Young Growers Study Tour – New Zealand 2010
21 July 2015Economic modelling of the vegetable industry
5 August 2015This study was designed to identify areas in which the transport cost of vegetables in Australia could be lowered through the introduction of improved regulation, facilities, and equipment or work practices. The study consisted of three components namely: 1. A benchmarking literature review of the national road transport regulatory regimes in New Zealand, Canada and the United States, Germany, United Kingdom. 2. Detailed interviews and discussions with transport operators and Industry Associations in the selected countries and in Australia. 3. Case studies to quantify the gains from selected key potential cost saving areas identified. The Review Team investigations found no “silver bullet” solution available to the Australian vegetable industry via the adoption of overseas vehicle regulatory settings.