20 July 2012
This 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
The beet cyst nematode can cause considerable damage to brassica crops as well as to beets, rhubarb, and spinach, by severely damaging the root systems, especially […]
20 July 2012
More than 90% of Australia’s beetroot is produced in SE Queensland with more than 98% of the crop canned by the Golden Circle and Edgell-Birds factories […]
20 July 2012
This report sought to determine the optimum plant spacing that will allow growers to meet size specification for beetroot growers with the new desired being between […]
20 July 2012
Project isolated beetroot variety in relation to levels of colour pigmentation, and to additionally establish optimum growing practices. Related ProjectsBeetroot Variety Isolation In Relation To Colour […]
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 […]
20 July 2012
This 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
Nine 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
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
This project was undertaken to develop best management practices for beetroot farming in Australia. The key outcomes of the project are in the following areas. Evaluation […]
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
Investigation on the yield and quality decline in Australia processing beetroot crops. The study provides information on identification and management of soil borne fungal diseases of […]
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 project confirmed that Rhizoctonia is the principal cause of field symptoms and evaluated the role of boron deficiency, other pathogens and insect damage. It also […]
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 […]
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 […]
20 July 2012
This final report details the outcomes of a one and a half day workshop the Root Vegetables Think Tank held in Adelaide, 19th and 20th April […]
20 July 2012
This study tour lasted for 20 days and travelled through 4 countries including Holland, Denmark, England and the USA visiting all stages of production process from […]
20 July 2012
The Australian root and tuber vegetable crop group includes crop such as carrot, beetroot, and the smaller root and tuber industries of swede and radish. Of […]
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 […]
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 […]
16 April 2018
This project was undertaken to help Hort Innovation and the Australian vegetable industry to understand the market opportunity for vegetable juices. Very little was known about […]
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Victorian carrot grower Rocky Lamattina and Sons’ focus on sustainable, efficient farming has been recognised with the Syngenta Grower of the Year Award. The trio of […]
8 February 2015
Building 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 […]
20 July 2012
This project develops a national management plan including Pest Risk Assessment and a diagnostic protocol for carrot rust fly has established that phytosanitary mesaures are appropriate. […]
8 February 2015
It 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 […]
20 July 2012
This project sought to enhance understanding of carrot diseases in Tasmania, the associated causal organisms and the impacts that they have on marketable carrots. Related ProjectsAn […]
8 February 2015
A 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
A guide (in poster format) to the different diseases and disorders of carrots and other factors affecting carrot packout. Related Projects
20 July 2012
Carrot production in WA in 1989 was 31,000 tonnes, of which 17,500 tonnes were exported, mostly to south-eastern Asia. There, WA has a reputation for supplying […]
20 July 2012
Carrot rust fly was probably introduced into North America, South Africa, and NZ from Europe. There is a considerable risk of the species being transported as […]
20 July 2012
This project has identifed that a lack of data about supply and demand has led to carrot growers receiving decreased returns on their produce. Accessing and […]
20 July 2012
The carrot weevil adult is a dark-brown snouted bettle about 6 mm long. It overwinters in plant debris in and about carrot, celery and parsley fields […]
20 July 2012
This project surveyed the whole industry to identify areas which influenced yield, quality and industry efficiency. The findings of the survey were used to develop research […]
20 July 2012
In Western Australia, cavity spot disease of carrots is caused by the soil borne fungus Pythium sulcatum. Cavity spots are small elliptical lesions – usually less […]
12 September 2013
A 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 […]
20 July 2012
Report summarises efforts undertaken by Field Fresh Tasmania to develop new carrot production technolgies, based on scientific advances, seeking to increases the proportions of carrots that […]
8 February 2015
Engagement 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 […]
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 […]
16 April 2014
A large number of physical, chemical and biological soil properties together with management practices were analysed against carrot and potato crop performance over a three year […]
20 July 2012
This paper presents the result of surveys which determine the incidence and distribution of carrot virus Y in carrot crops growing in the major carrot producing […]
20 July 2012
Downy mildew and white blister are the main foliage diseases of spring onions and radish respectively. Growers report that these diseases can cause up to 50-100% […]
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 […]
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
Report 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
This project examined the major non disease factors limiting packout of premium quality carrots, size variability, poor shape characteristics and harvest splitting. Related ProjectsFactors Influencing Carrot […]
20 July 2012
The carrot industry has identified the need for maintaining the use of linuron for grass and broadleaved weed control for domestic and export markets. When applied […]
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 […]
20 July 2012
This 58-page booklet gives a comprehensive overview of the diseases and disorders that often occur on bunching vegetables in Australia. The crops covered include: bok choy/pak […]
20 July 2012
A study tour of potato, carrot, and onion producing areas in Idaho, Washington State and Oregon as well as potato production areas in Holland and Scotland […]
20 July 2012
In 2002-03, approximately $4.5m worth of horticultural projects funded through HAL included a biotechnology component. Biotechnology is a modern field of science that will underpin advances […]
5 June 2013
This study identified several new pathogens from roots of Apiaceae. In a study of root rots over 3 years of trials in sandy and sandy loam […]
20 July 2012
The report provides a summary of research conducted by the Department of Primary industries and University of Melbourne to use genetechnology to produce carrot and celery […]
20 July 2012
Project developed improved methods of controlling nematodes in carrot production. Surveys were used to identify the nematode species associated with carrot production, provided infromation on improved […]
20 July 2012
In this study, the potential to manipulate flower induction in carrot with plant growth regulating chemicals was investigated. 2,2-dichloropropionic acid (2,2-DPA) was shown to strongly promote […]
20 July 2012
This report investigates the factors affecting pollen viability and to identify the key processes limiting seed yields. This study involved testing a number of agronomic practices, […]
20 July 2012
This report summarises research into the causes of cavity spot and related diseases in carrot production areas in Australia along with providing information on integrated disease […]
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 March 2013
Information on carrot powdery mildew has progressed rapidly since it was first observed in Australia in 2007. Disease incidence and levels have fluctuated in the carrot […]
20 July 2015
The objective of this study was to complete an analysis of the fresh carrot and sweet corn markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Malaysia; […]
20 July 2012
A 4-page factsheet covering the common fungal, nematode, viral and bacterial diseases that affect carrots, from the seedling stage through to post-harvest. Root and post-harvest diseases […]
20 July 2012
This report addresses the poor establishment of carrots associated with infection by Alternia blight. It outlines the results of an extended survey undertaken to determine the […]
14 April 2016
The 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 […]
20 July 2012
In Australia, there are 330,000 tonnes of carrots produced annually from approximately 7,500 ha with a farmgate value of A$150m. Some species of plant-parasitic nematodes are […]
20 July 2012
This project seeks to provide the fresh cut vegetable industry with chemical and/or physical alternative to chlorine for the washing of fresh cut produce. Related ProjectsNew […]
29 August 2014
The 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
Report was commissioned to develop a Pest Specific Incursion management plan, a Pest Risk Assessment and a Diagnostic Protocol for carrot rust fly. Related ProjectsPest Specific […]
20 July 2012
Project 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 […]
20 July 2012
Powdery mildew has been found on carrot crops in three states of Australia. The first finding of the disease was in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area of […]
20 July 2012
This project is responsible for the development of guidelines designed to assist growers in creating effective waste water treatment systems which remove excess organic matter, plant […]
3 July 2013
The 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 […]
20 July 2012
This tour was undertaken to establish contact with leading vegetable seed researchers and producers through the 28th International Carrot Conference and a subsequent tour of carrot […]
20 July 2012
This study collates and analyses information that would allow for the development of a strategic technology transfer plan for the Australia carrot industry. Related ProjectsTechnology Transfer […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to diversify the Queensland processing vegetable industry and also extend the processing sweetcorn season from 8-10 weeks to 32 weeks by commercialising […]
12 February 2014
The 2013 USA Carrot Grower Study Tour provided 10 vegetable levy payers with the opportunity to visit leading and innovative carrot operations in the United States, […]
18 November 2015
The 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 […]
12 September 2013
This fact sheet lists important statistics focusing on five commodities in South Australia, mushrooms, lettuces, onions, carrots and potatoes Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program – National […]
12 September 2013
This fact sheet lists important statistics focusing on vegetable commodities in Tasmania, green peas, carrots, onions and potatoes Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program – National Co-ordination […]
6 March 2016
Vietnamese growers comprise approximately a quarter (225/1033)1 of the WA vegetable industry. These growers have a very low English literacy rate and approximately 30% are also […]
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 ProjectsThis […]
20 July 2012
This Report addresses the availability and screening of new herbicides for the management of weeds within Carrot Crops. Related ProjectsWeed Management In CarrotsThis project has been […]
6 June 2017
This project provided Australian vegetable growers with the tools and knowledge to better manage the risk of crop losses from soilborne disease. Related ProjectsA multi-faceted approach […]
17 July 2017
The 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 […]
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 […]
10 January 2019
This two-year investigative study showed that there were five different types of carrot crown problems that reduce carrot returns to growers: ring crown rot, smooth crown […]
11 February 2019
The 2018 U.S.A. Industry Leadership and Development Mission provided an opportunity for a group of nine vegetable industry members to visit innovative growing operations, research facilities, […]