20 July 2012
This project identified, screened and collected efficacy, crop safety and residue data for a range of new herbicides for capsicum and chilli production. Related ProjectsWeed Management […]
16 December 2024
In August 2024, tomato brown rugose fruit virus (Tobamovirus fructirugosum, or ToBRFV) was confirmed to be present in commercial production sites in South Australia. Seed tracing […]
6 May 2020
21 November 2019
Related 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. […]
14 April 2019
14 May 2018
30 January 2023
This investment, which ran from 2019 to 2022, explored tomato potato psyllid (TPP) disinfestation treatments that will help support the trade of fresh produce from Western […]
4 April 2019
Tospoviruses infect a large number of horticultural crops, causing losses across the supply chain at all levels. Species such as Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and […]
31 March 2019
Increased climate variability is a key challenge facing the Australian vegetable industry. Heat waves, heavy rain, unseasonal frosts, hail and other extreme weather events can reduce […]
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 […]
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 fact sheet provides an overview of capsicum and chilli, distribution, Australian distribution, preferred climate and soil types, description, varieties, pests and diseases, fruiting season, and […]
12 September 2013
This fact sheet lists important production statistics relating to capsicum, chillies, peppers, lettuces, french and runner beans, and potatoes in Queensland. Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program […]
9 September 2013
In Australia, before an agrochemical product can be sold or used, it first must be registered by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). In […]
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 […]
21 March 2017
This project focused on two previously untested methods for managing and monitoring fruit fly in vegetable crops; Netting and repellents, and attraction with UV light. Floating […]
20 July 2012
Consumer demand for quality products is increasing. Concern about the presence of chemical impurities has resulted in monitoring and research into food quality in Australia. Cadmium […]
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 fact sheet provides an overview of the capsicums and chillies – climate requirements, soils, varieties, seedling production, transplanting, spacing, fertilisers, irrigation, protected cultivation, pruning, pests, […]
15 April 2014
Growers of some horticultural crops are left exposed to greater production risk and can incur significant crop losses when pesticides are not registered for use on […]
28 August 2013
Horticulture Australia and the Australian Vegetable industry are seeking a permit for captan (various formulations) for the control of grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) in cucumber, capsicums, […]
29 August 2013
Growers 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 […]
22 January 2015
Research into on farm power generation has produced details of the options, and explored feasibility of adoption of such systems. Growers can use this to help […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet provides an overview of the strategy that aims to delay the development of resistance to new insecticide groups that have effectiveness in controlling […]
10 May 2013
Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) is often called Australia’s worst horticultural pest. Capsicums and chillies are particularly suitable hosts, so fruit grown in endemic areas must be […]
13 May 2022
NT Farmers recently renewed its collaboration with Hort Innovation and the AUSVEG-facilitated National Vegetable Extension Program (VegNET) to support local vegetable growers grow a sustainable crop […]
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, […]
24 November 2021
In this Western Australian extension update, VegNET Regional Development Officer Truyen Vo discusses the results from digital soil moisture monitoring that was conducted in tomato and […]