20 July 2012
This report describes the outcomes of ongiong research and development into improvements in biocontrol and the development of biorational chemicals for use in Integrated Pest Management […]
17 November 2013
Mauritius has been an important market for Australian potato seed with Western Australia being the major supplier in recent years. Mauritius is diversifying its agricultural sector […]
21 July 2015
The premise of the project VG09081, Improving business skills and value chain awareness for young Queensland vegetable growers Phase 1, surrounded the facilitation of two young […]
20 July 2012
This report discusses the increased awareness of the levy-funded R&D program, disseminate information on research resulting from a multifaceted communications strategy. The report highlights the need […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to define and document the cosmetic quality problems causing significant downgrading of potatoes produced in the Manjimup/Pemberton region of Western Australia. This […]
20 July 2012
Seven fresh bean varieties were compared to the current cultivar, Broker, grown by Fourth Farm Produce Pty Ltd for exporting to Japan. The varieties were assessed […]
19 March 2013
In soil-based production systems poor soil health, soilborne diseases, soil salinity and increasing pressures on production are severely restricting productivity for many growers. In addition, vegetable […]
20 July 2012
Low technology greenhouses offer only limited control of the growing environment but are widely used in the greenhouse industry. However, for growers wanting to upgrade their […]
20 July 2012
This project works with growers to improve understanding of an integrated pest management approach, to recognise pests, beneficials, diseases and disorders in their lettuce crops, and […]
20 July 2012
This Project evaluates new biological and ‘selective’ insecticide controls of the insect pest Helicoverpa in lettuce. Work undertaken by this project was carried out at Werribee, […]
20 July 2012
Aimed to improve the quality, yield,reliability and uniformity of lettuce grown for both domestic and export markets through adoption of sustainable management practices. Related ProjectsImproving Lettuce […]
20 July 2012
The project sought to gain better understanding of the means by which Potato Virus S (PVS) enters early generation seed crops. Related ProjectsImproving management of Potato […]
27 November 2016
The white-fringed weevil (Naupactus leucoloma) is a major pest of potatoes in Australia. Grubs live in the soil where they cause devastating damage to the roots […]
20 July 2012
In this study, the potential to manipulate flower induction in carrot with plant growth regulating chemicals was investigated. 2,2-dichloropropionic acid (2,2-DPA) was shown to strongly promote […]
20 July 2012
This project evaluated agronomic practices that improve marketable yield of sweet potato roots of marketable size and quality. It also provides evaluation and promotion of the […]
20 July 2012
Tasmanian production accounts for approximately 70% of Australian onion exports, with 170 growers in the industry. Botrytis allii is the major casual pathogen in storage losses […]
20 July 2012
Improving The International Competitiveness Of The Processing Sweet Corn Industry In New South Wales
This two-year project was undertaken to identify processing sweet corn production limitations and researching and extending solutions. It covered a broad spectrum of cultural practices and […]
20 July 2012
This project seeks to determine levels of support within key horticultural industry and government representatives for establishment of a national network of long-term field investigations to […]
21 March 2017
Insects are potential contaminants of processed leafy vegetables. Pest and beneficial species, in both the juvenile and adult stages of their life cycles can easily become […]
20 July 2012
The Australian sweetpotato growers group (ASPG), a group that represents 80% of Australia’s production, identified soil insect pest management as the industry’s number one research priority. […]
20 July 2012
This report targeting all members of the Asian vegetable supply chain, including growers, wholesalers, retailers, food service providers, food media and even consumers, aims to imrpove […]
20 July 2012
This report details investigations into the use of food grade acids, gums and antioxidants and the combined effect heat treatment and organic acids on the inhibitions […]
20 July 2012
Investigation on the yield and quality decline in Australia processing beetroot crops. The study provides information on identification and management of soil borne fungal diseases of […]
20 July 2012
This project was part of the ongoing research collaboration between the Australian vegetable seed industry, TIAR, and seedPurity Pty Ltd to improve standards of vegetable seed […]
20 July 2012
This project introduced an improved method of virus detection as well as a preventative strategy by operating a pest monitoring service for Western Australian seed potatoes. […]
20 July 2012
This report investigates the factors affecting pollen viability and to identify the key processes limiting seed yields. This study involved testing a number of agronomic practices, […]
20 July 2012
This project aimed to increase IPM adoption by vegetable growers in Western Australia, especially the northern Perth Area. To increase IPM adoption, growers were able to […]
10 September 2014
Energy has become an increasingly important factor in determining greenhouse enterprise profitability. As energy prices rise the economy will inevitably move towards full accounting for carbon […]
20 July 2012
This project forms part of a national scheme to evaluate potato varieties developed or introduced by the potato breeding program based at Toolangi in Victoria. It […]
3 October 2016
Two long term productivity trials were established at the DAF Gatton research Facility over the course of this project. The trials investigated the value of rootstocks, […]
20 July 2012
This project identified the reasons Ascochyta fungus appears and whether its incidence can be minimised with the use of chemical and non-chemical treatments of cultural practices. […]
20 July 2012
Project involved the investigation of perceived barriers to greater use of recycling organic material in the Tasmanian vegetable industry. These included the availability of suitable products, […]
20 July 2012
The project involving over 20 properties in WA indicates that efficient fertiliser use depends on good irrigation scheduling and schronisation of the application of nutrients with […]
20 July 2012
This report identifies opportunities that exist in the processed vegetable market either as active participants in processing in their own right as individuals or collectively through […]
20 July 2012
The aim of the study was to identify potential areas for investment in horticultural industry development, for input into the AusHort strategic planning process. The key […]
20 July 2012
This report presents the results of economic analyses of investments within the Processing and Fresh Potato R&D Program of Horticulture Australia. The principal purpose of the […]
20 July 2012
This report evaluates the influence of crop rotation practices on soil borne pathogens, diseases and yields of potato crops in Australia. It also evaluates the importance […]
20 July 2012
This project discusses the creation of packages and decision support software for the improved management of potato crops throughout Australia. Related ProjectsInformation Packages And Decision Support […]
20 July 2012
This project highlights the potential exists to improve the efficiency and minimise the environmental impact of vegetable processing. Related ProjectsInnovative Approaches To Adding Value To Vegetable […]
20 July 2012
Report details the development of a fan forced ventilated transport system for shipment of Australian Potatoes at ambient temperature. This report highlights that the container itself […]
5 August 2015
Vegetable production can result in the creation of large amounts of unwanted materials or waste products. Waste can create problems for growers (related to disposal), the […]
20 March 2013
The InnoVeg subprogram aimed to deliver a more profitable, sustainable and internationally competitive vegetable industry due to higher adoption of innovative technologies and improved collaboration by […]
20 July 2012
This report addresses effective management strategies to Heliothis in Sweetcorn. Identifying IPM systems, reduce production risks, protect and increase range of insecticides, test and improve application […]
20 July 2012
This project highlights some control options available in managing the insect pests Heliothis, Cucumber Moth and Aphids in vegetable crops grown in the Dry Tropics of […]
20 July 2012
Insecticide Resistance And Insecticide Management For Three Vegetable Pests In South East Queensland
A major finding has been the deficiencies in an existing insecticide resistance management strategy which recommended a continuous rotation of four chemical groups throughout the year. […]
20 July 2012
The currant-lettuce aphid (CLA) Nasonovia ribisnigri (Mosley) is a known pest of chicory, endive radicchio and lettuce. Australia was CLA free until 2004 when it was […]
20 July 2012
Damage to onions caused during harvest and postharvest handing can lead to serious quality losses. The identification of sites contributing to cuts, bruises, etc has been […]
20 July 2012
This investigation undertaken for the Tomato Committee of the Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers used an instrumented sphere to locate potentially damaging impact sites on equipment […]
20 July 2012
This project develops an effective, cost efficient and usable bean rust management package. This included the studying of the levels of infection across varieties, establishing action […]
20 July 2012
This report seeks to address short, medium and long term management of Clubroot. This included the identification of treatments, development of more effective and sustainable strategies,development […]
20 July 2012
This project developed sampling protocol that allowed growers to accurately and quickly monitor moth egg populations, also monitoring the pesticide resistance levels and determined the source […]
20 July 2012
This collaborative research project has investigated the spread of diseases, pathogen identification, fungicide evaluation, resistant varieties, disease management and post harvest control of the diseases with […]
20 July 2012
During the lifetime of this project from 1992 to 1997, bacterial head rot of broccoli was recorded predominantly in the Laidley and Gatton localities. In the […]
20 July 2012
A visit was made to the Manjimup crucifer growing region to determine the extent of the existing clubroot problem, the possibility of implementing short-term strategies for […]
20 July 2012
Successful and consistent use of Target spot was achieved by using an integrated management strategy based on crop monitoring which resulted in an overall reduction in […]
5 June 2013
The overall aim of the project was to develop integrated pest management strategies based largely on the use of fungicide alternatives to manage the following key […]
20 July 2012
This project focuses on major disease problems in greenhouse cucumbers and capsicums. Improved management strategies were identified and evaluated along with assisting in in their adoption […]
20 July 2012
This project aimed to combine a number of management strategies to determine the most effective disease control options. This project in collaboration with a number of […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to improve onion yields, quality and production efficiency by integrated management of weeds, pests, and diseases and the use of a comparative […]
20 July 2012
This report summarises the progress to date on development of a rapid and reliable soil and tuber test to detect pathogenic strains of Streptomyces sp. It […]
20 July 2012
This report summarises research into the causes of cavity spot and related diseases in carrot production areas in Australia along with providing information on integrated disease […]
20 July 2012
This project identifies the causes of poor Schlerotinia control withn the field, reviews new developments in control on other crops, identifies alternative control methods as well […]
20 July 2012
Integrated management of soilborne pathogens (Sclerotinia beans, lettuce, carrots, celery and other)
This report details the collaborative research undertaken by research teams from government agencies, private industry and universities, to develop new management options for the integrated control […]
20 July 2012
Thir project was designed to target the critical need to develop and adopt strategies to meet consumer, worker and environmental safeguards for the 1600 growers of […]
20 July 2012
This paper provides a high level of basic scientific information on the biology and ecology of soil pests, the chemical profile of brassicas, methods for testing […]
20 July 2012
Report summarises results of IPM options for growing green beans, providing information on a range of insect pests and beneficial insects in green bean crops along […]
20 July 2012
Project sought to design and development materials on technical information techniques from current research projects and deliver this information in an ‘easy to use’ format. Report […]
20 July 2012
This 3-year study is the first conducted in Australia which effectively evaluates a wide range of organic, nutrient and chemical control methods for clubroot of crucifers […]
24 August 2012
Surveys as part of the project have found that virus diseases are an important cause of loss to the vegetable industry. Crops which are often severely […]
20 July 2012
The brassica industry has developed an integrated approach to weed control with cultural and herbicide methods used to keep weed populations at low levels such that […]
20 July 2012
This project developed Integrated Weed Management (IWM) in vegetable crops, initially concentrating on potato weed and sowthistle in lettuce, celery, brassicas, and onions. It studied the […]
20 July 2012
This project development new herbicide strategies by consulting industries and statutory bodies and conducting efficiency and crop phytotoxicity evaluations, focusing on reduced environmental chemical load, improved […]
20 July 2012
Report assists lettuce growers in developing integrated pest management in commercial-scale lettuce crops. Related ProjectsIntegrating Lettuce Aphid Into Integrated Pest Management StrategiesThis project has been funded […]
21 March 2017
Integrating sustainable soil health practices into commercial vegetable production is required to reverse declines in soil health and maintain or improve the productivity and profitability of […]
10 September 2014
Key components of the project The work program included: – Implementation of a series of pest management workshops across the major sweetpotato production regions, improving grower […]
20 July 2012
Soil fumigation with metam sodium is a popular management tool in intensive vegetable production. Some vegetable growers in the Fassifem and Lockyer Valleys in SE Queensland […]
20 July 2012
White rot caused by the fungus Sclerotium cepivorum Berk., is a serious disease of onions and garlic in the Lockyer Valley in southern Queensland. Options for […]
10 September 2014
The International Networking project has been developed to ensure that the Australian Vegetable Industry remains competitive on a global scale, by enabling industry leaders to represent […]
20 July 2012
This tour report details the International Potato Group Meeting, which saw three Australian delegates from the Australian potato industry travel to South Africa to learn from, […]
20 July 2012
This project started in 1989 initially as a three-year project funded by voluntary contributions from Edgell-Birds Eye and McCain Australia with matching HRDC support. Thirty cultivars […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to establish a tomato leafminer monitoring system for the farming district and to routinely alert growers of the leafminer status at a […]
20 July 2012
Between 22 April and 4 May 2001, 25 participants visited Israel and California on a study tour of reclaimed water use, new reclaimed water technology, and […]
18 November 2013
This project was developed to allow a subgroup from the Australian vegetable industry¡¦s Consumer Alignment Design Team to participate in a series of meetings throughout Australia […]
20 July 2012
This report investigated ascovirus as a means of controlling diamondback moth (DBM) and cabbage cluster caterpillar (CCC). Studies were undertaken investigate the interaction between DBM and […]
20 July 2012
This study tour was undertaken to address the following vegetable industry goals: to develop better holistic soil management practices to ensure environmentally and economically sustainable vegetable […]
20 July 2012
This report enhances the understanding of the effectiveness of genetic resistances to both Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV) and Bacterial Spot and Capsicum chlorosis virus (CCV) […]
20 July 2012
This project sought to find biodegradable mulches that would replace plastic mulch film in vegetable production. This involved studies conducted to examine these alternative mulches in […]
20 July 2012
This project was conducted to determine the efficiency of N usage by bell pepper grown with plastic mulch and trickle irrigation and to define a rate […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to identify potential alternate hosts of tomato spotted wilt virus among the common weed species present within or adjacent to the lettuce […]
20 July 2012
There has been uncertainty in the potato industry regarding the significance of common scab infected seed in commericial seed lines, and their potential for transmitting the […]
20 March 2013
Information on carrot powdery mildew has progressed rapidly since it was first observed in Australia in 2007. Disease incidence and levels have fluctuated in the carrot […]
20 July 2012
This project summarises a series of trials that have developed management strategies for a variety of greenhouse vegetable pests and their associated diseases. These tools include […]
20 July 2012
The primary outcome of the project was to develop a set of Research, Development and Evaluation priorities addressing IPM Pathology issues that were clear and concise. […]
20 July 2012
This report informs growers and industry that integrated pest management centred on cultural management tactics can effectively reduce crop loss from Tomato Spotted wilt Virus in […]
20 July 2012
This project evaluates irrigation strategies of crisping potato producers and demonstrates irrigation scheduling using tensionmeters. This project sought to improve the irrigation management in crisping potato […]
20 July 2012
The average yields of Lachlan Valley Processing tomato growers is less than 50 tonnes/ha. Monitoring the water use of the tomato crops using a Neutron Probe […]
20 July 2012
Effective irigation scheduling and water delivery/application systems are integral components of irrigation management. Following severe droughts in southern Queensland during 1987 and 88, which severely depleted […]
21 July 2015
This report draws on discussions with many peri-urban vegetable growers in Sydney and Adelaide, as well as planners. The consultation focussed on the identification of issues […]
12 September 2013
This guide was produced with input from greenhouse growers to provide a practical resource on preventative and integrated control strategies to manage pests and diseases. Related […]
9 August 2016
Australian vegetable production is under increased pressure to achieve more profitable and sustainable production as input costs are increasing together with increasing vegetable production (2% per […]