Coles supermarkets announcement that prices on some vegetable produce lines would be discounted by up to 50% has been labelled ‘concerning’ by vegetable industry body, AUSVEG. While some vegetable growers stand to benefit from the significant discounting by Coles, AUSVEG is asking the question of where these savings are coming from, and what effect this scheme will have on the greater viability of the industry. Read More »
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US Greenhouse vegetable demand strong going into 2012
Due to a number of factors, including consistency of supply and increasing consumer awareness, greenhouse vegetables have enjoyed a steady gain in popularity. Going into the first half of 2012, FreshPlaza marketplace news reports greenhouse vegetable growers are optimistic about the new year. Doug Kling, Senior VP and Chief Marketing Officer for Village Farms, notes that they forecast good demand for greenhouse vegetables in 2012. Read More »
Throw a vegie on the barbie
The Peak Industry Body representing Australia’s vegetable growers is reminding Australians not to give veggies the chop on Australia Day, with the community being urged to throw some locally grown vegetables onto their barbeques this Thursday. Read More »
Healthy Weight Week
This week is Australia’s Healthy Weight Week and AUSVEG is getting behind the initiative which aims to raise awareness about the importance of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle. Read More »
Hydroponic fodder system
An Australian-designed hydroponic fodder production system, first-innovated by Victorian Peter Doyle, recently featured on UK television to a viewing audience of 9 million people. Adam Henson and the Countryfile team visited Howard Campion at H2O Farm. The system has an intensive 7-day cycle using the combination of a highly controlled environment with a specific nutrient formula to maximise fodder growth. See more at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZTikdxj8AI&feature=youtu.be
Greenhouse Technical Management for the Future Course
GOTAFE will present another short course to assist greenhouse growers in getting the best production out of their system and planning for the future. Presenters will be Graeme Smith (Graeme Smith Consulting) and Rick Donnan (Growool Horticultural Systems and regular contributor to Practical Hydroponics and Greenhouses) Read More »
Watering advice in your pocket
Even growers have gardens, but this smart app may have wider applications. University of Melbourne researchers have launched a new iPhone app that factors in local rainfall information and plant type to help gardeners remember how much to water and when. The ‘SmartGardens’ app is free and is available at the iTunes store. The app was designed by Dr Jon Pearce from the Department of Information Systems with Dr Adrian Pearce from Computer Science and Software Engineering at the University of Melbourne. Read More »
