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The Development Of Best Practice Handling Systems For Handpicked Beans
This report summarises the participatory approach to review and analyse handling systems within the handpicked bean industry and the development of recommendations for improved handling … Read more
Optimising Crop Management And Postharvest Handling For Baby Leaf Salad Vegetables
This research report sought to determine the optimum pre and post harvest management of baby leaf salads. The results were collected over three seasons and … Read more
Understanding the retail performance of broccoli using a tool for determining in store performance and consumer demand
The project sought to provide broccoli growers, retailers and the wider industry with specific information about the factors that influence customers decisions to purchase broccoli … Read more
USA Carrot Grower Study Tour 2013
The 2013 USA Carrot Grower Study Tour provided 10 vegetable levy payers with the opportunity to visit leading and innovative carrot operations in the United … Read more
Use Of Natural Sprouting Inhibitors For Potato Storage
This project tested the efficacy of alternative sprout suppressants that had been identified by overseas researchers and to collect residue data in the event that … Read more
Vegetable Cool Chain
Report details investigations of handling procedures by monitoring the temperature of produce from when it is harvested in the field through to the marketing chain.
Weed Management In Brassicas – Improving Postharvest Quality
Report examines a a variety of pre and post-transplant herbicides for the management of broadleaf weeds, with the project potentially resulting in a reduction in … Read more
Why Cleaning Spray Tanks Is Important?
A fact sheet that outlines why cleaning spray tanks is important, what to clean with, and how to do it.
Vegetable snacking options market research – Stage 2
Through a range of activities, including market and desktop research and industry engagement, this project analysed the distribution channels that have potential to deliver vegetable snacks … Read more
Identifying and sharing postharvest best practice on-farm and online
This project has compiled and communicated the latest in postharvest technology for vegetables. Information has been collated from the scientific literature, books and reports. In … Read more
Extension activities for the Australian potato industry – Literature review and survey
Project PT16000 was commissioned by Hort Innovation to complete a literature search and identify information and research on potato seed handling and quality. A literature … Read more
A revolutionary new sensor for in-field measurements of food safety in leafy vegetables
This project aimed to construct a working prototype of a new-generation Raman sensor that could detect dangerous microorganisms in leafy vegetables, on farm and in … Read more