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2018 European Industry Leadership and Development Mission
The 2018 European Industry Leadership and Development Mission was held from 5-13 February and provided an opportunity for eight vegetable levy payers to visit the … Read more
Pre-harvest sanitisation of leafy green vegetables
In 2023, this project reviewed the published literature and industry practices on emerging and current pre-harvest risk management strategies of leafy vegetables that are, or … Read more
Further Development Of NIRS To Measure Eating Quality Of Melons
This report sought to extend the NIRS System which would allow for it to be applied to fruit sorting for internal quality attributes; however, this … Read more
10 essential practices for all growers
The profitability and productivity of your greenhouse can be significantly improved by minimising the losses caused by pests and diseases. Preventative pest and disease management … Read more
A Study Of Post Harvest Bacterial Rots And Browning In Lettuce And The Development Of Control Methods
This report investigates the browning effect on lettuce resulting from pseudomonads, examines bacterial loads in soils during cultivation and investigates the development of control methods … Read more
Business case: buy a truck or use a contractor
Some growers use contractors to transport produce to a warehouse, packer or a wholesaler, while others prefer to use their own trucks. This fact sheet … Read more
Certified seed potatoes – Certification officers training workshop
This final report details the ViCSPA Potato Seed Certification Workshop that was successfully held from the 1st to 5th December 2008. The venue was the … Read more
Clean And Safe Handling Systems For Fresh Vegetables And Tomatoes
Details research conducted to achieve ‘best practice’ hygienic post harvest systems for vegetable and tomato growers, highlighting comparative effectiveness, safety and registration status of sanitisers, … Read more
Cleaning And Disinfection Practices For Potato Farms
This project examines the risks of contaminating seed stocks with common potato pathogens in the potato shed, evaluates disinfection procedures and hygiene protocols as well … Read more
Control Of Black Leg, Black Scurf And Other Postharvest Storage Rots Of Seed Potatoes
Storage rots of seed potatoes cause significant losses for growers in Victoria. Mercuric dips were used effectively for many years to control fungal and bacterial … Read more
Development And Extension Of Potato Hygenic Strategies
Hygiene standards in the potato industry have been increasing in recent years. However, there are some areas which are still in need of attention. This … Read more
Development Of A Universal Grading System For Ware Potatoes In Western Australia
This study investigates the importance of coordination and effective communication between various sectors in the supply chain. The highest priority by supply chain members was … Read more