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...
#ausveg
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.
straightfaced.substack.com/p/lets-meet-...
#straightfaced
straightfaced.substack.com/p/lets-meet-...
#straightfaced
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
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
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
Find out more and subscribe at straightfaced.substack.com
September 6, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Find out more and subscribe at straightfaced.substack.com
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...
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...
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
My choices. In no particular order of preference, but I like them all.
July 8, 2025 at 10:58 AM
My choices. In no particular order of preference, but I like them all.
AUSVEG is calling for EOI's for the Netherlands and Spain study tour. The first part of the trip will be in the Netherlands attending various field days and seed trials. The second part of the trip will be attending Fruit Attraction in Spain. Submit bit.ly/3HSRnWK
July 8, 2025 at 3:33 AM
AUSVEG is calling for EOI's for the Netherlands and Spain study tour. The first part of the trip will be in the Netherlands attending various field days and seed trials. The second part of the trip will be attending Fruit Attraction in Spain. Submit bit.ly/3HSRnWK
The Level Up Hort 2024 Vegetable & Onion Benchmark Report is out and the numbers speak volumes. Join Planfarm and RMCG for a free webinar on Wed 9 July (1:00 pm AEST) to unpack the key findings and delve into the data. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #ausag #ausveg
July 2, 2025 at 11:25 PM
The Level Up Hort 2024 Vegetable & Onion Benchmark Report is out and the numbers speak volumes. Join Planfarm and RMCG for a free webinar on Wed 9 July (1:00 pm AEST) to unpack the key findings and delve into the data. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #ausag #ausveg
Expressions of Interest for the AUSVEG New Zealand study tour closes tomorrow, so express your interest now!
Submit your EOI and learn more 👉 bit.ly/3HSRnWK
The Vegetable and Onion Industry Study Tours have been funded by Hort Innovation. #ausag #ausveg
Submit your EOI and learn more 👉 bit.ly/3HSRnWK
The Vegetable and Onion Industry Study Tours have been funded by Hort Innovation. #ausag #ausveg
July 1, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Expressions of Interest for the AUSVEG New Zealand study tour closes tomorrow, so express your interest now!
Submit your EOI and learn more 👉 bit.ly/3HSRnWK
The Vegetable and Onion Industry Study Tours have been funded by Hort Innovation. #ausag #ausveg
Submit your EOI and learn more 👉 bit.ly/3HSRnWK
The Vegetable and Onion Industry Study Tours have been funded by Hort Innovation. #ausag #ausveg
Growers are invited to join AUSVEG for a free webinar that will unpack the political, economic, and industrial relations factors that will shape the future of Australian horticulture. 👉 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c924238e-6cdf-40e2-a0ff-d95c7501dafd@7830de5e-dd99-488f-b367-c7916f83c586
May 15, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Growers are invited to join AUSVEG for a free webinar that will unpack the political, economic, and industrial relations factors that will shape the future of Australian horticulture. 👉 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c924238e-6cdf-40e2-a0ff-d95c7501dafd@7830de5e-dd99-488f-b367-c7916f83c586
