Onions

20 July 2012

Commodity growing guides – Onion growing

New South Wales produces about 32,000 tonnes of onions annually. This represents 15% of the total Australian production. About 90% of the state’s onion crop is […]
18 January 2015

Energy Saving Case Study

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

Export Of White Onions

This project was undertaken to develop the “best practice” handling procedure for white onions for export. It assessed onion temperature in the field at or near […]
20 July 2012

Growing spring onions

All spring onion types are characterised by slightly enlarged bulbs. The type grown in Australia does not produce offshoots; it has straight, hollow leaves, and a […]
20 July 2012

Improving The Control Of Botytis In Onions

Tasmanian production accounts for approximately 70% of Australian onion exports, with 170 growers in the industry. Botrytis allii is the major casual pathogen in storage losses […]
20 July 2012

Integrated Management Of Onions

This project was undertaken to improve onion yields, quality and production efficiency by integrated management of weeds, pests, and diseases and the use of a comparative […]
18 January 2015

Less Energy More Profit article

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

Nitrogen Nutrition In Onions

This project undertook three trials on the Krasnozem soils in 1995/96 investigating the effect of nitrogen topdressing on the yield and quality of onions. The project […]
20 July 2012

Options For Managing Onion White Rot

Report uses a multifaceted approach for the development of practical applications to reduce soil pathogen populations and allow for biological, agronomic and chemical strategies to be […]
20 July 2012

Post-planting fungicides for Onion White Rot

Prior to this project (VN05007), fungicides were only applied to prevent early white rot disease, but there was no commercially effective program to extend crop protection […]
20 July 2012

Weed Management In Onions

The report presents the findings of trials which investigated improved weed control strategies in onions grown under Tasmanian conditions for domestic and export markets. Related ProjectsWeed […]
18 September 2023

Australian onions export market intelligence

In 2022, this short investment provided the Australian onion industry with a deeper understanding of key global markets to inform future market entry or expansion strategies. […]
29 November 2023

Onion-specific Phenomenom resource creation

Spanning for six months, this project educated children about the nutritional benefits of Australian onions through the Phenomenom resources which demonstrate the link between soil health […]
29 November 2023

Onion consumer usage and attitudinal study

This short investment investigated consumer attitudes towards onions. The study provided the onion industry with an understanding of triggers and barriers to purchase as well as […]
29 November 2023

Phenomenom – The Good Mood Food Module

This project, which was completed during 2020, expanded the number of Phenomenom resources available by adding a module that educates children, parents and teachers on the […]
29 November 2023

Final report: Australian onion industry communications

This project delivered effective and timely communications to ensure Australian onion growers and other industry stakeholders were kept up-to-date with the latest R&D outcomes, marketing activities, […]
30 January 2023

Horticulture support for export MRL compliance

Industry 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 […]
16 May 2020

Onion Disease Identification

Pink root rot Fusarium basal rot Onion white rot Downy mildew Stemphylium leaf bligh Botrytis brown stain Black mould Damping off Purple blotch Botrytis nect rot […]
16 May 2018

Onion Growers’ Biosecurity Manual checklist

This following checklist can be used to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your farm biosecurity activities. Related ProjectsReview of the national biosecurity plan for the […]
16 May 2018

Onion Growers’ Biosecurity Manual 2018

This manual is designed for use by onion growers and their staff, as well as contractors, researchers and consultants working in the industry. It outlines simple […]
16 May 2018

Onion exotic pest identification – 2018

This poster provides a quick reference for identification of exotic pests of concern to the Australian onion industry: Onion rust Onion fly Leaf and neck rot […]
16 May 2022

Poster: Soilborne diseases in onions

This poster defines the soilborne disease, germination/emergence, crop establish to bulb initiation through to maturation and the appropriate management approaches that can be used. Related ProjectsAustralian […]