20 July 2012
This report introduces and selects genotypes of broad beans suitable for export and sale within Japan. Related ProjectsLarge Seeded Broad Beans For The Japanese MarketThis project […]
20 July 2012
A Pest Risk Analysis and a Pest-Specific Contingency Plan developed through this project will put Australia in good stead to deal with potential incursions of exotic […]
20 July 2012
This project aims to develop a contigency plan for the Leafminer that can be appended to PLANTPLAN, Australia’s generic emergency response plan for plant pest incursions. […]
20 July 2012
The project addresses issues associated with the production of summer lettuce crops with the South Victorian region. Key issues were identified including the incidence of tipburn […]
20 July 2012
This report compiles information on Language other than english (LOTE) growers, outlining how language barriers can be broken down. By improving communications with these growers, the […]
20 July 2012
This report investigates environmental conditions of minimally processed fancy lettuce during marketing as well as evaluating a range of technologies for reducing ethylene concentrations and their […]
19 January 2014
The National public potato in vitro collection is maintained at ViCSPA, Toolangi with 94 cultivars/clones and at Stoney Rise, Devonport at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture […]
20 July 2012
Potato Archives is the Australian potato industry’s digital library. It provides easy access to articles in past editions of Potato Australia and Eyes on Potatoes, HAL […]
10 September 2014
The diversity of the Australian vegetable industry has generated strong development potential overseas, particularly in Southeast Asia due to its close proximity to Australia and the […]
20 July 2012
This project identifies factors involved in outbreaks and discover control strategies to address bacterial fruit blotch in watermelon crops. Related ProjectsManagement Of Bacterial Fruit Blotch Of […]
20 July 2012
This study investigates the outbreak of Celery mosaic virus in celery and related crops in Australia in order to enhance understanding of virus infecting Apiaceous crops, […]
20 July 2012
The project identifies whether Peronospora viciae strains in Australia are resistant to metalaxyl, identify suitable alternative seed treatments for control of metalaxyl resistant downy mildew, develop […]
30 January 2017
This project revealed widespread resistance in GPA to three major insecticide groups that are commonly used to control aphids in Australia (synthetic pyrethroids, carbamates and organophosphates). […]
20 July 2012
This project summarises studies towards the development of pest management systems for melons with emphasis on three major pests; downy mildew, gummy stem blight and fruit […]
20 July 2012
This project undertakes resistance testing under greenhouse and field conditions in the Bundaberg and Burdekin region identifying that powdery mildew has developed resistance to some of […]
20 July 2012
In wet seasons, seedling establishment is the major problem of the Queensland processing vegetable industry with average seedling losses as high as 70%. An industry seminar […]
20 July 2012
This project has identified four priority areas for research, development and extension to improve soil health and crop management on-farm. Workshops identified three key drivers behind […]
20 July 2012
This report evaluated the efficacy of alternative fumigants that would possibly replace methyl bromide in short to medium term. Examination of options for replacing fumigation with […]
20 July 2012
This paper investigates the factors affecting the prevalence of the Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV), the comparative resistance of potato cultivars, the effects of temperature and […]
20 July 2012
This report investigated the efficacy of various formulations of potassium silicate for management of disease and improving yields in vegetable crops. Results from the study indicated […]
20 July 2012
This trials conducted in this report aimed to establish the seasonal abundance of thrips particularly melon thrips in the autumn potato crop in order to development […]
20 July 2012
This project confirmed that Rhizoctonia is the principal cause of field symptoms and evaluated the role of boron deficiency, other pathogens and insect damage. It also […]
20 July 2012
Summary of a 3 year study detailing management strategies for white blister on brassica including the development of a validated seed health test, development of a […]
20 July 2012
This project carries out an audit of current seed handling practices and provides recommendations to growers to control viruses. This information was used to refine a […]
20 July 2012
Losses of fresh market tomatoes due to post-harvest disease are estimated to cost North Queensland growers of the oder of $5m per year. Following physical and […]
3 July 2013
The management practices of recognised champion greenhouse grower Phuong Vo from the Vietnamese community in Virginia, have been captured in text and video as an illustrative […]
20 July 2012
This report addresses the poor establishment of carrots associated with infection by Alternia blight. It outlines the results of an extended survey undertaken to determine the […]
20 July 2012
This project delivers a functional framework to ensure the communication function and the delivery of research and development (R&D) outcomes were converyed to Australian potato growers. […]
17 November 2013
It is vital that potato growers within both the fresh and processed sectors of the industry are adequately equipped to meet challenges and understand the changes […]
20 July 2012
This report details investigations undertaken at Commercial washing plants in order to determine where bacterial soft rot originates and develops. Studies also include those undertaken at […]
20 July 2012
Report provides an update on current diseases of green beans in Australia along with identifying some effective chemical controls, although some products are not currently available […]
18 November 2015
Stablefly is a serious economic and social pest worldwide, affecting livestock productivity and human lifestyle. This fly is a major pest along the Swan Coastal Plain […]
20 July 2012
This project studies the epidemiology of the main 2 fungi associated in brassica stem canker and evaluating management strategies to reduce the economic loss of the […]
25 September 2012
Brassica stem canker is a disease complex of several fungi causing symptoms that range from superficial scurfing, russetting and discrete lesions on stems to complete stem […]
20 July 2012
This project determines and outlines the main disease problem of leeks in Australia, develops management strategies to control these diseases and ensure that information and technology […]
20 July 2012
Leeks have become an important component of vegetable production in Australia with the area of production increasing in most states. Although leeks belong to the Allium […]
20 July 2012
Project sought innovative methods for the control of powdery mildew in cucumber and zucchini crops, this included investigations into incorporated IPM and safe chemicals that induce […]
20 July 2012
Project examines the current management options for the control of Northern Leaf Blight, including evaluation of domestic and international strategies and undertaking of fungicide trials. Related […]
20 July 2012
This project involves the evaluation of second generation crops within the Tasmania seed potato industry to assess the prevalence and incidence of two viruses (Potato virus […]
20 July 2012
The aims of this project were to identify the export market position for Australian fresh broccoli and cauliflower. The information produced by the project would provide […]
18 November 2015
Market Analysis and Strategy: Broccoli to Japan was funded by Horticulture Innovation Australia (HIA) in 2014. The research presented in this report is the result of […]
11 July 2016
This document combines the research and analysis on fresh vegetable snacking undertaken for project VG14024. The purpose of this project was to undertake market research around […]
9 August 2016
This document combines the research and analysis on fresh vegetable snacking undertaken for project VG14024. The purpose of this project was to undertake market research around […]
14 April 2016
The objective of this project was to identify new occasions, seasons, or ways to consume vegetables that have the most potential to increase demand. Lack of […]
20 July 2012
This report discusses the Potato Crop nutrient evaluation system software. Essentially the software is a decision support system for improved nutrient management of potato crops. Related […]
20 July 2012
This is a series of reports on Australian vegetable industry water use at state and national levels, and has been funded by Horticulture Australia Ltd (HAL) […]
20 July 2012
The mechanical harvesting of fresh market tomatoes project was undertaken on behalf of the Bowen Horticultural Automation Group during 1996. The project aimed to re-examine the […]
20 July 2012
This project conducted a scoping study to define existing mechanical harvesting techniques and practices, adoption of mechanical harvesting, issues of technology and its impact on supply […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to prepare a clear business strategic plan (based upon case studies, a review of current and future expectations across the horticulture industry, […]
30 July 2013
Diamondback moth (DBM) (Plutella xylostella L.) is the main pest of Brassica vegetable crops in Australia, and has international notoriety for rapidly acquiring insecticide tolerance, which […]
20 July 2012
This research program analysed the pattern of cadmium accumulation in potato tubers, examined the pathways of cadmium movement within potato plants and help to determine the […]
20 July 2012
This report builds on the earlier EurepGAP Project AP03023 and investigates Quality Assurance certification and compliance for Australian Pink Lady and Sundowner apples and other fruits […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to assess the crops that require or have methyl bromide treatment for export clearance or the ones that have or do not […]
20 July 2012
Root-knot nematodes cause losses to Australian agriculture that are estimated at more than $100m per annum. Vegetables are some of the most susceptible crops and soil […]
20 July 2012
This studying illuminates the state of Western Australia’s certified and registered seed potato schemes. This survey undertaken shows that the new certified seed scheme is successfully […]
6 February 2017
Project VG13096 – Minor Use and Agronomy Coordinator – Minor Use Priorities and Awareness Program was designed to employ a Minor Use and Agronomy Coordinator to […]
20 July 2012
Minor Use Desktop Permit Applications From The South Australian Horticulture Exemption Scheme – DAFF
This report to obtain the relevant information and data to allow for the desk-top approvals for a range of pesticides in minor vegetable crops. Related ProjectsMinor […]
20 July 2015
In this reporting quarter, the Project Officer had submitted 21 permit applications for renewals of existing vegetable permits. Related ProjectsMinor use permit management for the vegetable […]
20 July 2012
This report investigates the environmental requirements for spore discharge in the pathogen by the investigation of spore release patterns within beans using spore traps. Also highlighted […]
20 July 2012
This project attempted to construct two microsatellite libraries for two related species of thrips. Related ProjectsMolecular ecology of pest thripsThis project has been funded by Hort […]
20 July 2012
In Australia, Scherotina head, root and stem rots are caused by one of the two fungal species: Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary and S.minor Jagger. Both […]
20 July 2012
The discovery of Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) in Western Australia in 1986 and Victoria in 1991 has resulted in breeding for resistance to PCN becoming an […]
20 July 2012
This project sought to achieve improved capability of growers or their crops consultants to determine whether crops faced a risk of damage by soil insects and […]
20 July 2012
This report sought to improve the monitoring and diagnostic aids available to growers so that they are able to confidently and reliably predict whether particular pests […]
20 July 2012
Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) causes major losses in vegetable and ornamental crops worldwide. In Australia, lettuce, tomato, and capsicum have been the most severely affected […]
20 July 2012
Tomato leaflminer has been a constant threat to export and domestic tomato production in Bowen, North Queensland. Tomato leaflminer is rated as Category B quarantine pest […]
20 July 2012
The project examines the potential reduction in Phosphorus applications on potatoe ferrosols in order to decrease the costs along with reductions in phosphorus and cadmium levels […]
19 January 2014
The Australian lettuce, bulb vegetable, rhubarb and herb industries combined consist of approximately 13 800 hectares. Depending on the industry, the key sucking pests include aphids […]
20 July 2012
The project outputs showcase successful people in the vegetable supply chain through the production of 17 filmed case studies representing key veegtable growing regions across Australia, […]
20 March 2013
This workshop with key stakeholders effectively determined what the National Bee Pest Surveillance Strategy should contain for each state and territory, as well as how this […]
26 March 2017
This report presents options for a national governance framework for Australian seed potato certification. This project and a related project (PT15004: Seed Potato Certification Standard Review) […]
20 July 2012
The national greenhouse waste-water recirculation project was designed to deliver necessary skills to greenhouse vegetable growers in converting their free-drainage (open) systems to full recycling (closed). […]
20 July 2012
Information on the components of an Integrated Pest Management strategy has been developed with support from HRDC funding over several years. In this project, information on […]
27 November 2016
Potatoes are the fourth-largest food crop internationally, and account for 20% of all vegetable production in Australia. Although potatoes are a valuable food crop, the current […]
21 March 2017
Potatoes are the fourth-largest food crop internationally, and account for 20% of all vegetable production in Australia. Unfortunately, the current main Australian commercial cultivars suffer from […]
10 May 2016
Since its establishment in 1996, the National Vegetable Levy, with contributions from the Australian Government, has funded vital research and development (R&D) to help improve the […]
11 July 2016
Since its establishment in 1996, the National Vegetable Levy, with contributions from the Australian Government, has funded vital research and development (R&D) to help improve the […]
13 October 2013
The National Vegetable Industry Communication Strategy: Management and Implementation project commenced in February of 2010 under the management of AUSVEG, and was undertaken to ensure that […]
20 July 2012
This report discusses the establishment of the National Vegetable Industry Database created to distribute R&D infromation to the industry. The database contains over 6,250 entries and […]
20 July 2012
The purpose of the National Vegetable IPM Coordinator project was to plan, coordinate, monitor, and support the development and adoption of best practice IPM technology. In […]
30 January 2017
The recent accidental introduction of the tomato potato psyllid (Bactericera cockerelli) into New Zealand has raised fears that this insect pest could readily enter Australia and […]
20 July 2012
This report summarises findings of the integration of native vegetation into horticultural systems as well as outlining plans for future and industry adoption. Results of the […]
20 July 2012
This scoping study aims to explain why pesticide residues issues occur more frequently in high-value lettuce and Asian greens grown in protected cropping (PC) and hydroponic […]
20 July 2012
This project evaluates chemical treatments of seed potatoes for the control of diseases passed on from the mother tuber to the daughter tubers in the potato […]
26 September 2012
Sclerotinia diseases are major threats to the sustainable production of many vegetable crops in Australia. They affect a wide range of vegetable crops. The availability of […]
21 March 2017
This project focused on two previously untested methods for managing and monitoring fruit fly in vegetable crops; Netting and repellents, and attraction with UV light. Floating […]
20 July 2012
The evaluation and identification of new French Fry cultivars with improved processing and agronomic characteristics adapted to different production regions of Australia is essential for the […]
16 April 2014
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the best-known and most important spices with a long history of the use of the ginger rhizome in Chinese and […]
20 July 2012
This project seeks to provide the fresh cut vegetable industry with chemical and/or physical alternative to chlorine for the washing of fresh cut produce. Related ProjectsNew […]
20 July 2012
This report has allowed for seed potato growers to gain increase access to better guidelines on site-specific Nitrogen monitoring using ‘real time’ monitoring tools. Related ProjectsNitrogen […]
20 July 2012
This project undertook three trials on the Krasnozem soils in 1995/96 investigating the effect of nitrogen topdressing on the yield and quality of onions. The project […]
20 July 2012
This project investigates the general nutrient and specific nitrate guidelines for leafy vegetables aiming to address findings that these vegetables can potentially accumulate nitrate. The project […]
8 July 2015
This report investigates the effects of low doses of gamma-irradiation applied as a quarantine disinfestation method on the nutrition (Part A) and quality (Part B) of […]
8 February 2015
Technologies studied were well established and in use. They included: Devices which generate electrical power only: • solar photovoltaics (PV) • wind power • natural gas […]
20 July 2012
This project evaluates potential varieties of Onions for domestic and export markets with seed companies also participating entering lines that they identified as having potential in […]
20 July 2012
This project evaluated of potentially new germplasm that may prove to be useful to the Queensland onion industry. This report included an evaluation of current jumbo […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to develop web services capable of displaying ABS horticultural production data in the form of maps, graphs, and tables. These provide long-term […]
20 July 2012
The objective of the project “Opportunities and challenges faced with emerging technologies in the Australian vegetable industry” is to provide a broad review of the technologies […]
20 July 2012
The project “Opportunities and challenges faced with emerging technologies in the Australian vegetable industry” aims to provide a broad review of technologies that are influencing the […]
20 July 2012
The project “Opportunities and challenges faced with emerging technologies in the Australian vegetable industry” aims to provide a broad review of technologies that are influencing the […]