Campbell Cooney
@campbellcooney.bsky.social
Former journalist and truck driver, now working in the comms sector as Senior Comms Officer with AUSVEG, representing Australia's vegetable growers.
Also a father and husband.
Melbourne's now home but always a Queenslander.
Also a father and husband.
Melbourne's now home but always a Queenslander.
The 2025 Hort Business Summit is next Friday, and this is your final chance to secure a ticket before registrations close. If you’ve been thinking about attending, now’s the time to lock it in, to avoid missing out.
Register and get tickets here: events.hortconnections.com.au/hbs25/hbs-re...
Register and get tickets here: events.hortconnections.com.au/hbs25/hbs-re...
November 14, 2025 at 2:35 AM
The 2025 Hort Business Summit is next Friday, and this is your final chance to secure a ticket before registrations close. If you’ve been thinking about attending, now’s the time to lock it in, to avoid missing out.
Register and get tickets here: events.hortconnections.com.au/hbs25/hbs-re...
Register and get tickets here: events.hortconnections.com.au/hbs25/hbs-re...
The release of the 2025 Foodbank Hunger Report has shown Australia’s cost-of-living crisis is far from over. With food insecurity on the rise AUSVEG backs renewed calls for a National Food Donation Tax Incentive. ausveg.com.au/article/hung....
#ausag #ausveg #foodbank #foodsecurity
#ausag #ausveg #foodbank #foodsecurity
November 6, 2025 at 3:53 AM
The release of the 2025 Foodbank Hunger Report has shown Australia’s cost-of-living crisis is far from over. With food insecurity on the rise AUSVEG backs renewed calls for a National Food Donation Tax Incentive. ausveg.com.au/article/hung....
#ausag #ausveg #foodbank #foodsecurity
#ausag #ausveg #foodbank #foodsecurity
In AUSVEG’s 2025 Vegetable Industry Sentiment Report, over 60 percent of surveyed growers reported workforce shortages. AUSVEG’s Lucy Gregg recently penned an op-ed on this issue that informed a Weekly Times article. Read the full op-ed here:
ausveg.com.au/article/aust...
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ausveg.com.au/article/aust...
#ausveg
October 31, 2025 at 1:23 AM
In AUSVEG’s 2025 Vegetable Industry Sentiment Report, over 60 percent of surveyed growers reported workforce shortages. AUSVEG’s Lucy Gregg recently penned an op-ed on this issue that informed a Weekly Times article. Read the full op-ed here:
ausveg.com.au/article/aust...
#ausveg
ausveg.com.au/article/aust...
#ausveg
Want to find out more about one of the characters in Straight Faced? So far we've only had a glimpse of Narelle Johnstone, but she's an interesting one, and someone I'm sure we'll meet again as we continue.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Want to find out more about one of the characters in Straight Faced? So far we've only had a glimpse of Narelle Johnstone, but she's an interesting one, and someone I'm sure we'll meet again as we continue.
straightfaced.substack.com/p/lets-meet-...
#straightfaced
straightfaced.substack.com/p/lets-meet-...
#straightfaced
The latest AUSVEG Vegalogue podcast is out, and looks at the recent vegetable and industry study tour to New Zealand. Well worth a listem, but as I'm the host I'm probably a bit biased. youtu.be/SbfgnizBFns?...
Vegalogue R&D: NZ Study Tour - The lessons learned
YouTube video by AUSVEG
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October 24, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The latest AUSVEG Vegalogue podcast is out, and looks at the recent vegetable and industry study tour to New Zealand. Well worth a listem, but as I'm the host I'm probably a bit biased. youtu.be/SbfgnizBFns?...
Australian onion growers in the UK and Europe on the Onion International Study Tour have been given a hands on example of how onions are harvested in the United Kingdom during a visit to the Alastair Findlay Partnership farm, part of the Bedfordshire Growers group. #ausveg #ausag
September 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Recent AUSVEG research has quantified the cost of compliance hampering Australian vegetable growers. The Vegalogue podcast spoke to Robert Poole, the key author of the "Horticulture Compliance and Regulation: Reducing the Burden by 2030" report. www.buzzsprout.com/2234586/epis...
Advocacy: A Better Way Forward: Reimagining Compliance in Vegetables - Vegalogue
Compliance and regulation costs vegetable growers over $213M a year — but solutions are urgently needed. This episode explores key reforms to cut duplication, streamline processes, and give growers ti...
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September 24, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Recent AUSVEG research has quantified the cost of compliance hampering Australian vegetable growers. The Vegalogue podcast spoke to Robert Poole, the key author of the "Horticulture Compliance and Regulation: Reducing the Burden by 2030" report. www.buzzsprout.com/2234586/epis...
Level Up Hort is the business improvement and benchmarking program funded by Hort Innovation. Vegetable and melon grower Chris Lyne is one of the participants, working with Planfarm consultant Maria Fathollahi. They spoke to the AUSVEG Vegalogue podcast. www.buzzsprout.com/2234586/epis...
R&D: Business benchmarking case study with Mountainview Fresh Farms - Vegalogue
Level Up Hort, the business improvement and benchmarking program funded by Hort Innovation, released its 2024 season benchmarks in June. The project is led by Planfarm and supported by RMCG, and ...
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September 24, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Level Up Hort is the business improvement and benchmarking program funded by Hort Innovation. Vegetable and melon grower Chris Lyne is one of the participants, working with Planfarm consultant Maria Fathollahi. They spoke to the AUSVEG Vegalogue podcast. www.buzzsprout.com/2234586/epis...
Vegetable industry compliance costs top $200 million, as two in five growers consider leaving. #ausag #ausveg #vegetables ausveg.com.au/article/vege...
Vegetable industry compliance costs top $200 million, as two in five growers consider leaving
Home / Vegetable industry compliance costs top $200 million, as two in five growers consider leavingNew research released today by AUSVEG has for the first time […]
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September 16, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Vegetable industry compliance costs top $200 million, as two in five growers consider leaving. #ausag #ausveg #vegetables ausveg.com.au/article/vege...
It's not brand new, but this AUSVEG webinar on Mop-Top virus is well worth a watch. #ausag #ausveg #moptop youtu.be/6CA3Nni6ktM?...
AUSVEG Potato Mop Top Virus Industry Webinar
YouTube video by AUSVEG
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September 16, 2025 at 12:55 AM
It's not brand new, but this AUSVEG webinar on Mop-Top virus is well worth a watch. #ausag #ausveg #moptop youtu.be/6CA3Nni6ktM?...
Well worth a watch. www.abc.net.au/news/rural/p...
Solar-powered Sprayer: A robot using AI to detect weeds
ABC Rural News provides authoritative coverage of the business and politics of Australian farming, livestock, forestry, agriculture and primary production
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September 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Well worth a watch. www.abc.net.au/news/rural/p...
How can school lunches shape kids’ eating? Julie Dunbabin shares how Tasmania’s pilot is boosting children’s appetite for vegetables. Vegalogue is the podcast from AUSVEG, the peak body for vegetable, potato, and onion growers. www.buzzsprout.com/2234586/epis...
Advocacy: Healthy Futures: School Lunches & Veg Consumption - Vegalogue
How can school lunches shape kids’ eating for life? Julie Dunbabin shares lessons from global programs and how Tasmania’s pilot is boosting attendance, food literacy, and children’s appetite for veget...
www.buzzsprout.com
September 10, 2025 at 3:25 AM
How can school lunches shape kids’ eating? Julie Dunbabin shares how Tasmania’s pilot is boosting children’s appetite for vegetables. Vegalogue is the podcast from AUSVEG, the peak body for vegetable, potato, and onion growers. www.buzzsprout.com/2234586/epis...
The Spring 2025 edition of Australian Grower is out! It features all the winners of the Horticulture Awards and highlights from Hort Connections 2025, the Plus One Serve initiative, and pathways for Growing a Career in Horticulture. Download here: bit.ly/GrowerMagazine
September 8, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The Spring 2025 edition of Australian Grower is out! It features all the winners of the Horticulture Awards and highlights from Hort Connections 2025, the Plus One Serve initiative, and pathways for Growing a Career in Horticulture. Download here: bit.ly/GrowerMagazine
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September 6, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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It's National Biosecurity Week - an important reminder from AUSVEG of the need to make sure farms have the best protection from pest and disease threats. Here are 3 biosecurity practices to help keep your farm safe. Find out more in our guide: lnkd.in/giuSAgxi
August 26, 2025 at 5:22 AM
It's National Biosecurity Week - an important reminder from AUSVEG of the need to make sure farms have the best protection from pest and disease threats. Here are 3 biosecurity practices to help keep your farm safe. Find out more in our guide: lnkd.in/giuSAgxi
AUSVEG CEO Michael Coote has featured in the Weekly Times, emphasising the urgency of productivity gains in the vegetable industry, and addressing the extreme challenges threatening grower viability and food security. ausveg.com.au/article/lets...
#AUSVEG #ausag #productivity
#AUSVEG #ausag #productivity
August 20, 2025 at 6:14 AM
AUSVEG CEO Michael Coote has featured in the Weekly Times, emphasising the urgency of productivity gains in the vegetable industry, and addressing the extreme challenges threatening grower viability and food security. ausveg.com.au/article/lets...
#AUSVEG #ausag #productivity
#AUSVEG #ausag #productivity
Today we celebrate National Potato Day 🥔
At AUSVEG, we’re proud to represent Australia’s potato growers. Their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and quality ensures that Australian potatoes remain a staple on tables at home and abroad. #AUSVEG #NationalPotatoDay #ausag
At AUSVEG, we’re proud to represent Australia’s potato growers. Their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and quality ensures that Australian potatoes remain a staple on tables at home and abroad. #AUSVEG #NationalPotatoDay #ausag
August 18, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Today we celebrate National Potato Day 🥔
At AUSVEG, we’re proud to represent Australia’s potato growers. Their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and quality ensures that Australian potatoes remain a staple on tables at home and abroad. #AUSVEG #NationalPotatoDay #ausag
At AUSVEG, we’re proud to represent Australia’s potato growers. Their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and quality ensures that Australian potatoes remain a staple on tables at home and abroad. #AUSVEG #NationalPotatoDay #ausag
Come along to the FMP Job Expo 2025 tomorrow and say hi to the AUSVEG team, who will be there with our 'Growing a Career in Horticulture' booklets to chat all about the pathways and opportunities that exist!
Register for free here: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fmp-jobs-e...
Register for free here: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fmp-jobs-e...
August 18, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Come along to the FMP Job Expo 2025 tomorrow and say hi to the AUSVEG team, who will be there with our 'Growing a Career in Horticulture' booklets to chat all about the pathways and opportunities that exist!
Register for free here: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fmp-jobs-e...
Register for free here: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fmp-jobs-e...
AUSVEG welcomes Food Security Discussion Paper as vegetable industry issues need urgent attention. #ausag #ausveg ausveg.com.au/article/food...
Food Security Discussion Paper welcomed as vegetable industry issues need urgent attention
Home / Food Security Discussion Paper welcomed as vegetable industry issues need urgent attention AUSVEG has welcomed the Government’s release today of the National Food Security […]
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August 13, 2025 at 6:17 AM
AUSVEG welcomes Food Security Discussion Paper as vegetable industry issues need urgent attention. #ausag #ausveg ausveg.com.au/article/food...
Today we’re celebrating National Zucchini Day!
They’re celebrated as one of Australia’s most versatile vegetables.
Australian growers produce over 30,000 tonnes of zucchini each year, so there’s plenty to go around!
#AUSVEG #ZucchiniDay #ausag
They’re celebrated as one of Australia’s most versatile vegetables.
Australian growers produce over 30,000 tonnes of zucchini each year, so there’s plenty to go around!
#AUSVEG #ZucchiniDay #ausag
August 7, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Today we’re celebrating National Zucchini Day!
They’re celebrated as one of Australia’s most versatile vegetables.
Australian growers produce over 30,000 tonnes of zucchini each year, so there’s plenty to go around!
#AUSVEG #ZucchiniDay #ausag
They’re celebrated as one of Australia’s most versatile vegetables.
Australian growers produce over 30,000 tonnes of zucchini each year, so there’s plenty to go around!
#AUSVEG #ZucchiniDay #ausag
What is agritourism and how can it help you? With interest in unique tourism experiences on the rise, this AUSVEG webinar is designed for growers. #ausag #AUSVEG
When: Thurs 14 Aug, 2-3pm AEST
Register here:
ausveg.com.au/event/webina...
When: Thurs 14 Aug, 2-3pm AEST
Register here:
ausveg.com.au/event/webina...
July 30, 2025 at 12:23 AM
What is agritourism and how can it help you? With interest in unique tourism experiences on the rise, this AUSVEG webinar is designed for growers. #ausag #AUSVEG
When: Thurs 14 Aug, 2-3pm AEST
Register here:
ausveg.com.au/event/webina...
When: Thurs 14 Aug, 2-3pm AEST
Register here:
ausveg.com.au/event/webina...
Here's the latest AUSVEG Growing a career in horticulture video, featuring Mareeba agronomist Riley Graves #ausag #ausveg youtu.be/7l9G5P8Anmg?...
Growing a Career in Horticulture: Agronomist
YouTube video by AUSVEG
youtu.be
July 15, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Here's the latest AUSVEG Growing a career in horticulture video, featuring Mareeba agronomist Riley Graves #ausag #ausveg youtu.be/7l9G5P8Anmg?...
Expressions of Interest for the AUSVEG Berlin and Southern Europe study tour are open! You'll attend Fruit Logistica in Berlin then visit Southern Europe production regions. Submit your EOI and learn more: bit.ly/3HSRnWK The Study Tours are funded by Hort Innovation
July 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Expressions of Interest for the AUSVEG Berlin and Southern Europe study tour are open! You'll attend Fruit Logistica in Berlin then visit Southern Europe production regions. Submit your EOI and learn more: bit.ly/3HSRnWK The Study Tours are funded by Hort Innovation
As 2025 hits the halfway mark, the cost of inputs have been clearly shown to be at the mercy of events at home and overseas. Check out the AUSVEG July pricing and inputs report for the latest numbers and trends: ausveg.com.au/article/pric... #ausag #ausveg
Pricing and inputs: July 2025
Home / Pricing and inputs: July 2025Input costs and trends As 2025 hits the halfway mark the cost of inputs, ranging from employment to fertiliser and chemicals […]
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July 10, 2025 at 3:54 AM
As 2025 hits the halfway mark, the cost of inputs have been clearly shown to be at the mercy of events at home and overseas. Check out the AUSVEG July pricing and inputs report for the latest numbers and trends: ausveg.com.au/article/pric... #ausag #ausveg