28 February 2022
25 June 2017
Project Harvest aimed to identify opportunities for Australia’s vegetable industry through identifying trends in purchase and consumption, in perceptions of value, retail channel preferences, triggers and […]
20 July 2012
This project aims to improve the awareness of growers in relation to greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprinting. The project has developed a website, which contains […]
16 April 2018
This project was undertaken to help Hort Innovation and the Australian vegetable industry to understand the market opportunity for vegetable juices. Very little was known about […]
19 September 2018
16 January 2019
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24 September 2019
6 July 2021
28 November 2021
26 June 2017
This project was an extension of project VG12078. Project Harvest aimed to identify opportunities for Australia’s vegetable industry through identifying trends in purchase and consumption, in […]
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Victorian carrot grower Rocky Lamattina and Sons’ focus on sustainable, efficient farming has been recognised with the Syngenta Grower of the Year Award. The trio of […]
20 July 2012
Investigation on the yield and quality decline in Australia processing beetroot crops. The study provides information on identification and management of soil borne fungal diseases of […]
20 July 2012
The beet cyst nematode can cause considerable damage to brassica crops as well as to beets, rhubarb, and spinach, by severely damaging the root systems, especially […]
20 July 2012
More than 90% of Australia’s beetroot is produced in SE Queensland with more than 98% of the crop canned by the Golden Circle and Edgell-Birds factories […]
20 July 2012
This report sought to determine the optimum plant spacing that will allow growers to meet size specification for beetroot growers with the new desired being between […]
20 July 2012
Project isolated beetroot variety in relation to levels of colour pigmentation, and to additionally establish optimum growing practices. Related ProjectsBeetroot Variety Isolation In Relation To Colour […]
6 March 2016
The scope of the benchmarking study is specifically concerned with the regulatory regime and the effectiveness of enforcement in the following areas: Primary production […]
20 July 2012
This project was responsible for the development and preparation of the minor use permits Horticulture Australia Limited, with these applications submitted to the Australian Pesticides and […]
20 July 2012
Nine permit applications have been prepared and submitted to the APVMA for various fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides in a range of vegetable crops including beetroot, celery, […]
20 July 2012
Due to crop specialisation associated with the production of processing crops, soil-borne disease problems can progressively increase. These are seen as establishment problems or lower productivity. […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to develop best management practices for beetroot farming in Australia. The key outcomes of the project are in the following areas. Evaluation […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to investigate strategies for improved yield and quality, and/or reduced production costs in the target crop green beans, beetroot and sweet corn. […]
20 July 2012
The Australian root and tuber vegetable crop group includes crop such as carrot, beetroot, and the smaller root and tuber industries of swede and radish. Of […]
18 January 2015
Infotech Research conducted a series of 22 energy audits of levy paying vegetable growers in 2014, as part of a project with Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited […]
20 July 2012
This project confirmed that Rhizoctonia is the principal cause of field symptoms and evaluated the role of boron deficiency, other pathogens and insect damage. It also […]
12 September 2013
A fact sheet outlining how to maintain the quality of vegetable crops post harvest. Maintaining good vegetable quality requires good systems and communication throughout the supply […]
18 December 2014
There is an increasing need in Australia’s horticulture industry to monitor and gauge consumer perception and behaviour in relation to fresh vegetables. Colmar Brunton conducts monthly […]
20 July 2012
This final report details the outcomes of a one and a half day workshop the Root Vegetables Think Tank held in Adelaide, 19th and 20th April […]
20 July 2012
This study tour lasted for 20 days and travelled through 4 countries including Holland, Denmark, England and the USA visiting all stages of production process from […]
2 March 2022
Strategically managing cover crops, crop residues and reducing tillage with strip till is a current focus for Ed Fagan and his growing operation, Mulyan Farms in […]
7 December 2021
The Soil Wealth ICP project has developed a practical guide to help growers identify and control the major soil-borne diseases for vegetable crops including: Brassicas Capsicum, […]
5 October 2021
Watch the next-generation microwave technology at work during this virtual field walk recording in Cowra, New South Wales. Liam Hescock and the team from Growave showcase […]
17 March 2020
Harvest to Home is an interactive online dashboard that provides users with up-to-date retail information and consumer trend data on a range of vegetable commodities on […]