Author Archives: Melons Australia
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…
May
Please join us for a short workshop to review seed as an entry pathway for exotic and endemic plant diseases. Organisers:Cherie Gambley, DAF QLD, Fiona Constable, Agriculture Victoria and Callum Fletcher, AusVeg Where:Brisbane convention centre Plaza room P3 and P4. When:2:30 to 4:30 pm Wednesday the 9 th of June 2021 Who:Vegetable, melon and nursery…
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…
May
Following the cancellation of the 2020 Syngenta Australian Melon Conference & Field Day, six videos have been published to highlight the melon varieties that were showcased by seed companies exhibiting at the field day site. Check them out: AMA compilation of melon trials BASF Vegetable Seeds HM Clause Rijk Zwaan Seminis Syngenta
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.
Dec
The program consists of two residential workshops and a series of webinars. The three day workshops will be conducted in Canberra and Brisbane. You can join Group 1 or Group 2 depending on your availability, but you need to commit to both workshops in your group. The cost of LEAD is free with accommodation provided….
Dec
The 2018 Conference & Field Day was held on 17, 18, 19, 20 September 2018. Presentations Field evaluation of synergists to overcome pyrethroid resistance in silverleaf whitefly Field evaluation of synergists to overcome pyrethroid resistance in silverleaf whitefly (9301 KB) Pollination of hybrid watermelon in Australia Pollination of hybrid watermelon in Australia (5011 KB) Fair…
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
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…
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…
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)
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…
Dec
The 2016 Australian Melon Industry Conference & Field Days was held in Mildura, Victoria on 16 – 18 March 2016 . The Conference & Field Days featured a mix of technical presentations and practical in-field demonstrations. Growers, researchers and industry practitioners from across the melon industry came together for the opportunity to network and socialise…
Dec
The Leadership Exploration and Development (LEAD) program is for growers to develop their skills in leading their industries and their own businesses.
Dec
This report outlines the opportunities for Australian melons in Japan.
Dec
The Australian Melon Industry Export Plan describing the market opportunities in five selected countries, as well as other possible export markets.
Jan
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 2019. Keep up to date with all the…
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…
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
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…