20 July 2012
Tomato production for fresh market is a thriving industry in northern Victoria but relies heavily on the cultivar Arcadia which was developed to meet local growing […]
20 July 2012
The project conduct a breeding program to identify better fresh market tomato varieties for the ground and trellis production within Northern Victoria. Related ProjectsBreeding And Agronomic […]
20 July 2012
The study investigates the importance of a supply of new varieties, which have the quality attributes and are high yielding with efficient use of inputs, to […]
20 July 2012
The Australian sweetcorn industry is udnergoing a phase of significant expansion. From 1997 to 2001, population increased by 70% from 70,000 tonnes to 120,000 tonnes and […]
20 July 2012
This project aimed to overcome disease and insect problems by selecting for sweetness and tenderness traits in tropical supersweet germplasm, thus allowing for the expansion of […]
20 July 2012
This project involved the development of fresh market tomato cultivars suitable for once over machine harvest, reducing labour inputs. Related ProjectsBreeding Fresh Market Tomatoes For Machine […]
20 July 2012
Potatoes are the fourth largest food crop internationally and are easily the largest vegetable crop in Australia accounting for 20% of all vegetable production. The Australian […]
20 July 2012
This project has improved on-farm implementation of preventative pest and disease management practices in the greenhouse industry. It was a two year project designed with a […]
20 July 2012
This project was designed to continue to raise awareness, educate and train vegetable growers in the use of EnviroVeg Manual, checklist and workshop program, Healthy Soils […]
20 July 2012
The Australian vegetable and potato industry is now competing in an international food marketplace as rapid globalisation increasingly impacts on the competitive position of the industry. […]
13 September 2013
Deciding whether or not to invest in a new tractor requires considerable deliberation. Are the benefits worth the capital? This fact sheet works through the pros […]
20 July 2012
Buttercup squash is a potential new export crop for Tasmania because of its declared freedom from fruit fly, suitable climate, experienced growers and export awareness and […]
20 July 2012
This Canadian study tour was undertaken to attend a world renowned seed scheme training program. The Canadian Potato Certification scheme is one of the largest certified […]
26 September 2012
Due to the increased demand from consumers for pre packaged mixed salad products there is increased focus from salad producers to commercialise new salad ingredients that […]
20 July 2012
The report details about the identification of resistances to tospo viruses affecting capsicums in Australia and the integration of resistance in capsicum breeding material. Research identified […]
5 June 2013
Five demonstration sites were established on four vegetable production farms on the east coast of Australia. These sites were used to trial and implement greenhouse gas […]
20 July 2012
This project has identifed that a lack of data about supply and demand has led to carrot growers receiving decreased returns on their produce. Accessing and […]
20 July 2012
This project surveyed the whole industry to identify areas which influenced yield, quality and industry efficiency. The findings of the survey were used to develop research […]
20 July 2012
This project aimed to identify improved cauliflower cultivars for the fresh, processing and export markets. A series of 10 cultivar by planting time trials were conducted […]
20 July 2012
Black root rot of lettuce caused by the fungus Chalara elegans was found in crops on the eastern Darling Downs, Granite Belt, Brisbane metropolitan region and […]
20 July 2012
Project investigated the causes and possible control methods of leaf spotting or black dot in Chinese Cabbage grown in Western Australia. Related ProjectsCauses Of Leaf Spotting […]
20 July 2012
Potato cyst nematode (PCN) has been found in Western Australia and Victoria. Populations of PCN that were studied by this project belonged to one species (Globodera […]
20 July 2012
This investigation characterises the Australian late blight fungus against other strains from around the world, thus allowing for reference to test population in the future in […]
20 July 2012
The 5th World Potato Congress was held in March 2004 in Kunming in the Yunnan Province in the South West of China. This project supports the […]
20 July 2012
Details research conducted to achieve ‘best practice’ hygienic post harvest systems for vegetable and tomato growers, highlighting comparative effectiveness, safety and registration status of sanitisers, principles […]
20 July 2012
This project examines the risks of contaminating seed stocks with common potato pathogens in the potato shed, evaluates disinfection procedures and hygiene protocols as well as […]
20 July 2012
Codex standards are used as global benchmarks. Although Australia (and NZ and Chile) do not have domestically enforced quality standards, the other 39 countries around the […]
10 May 2013
Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) is often called Australia’s worst horticultural pest. Capsicums and chillies are particularly suitable hosts, so fruit grown in endemic areas must be […]
20 March 2013
The Vegetable Industry Development Program holds the objectives of assisting vegetable growers to develop their enterprises and improve their competitiveness in the face of domestic market […]
20 March 2013
Grow SA was engaged by Horticulture Australia Ltd (HAL) in September 2010 as one of six subprograms within the Vegetable Industry Development Program (VIDP). The VIDP […]
20 March 2013
The Vegetable Industry Development Program (VIDP) was established in 2009 with the aim of helping growers better prepare their farming business for an expected increase in […]
20 March 2013
The national industry development has been delivered under the Vegetable Industry Development Program (VIDP) for the last three years. Through this program vegetablesWA has successfully delivered […]
20 March 2013
This project was about delivering and supporting the Vegetable Industry Development Program (VIDP) to industry & growers. This was done through communicating the VIDP sub program […]
20 March 2013
Victorian vegetable growers consider the position of Industry Development Officers (IDO) as an integral part of industry development and have fully appreciated the support of the […]
20 July 2012
Report summarises efforts undertaken by Field Fresh Tasmania to develop new carrot production technolgies, based on scientific advances, seeking to increases the proportions of carrots that […]
10 September 2014
Tasmania’s cool temperate climate and relatively low pest and disease incidence is ideal for greenhouse capsicum production. In1996, Japan granted Tasmania area freedom from Tobacco Blue […]
20 July 2012
This project sought to determine the effects of infected seeds with superficial and low scab coverage and to establish achievable and meaningful common scab thresholds levels […]
20 July 2012
Over this two-year project period (July 2004 to June 2006), a total of approximately 26,5000 Access to Asian Foods newsletters were delivered to subscribers all over […]
20 July 2012
The project allowed for the development of tools to be used in the pest management of tomatoes and capsicums through the investigation of companion planting. Related […]
20 July 2012
Crisping growers of South Australia and other parts of Australia have been progressive in their adoption of IPM philosophy and techniques. Chemical usage has changed from […]
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 […]
20 July 2012
This report collates information on the nutritional attributes of vegetables and their role on a healthy diet. It describes factors that may affect thoses attributes. Related […]
15 January 2014
Prior to this research there was very little consumer research relating to the value-added, green leaf, category. This project provides important insights into consumer purchase behaviour […]
20 July 2012
This study was developed to identify key social and psychological beliefs surrounding the population’s willingness to increase their vegetable consumption, through the use of focus groups […]
20 July 2012
This project involved the research, writing, translation, and distribution of 12 issues of the ‘Access to Asian Foods’ newsletter over the two years. The newsletter plays […]
20 July 2012
This study develops highly effective integrated disease management strategies to reduce yield and quality losses in vegetable crops that result from Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus. Trials […]
10 September 2014
Increasing demands on growers’ time and lack of perceived value have seen patronage of events aimed at delivering extension messages on research, practice improvements and general […]
20 July 2012
Amaranthus is a common weed in bean production areas. Being a very competitive weed, it can significantly affect bean yields and it also interferes with mechanical […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to screen a range of herbicides, rates and application times for their efficacy and phytotoxicity on amaranthus and green bean plants respectively. […]
20 July 2012
This project was developed to create management strategies to control the black dot disease for both washed potato growers and seed growers. Research will allow growers […]
20 July 2012
Storage rots of seed potatoes cause significant losses for growers in Victoria. Mercuric dips were used effectively for many years to control fungal and bacterial rots […]
20 July 2012
This report investigates the potential threats for the control of black night shade in potatoes, with improved control of Black Nightshade thought to improve production efficiency […]
20 July 2012
Black Rot disease of brassicas is caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris pv.campestris. It is a disease which causes blackening of veins, yellowing and death of […]
20 July 2012
Provides a summary of research that investigated the feasibility of harvesting diamondback moths from an infested crop as a means of providing adults for a novel […]
20 July 2012
Downy mildews on seedlings (pansies, stocks and brassicas) are a major disease problem for the nursery industry in Australia, with economic losses estimated at 10-12% in […]
20 July 2012
The present study was aimed at determining the extent of insentivity in B.lactucae present in South Australian lettuce crops to establish base line levels of sensitivity […]
20 July 2012
The aim of this project was to develop a strategy for controlling slugs in processing vegetable crops based on existing information from previous Australian studies (mostly […]
20 July 2012
Report describes research on control of Pythium Root rot in Capsicum in tropical and subtropical environments, presenting management practices including the biological suppressiveness of soil and […]
20 July 2012
This report assembles information on technical issues hindering the implementation of controlled traffic farming (CTF) in the Tasmanian vegetable industry, with the project analysing both fully integrated […]
14 April 2016
Multiple heading, or ‘blindness’ is a physiological disorder affecting up to 20% of lettuce crops. It is most prevalent in NSW and Queensland during summer months, […]
14 April 2016
This project has been funded by Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited using the vegetable industry levy and funds from the Australian Government. Since levy paying farms have […]
14 April 2016
The National Vegetable Levy funds valuable research and development projects which aim to deliver tangible benefits to Australian vegetable growers and their business operations, with levy […]
20 July 2012
This project provided a coordinated response to Codex chemical issues, both nationally and internationally, from within the Australian horticulture. Related ProjectsCoordinating Horticulture’s Response To CodexThis project […]
20 July 2012
This project allowed for the creation of a national distribution system with state groups working with the project officer to ensure all growers and technical service […]
20 July 2012
The project analysed market opportunities in north and south east Asia for vegetable products, both fresh and processed from the region and matched this analysis with […]
20 July 2012
This project highlights a crop management program which was developed to assist seed growers to adopt new technologies to address tightening profit margins, the spread of […]
20 July 2012
This project involved the collection and adaptation of crop management technologies and tools, checklists and measurement recording pages for crop monitoring tools in order to achieve […]
20 July 2012
A pilot decision support software package has been developed for the nutrient management of irrigated potato crops in South Australia. The data obtained from research and […]
20 July 2012
The report details work that demonstrates the Integrated Pest Management approach for the control of pests within Brassica vegetable crops. The project helps growers and advisers […]
19 March 2013
Modification of new and existing technology in agriculture is required to ensure productivity growth and to address issues of climate change and natural resource sustainability. Two […]
20 July 2012
The priority of this report was to obtain minor use permits to enable specified pests and diseases to be controlled in specified minor crops using nominated […]
20 July 2012
This project was responsible for the development and preparation of the minor use permits Horticulture Australia Limited, with these applications submitted to the Australian Pesticides and […]
20 July 2012
This projects assists in the generation of pesticide minor use applications for submission to the APVMA for approval for the use of the listed pesticides identified […]
17 November 2013
Small vegetable industries often have their development and productivity hampered by an absence of suitable chemical pest and disease management tools. There are a range of […]
20 July 2012
Project sought to obtain regulatory approval for 23 pesticide uses that were identified through previous projects. Collating of necessary information for the APVMA in support of […]
20 July 2012
Nine permit applications have been prepared and submitted to the APVMA for various fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides in a range of vegetable crops including beetroot, celery, […]
20 July 2012
The report investigates poor field control of bacterial spot, fruit blotch and black rot epidemics in Queensland seeking to understand whether copper-tolerant bacterial strains of there […]
20 July 2012
This project was established to generate residue data following the application of cyprodinil + fludioxonil on head lettuce, leafy lettuce grown in the field and also […]
20 July 2012
This project conducted a field study survey on stem end browning at different sites in the Ballarat district in 1992/93 and 1993/94 to determine factors causing […]
20 July 2012
Watermelons grown in northern Australia may be infested with eggs and larvae of the cucumber fly. Therefore, these watermelons cannot be exported to NZ unless they […]
20 July 2012
A GLP study, which formed the Australian component of a Global Residue Project (GRP), was commissioned through collaboration between HAL and the USDAs IR-4 project. The […]
20 July 2012
This research enhances understanding of quality parameters in seed, identifying critical seed production and establishment practices, incorporating research findings into commercial operations. Related ProjectsDetermination Of Seed […]
20 July 2012
Project sought to address data inadequacies in the industry and provide stronger analysis for research and development with this data collection helping to clarify the current […]
20 July 2012
Project seeks to determine levels of resistance to silverleaf white fly in curcubits, based on trials performed in the Carnarvon district of WA using a range […]
18 November 2015
In 2012, a research project titled ‘Review of skills and training in the vegetable industry’ identified that Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) was a skill weakness […]
20 July 2012
The Australian Potato Industry has identified the need for a national marketing strategy for fresh potatoes. This strategy is required if the industry is to build […]
20 July 2012
This study monitored seed potato crops, assisting growers reduce the abundance of insect vectors of virus diseases, and also reported on other pests that might otherwise […]
20 July 2012
The purpose of this project was to provide growers, agronomists, and other lettuce industry members with a concise summary of the latest techniques available for controlling […]
16 April 2014
A large number of physical, chemical and biological soil properties together with management practices were analysed against carrot and potato crop performance over a three year […]
20 July 2012
This report provides evaluation of fungicides for white blister control on brassica and leafy brassica crops, as well as the seeking to expedite registrations for fungicides […]
20 July 2012
This paper presents the result of surveys which determine the incidence and distribution of carrot virus Y in carrot crops growing in the major carrot producing […]
20 July 2012
This project sought to development a sunscreen that would protect biological pesticides from UV degradation, enabling existing biological pesticides to be used more effectively and make […]
20 July 2012
This projects details the creation of two demonstration sites to help growers assess the benefits of converting from soil-based to hydroponic production systems specifically where soil-borne […]
20 July 2012
This project was built on the research completed in VG04018 “Enhancing fertiliser efficiency for transplanted vegetables”, which investigated practical ways in which a range of leafy […]
20 July 2012
The report provides growers with information on opportunties that exist to diversify businesses away from main stream vegetable production. The project investigates optimal conditions for burdock, […]
20 July 2012
This study sought the development of a simplistic, rapid and inexpensive on farm diagnostic test that can be packaged for growers to use on their own […]
20 July 2012
This report details potato yields in sandy compacting soils, and the significant boosts experienced following research into new methods of deep tillage. These trials have led […]
20 July 2012
A young growers’ tour of the USA exposed Australian and New Zealand growers to broad issues affecting the vegetable industry with the main aim being to […]
20 July 2012
Six young Australian vegetable growers had the opportunity to observe the practices of their nearest neighbours during this eight-day study tour of New Zealand’s North Island […]
20 July 2012
This study identifies more effective insecticides and the significance of good hygiene, alternative hosts and the possible use of varieties which show tolerance or resitiance to […]