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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
Helping the Western Australian potato industry capture winter production opportunities in the Mid-West
The Dandaragan area of the Mid West area appears suitable for expanding the winter production of ware, crisp and possibly seed potatoes to cover the … Read more
Gross Margins: Using VegTool
This fact sheet has been designed to explain gross margins and the benefits of gross margin analysis, as how to use the ‘VegTool’ as a … Read more
Further Developing Technologies To Export Vegetables In Bulk
Report details research and development undertaken on methods for the preparation and shipment of fresh vegetables in bulk packaging. This report will serve to inform … Read more
Energy Saving Case Study
Infotech Research conducted a series of 22 energy audits of levy paying vegetable growers in 2014, as part of a project with Horticulture Innovation Australia … Read more
Consumer attitudes and usage in the green leaf category
Prior to this research there was very little consumer research relating to the value-added, green leaf, category. This project provides important insights into consumer purchase … Read more
Case study Direct sales and food safety
This case study explores the benefits and considerations for selling produce direct to the public. Direct sales may involve farrmers’ markets, roadside stalls, pick-your-own or … Read more
Capri Salad: Validation of nutrient content and development of post harvest protocols
Due to the increased demand from consumers for pre packaged mixed salad products there is increased focus from salad producers to commercialise new salad ingredients … 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
A subgroup to further advance the ideas and information presented at the Future Technologies Seminar 2012
A subgroup to further advance the concepts presented at the Future Technologies Seminar 2012 was convened on 2 April 2013, at the Australian Industry Group … Read more
A Better Packaging System For Celery
Project details the design and trial of a new packaging system that is more efficient, safer and more appealing to wholesalers, retailers and consumers.
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