12 September 2013
The profitability and productivity of your greenhouse can be significantly improved by minimising the losses caused by pests and diseases. Preventative pest and disease management is […]
12 September 2013
A fact sheet with information to help you plan and manage weeds that compete with Australian brassica crops. It provides an overview of weed management methods […]
20 July 2012
A 6-page fact sheet providing guidelines on the prevention and management of clubroot in vegetable brassica crops. Strategies discussed include: hygiene (both on the farm and […]
11 September 2013
This fact sheet describes the processes and structures required to facilitate a smooth transition through the family business. Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program – National Co-ordination […]
12 September 2013
This fact sheet is a collection of online resources that growers can access, as well as a list of other sources of industry information. Related ProjectsVegetable […]
12 September 2013
This fact sheet outlines ‘action points’ or thresholds to help you make decisions about managing pests and diseases. The more accurate your action point, the more […]
12 September 2013
Monitoring the crop regularly and routinely enables you to find pests and diseases early. This means you will have more management options available to you. Related […]
20 July 2012
Aphids acquire and then transmit viruses in one of two ways, either by non-persistent transmission or by persistent transmission. The majority of aphid-transmitted viruses affecting vegetables […]
20 July 2012
This report describes signs that indicate soils may be acidic. It also contains information on: getting soils tested, using pH testing kits, and using lime test […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet provides an overview of the Asian melons (smooth Luffa, angled Luffa, and Wax Gourd, Hairy/long melon or winter melon) – origin, distribution, preferred […]
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
Water repellent sandy soils are a major problem across the western and southern grain growing regions of Australia. Water repellency is caused when hydrophobic “skins” made […]
20 July 2012
This 29-page booklet presents an Integrated Crop Management (ICM) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to the control of Downey mildew. This approach aims to minimise […]
20 July 2012
This 20-page booklet presents an Integrated Crop Management (ICM) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to the control of Fusarium, Rhizoctonia and Pythium root rot diseases […]
20 July 2012
This 27-page booklet presents an Integrated Crop Management (ICM) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to the control of Powdery mildew. This approach aims to minimise […]
20 July 2012
This 21-page booklet presents an Integrated Crop Management (ICM) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to the control of Sclerotinia in green beans. This approach aims […]
20 July 2012
This 22-page booklet presents an Integrated Crop Management (ICM) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to the control of Sclerotinia in lettuce. This approach aims to […]
13 September 2013
This poster provides an overview of some main components of IPM, what it is, and what steps are involved in implementing it on your farm. It […]
19 August 2013
A fact sheet on Bio-active Compounds to compliment the project VG12046: Identifying new products, uses and markets for Australian vegetables: A desktop study. Related ProjectsIdentifying new […]
19 August 2013
A fact sheet on Biogas Production to compliment the project VG12046: Identifying new products, uses and markets for Australian vegetables: A desktop study. Related ProjectsIdentifying new […]
20 July 2012
“Biosecurity” is a general description for a series of measures designed to protect individual farming properties, businesses and the nation as a whole, from the entry […]
13 September 2013
This table lists a range of Australian Registered actives and current permits as at December 2010 and provides a general guide to the potential impacts the […]
20 July 2012
This 4-page factsheet provides details of integrated approaches to managing Diamondback moth (DBM), a major insect pest of Brassica vegetable crops that has the abilitiy to […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet details information on Buk Choy production – where and how does it grow, preparation and cooking, and nutritional value. Related Projects
13 September 2013
The decision for growers is – should we invest in developing a new block of land to expand production? This fact sheet explores the costs and […]
12 September 2013
Some growers use contractors to transport produce to a warehouse, packer or a wholesaler, while others prefer to use their own trucks. This fact sheet analyses […]
12 September 2013
The grading of different categories of product has increased meaning the quality of grading is becoming more important as market standards change. This fact sheet weights […]
13 September 2013
Expanding a vegetable growing business may often include vertical integration, or added value. Making the decision to involve additional processes through the supply chain requires many […]
13 September 2013
This fact sheet addresses the question: “how much do I need to reduce crop damage to justify the extra costs of higher priced chemicals and a […]
13 September 2013
There are many considerations to take into account when investing in a new irrigator. It is important to account for depreciation, cost of capital, operating costs […]
13 September 2013
This fact sheet, the first of two parts, provides information that growers should consider when expanding, relocating or subdividing land. There are many financial, water related […]
13 September 2013
This fact sheet, the second of two parts, provides information that growers should consider when expanding, relocating or subdividing land. There are many financial, water and […]
11 September 2013
This fact sheet describes the key factors that need to be considered for making good decisions including risk and uncertainty, people issues and access to information. […]
12 September 2013
This fact sheet gives you simple tools and methods to help you make good business decisions. It will help you manage your variable and overhead costs, […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet provides an overview of butternut pumpkin, ground preparation, plant spacing, varieties, irrigation, nutrition and irrigation requirements, harvesting, and pests and diseases. Related Projects
20 July 2012
Cabbages belong to the Cruciferae family and are related to turnips, cauliflowers and brussels sprouts. The origin of the cabbage is rather obscure as it is […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet provides an overview of capsicum and chilli, distribution, Australian distribution, preferred climate and soil types, description, varieties, pests and diseases, fruiting season, and […]
20 July 2012
Diseases caused by viruses are among the most common cause of loss to capsicum growers across Australia. Symptoms of several virus diseases often appear to be […]
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
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 […]
13 September 2013
This case study explores the benefits and considerations for selling produce direct to the public. Direct sales may involve farrmers’ markets, roadside stalls, pick-your-own or on-farm […]
13 September 2013
This case study has been put together to encourage vegetable growers to learn from each other about business. Topics include building a market, managing risk and […]
13 September 2013
This case study was put together to help vegetable growers understand their businesses better. Use this fact sheet to help gauge the performance of your business. […]
13 September 2013
Employing and managing staff can be stressful for many growers. This fact sheet explores aspects of employabilty, advertising/recruiting and managing staff. Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program […]
13 September 2013
This case study outlines what is included in the cost of production, how to calculate the cost of production, and how this information can be used […]
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 […]
20 July 2012
Celery mosaic virus (CeMV) causes a serious disease of celery worldwide. It also infects other members of the plant family it belongs to (Apiaciae) including aniseed, […]
12 September 2013
Seedlings can be a significant source of pests and diseases and are a very common way in which problems get introduced into a clean greenhouse. Related […]
12 September 2013
The greenhouse always has to be cleaned and disinfected before planting a new crop. The clean up activity provides a fresh starting point and reduces the […]
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
A series of 10 factsheets that discuss the important aspects of clubroot disease of brassica vegetables and the range of control measures available. Factsheet No. 10, […]
20 July 2012
Clubroot is the most persistent and devastating disease of cruciferous crops. This disease is widely distributed where these crops are grown and is particularly severe in […]
20 July 2012
Both the larvae and adults of the Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata, feed on the leaves of the potato. Adult beetles are easily confused with the […]
20 July 2012
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 […]
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
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 […]
20 July 2012
Compost plays an important role in managing sodic and saline soils and can help you begin to tackle these problems with confidence. Almost a third of […]
20 July 2012
As growers continue to seek ways to make the best use of resources and recycling waste, more attention is being focused on using compost as a […]
13 September 2013
This Consumer & Market fact sheet provides an introduction to vegetable consumption in the Australian market. It also covers some common market terms used in Consumer […]
20 July 2012
Sclerotinia diseases cause major losses in many horticultural crops (eg lettuce, beans, carrots, brassicas and peas). Intense cropping and the use of Sclerotinia-susceptible crops in rotations […]
12 September 2013
Once the clean zone has been set up, you need to control everything that moves into it. Movement of staff/workers and visitors around the farm is […]
20 July 2012
Western Flower Thrips (WFT) is a devastating and hard pest to manage in crops in many countries around the world. It can carry and transmit the […]
20 July 2012
Increasing number of Australian vegetable growers are expressing an interest in implementing IPM techniques; however, there is limited knowledge about the impact of fungicides on overall […]
20 July 2012
Most cropping paddocks in WA have lower yielding areas within paddocks that perform poorly in most years. If the agronomy and management are good, the poor […]
20 July 2012
The key pests of Brassica crops, diamondback moth (DBM), is particularly hard to manage. It has been known to destroy Brassica and canola crops and cause […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet provides an overview of the strategy that aims to delay the development of resistance to new insecticide groups that have effectiveness in controlling […]
20 July 2012
Broccoli, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts are members of the brassica family. The family also includes the root vegetables such as turnips and swedes […]
12 September 2013
Movement of people around the farm is one of the primary ways for pests and diseases to penetrate clean zones. Having the correct quarantine protocols, therefore, […]
12 September 2013
Crop debris and discarded fruit are a major source of pests and diseases. As soon as a crop is finished, clean out the greenhouse and remove […]
20 July 2012
This 2-page factsheet highlights the findings of a project to develop an integrated management strategy for the control of downy mildew on Brassica and stock seedlings, […]
20 July 2012
A 4-page factsheet that details the purpose and findings of two projects – VG09031 and VG07036. While the former project – Efficacy of SAR for disease […]
20 July 2012
The eggplant is a native of the subtropical areas of south-eastern Asia and was introduced into Europe by early Arab traders. It is a member of […]
20 July 2012
The fact sheet provides an overview of spinach – required soil, varieties, planting, irrigation, weed control, fertilisers, its diseases and pests, harvesting, marketing and hydroponics. Related […]
20 July 2012
New research from the NSW Department of Primary Industries has revealed that greenhouse climate control strategies may lead to improved cucumber yield and marketability, as well […]
20 July 2012
Adequate irrigation design, good irrigation management and scheduling have long been recognised as keys to increasing vegetable production on a sustainable basis. Scheduling irrigation according to […]
20 July 2012
This report is the second in the series of four produced from the evaluation of cauliflower and broccoli varieties conducted at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute […]
20 July 2012
This report is the second in the series of four produced from the evaluation of cauliflower and broccoli varieties conducted at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute. […]
20 July 2012
This is the final report on the evaluation of cauliflower and broccoli varieties conducted at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute during 2005 and 2006. The results […]
20 July 2012
This is the final report on the evaluation of cauliflower and broccoli varieties conducted at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute during 2005 and 2006. The results […]
20 July 2012
This report is the first in the series of four produced from the evaluation of cauliflower and broccoli varieties conducted at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute. […]
20 July 2012
This report is first in the series of four produced from the evaluation of cauliflower and broccoli varieties conducted at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute. The […]
20 July 2012
This report is the third in the series of four produced from the evaluation of cauliflower and broccoli varieties conducted at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute […]
19 August 2013
A fact sheet on Fibre from Vegetables to compliment the project VG12046: Identifying new products, uses and markets for Australian vegetables: A desktop study. Related ProjectsIdentifying […]
20 July 2012
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is an annual of the Asteraceae family and native to the Mediterranean. It is thought to have originated in Europe and Asia […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet includes information on ground preparation, varieties, sowing season, trellising and plant spacing, nutrition, irrigation, pests and diseases, pollination and yield, maturity and harvest, […]
19 August 2013
A fact sheet on Flavour Extraction to compliment the project VG12046: Identifying new products, uses and markets for Australian vegetables: A desktop study. Related ProjectsIdentifying new […]
20 July 2012
Non-symbiotic nitrogen fixation can contribute significant plant-available nitrogen per hectare per year to intensive farming systems. With the potential for non-symbiotic nitrogen fixation to provide a […]
20 July 2012
Gai Choy is one member of the diverse mustard family. This fact sheet details information on Gai Choy production – where and how does it grow, […]
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 […]
12 September 2013
Weeds are one of the most significant sources of pests and diseases. Keeping a weed free area around the greenhouse is an important management strategy. Related […]
20 July 2012
Researchers may have shown why nitrogen fixing plants that work with bacteria to convert atmospheric nitrogen gas into essential biological nutrient (ammonia) tend to prevail in […]
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
Bacterial wilt is a serious problem of tomatoes in coastal areas in the tropics. It is caused by the soil-borne bacteria Pseudomonas solanacearum, which infects the […]
20 July 2012
This 4-page factsheet details the findings of a project undertaken to study greenhouse cucumber diseases and their causes and to develop effective management strategies. The most […]
19 September 2013
Greenhouse design is important in helping to control pests such as whitefly, thrips and aphids. This fact sheet looks at ventilation, mesh materials and the relationship […]
19 September 2013
Understanding greenhouse design is important for maintaining the heath-humidity balance to provide optimal growing conditions. Related ProjectsManaging a greenhouse capsicum crop – an interactive DVD demonstration […]
20 July 2012
This program, developed specifically for the vegetable industry to help growers make informed decisions about potential profitability on their farms, provides a systematic method for comparing […]
12 September 2013
This fact sheet has been designed to explain gross margins and the benefits of gross margin analysis, as how to use the ‘VegTool’ as a method […]
20 July 2012
Brussels sprouts belong to the Brassica family and are related to cabbages and cauliflowers. This fact sheet provides an overview on Brussels sprouts – climatic requirements, […]