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The inexperience advantage They started green behind the ears, but that’s now turned to gold as North Queensland growers Pirrone Brothers rack up the awards. In […]
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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 […]
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30 October 2024
Three new species of Liriomyza leafminer flies are now present in Australia: American Serpentine Leafminer (ASLM (Liriomyza trifolii)) Serpentine Leafminer (SLM (Liriomyza huidobrensis)) Vegetable Leafminer (VLM (Liriomyza sativae)) […]
30 August 2024
From a small family market garden at Virginia, north of Adelaide, the Ly family’s business has grown to become a major player in the Australian fruit […]
16 December 2024
By Wayne O’Neill and Rosalie Daniel Key points Guava root-knot nematode was first reported in the Northern Territory in 2022. New research, funded by Hort Innovation […]
22 January 2020
This fact sheet summarises the symptoms, spread and control measures for viruses affecting curcurbits. Related ProjectsArea wide management for vegetable diseases: viruses and bacteriaThis project has […]
9 April 2020
This 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 […]
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 […]
11 February 2025
Bacterial diseases, including Pectobacterium and Pseudomonas, can sometimes affect cucurbit crops like zucchini. If you’re noticing signs of bacterial disease in your zucchini patch, or any cucurbit […]
26 February 2025
VegNET 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 […]
20 July 2012
This 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 […]
20 July 2012
The 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 […]
26 September 2012
This project focused on white blister on brassicas, powdery mildew on cucurbits and downy mildew and anthracnose on lettuce. The project determined the efficacy and economics […]
20 July 2012
Cucurbits are a major horticultural crop in the Northern Territory and are susceptible to many insect pests. These include cucumber moths, pumpkin beetles, two-spotted mites, and […]
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 […]
8 February 2015
The use of fenthion as a post harvest dip treatment for fresh horticultural commodities that are host to pest fruit flies has been restricted due to […]
20 July 2012
Project forms a feasibility study evaluating new seed dressings in vegetable crops for the major groups of legumes, brassicas and curcubits. Related ProjectsEvaluation Of New Seed […]
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
Project 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 […]
19 March 2013
In soil-based production systems poor soil health, soilborne diseases, soil salinity and increasing pressures on production are severely restricting productivity for many growers. In addition, vegetable […]
5 June 2013
The overall aim of the project was to develop integrated pest management strategies based largely on the use of fungicide alternatives to manage the following key […]
24 August 2012
Surveys as part of the project have found that virus diseases are an important cause of loss to the vegetable industry. Crops which are often severely […]
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
Project sought innovative methods for the control of powdery mildew in cucumber and zucchini crops, this included investigations into incorporated IPM and safe chemicals that induce […]
12 September 2013
This fact sheet outlines information you may need to help manage foliar diseases in a sustainable manner. Many growers have implemented the Integrated Crop Protection (ICP) […]
12 September 2013
This fact sheet outlines information on sucking pests and how to control them. A case study of a capsicum grower’s personal experience in adopting Integrated Crop […]
10 May 2016
Since 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 […]
20 July 2012
This project delivers a practical field guide which will assist curcubit growers with the identification of insects, diseases and disorders in curcubit crops. Scientists and specialists […]
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
The project involved a review of Australian and international literature, a national survey of growers, a field trip to ground-truth the research findings, and an informal […]
20 July 2012
Five principal viruses are recorded infecting cucurbit cros in Western Australia – cucumber mosaic virus, papaya ringspot virus, squash mosaic virus, watermelon mosaic virus, and zucchini […]
18 November 2015
Weeds 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
This fact sheet provides an overview on zucchini – sowing, fertiliser, watering, harvesting, and pests and diseases affecting the crop. Related ProjectsZucchini fact sheet
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 […]
11 January 2018
In-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
This 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
Fruit 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. […]
9 May 2018
Australia has a modest vegetable but growing protected cropping industry. Estimates of vegetable production under protected cropping vary from 498 – 1,300 ha, with tomatoes accounting […]
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, […]
14 July 2020
Virus 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 […]