R&D: New AUSVEG Biosecurity Handbook

Vegalogue

Vegalogue
R&D: New AUSVEG Biosecurity Handbook
Apr 28, 2026 Season 4 Episode 48
AUSVEG

Earlier this year AUSVEG released it’s updated Biosecurity Handbook, which provides a guide to how vegetable growers can ensure they’re up to date with the latest industry standards.

The Farm Biosecurity Manual has been produced as part of the vegetable industry biosecurity and business continuity strategy, known as VegWatch. (Project code: VG22004) which is managed by AUSVEG. Support for it was also provided by Hort Innovation’s Vegetable Fund and Plant Health Australia.

You can download a digital copy of it at ausveg.com.au.

Guests:

Rose Daniel: Rose has had oversight of AUSVEG’s Biosecurity programs including the vegetable industry biosecurity and business continuity strategy, which is known as VegWatch.

Zara Burney: Zara is AUSVEG’s Farm Biosecurity Officer.

Vegalogue is the podcast from AUSVEG, the peak body for Australia’s vegetable, potato, and onion industries, where we examine the pressing issues and latest developments in our sector.

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