1 July 2020
Vegetable leafminer (VLM) is a significant pest of horticulture globally, and a recent threat to Australian horticulture. Identification and in-field early detection for VLM is challenging, […]
20 July 2012
This manual is the fourth component of the Vegetable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Tasmania: Manual (TL209), part of an education and training package on IPM […]
20 July 2012
This manual is the fifth component of the Vegetable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Tasmania: Manual (TL209), part of an education and training package on IPM […]
20 July 2012
This manual is the sixth component of the Vegetable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Tasmania: Manual (TL209), part of an education and training package on IPM […]
20 July 2012
This manual is the third component of the Vegetable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Tasmania: Manual (TL209), part of an education and training package on IPM […]
20 July 2012
This manual is the second component of the Vegetable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Tasmania: Manual (TL209), part of an education and training package on IPM […]
20 July 2012
This 213-page Manual – provided as six tools covering the manual’s different sections or chapters – is not an all-encompassing document on vegetable IPM but rather […]
20 July 2012
Crop protection products and associated adjuvants can leave sticky oily residues on all internal surfaces or spray equipment. Small amounts of fungicide or insecticide residue can […]
18 February 2019
The effectiveness of irrigation practices in Australian horticulture is currently limited by the availability of useful information to growers. Water applications are often based on observations […]
12 September 2013
A fact sheet with information to help you plan and manage weeds that compete with Australian brassica crops. It provides an overview of weed management methods […]
30 September 2020
4 July 2018
This manual is a general guide to farm biosecurity measures to reduce the risks of pests, diseases and weeds impacting your production.
15 January 2020
15 January 2020
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16 May 2018
This manual is designed for use by onion growers and their staff, as well as contractors, researchers and consultants working in the industry. It outlines simple […]
30 October 2024
Three new species of Liriomyza leafminer flies are now present in Australia: American Serpentine Leafminer (ASLM (Liriomyza trifolii)) Serpentine Leafminer (SLM (Liriomyza huidobrensis)) Vegetable Leafminer (VLM (Liriomyza sativae)) […]
30 October 2024
Three new species of Liriomyza leafminer flies are now present in Australia: American Serpentine Leafminer (ASLM (Liriomyza trifolii)) Serpentine Leafminer (SLM (Liriomyza huidobrensis)) Vegetable Leafminer (VLM (Liriomyza sativae)) […]
30 October 2024
Three new species of Liriomyza leafminer flies are now present in Australia: American Serpentine Leafminer (ASLM (Liriomyza trifolii)) Serpentine Leafminer (SLM (Liriomyza huidobrensis)) Vegetable Leafminer (VLM (Liriomyza sativae)) […]
30 October 2024
Three new species of Liriomyza leafminer flies are now present in Australia: American Serpentine Leafminer (ASLM (Liriomyza trifolii)) Serpentine Leafminer (SLM (Liriomyza huidobrensis)) Vegetable Leafminer (VLM (Liriomyza sativae)) […]
25 November 2024
Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) was detected in Australia in 2014 and it has been nationally agreed that it is not technically feasible to eradicate […]
25 November 2024
Plant biosecurity is a series of measures that aid in protecting production areas from harmful insects, weeds, and various plant diseases. They are collectively referred to […]
1 May 2018
A guide to farm biosecurity measures to reduce the risks of pests, diseases and weeds impacting your production
1 January 2021
To ensure its future viability and sustainability, it is important that the Australian potato industry, represented by AUSVEG as the peak industry body, minimises the risks […]
1 January 2021
To ensure its future viability and sustainability, it is important that the Australian vegetable industry, represented by AUSVEG as the peak industry body, minimises the risks […]
30 January 2025
This document focuses on the disease Fusarium basal rot, providing information on the biology, drivers of disease development and possible management strategies available to onion growers. […]
3 February 2025
Bacterial diseases cause significant impacts to vegetable production nationally. Disease outbreaks are sporadic and influenced substantially by weather conditions. This guide provides information on the most […]
6 December 2018
The Tomato Potato Psyllid Pocket Guide provides growers with the information necessary to monitor their crops for tomato potato psyllid (TPP; Bactericera cockerelli). It was produced […]
15 April 2025
This peer-reviewed technical resource is aimed at enhancing the understanding of microbial contamination in leafy vegetables, specifically with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), and providing guidance […]
25 January 2025
In onion crops, where plant size and growth rate make weed competition particularly problematic, herbicide resistance in some weed species adds to the challenge. Effective weed […]
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 Asian vegetable industry in Australia has grown rapidly and currently contributes about six percent to the value of the broader vegetable industry. The fast development […]
20 July 2012
The profitability and productivity of your greenhouse can be significantly improved by minimising the losses caused by pests and diseases. This is a comprehensive guide for […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet provides an overview of bitter melon, ground preparation, varieties, sowing season, trellising and plant spacing, nutrition and irrigation requirements, and pests and diseases. […]
20 July 2012
Current horticultural pest management systems on the Northern Adelaide Plains (NAP) rely heavily on the use of insecticides and the establishment and maintenance of bare-earth buffers […]
20 July 2012
Crop failures of up to 100% have been recorded for parsley in both Queensland and Victoria. Diseases causing major commercial losses in Australia are root rots, […]
20 July 2012
This 58-page booklet gives a comprehensive overview of the diseases and disorders that often occur on bunching vegetables in Australia. The crops covered include: bok choy/pak […]
20 July 2012
Farm biosecurity is a set of management practices and activities. It is the responsibility of every farm worker, manager and visitor to implement these practices. Farm […]
20 July 2012
A field pilot observation study was conducted in Southern Tasmania to obtain yield response data to irrigation for poppies under local conditions. The benefits of irrigation […]
20 July 2012
A 4-page factsheet that details the purpose and findings of two projects – VG09031 and VG07036. While the former project – Efficacy of SAR for disease […]
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 18-page booklet provides concise information on the biology of tospoviruses and their thrips vectors. This information is then related to the range of integrated methods […]
20 July 2012
The brochure provides an overview of the weed management methods in Australian broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprout crops, based on research conducted for HAL. There are […]
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
Successful sweet corn production relies on management planning well in advance of sowing, thorough research to identify market requirements, impediments to production, and especially product specification, […]
20 July 2012
Three main strains of the garden pea are grown in Australia. The green pea is grown for shelling, for the peas being frozen, dehydrated, canned, or […]
20 July 2012
New South Wales produces about 32,000 tonnes of onions annually. This represents 15% of the total Australian production. About 90% of the state’s onion crop is […]
20 July 2012
The purpose of the workshop is to facilitate the uniform application of standards to produce quality certified seed potatoes for all Australian domestic and export markets. […]
20 July 2012
This ute guide, with the title ‘Brassica Best Practice Integrated Pest Management’ promotes good forward planning and the careful design of a brassica crop production system […]
20 July 2012
Farm biosecurity is a set of management practices and activities that are carried out on-farm to protect properties from the entry, establishment and spread of pests. […]
20 July 2012
A 6-page fact sheet providing guidelines on the prevention and management of clubroot in vegetable brassica crops. Strategies discussed include: hygiene (both on the farm and […]
20 July 2012
This manual is the seventh component of the Vegetable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Tasmania: Manual (TL209), part of an education and training package on IPM […]
20 July 2012
Western Flower Thrips (WFT) and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV) are serious pests of a wide range of vegetables. To effectively manage these pests, it is […]
20 July 2012
Sweetpotato is very well suited to local growing conditions. When grown with irrigaton, high yields are obtainable and root quality is good. Poor yields and low […]
3 July 2013
The following guide highlights the principles of how to manage the handling and storage of seed for ware, French fry and crisping potato production. Using information […]
20 July 2012
This report is a user guide for those considering the practical advancement and feasibility of regional biosecurity. It outlines the considerations, optional approaches, and cost-effective means […]
20 July 2012
This guidebook is a product of the first phase of the “Revegetation by Design” program conducted from February 2003 till November 2006. This program aims to […]
20 July 2012
This project addresses irrigation management of potatoes and the implications on both yield and quality of the potatoes grown. The aims included the preliminary examination of […]
20 July 2012
This project delivers a practical field guide which will assist curcubit growers with the identification of insects, diseases and disorders in curcubit crops. Scientists and specialists […]
13 September 2013
This poster is a quick reference guide designed to help you choose effective crop protection products which minimise the impact on beneficials and the environment. When […]
29 March 2022
Whether you’re just getting started with cover crops or you have been using them for a while, this collection of Soil Wealth ICP posters is a […]
28 February 2022
A management guide for fall armyworm has recently been developed by AUSVEG, with assistance from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland. The guide is now […]
7 December 2021
The Soil Wealth ICP project has developed a practical guide to help growers identify and control the major soil-borne diseases for vegetable crops including: Brassicas Capsicum, […]
12 October 2021
A soil test, combined with a visual soil assessment and knowledge about paddock history and production plans, provides a sound basis for a nutrition program. A […]
14 September 2021
A global scan into the changes affecting integrated crop protection tools available to vegetable growers is hot off the press from the Soil Wealth ICP team. […]
20 July 2021
Plant diseases are caused by living organisms feeding on plants and damaging them in the process. Most can spread from sick to healthy plants by a […]
4 May 2021
Organic amendments are mostly applied pre-planting of cash or cover crops, and always contain carbon and all major nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur and potassium. In […]
16 March 2021
Cover crops, also referred to as green manure crops, are planted as a break between commercial crops. They are grown and incorporated back into the soil […]
15 December 2020
Soil-borne diseases present an ongoing challenge to the Australian vegetable industry, with an estimated $120 million in losses annually. Soil-borne Diseases in Vegetable Crops: A practical […]
1 December 2020
Correctly identifying a disease affecting your vegetable crop is crucial for effective management. A series of crop-specific field identification guides listed below provide photos, written descriptions […]
25 August 2020
Chemicals play an important role in vegetable production and are regularly used to control insect pests, diseases and weeds. Poor spray application techniques can result in […]
4 August 2020
Related ProjectsNational vegetable industry communications programThis project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the research and development levies listed below and contributions from the Australian […]
4 August 2020
Powdery scab is an economically important disease of potato crops in Australia and New Zealand, and around the world. This is because the lesions on tubers […]
19 May 2020
Growers all around Australia rely on Labour Hire Providers for the engagement of seasonal workers. Contrary to widespread belief, using a Labour Hire Provider does not […]
21 April 2020
Testing for soil nitrate is important to manage nitrogen availability in vegetable crops and ensure optimal yield and quality. The Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection […]
3 March 2020
Controlling pest species can be complex and insect pests can be particularly hard to control due to their mobility and their ability to use different plants […]
19 November 2019
Chemicals play an important role in vegetable production and are regularly used to control insect pests, diseases and weeds. Poor spray application techniques can result in […]
17 September 2019
Soil-borne diseases present an ongoing challenge to the Australian vegetable industry, with an estimated $120 million in losses annually. Soil-borne diseases may be caused by fungi, […]