Vegetable Growers Association of Victoria > Uniting growers with one strong voice

Victorian tastes in vegetables are clearly changing. Ten years ago, Peter Schreurs was growing leeks, cabbage, broccoli, parsnip and kohl rabi, on the family farm at Devon Meadows, 60km South-East... Read the article now.

South Eastern Distribution Centre

A new fresh produce Distribution Centre is set to open in Dandenong in 2011 The 'South Eastern Fresh Distribution Centre' has been designed to enable local retailers and growers to compete... Read the article now.

Epping Market Construction Begins

Work has begun on the $300 million Melbourne Wholesale Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Market at Epping. Acting Premier Rob Hulls inspected works today with Major Projects Minister Tim Pallas... Read the article now.

Vital Vegetables win Science Award

The 2009 Hugh McKay Future Farming Award has been presented to The Vital Vegetables Marketing Partners (VVMP) for their research, development, production and marketing of new novel vegetable... Read the article now.

Latest newsletters

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Vale - Norm Hawkes

Many vegetable growers will fondly remember former VGA Vice President and Life Member Norm Hawkes, who passed away on the 26th October 2009, aged 83. Norm was born and raised on the... Go to newsletter.

Fair Work Ombudsman

The Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman monitors, investigates, and enforces compliance with Commonwealth workplace laws. The FWO are promoting a nation-wide targeted education and compliance program... Go to newsletter.

Top Awards for Victorian Growers

The VGA executive wish everyone a wonderful festive season and a safe and healthy 2010 The achievements of the following Victorian vegetable growers, have recently been recognised. HAL Young... Go to newsletter.

Slobodan Vujovic - IDO East

The Vegetable Growers' Association of Victoria are pleased to announce the appointment of Slobodan Vujovic as our third Industry Development Officer. Slobodan is well known... Go to newsletter.

Most recent videos

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07:42 minutes Two years on, Peter Schreurs & Sons continue... Go to video.

03:21 minutes Darren Schreurs tells of his experience... Go to video.

07:11 minutes Part 2 of the Lettuce IPM field day held in Victoria,... Go to video.

05:52 minutes Grower field day demonstrating IPM control of Lettuce... Go to video.

02:43 minutes Retired growers encourage Victorian vegetable growers... Go to video.

01:46 minutes Victorian vegetable growers recall some of the changes... Go to video.

04:57 minutes Victorian growers share their experiences with... Go to video.

02:10 minutes Victorian vegetable growers recount some of the hard work... Go to video.

Latest vegetable " Matters of fact "

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Safe Harvesting

Key Points: Implement an Occupational Health and Safety plan Observe your health and saftey obligations to your employees ... Read the article now.

Onion - White Rot

Key Points: Onion white rot is caused by a soil-borne fungus, Sclerotium cepivorum White rot affects all Allium plants including onions,... Read the article now.

Asparagus - Purple Spot

Key Points: Asparagus Purple Spot is caused by the fungus Stemphylium vesicarium The disease has caused severe problems in recent years ... Read the article now.

Green Manure Crops

Key Points: A green manure is a crop that is planted as part of your crop rotation system Green manure crops are grown to be ploughed into the... Read the article now.

Latest Research and Development PDFs

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Sclerotinia article for lettuce conference 2002

Conference paper on the development of biological controls for Sclerotinia minor, lettuce drop, as alternatives to fungicides and fumigants.Read the article now.

OnionWhiteRot report

Evaluation of chemical controls for White rot, Sclerotium cepivorum is a destructive fungal disease of onions, leeks, garlic, chives, shallots, spring onions and salad onions.Read the article now.

white rot onion alternate fungicide poster

Poster: Alternative fungicides to procymidone for control of white rot on spring onionsRead the article now.

white rot onion trichoderma optimum management poster

Poster: Optimised management of White Rot, Sclerotium cepivorum, on spring onions using Trichoderma atroviride isolate C52 by nutrient competition.Read the article now.

white rot onion trichoderma control poster

Poster: Evaluation of biological control agent Trichoderma for the Integrated Control of White Rot on spring onionsRead the article now.

white rot onion integrated control strategy booklet

Booklet: HAL project VG01096, Integrated Control Strategy for Onion White Rot Disease in Spring Onions and Other Bunching Allium Crops.Read the article now.

VGA magazines...

Summer 2010

Contents: - State returns IDO's to Victoria - Young Leader recognised - IDO team complete - Leafy Veg R&D 'Think Tank' Reports: - Good news on Carbon Emissions ... Go to this VGA magazine.

Events

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2010-05-27 AUSVEG delete

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2010-05-27 AusVeg Conference

The 2010 AUSVEG National Convention Trade Show and National Awards for Excellence are set to take place at Jupiters Conference Centre, Gold... See event details.

2010-03-02 Apply NOW ! - Industry Leadership Program

Apply NOW ! National Vegetable Industry Leadership Program Horticulture Australia are providing a second year of leadership learning opportunities for ... See event details.

2010-02-07 Vegetable Grower EVENTS

Successful vegetable growers have worked hard to develop a Reliable Supply of Quality Products and build Strong Market Connections that give them an advantage... See event details.

2010-01-27 HURRY ! Tour to Israel, Spain & Berlin CLOSES SOON

Growers tour to Israel, Berlin and Spain ! Ten Australian vegetable growers will have the opportunity of a lifetime when they visit the Fruit Logistica... See event details.

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