What is the National Vegetable Levy?
The National Vegetable Levy is a levy payable on selected vegetables to provide funding for research and development on behalf of industry. The levy is payable on vegetables produced in Australia for either the domestic or export markets, and sold either by the producer, or used by the producer in the production of other goods. The current rate for the vegetable levy is 0.5 per cent of the vegetables' value at the point of sale. This equates to 50 cents out of every $100 of produce sold.
What vegetables are not included in the levy?
Potatoes, onions, processing tomatoes and mushrooms have separate levy arrangements and are not included in the National Vegetable Levy. Fresh tomatoes, asparagus, melons, seed sprouts and herbs (other than fresh culinary herbs) currently have no national levy arrangements.
How do I find more information?
See the Frequently Asked Questions page or visit the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
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