20 July 2012
This project identifies barriers to the expansion of local and export opportunities for globe artichokes, development of protocol for frozen product, increase understanding of consumer acceptance […]
20 July 2012
Thie project involved collaboration of research institutes and growers in order to investigate the effects of composted organic material for brassica vegetable production with a range […]
20 July 2012
The Enviroveg program was developed as a simple self-assessment tool to minimise the environmental impacts and promote effective environmental management within the vegetable industry. The good […]
20 July 2012
This study examines the research and development undertaken on developing a sterile insect technique for eradication of Mediterranean fruit fly. The result of the study supports […]
20 July 2012
The initiation of the Industry Development Officers project in Western Australia was aimed at facilitating the establishment of a communication network to link growers, grower groups, […]
17 August 2015
Developing new markets for export has been identified as critical for the Australian vegetable industry and will be vital in securing the future profitability of the […]
20 July 2012
Little information existed on nutrient needs, plant tests and critical nutrient ranges (CNR) or “target levels” for nitrogen (N) and potassium (K) in plant tests for […]
20 July 2012
This study provides information on greenhouse cucumber issues, their outcomes along with providing recommendations to enhance the future development of the national greenhouse cucumber industries. This […]
20 July 2012
Hygiene standards in the potato industry have been increasing in recent years. However, there are some areas which are still in need of attention. This project […]
20 July 2012
This project provides a first attempt to develop integrated pest management systems in Capsicum and Eggplant crops, based on a relationship between insect pests and beneficial […]
20 July 2012
Silverleaf whitefly (SLW) biotype B is a major horticultural pest that costs producers millions of dollars in lost production and control measures. The pest has developed […]
20 July 2012
Potato moth is a serious pest of potatoes and other solanaceous crops in Australia. Several species of biological control agents exist nationally and with cultural control […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to develop a Threat Specific Contingency Plan for the Zebra chip complex. This plan will assist the potato industry prepare for an […]
20 July 2012
Accurate prediction of time from planting to harvest is critically important for baby spinach production. This project examined the relationship between planting date and the time […]
20 July 2012
Due to crop specialisation associated with the production of processing crops, soil-borne disease problems can progressively increase. These are seen as establishment problems or lower productivity. […]
20 July 2012
Bio-protection Pty Ltd of Warwick Qld has established a pilot production insectary to mass rear Trichogramma ssp. Wasps for use in horticultural crops. The wasps are […]
20 July 2012
This project aimed to provide the potato industry, particularly growers, with information and guidance on changes in the potato industry, focusing on marketing issues. This work […]
20 July 2012
Potato growers face increased demands for higher quality produce and tighter environmental standards. As such, they need to find ways of controlling diseases like black dot, […]
20 July 2012
This report outlines research undertaken into permanent bed systems and the results and conclusions from the research including technology transfer from researchers to growers. Secondly it […]
20 July 2012
This project was conducted to devise a method for Potato Leafroll Virus (PLRV) to avoid the need for virus transfer and be senstive enough to detect […]
3 July 2013
Cost-effective options for post-harvest disinfestation of horticultural produce are being severely depleted by withdrawal of key chemical treatments. This could result in significant negative impact on […]
20 July 2012
This study investigates the importance of coordination and effective communication between various sectors in the supply chain. The highest priority by supply chain members was the […]
14 April 2016
Children’s consumption of vegetables is below the daily recommendations in Australia and in many countries worldwide. As many nutrition intervention approaches have been found to be […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to consult with the South Australian fresh-washed potato industry to obtain the industry views on the establishment of an industry development fund. […]
20 July 2012
This project allowed for the identification of the major and minor pests of celery, with the development of specific control measures including identification of biological agents, […]
20 July 2012
Report outlines a feasible development of an internationally competitive Eastern Australian cauliflower industry by using a scoping study to identify new viable markets, consumer and retail […]
20 July 2012
Investigations address improved management strategies for onion downy mildew in Lockyer Valley onion crops, including fungicide control schedule related to weather patterns and replace current programs. […]
20 July 2012
This project aimed to test and develop a biological control agent for use against the potato wireworm, Hapatesus hirtus. The biological control agent was a strain […]
20 July 2012
The report covers research into the biological and chemical control of Sclerotinia lettuce drop (SLD) and the use of soil amendment and cultural strategies for the […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to study the effect of soil acidity on potato yield, quality and chemical composition. The specific objectives of the study were to […]
20 July 2012
Report summarises results of research undertaken to investigate cultural control options that would encourage populations of predatory insect and mites that prey on pests of vegetable […]
20 July 2012
This project was designed to compare a range of physical, chemical and physiological characteristics of two newer commercial tomato cultivars “Eagle” and “Tempest” with the older […]
20 July 2012
Thie project has enabled the sustainable management of common scab disease of potato based on resistance within commercial cultivars, development of valuable export potato lines of […]
20 July 2012
Report summarises the findings of a study which examines the control options of powdery mildew in capsicums and developing guidelines for the sustainable management of disease. […]
20 July 2012
This project is to summarise a series of trials that were a part of two dovetailing postgraduate studies. One study examined the utilityof two generalist predators […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to develop best management practices for beetroot farming in Australia. The key outcomes of the project are in the following areas. Evaluation […]
20 July 2012
The purpose of this report is to summarise a series of trials which have developed tools for managing western flower thrips (WFT), and therefore, the serious […]
20 July 2012
This project developed protocols which can be used as the basis for an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy for the control of the major potato pests […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to identify the viruses present in Australian garlic and to produce antisera for the development of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, to eliminate the […]
20 March 2013
Aphanomyces root rot (ARR) is a soil borne fungal disease causing browning of roots and stems of green beans and in severe cases causing death of […]
20 July 2012
This project explored the native bee species that are possible pollen vectors in the production of hybrid seed of carrot and leek, investigated ways to enhance […]
20 July 2012
This project examined the risks of pesticide residue non-compliance for 11 crops, e.g., beans, beetroot, broccoli, cabbages, capsicums, carrots, cauliflower, celery, leeks, lettuce, and sweet corn. […]
20 July 2012
This project aims to establish if improving planting technique and establishment increased the yield of easy to peel sweetpotatoes. Results indicated that many of the techniques […]
20 July 2012
This multi-disciplinary project investigated a range of alternative practices likely to be more sustainable than conventional methods for intensive vegetable production. Studies into the use of […]
20 July 2012
The project aimed to minimise the need for nematicides in the Queensland ginger industry by developing integrated management strategies for root-knot nematode. Data collected during this […]
20 July 2012
The report summarises the details of establising ongoing export and trade of the Asian root crops taro, yam, yam bean and or sweet potato to Japan […]
20 July 2012
The main contributor to poor and uneven germination particularly in the period up to mid-August is rhizome dormancy. This dormancy was shown to be substantially diminished […]
20 July 2012
The cultivars used commercially in Australia were recommended after verification of their performance in evaluation programs previously managed by Government agencies. Some 8-10 years has elapsed […]
20 July 2012
Development Of The Fresh Sweet Corn Industry To Meet The Requirements Of Australian & Export Markets
This report evaluated material produced from a breeding programs to ensure a market driven focus for the fresh market. Evaluation of germplasm and commercial hybrids from […]
20 July 2012
This industry development project was established to aid the development of the pickling vegetable industry in the Riverina. During the 12 months of this project, the […]
13 September 2013
Trade is becoming an increasingly important issue for the Australian vegetable industry. This paper examines the current state of the vegetable export market by analysing individual […]
13 September 2013
This discussion paper comments on ABARES survey data of vegetable growing operations conducted in 2012, looking at the vegetable industry’s financial performance, new technologies, export opportunities […]
13 September 2013
Discussion Paper on pricing, cost structures, and profitability in the Australian Vegetable Industry
This discussion paper examines some key financial aspects of the Australian vegetable industry with a focus on pricing and costs of production between different states.
13 September 2013
The Australian vegetable industry faces high domestic cost structures which make it difficult to compete in international markets, however case studies from Singapore and Japan show […]
13 September 2013
This paper examines whether movement in the exchange rate of the Australian dollar is the major explanatory factor for changes in the level of vegetable imports. […]
13 September 2013
Annual surveys by the Australian Bureau of Agriculture and Resource Economics (ABARE) are undertaken to measure the financial performance of Australian vegetable farms. This paper analyses […]
13 September 2013
This discussion paper examined the costs of vegetable farms in the USA compared with those in Australia. Similarities were found between the two countries with regard […]
13 September 2013
Discussion paper on vegetable import data and the implications for the Australian vegetable industry
This discussion paper explores vegetable imports around the world in 2011-12, drawing on economic data it challenges some widely held views and considers the impact of […]
20 July 2012
This report discusses the investigation into the incidence of diseases in potatoes grown on Kangaroo Island. Crop monitoring and soil sampling have shown extremely low incidence […]
20 July 2012
Downy mildew and white blister are the main foliage diseases of spring onions and radish respectively. Growers report that these diseases can cause up to 50-100% […]
20 July 2012
Project provides details the outcomes of a 3-year study on developing integrated management strategies for control of downy mildew on spring onions and white blister on […]
20 July 2012
This project investigated improved safety of cleaning methods for export. Major research findings and industry outcomes of this project include determination of effective quarantine fumigation treatments […]
20 July 2012
This report identifies new tomato varieties with the potential for export to New Zealand along with the development of treatments that increase the level of quarantine […]
20 July 2012
This report highlights the use of DNA finger printing in the purity analysis of hybrid seed in Brassica Crops. Comparison of the use of conventional grow […]
20 July 2012
This project involved the complilation of a database of the DNA fingerprints that provides a rapid method for cultivar identification and differentiation. It also provides evaluation […]
3 July 2013
Despite a long and somewhat obvious set of impediments, Australia retains a foundation in vegetable exporting that can be used to deliver additional export success. Comparative […]
8 February 2015
The use of fenthion as a post harvest dip treatment for fresh horticultural commodities that are host to pest fruit flies has been restricted due to […]
20 July 2012
This tour report details Dr Mitchell’s visit to a number of vegetable farms in Tasmania and gave a seminar to growers and service providers in Devonport. […]
20 July 2012
This report summarises the process and outcomes of a three-year-long project, investigating technologies for improving vegetable irrigation efficiency that are useful, practical, profitable, and adoptable. It […]
20 July 2012
Two videotapes entitled “Onion Quality and Hygiene Standards” and “Onion Diseases – What they look like and hints on their management” were proposed as extension tools […]
20 July 2012
The project examined the performance (yield and quality) of two commercially important fry varieties under different nitrogen fertiliser regimes and winter planting times on the Swan […]
20 July 2012
This project developed a series of farm economic and CHG models relevant to different enterprise types in the Tasmanian vegetable industry. A feature of the models […]
12 January 2015
Infotech Research conducted 22 energy audits of vegetable growers around Australia, as part of project VG13054‐ Economic evaluation of farms energy audits and benchmarking of energy […]
9 August 2016
In 2016, Deloitte Access Economics was commissioned by Hort Innovation to model the impact of increased vegetable consumption on government health expenditure and producer returns. The […]
5 August 2015
This report uses economic modelling to analyse the Australian vegetable growing industry. It quantifies the key drivers of the vegetable growing industry as well as its […]
19 March 2013
The project aimed improve the range of economic data available; research and analyze that data and provide a range of economic information and to apply economic […]
15 April 2014
ABARES was commissioned by Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL) to conduct annual surveys of vegetable growing farms in order to develop a time series of data. The […]
20 July 2012
This document reports on three consecutive years of study that monitored the financial performance of a hypothetical vegetable farm located in the heart of the prime […]
20 July 2012
A previous Eda-Mame project involving HRDC, Edgell-Birdseye and QDPI, VG025, concluded that commercialisation of the frozen Eda-Mame industry in Queensland could not proceed until superior varieties […]
20 July 2012
This project sought to find a solution to the continuing problem of seed tuber loss for Australian potatoes growers. In the field, the disease usually manifests […]
20 July 2012
This project investigated the effect of farm management practices within a national perspective, on cadmium concentrations in vegetables, especially potatoes. Both field and glasshouse experiments were […]
20 July 2012
This project was established to investigate the use of reclaimed irrigation water for perennial and vegetable crops and the effect of soil health and crop sustainability. […]
20 July 2012
The report details research into casual pathogens, major environmental factors in order to develop effective and economic management strategies for root diseases of hydroponic lettuce. Along […]
20 July 2012
This project provides a feasibility study, conducted to investigate the potential of a range of seeds values that may be useful indicators of potato seed quality […]
20 July 2012
This project investigated using systemic acquired resistance (SAR) and generally regarded as safe (GRAS) chemicals as part of an integrated programme to control the major diseases […]
20 July 2012
This project evaluates the role of pherormone in helping manage the eggfruit caterpillar to assist in evaluating its potential in monitoring populations and as a mating […]
20 July 2012
The Enhanced Risk Analysis Tools (ERAT) project has developed an interactive approach to priority setting for the future. It draws on state-of-the-art simulation modelling and novel […]
20 July 2012
The report discusses the prevalence of Bacteria wilt and potato Cyst nematode and the DNA testing procedures that are more sensitive and robust. The report finds […]
3 October 2016
This project was an engagement project to identify vegetable growers in the NT and build relationships with the all commercial vegetable growers of the Top End […]
28 November 2016
This project was an engagement project to identify vegetable growers in the NT and build relationships with the all commercial vegetable growers of the Top End […]
8 July 2015
The Queensland fruit fly, ‘Qfly’ is Australia’s most significant horticultural pest and is a major biosecurity problem. The adults lay their eggs in ripe fruit and […]
20 July 2012
This study investigates the key strategy of the potato industry to enhances in competiveness and environmental sustainability. The report quantifies inputs and outputs of production of […]
20 July 2012
Project investigates practical means of growing leafy vegetable crops could be grown using more efficient means of fertiliser application seeking to reduce fertilisier leaching into groundwater. […]
29 August 2014
Four activities have been conducted; – A desktop study of sustainability labels and ‘eco’ farming schemes. – A series of 8 focus groups, segmented by age […]
20 July 2012
This project reviews and compiles the information on the implications of enhanced metalaxyl breakdown and recommends management practices to minimise risks associated with its use in […]
20 July 2012
This report investigated causes for diminished soil and root health in tomato and melon crop systems. Research involved assessing impacts of organic amendments on physical chemical […]
20 July 2012
This report details investigation into interaction between imidacloprid and B. Basiana when applied to Diamondback moth, cabbage cluster caterpillar and green vegetable bug. This allowed for […]
20 July 2012
This report details research directed towards the induction of systemic acquired resistance in vegetable brassica crops using salicylic acid. The work has progressed through three stages. […]
20 July 2012
The Study investigates the numerous layers of legislation that must be complied with for all food imported in Australia. The report identifies key findings regarding the […]
17 August 2015
The Australian vegetable industry is located in regions with high environmental value. Growers have for many years aimed to adopt sustainable management practices that minimise the […]