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A review of knowledge gaps and compilation of R and D outputs from the Australian Potato Research Programs
The purpose of this report is two-fold; 1. to extract science supported information that can be used by industry and form the basis of an … Read more
A review of knowledge gaps and compilation of R and D outputs from the Australian Potato Research Programs
The Gap Analysis report is a review of all production related R&D funded through the HAL (now HIA) mechanism over the past two decades and … Read more
Clean and disinfect the greenhouse
The greenhouse always has to be cleaned and disinfected before planting a new crop. The clean up activity provides a fresh starting point and reduces … Read more
Enhancing Market Attitudes Towards IPM and Sustainable Vegetable Production Practices
Four activities have been conducted; – A desktop study of sustainability labels and ‘eco’ farming schemes. – A series of 8 focus groups, segmented by … Read more
Farm Biosecurity Manual for the Northern Adelaide Plains Vegetable Growers
This short manual outlines protection measures relevant to biosecurity threats, developed for the Northern Adelaide Plains Vegetable Growers. It contains a summary of important biosecurity … Read more
Greenhouse Design – Pests and Disease
Greenhouse design is important in helping to control pests such as whitefly, thrips and aphids. This fact sheet looks at ventilation, mesh materials and the … Read more
Have buffer areas around the greenhouse
Buffer areas are an effective and relatively low cost pest and disease management strategy. Make the buffer area at least 5 metres wide, or 10 … Read more
Improving the management of insect contaminants in processed leafy vegetables
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 … Read more
Managing pests and diseases
This fact sheet provides useful information on a range of pest management practices, including integrated pest management, farm bio-security, crop monitoring, crop hygiene and more.
Managing plant nutrition and general care
This fact sheet provides useful information on a range of pest management practices, including integrated pest management, farm bio-security, crop monitoring, crop hygiene and more.
Minor Use and Agronomy Coordinator – Minor Use Priorities and Awareness Program
Project VG13096 – Minor Use and Agronomy Coordinator – Minor Use Priorities and Awareness Program was designed to employ a Minor Use and Agronomy Coordinator … Read more
Plant Biosecurity
Biosecurity is a general description for a series of measure designed to protect businesses and the nation as a whole from the threats posed by … Read more