20 July 2012
This project resulted in the production of a CD-rom which provides information concerning techniques used in identification of plant parasitic nematodes, descriptions of key parasitic nematodes […]
20 July 2012
Downy mildew is a major disease of seedlings in nurseries, especially of pansy, brassicas, stock, alyssum, lettuce and poppy. Integrated management strategies, including fungicide treatments, were […]
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
The project reviewed the drivers of value for consumers and businesses and considered the drivers of perception of value, global and Australian consumer trends and the […]
20 July 2012
Victoria is the largest producer growing around 850ha of celery per year, about 65% of the Australian celery market. Overall, the celery industry is rather small […]
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 […]
20 July 2012
This project assessed the potential for the continuous industrial cooking of onions using a new technology developed by Penny Hlavaty of Food Design. The technology consists […]
20 July 2012
The report addresses control issues of volunteer potatoes to reduce the losses occurred from competition within vegetable and poppy crops. The report evaluates numerous methods of […]
20 July 2012
Australian farms have become increasingly reliant on technology and innovation to remain competitive. Subsequently, the need for highly trained and skilled personnel has become more critical […]
20 July 2012
To build upon the commercial lettuce IPM demonstrations in 2004-5 (HAL project VG04067) and in Victoria and Tasmania in 2006/7, Sydney 2007/8 (HAL project VG05044) and […]
20 July 2012
This report summarises the participatory approach to review and analyse handling systems within the handpicked bean industry and the development of recommendations for improved handling systems. […]
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 […]
20 July 2012
Trickle irrigation has found rapid acceptance in fresh market tomato production. Tomatoes have shown as marked sensitivity to water stress with irrigation increasing yields substantially. It […]
20 July 2012
Trickle irrigation has found rapid acceptance in fresh tomato production. Tomatoes have shown a marked sensitivity to water stress, with irrigation increasing yields substantially. Trickle irrigation […]
20 July 2012
Profitability of the Australian ginger industry could be enhanced by improvement of cv. Queensland which has unique properties favoured during factory processing. Rhizomes bearing large knobs […]
2 February 2017
Proper nitrogen management (N) on vegetable farms is essential for the health of the crop, soil and ecosystem. It has long been recognised that groundwater with […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to generate chlorantraniliprole residue data in beans, peas, and sweet corn. A total of 11 residue trials were conducted, from 2009 to […]
20 July 2012
This project aimed to develop methods of testing pathogens for fungicide sensitivity and establish expected dosage response data to enable fungicide resistance problems to be recognised […]
20 July 2012
The study discusses the district based monitoring services for potato growers that can help them to save money and increase the amount of information available for […]
13 September 2013
The issue of water and large scale irrigation schemes always arouse some controversy. Ian James looks at the debate after a report was released looking at […]
25 June 2013
The fresh-cut and ready-to-eat salad processing industry is the major vector for salad consumption growth in Australia . The industry seasonally experiences unacceptable levels of foreign […]
20 July 2012
Surveys showed that in Tasmania only, poppy seed and carrots consistently threaten or violate the MPC. This project determined the extent of cadmium impurities in Tasmanian […]
20 July 2012
Western flower thrips (WFT) is a serious pest of vegetable crops. Feeding by adults and larvae causes severe physical crop damage and WFT also spreads viruses […]
20 July 2012
Study was undertaken to develop better trace elements fertilizer use for vegetable crops and field poppies, with the project performing tests across 10 sites. The report […]
20 July 2012
Red Mud /gypsum (AG) is seen as a useful amendment to increase the P retention of acid sandy soils low in this characteristic such as the […]
20 July 2012
This feasibility study assessed levels of sulfur compounds and flavonoids in Australian Onions and compared levels to onions produced in other countries and stored in onions. […]
20 July 2012
This project investigated alternative chemical control options for thrips in Queensland and Tasmania. This project also looked at the nature or ‘wind scorch’ under Tasmanian growing […]
20 July 2012
Atlantic is a preferred crisping variety in Western Australia as it has a high specific gravity and normally produces desirable crisp colour. However, experimental results indicate […]
20 July 2012
Tomato germplasm is the raw material, the source of new generic variability, used by plant breeders to develop new cultivars of tomatoes. Regeneration of the national […]
20 July 2012
Three workshops were held in Tasmania on the Tomato-potato psyllid/Liberibacter/phytoplasma complex. One workshop was held in each of the North West, North East and Southern regions […]
20 July 2012
This study was undertaken to assess contemporary levels of a range of total heavy metal concentrations in a significant representation of Queensland soils subjected to normal […]
20 July 2012
Vegetable growers are under increasing pressure to reduce pesticide use in crops due to insecticide resistance problems, environmental concerns and marketing pressure. A key component of […]
20 July 2012
This project aimed at developing a training program consisting of laboratory and field workshops and a manual for Granite belt vegetable growers on pests and beneficials. […]
20 July 2012
This project investigated and compared conventional chemical insecticide practices with a combination of natural egg parasitism and applications of nucleopolyhedrosis virus. Related ProjectsTrichogramma Wasps In Vegetable […]
20 July 2012
This study tour was undertaken to gain insight and increase knowledge in tropical vegetable (horticultural) production in the areas of pest and disease management, biosecurity, natural […]
20 October 2013
The Australian vegetable industry has recognised that issues around climate variability and climate change may affect growers and the broader industry. This review was commissioned by […]
30 July 2013
Federal Government policies and regulations in relation to climate change, while intended to have a positive effect on the nation’s environmental performance, may at the same […]
9 September 2013
Key Components The research project consisted of two key components: – Exploratory qualitative research – Online quantitative research The qualitative research consisted of three separate methods; […]
28 March 2016
This research project aimed to pioneer an understanding of the extent and causes of within-field spatial variation in Tasmanian potato yield using a range of new […]
20 July 2012
Project seeks to quantify the amount of variation in sweet corn production systems and future research and application opportunities of differential management strategies. Related ProjectsUnderstanding Spatial […]
9 September 2013
This project identified product characteristics and consumer issues that drive and inhibit the purchase and consumption of cauliflower and green beans. The relative importance of the […]
20 July 2012
Project details research which determined the causes of sudden wilt within capsicum crops, with trials and experiments undertaken revealing both environmental factors and pathogens are responsible. […]
20 July 2012
Final report: Understanding The Elements And Adoption Of Environmental Best Practice In Horticulture
This study forms the second stage of a Horticultural Environmental audit. It was undertaken to identify; practices which minimise the environmental impact, increase understanding capacity, willingness […]
20 July 2012
This project investigated the effects of different pasture species on soil-borne pathogens, disease and yield of potatoes. The project sought to establish principles for the management […]
20 July 2012
This study provides information on chicken manure and its use within vegetable farms in most production areas of Western Australia. Related ProjectsUnderstanding The Use Of Chicken […]
18 November 2015
The purpose of this project was to review the many books, field guides, management tools, fact sheets, posters, e-tools and other resources that are outputs from […]
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, […]
20 July 2012
The quarantined fruit growing areas of the Riverina region of NSW (part of the Fruit Fly Exclusion Zone; FFEZ) suffered a region wide outbreak of Bactrocera […]
20 July 2012
This project tested the efficacy of alternative sprout suppressants that had been identified by overseas researchers and to collect residue data in the event that these […]
20 July 2012
The primary purpose of this project was to assess the influence of the plant growth regulators (PGS’s), ethephon, and gibberellic acid on the uniformity of maturity […]
20 July 2012
This project assessed the feasibility of irrigating processing tomatoes with saline water as a way of increasing profit and also as part of a salinity management […]
20 July 2012
The growth and performance of the micropropagated ginger was compared with “seed”-derived plants in field trials conducted in south-eastern Queensland. In the first generation ex vitro, […]
20 July 2012
Project independantly assess commercially available products and determines whether treatment of transplants with microbial inoculants can improve crop vigour, yields and quality. Related ProjectsUse Of Vegetable […]
20 July 2012
Project provides an account of experimental approach used to review and analyse the impact white collared ladybird, on the suppression and control of insects pests that […]
20 July 2012
This project was conducted to investigate the physiological ageing of potato microtubers and identify the cultural practices required to plant microtubers in the open field for […]
20 July 2012
This project summarises the outcomes of a study involving late blight in celery also investigating the efficacy and economics of the TomCast disease forecasting model for […]
20 July 2012
The aim of this project was to incorporate the superior high yielding quality of broccoli into the leafy low yielding Chinese kale or kailaan. Kailaan is […]
20 July 2012
The report evaluates the development of improved fresh market potato varieties in order to increase consumer satisfaction and productivity of the WA potato industry. Related ProjectsVariety […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to provide superior potato varieties better suited to the requirements of the WA potato industries, in particular the improvement in winter grown […]
20 July 2012
The project evaluates the development of improved potato varieties developed through screening breeding lines, order to achieve increase productivity of WA fresh potato industry. Related ProjectsVariety […]
20 July 2012
This project investigates the development of improved varieties of potatoes to enhance the productivity of the WA fresh or ware potatoes. Related ProjectsVariety Development For The […]
23 February 2014
The VegBiz project developed and delivered a financial decision support tool to the Australian vegetable industry. VegTool is a grower friendly cost of production calculator that […]
20 July 2012
The Australian Vegetable Industry Strategic Development Plan aims to make the industry “cohesive, profitable and environmentally responsible” by 2010. For Western Australia, the distance between vegetable […]
20 July 2012
VEGEnotes was developed so that it would go a long way in communicating usable outcomes of research projects to growers. They are not to be stand […]
20 July 2012
this review highlights the changing nature of global quarantine and biosecurity, the components industry biosecurity, the expectations of industries and governments in driving forward evidence based […]
20 July 2012
Report details investigations of handling procedures by monitoring the temperature of produce from when it is harvested in the field through to the marketing chain. Related […]
20 July 2012
The 2010 Grower Tour to Israel, Berlin, and Spain saw six Australian growers visit vegetable growing regions in the southern parts of Israel and Spain. In […]
29 August 2014
The 2014 Europe Grower Study Tour took place in February 2014 and provided eight vegetable levy payers with the opportunity to visit innovative vegetable producers, pack […]
20 July 2012
This project established a framework to ensure the communication function and the delivery of research and development outcomes were converyed to a somewhat fragmented Australian vegetable […]
5 June 2013
The objective of the Bridging Project was to investigate the most effective future structure and model of delivery for industry development activities within the vegetable industry. […]
20 March 2013
The purpose of the Knowledge Management (KM) sub program was to enhance the provision of knowledge to growers and other industry participants engaged in the vegetable […]
20 March 2013
The Vegetable Industry Development Program was a new approach to providing industry development services to the vegetable industry. Seven subprograms focussed on providing: Retail and consumer […]
20 March 2013
The purpose of VG09146 Vegetable Industry Development Program Consumers & Markets Subprogram was to enhance the provision of consumer and market information for vegetable growers and […]
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 […]
3 July 2013
The paper has been prepared from desktop research and selected interviews with AUSVEG and HAL staff and with the Chair and a member of the EnviroVeg […]
29 August 2013
This export business plan presents a way forward for the Australian vegetable industry to embrace the international competitive forces it faces through a sequence of integrated […]
26 March 2017
This report is structured in 3 parts: Part A Overview of Australian vegetable exports Part B Industry consultation findings Part C Opportunity assessment summary Part D […]
20 July 2012
In May 1997, the Vegetable Industry prepared its first national and coordinated Research and Development plan. One of the fundamental principles adopted by the planning group […]
26 March 2017
The AUSVEG SA State Manager and two leading growers recently accompanied the South Australian Minister for Agriculture, the Hon. Leon Bignell MP and around 70 leading […]
8 February 2015
A diverse group of 22 industry members, including Vegetable IAC, Design Team, and Vegetable Technical Advisory Group representatives, attended the Congress on the vegetable industry’s behalf. […]
20 July 2012
This report aimed to investigate the need for people development and leadership activities for the members of the Australian Vegetable Industry and to recommend appropriate projects […]
20 July 2012
This project enhances understanding of soil health limitations, identifies improved soil health management options, determines appropriate indicators to monitor changes and determine what information will be […]
20 July 2012
Amending pale sandy souls with 120t red mud/ha (freshly applied) increased the amount of fertiliser P held in the top 15 cm of soil, although the […]
12 September 2013
This fact sheet lists important statistics focusing on five commodities in NSW, mushrooms, chinese cabbage (buk choy and wombok), lettuces and potatoes Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development […]
12 September 2013
This fact sheet lists important statistics focusing on five commodities in Western Australia: carrots, tomatoes, sweet corn, onions and potatoes Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program – […]
19 January 2014
Australia’s Vegetable Industry adopted a new Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) in March 2013. The SIP noted that the Vegetable Levy has not been invested in a […]
22 December 2013
The vegetable soil health project aimed to find more sustainable methods for producing vegetables in Queensland and New South Wales. The project worked on long term […]
17 August 2015
The 2014 Young Growers’ Study tour provided nine leading young vegetable levy payers with the opportunity to visit Japan and South Korea to learn about production […]
20 July 2012
This study undertook a feasibility study into changing the processing of sweet corn in the NSW Industry. The study involved a tour by two grower representatives […]
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 […]
5 June 2013
Rhubarb (Rhuem rhabarbarum) is an herbaceous perennial and is a cool season crop valued for its long thick, red stems. These stalks are used raw or […]
20 July 2012
This report addresses virus monitor of seed plots to be used for the future production of healthy certified seed potatoes. By checking the health status of […]
20 July 2012
The report on the virus status of Western Australia’s certified and registered seed potato schemes, highlighting the most prevalent viruses. Results from the study have been […]
20 July 2012
This study tour was undertaken to study firsthand production, wholesale and retail developments in Hong Kong and mainland China and to assess product quality and distribution […]
20 July 2012
Produce Fresh Summit is one of the largest international events solely dedicated to fruit, vegetables and floral, drawing more than 17,000 attendees from 50 countries annually. […]
5 June 2013
The Vital Vegetables Program is a trans-Tasman collaborative research and development joint venture charged with developing and commercialising new high-value, health-promoting vegetables for the Australian and […]
20 July 2012
The Vitalvegetables project was established to develop fresh, functional and flavoursome vegetables with known health benefits. Key features of the approach to product development management and […]
20 July 2012
The vital vegetables project with a focus towards building the enabling technologies and capabilities required for identifying and analysing functional vegetable products. The project has also […]
20 July 2012
The vital vegetables project with a focus towards building the enabling technologies and capabilities required for identifying and analysing functional vegetable products. The project has also […]
20 July 2012
The study tour examined the potato industry in the Netherlands and the UK. During the tour, a range of companies involved in all sectors of the […]