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May 2008
Creating an internationally competitive Australian vegetable industry
Read the latest news about the Global Comparative Analysis project initiated by the Australian Vegetable Industry Development Group (AVIDG) and funded by the vegetable industry’s R&D levy has shown that when compared to China, the Australian industry must move quickly to improve its international competitiveness.
» Click here for more information on the project
November 2007
New Strategy to boost demand for Australian vegetables
Read the latest news about the Strategy and the industry reference group that will play a key role in the project by ensuring the outcomes can be implemented and are commercially oriented.
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Study targets Tasmanian vegetable processing industry
The Tasmanian vegetable processing industry is being studied to determine how the whole value chain can be targeted to innovate, improve efficiency and deliver real value for consumers.
The project reflects the need for the Australian processed vegetable industry, in the wake of increased globalisation, to find a more effective way of competing and delivering sustainable returns to all stakeholders in the value chain.
» Click here for more information on the project
October 2007
A survey of vegetable growers across Australia has been completed with the results providing an important foundation for the Australian vegetable industry to assess its performance and identify potential indicators for the industry’s future.
» Read full article - Industry information and decision support framework
June 2007
The vegetable industry is making a serious investment in its people, appointing Dianne Fullelove to design a People Development Investment Plan for the Australian vegetable industry. » Read full article
May 2007
ABARE to survey Australian vegetable growers
A new ABARE survey of Australian vegetable growers starts on 3 May, collecting information about the profitability of Australia’s vegetable growing regions and the issues faced by growers. » Read full article
March 2007
Vegvision 2020: A Strategic Plan for the Australian Vegetable Industry
The Australian vegetable industry is being encouraged to support a range of new industry initiatives being established as part of the roll out of the industry’s strategic plan. The Vegvision 2020 plan presents the collective wisdom of the whole vegetable industry and the entire supply chain.
» Read full article
Approval for New People Development Coordinator
At the March meeting of the Australian Vegetable Industry Development Group (AVIDG), funding was approved for the appointment of a People Development Coordinator through a grant to AUSVEG. » Read full article
February 2007
Targeting Market Development: Vegetable Industry Export Network
The Vegetable Industry Export Network met in February for a second time, agreeing to develop a comprehensive business plan that will shape the Network’s future work. » Read full article
November 2006
AVIDG defers “Industry Leadership and Structures”
foundation project
The AVIDG (Australian Vegetable Industry Development Group) has deferred its “Industry Leadership and Structures” foundation project until December 7 2006. » Read full article
June 2006
Minister’s Media Release - New vision for the Australian Vegetable Industry
The vegetable industry has outlined their goal to double the value of fresh, processed and packaged vegetables and to increase consumption of Australian vegetables in a strategic plan released today. » Read full article
