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15:06

Advocacy: Seeds of Future Success: Young Voices in...

Vegalogue ·

2025/11/11

Meet the next generation driving Australian horticulture forward. Erin Cranwell, Rashan Walia, and Dylan Bellchambers share their journeys, insights, and hopes for the industry — from workforce and compliance to stronger grower and consumer connections. Vegalogue is the podcast from AUSVEG, the peak body for Australia’s vegetable, potato, and onion industries, where we examine the pressing issues and latest developments in our sector. Thanks for listening! You can find out more about AUSVEG ...

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13:23

R&D: NZ Study Tour - The lessons learned

Vegalogue ·

2025/10/23

In late August a group of Australian vegetable growers spent a week in New Zealand as part of the vegetable and onion study tour program, funded by Hort Innovation. ‘These industry study tours provide opportunities for Australian vegetable and onion growers and supply chain businesses to increase their awareness and knowledge of the research and innovations in the global horticulture industry through the delivery of tours to strategic vegetable and onion growing regions, conferences, faciliti...

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25:59

Advocacy: A Better Way Forward: Reimagining...

Vegalogue ·

2025/09/17

Compliance and regulation costs vegetable growers over $213M a year — but solutions are urgently needed. This episode explores key reforms to cut duplication, streamline processes, and give growers time back to their real jobs, rather than filling out endless forms. Vegalogue is the podcast from AUSVEG, the peak body for Australia’s vegetable, potato, and onion industries. Join us for insights from growers, industry leaders, and researchers on the latest challenges and opportunities in Austra...

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16:34

R&D: Business benchmarking case study with...

Vegalogue ·

2025/09/10

Level Up Hort, the business improvement and benchmarking program funded by Hort Innovation, released its 2024 season benchmarks in June. The project is led by Planfarm and supported by RMCG, and in its second seasonal report boasted a rise in grower involvement, as vegetable and onion growers around Australia considered the benefits of business benchmarking. One of those is Burdekin vegetable and melon grower Chris Lyne from Mountainview Fresh Farms. Chris is one of the participan...

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31:05

Advocacy: Healthy Futures: School Lunches & Veg...

Vegalogue ·

2025/09/08

How can school lunches shape kids’ eating for life? Julie Dunbabin shares lessons from global programs and how Tasmania’s pilot is boosting attendance, food literacy, and children’s appetite for vegetables. Vegalogue is the podcast from AUSVEG, the peak body for Australia’s vegetable, potato, and onion industries, where we examine the pressing issues and latest developments in our sector. Thanks for listening! You can find out more about AUSVEG and the Australian vegetable industry at ausveg...

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25:29

Advocacy: Future Farming - GMO & Editing

Vegalogue ·

2025/07/21

How can GMOs and gene editing help solve real-world farm challenges? Dr Jai Denton of CropLife Australia breaks down the science, busts the myths, and shares how smarter regulation can unlock innovation and resilience for Australian horticulture. Vegalogue is the podcast from AUSVEG, the peak body for Australia’s vegetable, potato, and onion industries, where we examine the pressing issues and latest developments in our sector. Thanks for listening! You can find out more about AUSVEG and the...

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