Fact sheet

20 July 2012

Soil acidity and liming

Acidic soils are an impediment to agricultural production. More than half of the intensively used agricultural land in NSW is affected by soil acidity. This fact […]
20 July 2012

Soil fungi

Soil fungi are microscopic plant-like cells that grow in long threadlike structures or hyphae that make a mass called mycelium. The mycelium absorbs nutrients from the […]
12 September 2013

Soil Health

A fact sheet outlining the importance of soil health in promoting plant health and maintaining environmental quality, the characteristics of good soils and poor soils and […]
20 July 2012

Soil Moisture Monitoring

As water availability continues to be an issue across Australia, effective irrigation practices are at the top of growers’ agendas as they seek to minimise use […]
22 January 2015

Solar on-farm power generation

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 […]
20 July 2012

Spray application

Chemicals are used in the vegetable industry to control pests, diseases and weeds. The majority of agricultural chemicals are applied in the form of droplets produced […]
12 September 2013

Spray Application Basics

This fact sheet covers basic principles of spray application, including information on droplet size, nozzle selection and water quality. Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program – National […]
20 July 2012

Spray sense

Spray sense is a series of leaflets which focus on providing up-to-date information on a range of pesticide issues. Everyone who is involved in the manufacture, […]
20 July 2012

Squash

This fact sheet details information on squash production – origin, distribution, Australian distribution, preferred climate and soil types, description, varieties, culture, pests and diseases, fruiting season, […]
20 July 2012

Sustainable horticulture

Sustainable farming applies to agricultural systems and practices which aim to maintain or enhance the health of the natural resource base within the constraints of the […]
20 July 2012

Sweet Corn Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

The Australian sweet corn industry has benefited from Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Research & Development (R&D) through the introduction of biological methods as opposed to broad-spectrum […]
20 July 2012

Sweetpotato

This one-page fact sheet details information about sweetpotato production – site selection, ground preparation, planting material, irrigation, nutrition, pests and diseases, pruning, harvest, and post harvest. […]
7 July 2016

Sweetpotato Chlorotic Stunt Virus (SPCSV)

One SPCSV strain is unique because it has the ability to interact with these other viruses, such as the commonly occurring, aphid-transmitted Sweetpotato feathery mottle virus […]
13 September 2013

Talking Business

An introduction to the ‘Talking Business’ project: resources to facilitate better business decisions amongst growers and advisers. Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program – National Co-ordination Sub […]
20 July 2012

Targeted inputs make sense

Farmers can save money and help the environment by targeting fertiliser nitrogen applications to ensure the correct quantity is applied at the correct time. CSRIO research […]
20 July 2012

Thrips and hydroponic lettuce

This fact sheet provides information on thrips that feed on lettuce. Feeding by thrips can cause curled leaves and silvering and wilting. Some species of thrips […]
20 July 2012

Tissue testing for phosphorus

This reports outlines the tissue testing for phosphorus in annual plants, including timing of fertiliser application. Table presents critical phosphorus levels in cereals, lupins and pasture […]
20 July 2012

Tomato spotted wilt virus in potatoes

This 3-page fact sheet describes the symptoms of Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) in potato crops and the economic damage it causes. TSWV is spread by […]
12 September 2013

Vegetable Production in Queensland

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

Vegetable Production in South Australia

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

Vegetable Production in Tasmania

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 […]
11 September 2013

Vegetable Production in Victoria

This fact sheet lists important statistics focusing on five commodities in Victoria, mushrooms, tomatoes, broccoli, lettuces and potatoes Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program – National Co-ordination […]
12 September 2013

VegetableProductionintheNorthernTerritory

This fact sheet lists important production statistics in the Northern Territory focusing on Chinese cabbage (buk choy and wombok), melons and pumpkin. Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development […]
19 August 2013

Vegetable Waste Factsheet for VG12046

A fact sheet on vegetable waste to complement the project VG12046 Identifying new products, uses and markets for Australian vegetables: A desktop study. Related ProjectsIdentifying new […]
20 July 2012

Virus diseases of cucurbit crops

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 […]
20 July 2012

Virus diseases of vegetable brassica crops

Three viruses are recorded infecting vegetable brassica crops in Western Australia, turnip mosaic virus, cauliflower mosaic virus, and beet western yellow virus. Occasionally, these three viruses […]
20 July 2012

Weed management

Australian vegetable production is characterised by a diversity of crop types, grown in intensive rotations, across the wide range of environments Australia has to offer. Basic […]
20 July 2012

Western Flower Thrips

Western flower thrips (WFT) is one of the most damaging pests to confront the Australian vegetable industry. WFT causes damage by feeding on fruit buds (e.g. […]
20 July 2012

Which thrips is that?

This factsheet contains information, photographs, and diagrams to assist with the correct identification of the different thrip species. The guides also show examples of thrips damage […]
20 July 2012

White Blister

White blister is a disease caused by the fungus-like Albugo and has most recently been known to affect broccoli and cauliflower crops in southern Australia. Races […]
12 September 2013

Why Cleaning Spray Tanks Is Important?

A fact sheet that outlines why cleaning spray tanks is important, what to clean with, and how to do it. Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program – […]
20 July 2012

Why phosphorus is important

Phosphorus is one of the major plant nutrients in the soil. It is a constituent of plant cells, essential for cell division and development of the […]
22 January 2015

Wind power on-farm power generation

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 […]
20 July 2012

Wombok

This fact sheet provides an overview on wombok – otherwise known as Chinese cabbage, celery cabbage, napa cabbage, Tientsin cabbage, and wong nga bok – its […]
20 July 2012

Zucchini

This fact sheet provides an overview on zucchini – sowing, fertiliser, watering, harvesting, and pests and diseases affecting the crop. Related Projects
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 exotic pest identification – 2018

Onion rust Onion fly Leaf and neck rot Xanthomonas leaf blight Onion smut Root knot nematode Onion thrips Bean fly Vegetable leafminer Bacterial soft rot Leaf […]
16 May 2022

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 […]