8 February 2015
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBuilding on established relationships from the 2013 Reverse Trade Mission, AUSVEG worked closely with the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) to select the best candidates to attend […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project develops a national management plan including Pest Risk Assessment and a diagnostic protocol for carrot rust fly has established that phytosanitary mesaures are appropriate. […]
8 February 2015
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIt is vital that Australia’s horticultural industries consider how their pest risks could be impacted by climate change as the scientific evidence has shown that indeed […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project sought to enhance understanding of carrot diseases in Tasmania, the associated causal organisms and the impacts that they have on marketable carrots. Related ProjectsAn […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis 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 […]
8 February 2015
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA benchmarking study was carried out by the independent company Euromonitor International over the course of 16 weeks, from 28 March, 2014 to 21 July, 2014. […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA guide (in poster format) to the different diseases and disorders of carrots and other factors affecting carrot packout. Related ProjectsCarrot diseases & other factors affecting […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCarrot production in WA in 1989 was 31,000 tonnes, of which 17,500 tonnes were exported, mostly to south-eastern Asia. There, WA has a reputation for supplying […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCarrot rust fly was probably introduced into North America, South Africa, and NZ from Europe. There is a considerable risk of the species being transported as […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project has identifed that a lack of data about supply and demand has led to carrot growers receiving decreased returns on their produce. Accessing and […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe carrot weevil adult is a dark-brown snouted bettle about 6 mm long. It overwinters in plant debris in and about carrot, celery and parsley fields […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project surveyed the whole industry to identify areas which influenced yield, quality and industry efficiency. The findings of the survey were used to develop research […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn Western Australia, cavity spot disease of carrots is caused by the soil borne fungus Pythium sulcatum. Cavity spots are small elliptical lesions – usually less […]
12 September 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA fact sheet outlining the contribution of horticulture to climate change, the impact of climate change on horticulture and ways in which farmers can reduce their […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteReport summarises efforts undertaken by Field Fresh Tasmania to develop new carrot production technolgies, based on scientific advances, seeking to increases the proportions of carrots that […]
8 February 2015
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEngagement with key stakeholder groups (including growers, industry associations, grower associations, wholesalers/markets, retailers, educators, public and community health groups, food writers and chefs) was integral to […]
19 March 2013
Reading Time: 2 minutesModification of new and existing technology in agriculture is required to ensure productivity growth and to address issues of climate change and natural resource sustainability. Two […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNine 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, […]
16 April 2014
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA large number of physical, chemical and biological soil properties together with management practices were analysed against carrot and potato crop performance over a three year […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis paper presents the result of surveys which determine the incidence and distribution of carrot virus Y in carrot crops growing in the major carrot producing […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDowny mildew and white blister are the main foliage diseases of spring onions and radish respectively. Growers report that these diseases can cause up to 50-100% […]
13 September 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis article reports on the financial state of the vegetable industry between 2009-10 based on research conducted by ABARES and considers the varied findings between the […]
3 July 2013
Reading Time: 2 minutesDespite a long and somewhat obvious set of impediments, Australia retains a foundation in vegetable exporting that can be used to deliver additional export success. Comparative […]
18 January 2015
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInfotech 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteReport assessed the export opportunties for broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery and capsicum across 10 East Asian Markets. The report also provides evaluation of the current status […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project examined the major non disease factors limiting packout of premium quality carrots, size variability, poor shape characteristics and harvest splitting. Related ProjectsFactors influencing carrot […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe carrot industry has identified the need for maintaining the use of linuron for grass and broadleaved weed control for domestic and export markets. When applied […]
29 August 2013
Reading Time: 2 minutesGrowers of minor vegetable crops are often left without viable methods of controlling pests in their crops. To assist these growers, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis 58-page booklet gives a comprehensive overview of the diseases and disorders that often occur on bunching vegetables in Australia. The crops covered include: bok choy/pak […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA study tour of potato, carrot, and onion producing areas in Idaho, Washington State and Oregon as well as potato production areas in Holland and Scotland […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn 2002-03, approximately $4.5m worth of horticultural projects funded through HAL included a biotechnology component. Biotechnology is a modern field of science that will underpin advances […]
5 June 2013
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis study identified several new pathogens from roots of Apiaceae. In a study of root rots over 3 years of trials in sandy and sandy loam […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe report provides a summary of research conducted by the Department of Primary industries and University of Melbourne to use genetechnology to produce carrot and celery […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteProject developed improved methods of controlling nematodes in carrot production. Surveys were used to identify the nematode species associated with carrot production, provided infromation on improved […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn this study, the potential to manipulate flower induction in carrot with plant growth regulating chemicals was investigated. 2,2-dichloropropionic acid (2,2-DPA) was shown to strongly promote […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report investigates the factors affecting pollen viability and to identify the key processes limiting seed yields. This study involved testing a number of agronomic practices, […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report summarises research into the causes of cavity spot and related diseases in carrot production areas in Australia along with providing information on integrated disease […]
20 July 2012
Integrated management of soilborne pathogens (Sclerotinia beans, lettuce, carrots, celery and other)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report details the collaborative research undertaken by research teams from government agencies, private industry and universities, to develop new management options for the integrated control […]
20 March 2013
Reading Time: 2 minutesInformation on carrot powdery mildew has progressed rapidly since it was first observed in Australia in 2007. Disease incidence and levels have fluctuated in the carrot […]
18 January 2015
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInfotech 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 2015
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe objective of this study was to complete an analysis of the fresh carrot and sweet corn markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Malaysia; […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA 4-page factsheet covering the common fungal, nematode, viral and bacterial diseases that affect carrots, from the seedling stage through to post-harvest. Root and post-harvest diseases […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report addresses the poor establishment of carrots associated with infection by Alternia blight. It outlines the results of an extended survey undertaken to determine the […]
14 April 2016
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe objective of this project was to identify new occasions, seasons, or ways to consume vegetables that have the most potential to increase demand. Lack of […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn Australia, there are 330,000 tonnes of carrots produced annually from approximately 7,500 ha with a farmgate value of A$150m. Some species of plant-parasitic nematodes are […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project seeks to provide the fresh cut vegetable industry with chemical and/or physical alternative to chlorine for the washing of fresh cut produce. Related ProjectsNew […]
29 August 2014
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe vegetable industry is looking for ways to increase vegetable consumption. It was hypothesised that consumers might be buying fewer vegetables for fear of wasting them. […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteReport was commissioned to develop a Pest Specific Incursion management plan, a Pest Risk Assessment and a Diagnostic Protocol for carrot rust fly. Related ProjectsPest Specific […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteProject outlines significant opportunities for the Australian vegetable seed industry to improve hybrid cauliflower, carrot and onion seed production through enhanced awareness of factors influencing seed […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minutePowdery mildew has been found on carrot crops in three states of Australia. The first finding of the disease was in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area of […]
18 December 2014
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThere 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project is responsible for the development of guidelines designed to assist growers in creating effective waste water treatment systems which remove excess organic matter, plant […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis 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 […]
3 July 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe following guide highlights the principles of how to manage the handling and storage of seed for ware, French fry and crisping potato production. Using information […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis tour was undertaken to establish contact with leading vegetable seed researchers and producers through the 28th International Carrot Conference and a subsequent tour of carrot […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis study collates and analyses information that would allow for the development of a strategic technology transfer plan for the Australia carrot industry. Related ProjectsTechnology Transfer […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe 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 […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project was undertaken to diversify the Queensland processing vegetable industry and also extend the processing sweetcorn season from 8-10 weeks to 32 weeks by commercialising […]
12 February 2014
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe 2013 USA Carrot Grower Study Tour provided 10 vegetable levy payers with the opportunity to visit leading and innovative carrot operations in the United States, […]
18 November 2015
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe project report for VG14061 presents a gap analysis of education and training for the Australian vegetable industry. The study included a review of education, training […]
12 September 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet lists important statistics focusing on five commodities in South Australia, mushrooms, lettuces, onions, carrots and potatoes Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program – National […]
12 September 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet lists important statistics focusing on vegetable commodities in Tasmania, green peas, carrots, onions and potatoes Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program – National Co-ordination […]
6 March 2016
Reading Time: 2 minutesVietnamese growers comprise approximately a quarter (225/1033)1 of the WA vegetable industry. These growers have a very low English literacy rate and approximately 30% are also […]
12 September 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA fact sheet discussing the difference types of viruses found in vegetable crops in Australia, their transmission and strategic measures for control and management. Related ProjectsIntegrated […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis Report addresses the availability and screening of new herbicides for the management of weeds within Carrot Crops. Related ProjectsWeed Management In CarrotsThis project has been […]
6 June 2017
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project provided Australian vegetable growers with the tools and knowledge to better manage the risk of crop losses from soilborne disease. Related ProjectsA multi-faceted approach […]
25 June 2017
Reading Time: < 1 minuteProject 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 […]
26 June 2017
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis 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 […]
17 July 2017
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Vegetable Industry Market Access and Development Program (VG13097) was set up to facilitate, co-ordinate and communicate market access and market development information and opportunities to […]
16 April 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis 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 […]
22 October 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project set out to identify ways to increase the average yields of the target processing vegetables. Australian frozen vegetable production continues to face increased competition […]
30 November 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVG13072 Export Opportunities for Carrots, Sweet Corn, Beans, Broccoli and Baby Leaf – Symposia commenced in February 2014 and encompassed four seminars from 2015-2018: Malaysia and […]
10 January 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis two-year investigative study showed that there were five different types of carrot crown problems that reduce carrot returns to growers: ring crown rot, smooth crown […]
11 February 2019
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 2018 U.S.A. Industry Leadership and Development Mission provided an opportunity for a group of nine vegetable industry members to visit innovative growing operations, research facilities, […]
11 February 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThese two industry leadership and development missions provided opportunities for women working in the Australian vegetable industry and emerging leaders in the same industry to visit […]
18 February 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe effectiveness of irrigation practices in Australian horticulture is currently limited by the availability of useful information to growers. Water applications are often based on observations […]
10 March 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSoil-borne diseases are a major constraint for the Australian vegetable industry. This project developed DNA based tests for quantifying key pathogens and evaluated their use as […]
3 August 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis project, which ran from 2017 to 2020, helped vegetable growers to develop practical approaches for pest control, building on previous research from Australia and around […]
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Reading Time: 5 minutesRelated ProjectsVegetable industry export programThis project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the research and development levies listed below and contributions from the Australian Government. […]
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22 April 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutesTasmanian agronomist Josh Wing clearly recognises the benefits of visiting vegetable farms and industry members overseas. In 2013, he travelled to the United States on a […]
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Reading Time: 3 minutesA focus on people, planet and production, West Pine Ag is primarily an agribusiness focused on high-efficiency, low-impact food and energy production and is led by […]
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