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Developing guidelines for environmentally sustainable use of mineral fertilisers
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 … Read more
Developing New Export Vegetables With Emphasis On Burdock, Daikon And Globe Artichoke
The report provides growers with information on opportunties that exist to diversify businesses away from main stream vegetable production. The project investigates optimal conditions for … Read more
Developing On-Farm Diagnostic Kits For Brassica Diseases
This study sought the development of a simplistic, rapid and inexpensive on farm diagnostic test that can be packaged for growers to use on their … Read more
Developing Soil And Water Management Systems For Potato Production On Sandy Soils In Australia
This report details potato yields in sandy compacting soils, and the significant boosts experienced following research into new methods of deep tillage. These trials have … Read more
Developing Strategies To Control Sweet Potato Weevil
This study identifies more effective insecticides and the significance of good hygiene, alternative hosts and the possible use of varieties which show tolerance or resitiance … Read more
Developing Strategies To Stimulate Local Consumption, Export And Import Replacement Of Globe Artichokes
This project identifies barriers to the expansion of local and export opportunities for globe artichokes, development of protocol for frozen product, increase understanding of consumer … Read more
Developing Sustainable Solutions for Integrated Brassica Crop Management
Thie project involved collaboration of research institutes and growers in order to investigate the effects of composted organic material for brassica vegetable production with a … Read more
Developing The Enviroveg Program As A National Environmental Program In The Vegetable Industry
The Enviroveg program was developed as a simple self-assessment tool to minimise the environmental impacts and promote effective environmental management within the vegetable industry. The … Read more
Developing The Sterile Insect Technique For Eradication Of Incursions Of Mediterranean Fruit Fly In Australia
This study examines the research and development undertaken on developing a sterile insect technique for eradication of Mediterranean fruit fly. The result of the study … Read more
Developing vegetable export opportunities in Asia and the Middle East – 2014
Developing new markets for export has been identified as critical for the Australian vegetable industry and will be vital in securing the future profitability of … Read more
Development And Calibration Of Plant Tests For Nitrogen And Potassium For Brussel Sprouts For Sustainable Nutrient Management In Australia
Little information existed on nutrient needs, plant tests and critical nutrient ranges (CNR) or “target levels” for nitrogen (N) and potassium (K) in plant tests … Read more
Development And Extension Of Improved Horticultural Practices To Increase Profitability In The Greenhouse Cucumber Industry
This study provides information on greenhouse cucumber issues, their outcomes along with providing recommendations to enhance the future development of the national greenhouse cucumber industries. … Read more