In Albany, I visited growers on-farm to hear about their challenges, share resources, and provide updates on what is happening across the industry. I also dropped into the Albany Farmers’ Market to connect with vegetable stallholders and hear their thoughts firsthand. Grower Needs Survey — thank you

As part of our three-year extension project funded by the APC Vegetable Fee for Service, I’ve been reaching out to our members for the Grower Needs Survey.

Whether online, by phone, on-farm, or through in-depth interviews, your insights are helping shape the future of our industry.

A big thank you to all growers who have already participated. Your input is helping us: • Understand what growers need today and anticipate what’s coming tomorrow • Shape future extension services and research and development efforts • Attract more investment into the WA vegetable industry • Inform vegetablesWA’s next strategic plan Trial update — smarter irrigation

Right now, I’m running a soil moisture probe demonstration trial with Sentek. The sensors are tracking

Wanneroo Disease and Spray Workshop.

moisture, salinity, and temperature, giving us a better picture of what’s happening beneath the surface. The aim is to fine-tune irrigation so we can save water, power, fertiliser, and time — while boosting yield and quality. I’ll share updates as we go. Let’s stay connected

At vegetablesWA, we’re here to support you — whether that’s training, funding opportunities, pest and disease control, or simply talking through ideas.

More information You can reach me, Chi Nguyen, on 0457 457 559 or email me at chi.nguyen@vegetableswa.com.au. I’d love to hear from you.