This project determined the extent of cadmium impurities in Tasmanian vegetables and poppies and experimented with ways of decreasing cadmium (Cd) in crops or areas found to have unacceptably high concentrations.

This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the research and development levies listed below and contributions from the Australian Government. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.

• Vegetable Fund