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Reading Time: < 1 minuteTomato Potato Psyllid (TPP) National Management Plan 2021
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteVegetable leafminer (VLM) is a significant pest of horticulture globally, and a recent threat to Australian horticulture. Identification and in-field early detection for VLM is challenging, […]
9 November 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRelated ProjectsRD&E program for control, eradication and preparedness for vegetable leafminerThis project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the research and development levies listed below […]
21 December 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSerpentine leafminer (Liriomyza huidobrensis) is a leafminer species that has recently arrived in Australia and poses a significant economic threat to Australia’s horticulture industries. The pest […]
28 October 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDowny mildew is a plant disease, caused by a fungal-like water mould known as Peronospora destructor. The disease thrives in cool, wet conditions and can cause […]
28 October 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhite rot is a plant disease, caused by the fungal pathogen Sclerotium cepivorum in onions, leeks and garlic. Sclerotium cepivorum forms small black bodies which are […]
28 October 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFusarium basal rot (FBR) is a plant disease, most commonly caused by the fungal pathogen Fusarium oxysporum forma specialis cepae (FOC). The pathogen can cause basal […]
30 October 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThree 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 October 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThree 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 October 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThree 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 October 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThree 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 June 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThere are numerous species of leafmining flies established within Australia, most posing little to no economic risk. However, some exotic species are significant pests of horticulture […]
14 November 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIntense or prolonged rainfall, and runoff and overflow from drains, rivers, creeks and dams can create the potential for damage to crops through flooding, ponding and soil […]
9 April 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWHY SHOULD YOU CARE ABOUT THE QUALITY OF SPRAY WATER? Poor spray water quality can cause the following: reduced product efficacy i.e. poor pest control. change […]
9 April 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIntegrated Pest Management (IPM), or Integrated Crop Protection (ICP), is an effective combination of chemical, cultural and biological methods to keep weeds, insect pest numbers, disease […]
9 April 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn favourable conditions such as warm, wet, and acidic soils, Clubroot can be a devastating soil-borne disease affecting both Western brassica vegetables (e.g. cabbages, cauliflower, broccoli, […]
19 September 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteiMapPESTS was a national program of research, development and extension designed to put actionable information into the hands of Australia’s primary producers to enhance on-farm pest […]
25 November 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVehicle and machinery surfaces often collect soil and plant debris. This represents a biosecurity risk because many plant pests, such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, viroids, nematodes, […]
25 November 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFarm Gate Biosecurity Signage – Vietnamese Pest, Disease, and Weed Surveillance – Vietnamese Related ProjectsAUSVEG Farm Biosecurity ProjectOther Funds: National Vegetable and Potato Biosecurity Levy
1 April 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minutePotato virus Y (PVY) infects many Solanaceous plants including potato, tomato, pepper, eggplant and weeds such as Solanum nigrum (nightshade). The virus has many strains and […]
1 March 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGuava root knot nematode (GRKN; Meloidogyne enterolobii) is a microscopic plant pest found in the soil, mostly commonly in tropical and subtropical regions. Its broad host […]
1 November 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe fall armyworm (FAW; Spodoptera frugiperda) is a destructive pest that attacks more than 350 plant species overseas. Affected vegetable crops include sweet corn, capsicum, beetroot, […]
1 July 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is one of Australia’s most unwanted exotic pests. It eats over 300 plants, including fruit and vegetables. Affected crops include […]
1 July 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Colorado potato beetle is one of Australia’s most unwanted exotic pests. It affects potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, capsicums, wild weeds and other nightshade plants. If Colorado […]
1 April 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe fall armyworm (FAW; Spodoptera frugiperda) is a destructive exotic moth. It attacks more than 350 plant species in several families. It impacts grasses such as […]
1 July 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe giant African snail is one of Australia’s most unwanted exotic pests. It affects over 500 plants including a variety of fruits and vegetables. If the […]
13 January 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis comprehensive report summarises more than 100 studies, over nearly 30 years, on the nutrition and health benefits of onions. Accredited Practising Dietitian, Teri Lichtenstein, reviewed […]
20 October 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLarvaeColorado potato beetle (CPB; Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say, 1824) isglobally considered to be one of the most economically damaging pests tothe potato industry and is one of […]
3 February 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOnions are a nutrient-dense vegetable with a unique bundle of vitamins and antioxidants that support your body and brain health as you age. Onions contain nutrients […]
3 February 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOnions are a versatile vegetable that make it easy to add extra goodness to your meals. They contain a unique combination of plant compounds called flavonoids, […]
3 February 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMost Australians are falling short of eating the recommended five serves of vegetables a day, yet most don’t realise onions are a heart-healthy vegetable that can […]
3 February 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAt any one time, one in six Australians is experiencing a mental health issue such as depression or anxiety, or both. Onions are abundant in nutrients […]
3 February 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDid you know that onions, an ingredient which is used in almost every household on a daily basis, can help you lose weight? Yes, you read […]
3 February 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA low FODMAP diet is used to help people manage the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Onions are often avoided during the elimination phase of […]
3 February 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFollowing a healthy diet and lifestyle is a critical factor in managing diabetes. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, managing your blood sugar levels is […]
3 February 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEating more plants is one of the best ways to improve your health. Plants are rich in dietary fibre that provides numerous gut health benefits and […]
9 April 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet summarises the symptoms, spread and disease cycle of the lettuce necrotic yellows virus. Related ProjectsArea wide management for vegetable diseases: viruses and bacteriaThis […]
30 November 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet explains how bacterial and viral diseases spread by insect vectors can be controlled by area-wide management. Related ProjectsArea wide management for vegetable diseases: […]
3 February 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet summarises the symptoms, spread and control measures for viruses affecting brassicas. Related ProjectsArea wide management for vegetable diseases: viruses and bacteriaThis project has […]
22 January 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis 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 […]
6 April 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet provides a summary of aphids that spread virus in brassicas and lettuce in the Lockyer Valley, including information on control options. Related ProjectsArea […]
9 April 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet summarises the symptoms, spread and disease cycle of virus diseases of lettuce in Australia. Related ProjectsArea wide management for vegetable diseases: viruses and […]
9 April 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet summarises the symptoms, spread and disease cycle of lettuce necrotic yellows disease in temperate cropping areas of Australia. Related ProjectsArea wide management for […]
9 April 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet summarises the symptoms, spread and disease cycle of the cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) in vegetable crops. Related ProjectsArea wide management for vegetable diseases: […]
3 February 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBacterial diseases cause significant impacts to vegetable production nationally. Disease outbreaks are sporadic and influenced substantially by weather conditions. This guide provides information on the most […]
5 February 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGuava 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 […]
4 March 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFloodwater is known to be a carrier of biological, chemical and physical hazards that affect food safety during the production and processing of fresh horticultural produce. […]
15 April 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis peer-reviewed technical resource is aimed at enhancing the understanding of microbial contamination in leafy vegetables, specifically with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), and providing guidance […]
17 December 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSoil health, soil biology, crop nutrition, and storage quality of onions are interconnected. Healthy soil promotes optimal nutrient availability and plant growth, which directly influences onion […]
25 February 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStemphylium leaf blight, caused by Stemphylium vesicarium, affects onions by creating yellow spots on leaves that expand, causing dieback and reducing yield. The fungus spreads via […]
30 April 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInsecticides are essential for protecting crops against pests and ensuring bountiful harvests, yet they also pose significant environmental hazards. Insecticides kill insects, but the vast majority […]
9 May 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report was developed as part of the MT24001 project, Optimising trade in the Australian vegetable industry, which had the primary objective of assessing Australia’s position […]
18 June 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet provides an overview of the National fall armyworm innovation system for the Australian vegetable industry (VG22006) project, which is delivering a nationally coordinated […]
20 June 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe onion fly (Delia antiqua) is a major pest that infests onions, shallots, and leeks. Currently not present in Australia, its introduction could severely impact the […]
14 July 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet presents the six major risk factors for food safety in leafy vegetables and their management in a concise, easy to remember manner. Related […]
5 August 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBelow is information on the Machete Ban in Victoria. The PDFs cover general facts, agricultural and cultural exemptions, and retail facts. Machetes are banned from 1 […]
12 August 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minutePotato mop-top virus is a plant virus that can affect the leaves, shoots and tubers of potato plants. It causes distortion during plant development and reduces […]
12 July 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTuyến trùng gây sưng rễ ổi (GRKN, Meloidogyne enterolobii) được phát hiện tại Úc vào cuối năm 2022. Loài gây hại cực nhỏ này, chủ yếu […]
12 July 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGuava root-knot nematode (GRKN, Meloidogyne enterolobii) is a damaging microscopic pest, found mainly in tropical areas. In Australia, it has been found in residential gardens and […]
12 July 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTuyến trùng gây u rễ ổi (GRKN, Meloidogyne enterolobii) là một loài gây hại cực nhỏ, chủ yếu được tìm thấy ở các vùng nhiệt đới. […]
21 May 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minutePink root rot in onions is a fungal disease affecting most onion growing regions in Australia, with a wide host range. Farm hygiene is an important […]
22 May 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet defines the soilborne disease, germination/emergence, crop establish to bulb initiation through to maturation and appropriate management approaches that can be used. Related ProjectsAccelerating […]
1 September 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFact Sheet: Common diseases in onions and their management Related ProjectsAccelerating the adoption of best management practices for the Australian onion industry (Australian Onion Industry Communications)This […]
27 January 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUpdated 2026: Stemphylium leaf blight (SLB), caused by Stemphylium vesicarium, is a destructive foliar disease affecting onion crops globally. It also infects other Allium species like […]
15 October 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to Hort Innovation, Australia produces an average of 247,423 tonnes of onions annually, valued at approximately $164.8 million. Major production regions are South Australia (48%), […]
25 November 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe best defence against pests and diseases is the integration of biosecurity practices into your everyday business operations. Biosecurity is about managing the risk of pests […]
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Reading Time: 4 minutesDelivered through AgriFutures and supported by Hort Innovation, the program nurtures emerging leaders by pairing university students with industry mentors, networks, and hands-on experiences. Scholars gain […]
16 December 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe best defence against pests and diseases is the integration of biosecurity practices into your everyday business operations. Biosecurity is about managing the risk of pests […]
16 December 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe best defence against pests and diseases is the integration of biosecurity practices into your everyday business operations. Biosecurity is about managing the risk of pests […]
12 January 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet was prepared as part of the VN21000 project ahead of the Stemphylium Leaf Blight Workshop held at Gatton AgTech 2025. You can also […]
17 February 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGet a quick snapshot of the biggest trends shaping Australia’s fresh vegetable performance in 2025. This article unpacks the standout categories, shifting shopper behaviours, and the […]
28 April 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMost unwanted vegetable pests & diseases poster. If you see anything unusual call The Exotic Plant Pest Hotline: 1800 084 881 Related ProjectsVegetable industry biosecurity and […]
28 April 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe silver-Y moth has grey-brown forewings with a characteristic silver-white ‘Y’ (or greek gamma) on the upper wings. Unlike most moths, adults are often active during […]
28 April 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe spotted cucumber beetle is a small (6-9 mm), oblong beetle with a greenish-yellow body, a black head and 12 distinct black spots on its wing […]
30 April 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStemphylium leaf blight, caused by Stemphylium vesicarium, is a fungal pathogen that affects onions. Spores are spread via wind, rain and contaminated tools or machinery, and […]
23 August 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteClubroot is one of the most potentially devastating soil borne diseases affecting brassica vegetables (e.g. cabbages, cauliflower, broccoli, kale and Brussels sprouts) in Australia. Once plants […]
11 August 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLooking for ways to manage blackleg in potato crops? This fact sheet provides information on management strategies, the bacteria which commonly cause the disease and what […]
20 July 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe idea behind precision agriculture is that increased accuracy can lead to better crop uniformity and lower production costs. This poster from the Soil Wealth ICP […]
29 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhether you’re just getting started with cover crops or you have been using them for a while, this collection of Soil Wealth ICP posters is a […]
26 November 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHave you heard of biochar? This solid charcoal-like material is made by heating organic materials (biomass) in a low oxygen environment, through a process called pyrolysis. […]
23 November 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSoil health is closely linked to soil microbiology. This fact sheet from the Soil Wealth ICP project outlines information on a broad group of soil microbes […]
17 November 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUsing water efficiently means applying just enough water to meet the needs of a crop. A soil in good condition consists of around 50% solid matter; […]
3 November 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteApplied Horticultural Research has made the following resources available to potato growers as part of the Hort Innovation-funded PotatoLink project: Webinar recording: The role of biologics […]
26 October 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minutePlant nutrition must be tailored to each vegetable crop and growing conditions to ensure plants are healthy, productive and profitable. The Soil Wealth ICP team has […]
26 October 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minutePink rot in potatoes is an important soil-borne disease caused by Phytophthora erythroseptica. It can cause rots at all parts of the growing cycle. Read this […]