Entries by Rob Young
2018 Annual Conference
Click on the links below to view the presentations given by guest speakers at the 2018 Onions Australia Annual Conference. “Update on Allium White Rot Activities in the U.S.” by Dr. Fred Crowe, Emeritus Professor, Dept. Botany & Plant Pathology Oregon State University “Tasmanian Fruit & Vegetables Export Facilitation Group” by Ian Locke “Benevia® insecticide […]
OA Delegate Handbook: Levy Payer Day June 18th, 2018
Access the delegate handbook now ahead of the OA Levy Payer Day being held in Brisbane in conjunction with Hort Connections.
October 2017 Levy Payers’ Meeting Minutes
Click below to read the Minutes from the Levy Payers’ Meeting held at the Onions Australian AGM in Sydney, October 2017.
2017 Annual Conference
Click on the links below to view the presentations given by guest speakers at the 2017 Onions Australia Annual Conference. “Monsanto Vegetable Seeds: Pukekohe New Zealand Research Station and Onion Breeding Program” by Anthony Julian “APVMA Minor Use Permits Update” by Peter MacLeod “Onion smut: a history of eradication in SA” by Nick Secomb “AgNova […]
Onions Australia Constitution open for feedback
The Onions Australia Constitution has been extensively reviewed and revised and is slated for adoption at the OA Annual General Meeting in October 2017. OA Members are invited to read the document and provide feedback to Lechelle Earl by August 20 at lechelle@onionsaustralia.org.au Click on the link below to read the Constitution in full.
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"Great New Zealand onion season for volume, could've been better price-wise"
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The New Zealand onion import season ends at Van der Lans International this week. "When it comes to prices, the season could've been better. But we got a good amount in, and they sold well,"...www.freshplaza.com/article/9232124/holland-onion-s-export-volumes-reach-magnificent-heights/
"Holland Onion's export volumes reach magnificent heights"
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"This season was, once again, a top year for Dutch onions." This is what the Holland Onion Association writes in its newsletter. They go on to say, "At the end of week 24, export figures...www.freshplaza.com/article/9232860/the-state-of-plant-biosecurity-report-released-details-over-68...
The state of plant biosecurity report released, details over 680 plant and pollinator research
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The National Plant Biosecurity Status Report for 2019 was released last week by Plant Health Australia (PHA), bringing together contributions from over 100 government, industry and research...www.freshplaza.com/article/9232783/fall-armyworm-now-found-in-parts-of-queensland-western-austral...
Fall armyworm now found in parts of Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory
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The fall armyworm has recently been reported in some northern parts of Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. The pest is being monitored to see its potential impacts on...www.freshplaza.com/article/9232728/vegetable-exports-from-russia-up-in-first-quarter-of-2020/
Vegetable exports from Russia up in First Quarter of 2020
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According to the Russian Foreign Trade Customs Statistics online service, the Russian Federation exported 396,700 tons of vegetables in Q1 2020. This is 20.3% more than during the same period...