Vegetable Grower NOTES

This is a great opportunity for any young grower wanting to develop their skills, ability and understanding of how to make a positive... Go to article.

Mobile phones are an essential tool for vegetable businesses. However, electronic devices such as mobile phones and iPods, can... Go to article.

Between 9th – 12th August 2011, ten Victorian growers, aged between 18 and 30, participated in a whirlwind four day study... Go to article.

A recent meeting organized by VGA-Victoria, saw twenty vegetable growers and machinery engineers discuss issues of worker safety,... Go to article.

The Vegetable Industry's Strategic Investment Plan is now available for comment. You are urged to have your say on recommendations... Go to article.

VGA Victoria are pleased to announce the appointment of John Runting as our Field Officer for Eastern Victoria. John replaces... Go to article.

VGA Victoria attended the annual Harvest Picnic Day at Werribee Mansion last month to support the marketing team from the Melbourne... Go to article.

Luis Gazzola Past President and current executive committee member of Vegetable Growers Association of Victoria (VGAVic) was... Go to article.

The search is on for guidance from vegetable employers on the types of training and accreditation to be offered to employees. ... Go to article.

Lindenow grower Bill Bulmer was elected as a member of the VGA executive committee at the recent VGA Annual General Meeting. Bill... Go to article.

VGA Victoria participated in a Food Alliance discussion group at Deakin University on Monday 17th October. The Food Alliance... Go to article.

Vegetable Grower from Keilor David Wallace was elected as the new VGA President at the Annual General Meeting held last week.... Go to article.

Over the past month AUSVEG have presented a Draft Strategic Investment Plan at grower meetings around Australia. A draft plan... Go to article.

More than 30 vegetable growers and industry representatives attended the East Gippsland Vegetable Growers dinner at Lindenow... Go to article.

VGA-Victoria has been invited to be part of the on-going process to improve Vegetable Traineeships and Apprenticeships. It... Go to article.

VGA IDO East Slobodan Vujovic, gives us an overview of his recent study tour to the USA and Italy. The tour was organised... Go to article.

After years of drought, growers are now experiencing perfect conditions for the development of lettuce anthracnose. Anthracnose... Go to article.

The Horticulture Service Finder application has been developed as a free service to help Australian horticultural growers find... Go to article.

We pay tribute to Stanley (Stan) Wallace who passed away on 29 July, 2011 in Keilor, aged 96 years and who until only a few months... Go to article.

We sadly mark the passing of Max Muir, Chairman of E.E. Muir & Sons, on the 7th June 2011, aged 85. Max is remembered as... Go to article.

Members of the ‘Growing Leaders’ group gathered in Melbourne in July for their second three-day residential. The group developed... Go to article.

Three Victorian field trials have begun to compare ways of controlling Pythium diseases in Parsnip and Parsley crops. Pythiums... Go to article.

Women working in Victoria's Vegetable and Fruit industries are encouraged to apply now for the 2011-12 'Women in Horticulture'... Go to article.

A computer-based tool is now available to assist growers estimate the amount of organic matter returned to the soil following different... Go to article.

We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Rod Hall as our Membership Services Coordinator. Rod has worked in several... Go to article.

Accurate 7 day local Victorian weather forecasts are now freely available from the Bureau of Meteorology. The Bureau has been evaluating... Go to article.

More than 60 growers, nursery, seed, agrichemical companies, researchers, consultants and industry representatives, attended the... Go to article.

VGA-Victoria hosted a popular seminar series over the two days of the National Vegetable Expo held at Werribee, earlier this month.... Go to article.

The National Vegetable Expo has again proved to be a winner with excellent support from Growers and Industry Suppliers. The Expo... Go to article.

VGA Victoria President Luis Gazzola, invites all vegetable growers to visit the VGA-Vic Stand #22 at the National Vegetable Expo... Go to article.

The National Vegetable Expo is an event not to be missed. VGA-Victoria is proud to present a series of informative seminars on... Go to article.

Deborah Corrigan has received the 2011 Women in Horticulture Award in recognition of her outstanding ability and commitment to... Go to article.

Fouth generation Victorian vegetable farmer Andrew Bulmer has been named Young Grower of the year at the AUSVEG 2011 National Convention... Go to article.

This drought breaking summer has been one of the wettest on record. Periods of intense rain have caused major flooding in many... Go to article.

Victorian growers met at Werribee on the 4th March to comment on the Vegetable Research Levy. The National Vegetable Levy was... Go to article.

The Victorian Farm Safety Centre has begun a new project which aims to help growers identify and control manual handling hazards... Go to article.

The Organic School Gardens 'Adopt a Farmer' Program was launched at Ladybird Organics Farm in Keilor on 23rd February. The ‘Adopt... Go to article.

AUSVEG is holding a number of Vegetable Levy Payer meetings around Australia with the Victorian meeting being held in Werribee.... Go to article.

Insect traps are routinely used to estimate pest pressure in crops so action can be taken before numbers get high enough to cause... Go to article.

The appointment of two young growers to the VGA committee will provide a fresh outlook from younger growers who are accepting operational... Go to article.

Are you paying too much for electricity ? The Vegetable Growers’ Association of Victoria, in partnership with Commercial... Go to article.

VGA member Kim Martin manages Frais Farms on the Lindenow flats of the Mitchell River in East Gippsland. Kim grew up on the... Go to article.

All Victorian vegetable growers are at risk of losing crops to locust swarms this summer. Vegetables such as carrots, cucurbits... Go to article.

White blister disease, caused by the fungus Albugo candida, was recently found on a cabbage crop in Werribee South. The disease... Go to article.

It's no longer IF but WHEN Adult locust sightings have been reported as far south as Mornington Peninsular and particularly... Go to article.

Downy mildew is a fungal disease of lettuce caused by the fungus Bremia lactucae. This foliar disease affects crop yield and... Go to article.

Melbourne’s South East contains some of Australia’s most fertile agriculture land and produces fresh food for Melbourne’s... Go to article.

Lettuce Big-Vein (LBV), is a viral disease which is transmitted from plant to plant by the soilborne fungus Olpidium brassicae.... Go to article.

Matt Zagami operates AvoGrow Farms at Wairewa, 40km NE of Lakes Entrance in East Gippsland. Matt is one of the youngest vegetable... Go to article.

Mallee vegetable growers have been briefed on the latest preparations for what experts agree is likely to be the worst locust... Go to article.

Green manure crops are usually grown to add organic matter and nutrients to land that would otherwise be left vacant. They... Go to article.

A quality field of 25 teams enjoyed a truly great day of golf at the magnificent Lang Lang Golf Course on 6th August 2010.... Go to article.

Gippsland Snow Pea growers benefited from the recent Integrated Pest Management workshop at Korumburra. The workshop was... Go to article.

Vegetable growers struggling to source local labour should consider the ‘Pacific Seasonal Worker Scheme’ being... Go to article.

Victoria is gearing up for the greatest locust threat in 40 years ... Australian Plague Locusts can be devastating... Go to article.

Winter is the perfect time to set aside a few hours to learn more about the latest vegetable research. Come along... Go to article.

A new DVD and series of online video clips are set to encourage people to consider an exciting career in Australia's vibrant... Go to article.

An informal “come as you are” afternoon BBQ get together has been organised for all vegetable growers in the... Go to article.

An informative evening has been organised for all vegetable growers in the Shires of East Gippsland and Wellington. WHEN :   Wednesday... Go to article.

The Horticulture Code of Conduct regulates trade in horticulture produce between growers and wholesalers of fresh fruit and vegetables... Go to article.

The ‘Chain of Responsibility’ law aims to ensure that ALL who bear responsibility for conduct which affects... Go to article.

Spray drift is a concern that can alarm our local community and increases the likelihood of restrictions on the use of agricultural... Go to article.

We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Helena Whitman as the new Vegetable Industry Development Officer for Western... Go to article.

VGA President, Luis Gazzola has received the Lifetime Achievement Award for services to the Vegetable Industry over more... Go to article.

A series of Industry Business Sessions for the vegetable industry are being presented by the VFF horticulture group in conjunction... Go to article.

IPM options to control Pythium induced root rots are being investigated by Dr Liz Minchinton and her team at DPI Knoxfield. The... Go to article.

Organic Vegetable Producers Recently, a meeting of organic vegetable growers was organised at Koo Wee Rup by Slobodan Vujovic,... Go to article.

Liz Minchinton, at DPI Knoxfield recently announced the successful development of antibodies specific to white blister spores.... Go to article.

VGA President Luis Gazzola and IDO East Slobodan Vujovic visited vegetable growers in the East Gippsland area during April. This... Go to article.

We sadly mark the passing of VGA Life Member Ken Marriott, remembered as a born leader," a colossus of a man, a man of integrity,... Go to article.

Nominations are invited for the 2010 Vegetable lndustry Awards, a highlight of AUSVEG's 2010 National Convention, Trade Show... Go to article.

Our Industry Associate Members play a vital role in the continued success of Victorian Vegetable Growers and regularly support... Go to article.

Many vegetable growers will fondly remember former VGA Vice President and Life Member Norm Hawkes, who passed away on the 26th... Go to article.

The Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman monitors, investigates, and enforces compliance with Commonwealth workplace laws. The... Go to article.

The VGA executive wish everyone a wonderful festive season and a safe and healthy 2010 The achievements of the following... Go to article.

The Vegetable Growers' Association of Victoria are pleased to announce the appointment of Slobodan Vujovic as our... Go to article.

Werribee South Vegetable Growers can again receive a free text message on their mobile phones every morning during the growing... Go to article.

Growers and researchers discussed the results of the Parsnip Canker trial on 21 November. SPECIAL Offer to Members... Go to article.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Orr as our new Industry Development Officer. Ken will provide vegetable... Go to article.

Victorian Agriculture Minister, Joe Helper has launched the Horticulture Industry Network, a joint initiative of the Victorian... Go to article.

Former VGA President and Life Member, Mr. L. A. (Joe) Souter passed away on Thursday 24 September 2009... Go to article.

Have Your Say ! Is membership too expensive ? Want to change your VGA’s... Go to article.

Vegetable IDO's to return The VGA have received a State Governments development grant under the Go to article.

The latest addition to our VGA website New pages show current and forecast weather conditions for each of seven (7) ... Go to article.

The Vegetable Growers’ Association of Victoria is proud to support a great new Victorian Government initiative that encourages... Go to article.

In the current economic downturn, it is vital for businesses to focus on developing and retaining skilled employees so they can... Go to article.

Market reports suggest consumers are not on a spending spree but that retail trade is holding up better ... Go to article.

Strategic Plan for Victoria Consultation has begun on a strategic plan to align development of the Victorian vegetable... Go to article.

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment - Train your own staff ! Recognised training that prepares YOU to deliver... Go to article.

William John Mills, born at Heatherton in 1932, passed to rest 20 Nov 2008, aged 76. Jack began growing summer crops... Go to article.

A HAL subsidised National program begins in February 2009 to build the leadership capacity of the Australian Vegetable Industry. ... Go to article.

With more than three times more visitors in the first 6 months ... Something must be right ! Check out our new... Go to article.