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Vietnamese Field Extension Officer for the Western Australian Vegetable Industry
Vietnamese growers comprise approximately a quarter (225/1033)1 of the WA vegetable industry. These growers have a very low English literacy rate and approximately 30% are … Read more
Managing cover crop residues in vegetable production
Cover crops are great tools for soil management. Their benefits can include improving soil structure and health, reducing erosion and weeds, adding nitrogen and contributing … Read more
What is compost worth? Using compost in Australian vegetable systems
This case study outlines the economic considerations when using compost in vegetable production systems. It is based on lessons learned from several Soil Wealth and … Read more
Gap analysis and economic assessment for protected cropping vegetables in tropical Australia
Protected cropping of vegetables in Australia, with a total area of production currently estimated at around 1,300 hectares, is mostly located in temperate climate regions … Read more
An investigation of low-cost protective cropping
Increased climate variability is a key challenge facing the Australian vegetable industry. Heat waves, heavy rain, unseasonal frosts, hail and other extreme weather events can … Read more
Optimising benefits of vermiculture in commercial-scale vegetable farms
Earthworms are known to be an indicator of healthy soil function. However, there has been limited research into how commercial vegetable farming practices impact on … Read more
The EnviroVeg Program 2017-2022
The EnviroVeg Program 2017-2022 draws together three previously separate and long-running vegetable industry environmental programs: Freshcare Environmental, Growcom Hort360 and EnviroVeg. This project aimed to … Read more
Evaluation, and demonstration of degradable polyethylene film on Tasmanian processing potato crops
This project was undertaken to examine the potential benefits of using degradable polyethylene films in horticultural crops. Trials were conducted using degradable film on potato … Read more
Business case developing a block of land for vegetable production
The decision for growers is – should we invest in developing a new block of land to expand production? This fact sheet explores the costs … Read more
Business case: Property relocation Part A
This fact sheet, the first of two parts, provides information that growers should consider when expanding, relocating or subdividing land. There are many financial, water … Read more
Business case: Property relocation Part B
This fact sheet, the second of two parts, provides information that growers should consider when expanding, relocating or subdividing land. There are many financial, water … Read more
Calculator: Business case developing a block of land for vegetable production
A calculator spreadsheet to help quantify the costs and benefits of investing in new land for vegetable growing.