This course was designed with growers in mind to tell you what you need to know to start exporting. As you complete each module you will build a better understanding of how to export your products and what you need to do to begin your exporting journey.
Author Archives: Melons Australia
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Sep
Sep
AUSVEG will be leading a trade mission delegation to attend and
exhibit at this prominent fresh produce trade event. Export-ready,
levy-paying vegetable, onion and melon grower-exporters are
invited to apply to attend this trade mission in Thailand.
09
Sep
Sep
Growers will this year welcome a new fungicide offering outstanding protection against key diseases in root and fruiting vegetables, cucurbits, celery and peanuts.
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Sep
Sep
Develop the ability to use sophisticated GIS technology and interpret complex data with the nationally accredited Diploma of Agribusiness Management (Agronomy Digital Technologies Short Course).
You’ll be able to relate this online data back to location on-farm, where you’ll provide solutions which will improve soil health and yield, and lower the impact of pests, weeds, and erosion.
This program is currently funded by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training’s Job Trainer Fund and there is no cost to eligible students. However, there are only limited funded places.
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Sep
Sep
At a time when biosecurity is at the forefront of all our minds with current and imminent exotic pest incursions it is important that we all understand our biosecurity responsibilities.
To access this biosecurity online training (BOLT) read these instructions and register for an account.
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Sep
Sep
The Melons Australia team are hitting the road in October for the first of their Roadshow series. Bringing with them industry leading representatives to discuss various areas highlighted as interest in our Roadshow survey.
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Aug
Aug
The ACCC updated its Horticulture Code of Conduct web guidance.
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Aug
Aug
Recently, the Melon Quality Project PRG met to discuss the progress on the project. The PRG for the project includes Melons Australia, Hort Innovation, Woolworths, ALDI, Rombola Family Farms, Rudge Produce and Acadia Farms.
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Aug
Aug
An opportunity to ensure your organisation’s priorities are recognised in a national strategy for market access and biosecurity using irradiation.
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Aug
Aug
The team from Melons Australia recently visited melon growers in Bundaberg to discuss industry issues in general but primarily to discuss biosecurity concerns and provide growers with tools to assist with their on farm management of biosecurity risks.
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Aug
Aug
The team from Melons Australia recently visited melon growers in Bundaberg to discuss industry issues in general but primarily to discuss biosecurity concerns and provide growers with tools to assist with their on farm management of biosecurity risks.
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Aug
Aug
Our Biosecurity guru, Jo has been working hard to inform and educate our industry on biosecurity issues.
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Jul
Jul
The Australian melon industry is working through the next steps in a trade request from South Korea for market access for glasshouse-grown Rockmelon and Oriental Melon into Australia.
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Jun
Jun
Presenting a more focused yet comprehensive trade platform, Food&HotelAsia (FHA) has evolved into 2 mega events; FHA-Food & Beverage and FHA-HoReCa that connects a wide spectrum of global suppliers and key buyers from Asia and beyond.
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Jun
Jun
Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) was first detected in two of six sentinel hives at the Port of Newcastle on Wednesday 22 June 2022.
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Jun
Jun
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of the upcoming closure of the 2022 winter window arrangements for the export of cucurbits to New Zealand and the registration and accreditation requirements for continuing exports of cucurbits after 1 September 2022.
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Jun
Jun
On Monday 6th June 2022, the Federal Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment released a Draft Import Risk Assessment report for a trade request from South Korea for market access for Rockmelon and Oriental Melon into Australia.
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Jun
Jun
HortCarbon Info is a new tool for horticultural producers to measure their carbon footprint and is currently in its final testing phase.
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May
May
Staff from Melons Australia will be attending a workshop in June to discuss the risks of seed borne diseases in vegetables and melons and possible projects to mitigate those risks.
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May
May
This masterclass is designed to cater for those who would like to learn more about the world beneath our feet, with nematodes being the focus because in addition to being important pests, they play a major role in maintaining the health of our soils.
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May
May
The 400M Agrifood Innovation Forum is a showcase of solutions that use innovative technology to resolve industry challenges right along the supply chain.
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May
May
Changes to the Horticulture Award regarding piecework, including the new minimum wage guarantee for pieceworkers, recently came into effect.
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May
May
On behalf of the Queensland Agworkforce summit organising committee, we invite you to attend the Queensland Agworkforce Summit to be held virtually from Wednesday 3 – Friday 5 August 2022.
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Apr
Apr
A step in the right direction to help with the skills shortage being experieced across Australian farms. Ausveg has shared the below on an agreement with Vietnam that will see more Agrilculture workers in Australia. It was announced today that Vietnam has entered a bi-lateral agreement with the Australian Government to opt-in to the Ag…
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Mar
Mar
Nicole ManisonMinister for Agribusiness and Aquaculture 31 March 2022 The Territory’s melon industry contributes to more than 20 percent of Australia’s production and around 75,000 tonnes of melons are due to be picked locally in the coming months. Territory Melon growers started planting seedlings last month, with the harvest season running from the start of…
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Mar
Mar
For more information please contact: Ruth Cormack > Phone: (08} 8988 2042 Mobile: 0411 515 358 Email: rcormack1@bigpond.com
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Mar
Mar
AUSVEG, Melons Australia, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland (DAF) and Agriculture Victoria invite you to a pest and disease masterclass!
09
Mar
Mar
Hort Connections conference and trade show is returning to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and following a successful COVID-safe delivery of the event in 2021. This year’s theme, Growing Together, aims to highlight the importance of uniting and supporting each other in building a stronger more resilient food system. With current labour and supply…
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Mar
Mar
Financial assistance is now available for primary producers affected by the February 2022 rainfall event. This jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) assistance comprises: Category B assistance: concessional loans of up to $250,000, essential working capital loans of up to $100,000 at a concessional interest rate, and freight subsidies of up to $5000….
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Feb
Feb
Animal Health Australia, the Invasive Species Council, the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions and Plant Health Australia are excited to host the 2nd Australian Biosecurity Symposium on 3-5 May 2022 on the Gold Coast, QLD.The Symposium will focus on biosecurity prevention and provide the opportunity to share research and innovation, explore outside-of-the-box thinking and exchange…
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Feb
Feb
About the courseThe aims of this course are to introduce and provide you with an understanding of: Domestic Quarantine & Market Access systems within Australia used for the movement of plant and plant products; Interstate certification systems; The role of an Authorised Inspection Person operating within the Interstate Certification Assurance (ICA) Scheme; Melon thrips biology…
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Feb
Feb
At Melons Australia we take Biosecurity seriously, determined to keep our industry safe and mitigate the risks that arise from globalisation and the importation of resources. We are working to promote and encourage our industry to get involved in the national biosecurity strategy. Facing the challenges on the horizon with a shared purpose – that’s…
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Feb
Feb
The Burnett Mary Regional Group invites you to attend our ‘Living and Productive Soils Symposium and Bus Tour’ for all growers, producers and agriculturalists across all industries in the wider Bundaberg region. This full-day event will host expert presenters such as Mark Sugars (Dept. of Resources), Jack Milbank (AgPro Technology), John Moor (Growmoor Biological) and…
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Feb
Feb
We have reviewed the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook for 2020/21 and, to save you time we’ve pulled out the relevant statistics. Overall, it has been a great effort by our industry in very uncertain times and, we’re heading into 2021/2022 with some strong growth predicted. Happy reading! Overall Melon Production 182,572 tonne was produced to…
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Feb
Feb
As is our engagement with and representation of industry. If you don’t already know about us, Melons Australia is the peak industry body for the melon industry in Australia. Looking at the previous year in review, we underwent significant reform to strengthen our industries representation, engagement, and market offering. This included appointing our first full-time…
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Feb
Feb
The Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook is the leading resource for the nation’s horticulture statistics and market information. Inside is the latest production, international trade, processing volumes and fresh market distribution data available, across 75 horticultural categories. This launch event of the 7th edition of the handbook will arm participants with the most up-to-date insights and…
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Feb
Feb
The Chinchilla Melon Festival is held every two years in February in Chinchilla, Queensland. Located 300km west of Brisbane, Chinchilla is ideally located for those who wish to escape to the pristine beauty and rustic experiences of the Western Downs. The next Festival will held in February 2023. Keep up to date with all the…
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Feb
Feb
The two-day symposium, sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, will include a program of plant biosecurity research supported by the PBRI member organisations and delivered by a large range of research teams in Australia. The two-day program will feature PBRI’s six key focus areas including research on pests, diseases and weeds…
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Jul
Jul
On 20 and 21 July 2021 58 industry members, including melon and vegetable growers, agronomists and consultants, attended in person and 17 joined live online to the pest and disease workshops in Ayr and Gumlu, north Queensland. These events were organised by AUSVEG in collaboration with Melons Australia with presentations from Growcom, Queensland Department Agriculture…
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Sep
Sep
As part of a broader biosecurity project, Melons Australia has developed a video series to highlight the part that travelling holiday makers can play in maintaining strong on-farm biosecurity. In three animated videos, Tom the melon grower explains the easy steps travellers can take to make sure they don’t unwittingly take pests or diseases into…
Following a visit to Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait, this report details the opportunities to increase Asutralian melon exports to these countries. Dubai and Kuwait are particularly good markets for melon. Find the report here.
These reports provide comprehensive guides to food safety for Australian rockmelons.
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Dec
Dec
This project aims to advance the adoption of variable rate (VR) technology and practices to optimise the placement of fertiliser, amendments and irrigation in intensively cropped and irrigated horticulture in Great Barrier Reef catchments. Variable rate technology for vegetable production in Great Barrier Reef Catchments July 2018 update
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Dec
Dec
This report outlines the opportunities for Australian melons in Japan. This report outlines the opportunities for Australian melons in Japan and includes: • Evaluation the export opportunities of melons by type in Japan • The specific local market dynamics • Identification of the potential barriers for melon exports and how to overcome challenges • Explanation…
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Dec
Dec
The Australian Melon Industry Export Plan describing the market opportunities in five selected countries, as well as other possible export markets. The Australian Melon Industry has completed an Export Plan that describes the market opportunities in five selected countries, as well as other possible export markets. The first section provides an overview of the five…
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Dec
Dec
The National Management Plan for Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus The National Management Plan provides an overarching framework for management of Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus and is underpinned by sound scientific risk assessment developed by an expert working group on CGMMV. CGMMV National Management Plan CGMMV National Management Plan (936 KB)
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Dec
Dec
Melon levies for research & development and biosecurity commenced on 1st January 2017. Melon levies for research & development and biosecurity commenced on 1st January 2017, with 0.4c/kg collected at the first point 0f sale on all sweet melons.. Research and development is key for supporting the needs of growers to improve the viability and…
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Dec
Dec
The Leadership Exploration and Development (LEAD) program is for growers to develop their skills in leading their industries and their own businesses.
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Dec
Dec
This report outlines the opportunities for Australian melons in Japan.
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Dec
Dec
The Australian Melon Industry Export Plan describing the market opportunities in five selected countries, as well as other possible export markets.
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Jan
Jan
Watermelon Magic is like no other film. It’s a sweet combination of story and science and devoted to one of our most basic human needs: healthy food. Weaving together documentary and narrative elements, Watermelon Magic chronicles a season on the family farm, as young Sylvie grows a patch of watermelons to sell at market. How…
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Jan
Jan
Welcome to the wonderful world of melon carving. Here is a wealth of resources for your use. Make everything from a Haloween lantern, a boat or a beautiful castle. http://www.watermelon.org/carvings
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Jan
Jan
WATERMELON, HALOUMI AND BREAD SALAD Cut and chill the watermelon before assembling this summer salad for a crisper, tastier result on a hot day. You’ll need 4 thick slices crusty white bread 100 ml olive oil 8thick slices haloumi (about 250gm) For dusting: Seasoned plain flour ½ small Spanish onion, thinly sliced 800g seedless watermelon pieces…