20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn Queensland, there has been no detailed research into the nutritional requirements of pumpkins. As a result, there is a wide range of fertiliser rates and […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project was designed to breed pumpkin cultivars resistant to virus and to reduce losses caused by these diseases in the Australian industry. Related ProjectsPumpkin Varietal […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet details information on squash production – origin, distribution, Australian distribution, preferred climate and soil types, description, varieties, culture, pests and diseases, fruiting season, […]
28 June 2017
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday’s molecular plant breeders are armed with the technologies to make specific changes to genes in living cells, in some cases without the presence of any […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 minuteThis fact sheet provides an overview of butternut pumpkin, ground preparation, plant spacing, varieties, irrigation, nutrition and irrigation requirements, harvesting, and pests and diseases. Related ProjectsButternut […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
12 September 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA 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 […]
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 […]
12 September 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet lists important production statistics in the Northern Territory focusing on Chinese cabbage (buk choy and wombok), melons and pumpkin. Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development […]
26 February 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutes“Brown etch”, or ‘’rust mark” is a major issue for pumpkin growers. The problem affects butternut pumpkins (Cucurbita moschata) and, occasionally, related hybrids such as Kent. […]
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Reading Time: 3 minutesSoil health has been a focus of far-north Queensland vegetable grower Jamie Jurgens and his family since they established Jurgens Produce in Bowen in 1975. According […]
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28 May 2025
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Australian fresh vegetable export landscape has experienced various changes and challenges in recent years. Fluctuating demand across global markets, evolving international trading conditions and the […]
28 May 2025
Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Marlo Marlinaro, PhD Candidate, La Trobe University Brown etch is a mysterious condition affecting pumpkin growers in Australia. While it only impacts the outer skin […]
28 May 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesVegNET New South Wales Regional Update Cucurbit production plays an important role in Australia’s horticultural industry, but growers face a range of complex challenges that threaten […]
5 May 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKey Findings – Sales and Volume Change: Pumpkin retail volumes increased marginally ( 1.0%) over the past year, broadly in line with the fresh vegetable market, while […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe zucchini squash industry in Qld is valued at approximately $10m. Zucchini yello mosaic virus (ZYMV) and/or papaya ringspot virus type W often cause severe losses […]
19 March 2013
Reading Time: 2 minutesVegetable growers in the Dry Tropics of Queensland have been using drip irrigation and fertigation systems, in combination with polyethylene mulch film and seedling transplant technology […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteProject seeks the delivery of improved IPM systems for key vegetable crops with improved quality and marketability of produce, increase benefits through efficient pesticide use and […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project was undertaken to assess the crops that require or have methyl bromide treatment for export clearance or the ones that have or do not […]
10 May 2016
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSince its establishment in 1996, the National Vegetable Levy, with contributions from the Australian Government, has funded vital research and development (R&D) to help improve the […]
18 November 2015
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWeeds are a persistent problem for many vegetable producers in Australia. The common features of vegetable cropping systems, including frequent cultivation that results in highly disturbed […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet provides an overview on zucchini – sowing, fertiliser, watering, harvesting, and pests and diseases affecting the crop. Related ProjectsZucchini fact sheet
11 January 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn-field management of fruit flies in fruiting vegetable crops has relied heavily on regular cover sprays with dimethoate and fenthion. However, recent restrictions in their use, […]
23 January 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project has compiled and communicated the latest in postharvest technology for vegetables. Information has been collated from the scientific literature, books and reports. In addition, […]
21 February 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFruit flies are recognised as one of horticulture’s most serious pests. A number of important species attack fruiting vegetables such as zucchini, capsicums, cucumber and eggplant. […]
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The zucchini squash industry in Queensland is valued at approximately $10M. Zucchini yellow mosaic virus (ZYMV) and or papaya ringspot virus type W (PRSV-W) often cause […]
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet summarises the symptoms, spread and control measures for viruses affecting zucchinis. Related ProjectsArea wide management for vegetable diseases: viruses and bacteriaThis project has […]
26 February 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutesVegNET New South Wales Regional Update A highly destructive pest that affects sweet corn and many other crops, fall armyworm, continues to be a focus for […]
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteFloodwater is known to be a carrier of biological, chemical and physical hazards that affect food safety during the production and processing of fresh horticultural produce. […]
23 July 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutesFruit flies are a major pest, not only because they damage production but also because of their impact on domestic and international trade. Fruit fly management […]
12 July 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTuyến trùng gây sưng rễ ổi (GRKN, Meloidogyne enterolobii) được phát hiện tại Úc vào cuối năm 2022. Loài gây hại cực nhỏ này, chủ yếu […]
12 July 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGuava root-knot nematode (GRKN, Meloidogyne enterolobii) is a damaging microscopic pest, found mainly in tropical areas. In Australia, it has been found in residential gardens and […]
12 July 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTuyến trùng gây u rễ ổi (GRKN, Meloidogyne enterolobii) là một loài gây hại cực nhỏ, chủ yếu được tìm thấy ở các vùng nhiệt đới. […]
17 March 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRelated ProjectsVegetable industry biosecurity and business continuity strategy (VegWatch)This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the research and development levies listed below and contributions […]
2 October 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVegalogue is a regular podcast from vegetable, potato and onion industry peak body AUSVEG, where we examine the pressing issues and latest developments in our sector. […]
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Reading Time: 4 minutesBringing together research and grower experiences from across the agriculture sector is critical to developing better management techniques for fall armyworm. Growers across the country have […]
10 August 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute2pm-4pm AEST | Tuesday 23 August VegNET New South Wales and the NSW Local Land Service invite you to attend a field day visiting Paul and […]
2 June 2022
Reading Time: 4 minutesHow well do you know vegetable diseases? In this edition of The Front Line, join AUSVEG Biosecurity Officer Zali Mahony as she learns how to improve […]
13 May 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutesNT 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 […]
2 March 2022
Reading Time: 4 minutesStrategically 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 […]
28 February 2022
Reading Time: 5 minutesCucumber green mottle mosaic virus is a plant disease that infects fruit and vegetables belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae, which was first detected in the Northern […]
7 December 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe 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 May 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutesShaun Jackson’s dedication to growing the perfect pumpkin has paid off, with his operation Daintree Fresh establishing a new variety. In this column, Jayne Caddihy speaks […]
6 April 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has issued an industry advice notice advising New Zealand has lifted the suspension previously placed on the […]
8 September 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe discovery of cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) in cucurbit crops in northern Australia in September 2014 resulted in affected properties being quarantined in order […]
14 July 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVirus disease is a major limiting factor to zucchini production and is mostly caused by one or more potyvirus species. Papaya ringspot virus-type W (PRSV-W) is […]
20 January 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCucumber green mottle mosaic virus is an economically important Tobamovirus that infects cucurbits. In September 2014, it was detected in the Northern Territory. A three year […]
30 July 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesBaby cucumbers are capitalising on their price premium and gaining traction with consumers, while eggplant shows dollar and volume sales growth. Click through for more!