20 July 2012
Bean root rot is a major problem in bean production areas throughout Queensland. The following pathogens were found to form a complex in the Gympie Region, […]
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 […]
26 September 2012
Due to the increased demand from consumers for pre packaged mixed salad products there is increased focus from salad producers to commercialise new salad ingredients that […]
19 March 2013
Vegetable 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
Amaranthus is a common weed in bean production areas. Being a very competitive weed, it can significantly affect bean yields and it also interferes with mechanical […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to screen a range of herbicides, rates and application times for their efficacy and phytotoxicity on amaranthus and green bean plants respectively. […]
19 March 2013
Modification 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
Thie 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 March 2013
Aphanomyces root rot (ARR) is a soil borne fungal disease causing browning of roots and stems of green beans and in severe cases causing death of […]
20 July 2012
The report summarises the details of establising ongoing export and trade of the Asian root crops taro, yam, yam bean and or sweet potato to Japan […]
13 September 2013
This 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
Despite 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 […]
20 July 2012
This report summarises the process and outcomes of a three-year-long project, investigating technologies for improving vegetable irrigation efficiency that are useful, practical, profitable, and adoptable. It […]
20 July 2012
A previous Eda-Mame project involving HRDC, Edgell-Birdseye and QDPI, VG025, concluded that commercialisation of the frozen Eda-Mame industry in Queensland could not proceed until superior varieties […]
20 July 2012
This project enabled the complilation of a ute guide that assist growers in identifying pest and disease problems, information and photographs of all the insect pests, […]
20 July 2012
The Conference provided new information on a range of endemic virus and potential disease threats to the Australian vegetable industry. The objectives of the travel were […]
20 July 2012
This project evaluated bean cultivars in 1991 and 1992 under commercial conditions for yield and for market quality and management characteristics. Seventeen cultivars from 4 seed […]
19 March 2013
Silverleaf whitefly (SLW) is a considerable pest of vegetable production. It has a broad host range and is able to develop resistance to insecticides rapidly. To […]
20 July 2012
Fusarium wilt is a serious problem of snake beans grown in the Darwin area. This fact sheet provides an overview of the disease, its symptoms, and […]
20 July 2012
The snake bean has been known as the yard long bean. It gets its name from the pods which are longer than those of French beans […]
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
This project develops an effective, cost efficient and usable bean rust management package. This included the studying of the levels of infection across varieties, establishing action […]
20 July 2012
This project identifies the causes of poor Schlerotinia control withn the field, reviews new developments in control on other crops, identifies alternative control methods as well […]
20 July 2012
Integrated management of soilborne pathogens (Sclerotinia beans, lettuce, carrots, celery and other)
This 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 July 2012
Report summarises results of IPM options for growing green beans, providing information on a range of insect pests and beneficial insects in green bean crops along […]
20 July 2012
This report introduces and selects genotypes of broad beans suitable for export and sale within Japan. Related ProjectsLarge Seeded Broad Beans For The Japanese MarketThis project […]
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 […]
10 September 2014
The diversity of the Australian vegetable industry has generated strong development potential overseas, particularly in Southeast Asia due to its close proximity to Australia and the […]
20 July 2012
Report provides an update on current diseases of green beans in Australia along with identifying some effective chemical controls, although some products are not currently available […]
20 July 2012
This report investigates the environmental requirements for spore discharge in the pathogen by the investigation of spore release patterns within beans using spore traps. Also highlighted […]
20 July 2012
This project was developed due to concerns over significant product quality problems throughout the distribution and marketing chain. The Australian fresh bean industry viewed these problems […]
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 […]
20 July 2012
Control of pests and diseases in potato crops can be achieved using biological, cultural, and/or chemical methods. Control is not exclusively dependent on the use of […]
20 July 2012
Vegetable green soybean is one of the most important vegetable crops imported into Japan. If production in Japan decreases and Taiwan and China cannot supply more […]
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 […]
6 August 2015
A dilemma facing green bean growers is a post-harvest disorder that affects both the aesthetic of the produce and the shelf life. The objectives of this […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet details information on snake bean production in Australia, including its distribution, preferred climate and soil types, description, varieties, culture, pests and diseases, fruiting […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet includes information on snake bean grafting on cowpea cv. Iron rootstock to improve their productivity lifespan in soil affected by fusarium wilt and […]
20 July 2012
This report summarises the participatory approach to review and analyse handling systems within the handpicked bean industry and the development of recommendations for improved handling systems. […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to generate chlorantraniliprole residue data in beans, peas, and sweet corn. A total of 11 residue trials were conducted, from 2009 to […]
20 July 2012
This project investigated alternative chemical control options for thrips in Queensland and Tasmania. This project also looked at the nature or ‘wind scorch’ under Tasmanian growing […]
9 September 2013
This 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 […]
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 […]
12 September 2013
A 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
This 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 […]
28 June 2017
Today’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 […]
22 October 2018
This 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
VG13072 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 […]
26 February 2021
A sudden and severe outbreak of a virus disease in fresh green beans in the Fassifern area of south east Queensland in the autumn of 2016 […]
3 August 2021
This 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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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. […]
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Soil 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 […]
22 April 2020
Tasmanian 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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Vegalogue 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. […]
5 February 2025
Guava root-knot nematode (GRKN, Meloidogyne enterolobii) was detected in Australia in late 2022. This microscopic pest, primarily found in tropical regions, has rapidly spread around the […]
25 March 2025
Key Findings Sales Performance: Beans have shown double-digit dollar sales growth but a significant decline in kilogram sales (-16.1%). Zucchini is the only vegetable in […]
1 April 2025
American serpentine leafminer (ASLM), thought to be restricted to northern Australia, has now been detected in southeast Queensland in the Lockyer Valley. ASLM can impact Australia’s […]
28 May 2025
The 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 […]
12 July 2025
Tuyến 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 […]
20 July 2012
This report addresses the key issues and diseases that processing peas face including Collar rot, seed infection and commercial seed treatments, field surveys on disease incidence […]
20 July 2012
This study identifies options for managing collar rot disease resulting from soilborne inoculum. The key areas include the development of fungicide control program, evaluation of fertiliser […]
20 July 2012
A 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
Three main strains of the garden pea are grown in Australia. The green pea is grown for shelling, for the peas being frozen, dehydrated, canned, or […]
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
The report describes research undertaken which examines the potential of several new pea lines to increase yield or decrease sowing density compared with current commercial standards. […]
20 July 2012
This project details a survey conducted in three states to examine the spread of disease and also establish races of the pathogen within Australia. The results […]
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 […]
10 May 2016
Generation of Residue Data for Pesticide Minor-Use Permit Applications in Vegetable Crops 2013 – CPR
In Australia, before an agrochemical product can be sold or used, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) must register it. This only occurs following […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet provides an overview on growing snow peas and sugar snaps in Western Australia – the required climate, soils, varieties, spacing, trellising, fertilisers, pests […]