12 September 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA fact sheet with information to help you plan and manage weeds that compete with Australian brassica crops. It provides an overview of weed management methods […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteReport provides information on agronomic methods that may be implemented to increase uniformity of maturity in brassica crops, reducing the number of harvests required. An Agronomic […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe export cauliflower industry has grown rapidly in the past but now has reached a mature phase where the growth has slowed. The main export markets […]
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 […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project was undertaken to build on the existing material produced to support IPM such as field guides, Brassica ICM toolkit, and fact sheets and to […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project aimed to identify improved cauliflower cultivars for the fresh, processing and export markets. A series of 10 cultivar by planting time trials were conducted […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteClubroot is the most persistent and devastating disease of cruciferous crops. This disease is widely distributed where these crops are grown and is particularly severe in […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe brochure provides an overview of the weed management methods in Australian broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprout crops, based on research conducted for HAL. There are […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis 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
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, […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThie project involved collaboration of research institutes and growers in order to investigate the effects of composted organic material for brassica vegetable production with a range […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteReport outlines a feasible development of an internationally competitive Eastern Australian cauliflower industry by using a scoping study to identify new viable markets, consumer and retail […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project is to summarise a series of trials that were a part of two dovetailing postgraduate studies. One study examined the utilityof two generalist predators […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBroccoli, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts are members of the brassica family. The family also includes the root vegetables such as turnips and swedes […]
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 […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report is the second in the series of four produced from the evaluation of cauliflower and broccoli varieties conducted at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report is the second in the series of four produced from the evaluation of cauliflower and broccoli varieties conducted at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute. […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis is the final report on the evaluation of cauliflower and broccoli varieties conducted at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute during 2005 and 2006. The results […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis is the final report on the evaluation of cauliflower and broccoli varieties conducted at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute during 2005 and 2006. The results […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report is the first in the series of four produced from the evaluation of cauliflower and broccoli varieties conducted at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute. […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report is first in the series of four produced from the evaluation of cauliflower and broccoli varieties conducted at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute. The […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report is the third in the series of four produced from the evaluation of cauliflower and broccoli varieties conducted at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis presentation outlines the results from a project that evaluated new herbicides for capsicums and chillies. Related ProjectsEvaluation of new herbicides for capsicums and chillies
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteProject forms a feasibility study evaluating new seed dressings in vegetable crops for the major groups of legumes, brassicas and curcubits. Related ProjectsEvaluation Of New Seed […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteProject investigated increased planting density of cauliflower and broccoli, alternative planting confiurations as a method for increaing planting density and improving utilisation of land and machinery […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe project was undertaken to improve the quality, yield and scheduling of cauliflower for export from the Manjimup/Pemberton district by identifying the causes of yield loss […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report highlights cauliflower agronomy issues as well as identifying several management practices to improve the quality of cauliflower outturn that will benefit the Western Australia […]
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 report details the results of a series of replicated storage and shelf life trials conducted on broccoli, Brussels sprouts, capsicum, celery, cucumber, lettuce and zucchini. […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report sought to develop methods to genetically modify brassica vegetables along with evaluation of genetically modified vegetable brassicas with agronomically usueful genes. Related ProjectsGenetic Engineering […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project was conducted to investigate new insecticidal compounds. Researchers proposed that parasitic wasps that attach DBM, effecively contained a range of novel insecticidal compounds in […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report details the research and extension delivery undertaken on the integrated management of diamondback moth and other pests of Australian Brassica vegetable crops. This report […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report seeks to address short, medium and long term management of Clubroot. This included the identification of treatments, development of more effective and sustainable strategies,development […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis paper provides a high level of basic scientific information on the biology and ecology of soil pests, the chemical profile of brassicas, methods for testing […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report investigated ascovirus as a means of controlling diamondback moth (DBM) and cabbage cluster caterpillar (CCC). Studies were undertaken investigate the interaction between DBM and […]
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 minuteThis project studies the epidemiology of the main 2 fungi associated in brassica stem canker and evaluating management strategies to reduce the economic loss of the […]
25 September 2012
Reading Time: 2 minutesBrassica stem canker is a disease complex of several fungi causing symptoms that range from superficial scurfing, russetting and discrete lesions on stems to complete stem […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe aims of this project were to identify the export market position for Australian fresh broccoli and cauliflower. The information produced by the project would provide […]
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 […]
30 July 2013
Reading Time: 2 minutesDiamondback moth (DBM) (Plutella xylostella L.) is the main pest of Brassica vegetable crops in Australia, and has international notoriety for rapidly acquiring insecticide tolerance, which […]
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 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 […]
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 minuteThe study was initiated with the objective of combining Clubroot resistance genes from a variety of sources to improve the resistance of Brassica vegetables to this […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report details a major extension strategy undertaken to establish commercial integrated pest management (IPM) services for growers. The strategy for managing WFTand tomato spotted wilt […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report investigates the cause, extent and economic impact of soilborne diseases in brassica crops and canker. The result of the year long study showed that […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteModified atmospheric packaging (MAP) can extend the post-harvest life of a cauliflower compared to traditional packaging methods. This extended lifespan can be utilised during storage and […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFoliar diseases in greenhouse vegetables are usually controlled by the regular application of fungicides. The fungicides used for the diseases powdery mildew, downy mildew and Botrytis […]
9 September 2013
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis project identified product characteristics and consumer issues that drive and inhibit the purchase and consumption of cauliflower and green beans. The relative importance of the […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe primary purpose of this project was to assess the influence of the plant growth regulators (PGS’s), ethephon, and gibberellic acid on the uniformity of maturity […]
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 […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThree viruses are recorded infecting vegetable brassica crops in Western Australia, turnip mosaic virus, cauliflower mosaic virus, and beet western yellow virus. Occasionally, these three viruses […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhite blister is a fungal disease caused by Albugo candida, which affects many brassica crops and weeds including broccoli and cauliflower. White blister may have both […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrop protection products and associated adjuvants can leave sticky oily residues on all internal surfaces or spray equipment. Small amounts of fungicide or insecticide residue can […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis factsheet provides guidelines to farmers on how to delineate management zones within a paddock, how to match fertiliser inputs according to crop demand and supply […]
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 […]
25 July 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe objective of this project was to review a broad range of data related to vegetable commodity production to identify those commodities and production processes that […]
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 […]
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 […]
21 July 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minutePest management options can be described as falling into only three categories – biological control (predators, parasites and pathogens of the pests), cultural controls (management practices) […]
30 August 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Vegetable Industry Leadership and Development Missions – 2019 project provided an opportunity for a group of emerging leaders in the Australian vegetable industry to visit […]
30 August 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar 2019 (AVIS) provided funding for 250 vegetable growers from horticultural regions across Australia to attend the seminar. A contingent of eight […]
26 February 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCover crops are one of the most useful tools for managing intensive vegetable growing soils. The integration of cover crops into vegetable production can improve soil […]
26 February 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutesProject VG16060 Vegetable Agrichemical Pest Management Needs and Priorities was designed to employ a Project Coordinator to undertake a range of engagement and communication activities that […]
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 […]
25 August 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project aimed to accumulate relevant knowledge about the potential of in-line scanning technology to detect market access pest and disease organisms. This knowledge will help […]
6 September 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis short investment used a suite of economic models to measure and understand how the horticulture industry contributes to the Australian economy. The project estimated the […]
18 September 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis investment delivered insights into what the international consumer wants across 13 priority markets for the Australian horticulture sector. A comprehensive understanding of what drives consumer […]
18 September 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis investment has delivered market insights into the foodservice sector for the avocado, melon, mushroom, onion, papaya, sweetpotato and vegetable industries. These insights can be used […]
30 January 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis pilot program provided a category tracking service to allow various horticultural categories to better understand consumer usage and attitudes and the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. The […]
30 January 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIndustry requires access to up-to-date international chemical maximum residue limits (MRLs) to ensure that Australian produce is grown in a manner which is complaint with our […]
30 January 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRapid and safe access to new plant genetic stocks is crucial for plant primary industries to remain profitable, sustainable, and internationally competitive. Currently, new plant material […]
30 January 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrom 2019 to 2022, this investment was responsible for effectively communicating the findings of levy-funded R&D and other relevant industry news, issues and data to vegetable […]
30 January 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrom 2017 to 2023, the Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection program assisted potato and vegetable growers to improve the management of their soil and crop […]
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21 April 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf knowledge is power, John Said and his team at Fresh Select are well on the way to establishing a sustainable export business. John, Fresh Select […]
22 April 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutesVal Micallef and his brother Sam are progressive second-generation vegetable growers located at Agnes Banks in the Richmond region of New South Wales, 60 kilometres north-west […]
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28 February 2022
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis industry member profile first appeared in the leading magazine for the Australian vegetable industry, Vegetables Australia. If you’d like to subscribe to receive a new […]
28 September 2023
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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