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Tissue testing for phosphorus
This reports outlines the tissue testing for phosphorus in annual plants, including timing of fertiliser application. Table presents critical phosphorus levels in cereals, lupins and … Read more
Understanding and managing impacts of climate change in relation to government policy, regulation and energy efficiency
Federal Government policies and regulations in relation to climate change, while intended to have a positive effect on the nation’s environmental performance, may at the … Read more
Understanding spatial variability in potato cropping to improve yield and production efficiency
This research project aimed to pioneer an understanding of the extent and causes of within-field spatial variation in Tasmanian potato yield using a range of … Read more
Understanding The Implications Of Pastures On The Management Of Soilborne Diseases Of Seed Potatoes
This project investigated the effects of different pasture species on soil-borne pathogens, disease and yield of potatoes. The project sought to establish principles for the … Read more
Understanding The Use Of Chicken Manure In Vegetable Production On Sandy Soil
This study provides information on chicken manure and its use within vegetable farms in most production areas of Western Australia.
Use of plant growth regulators for reduced pass harvesting of cauliflower and broccoli
The primary purpose of this project was to assess the influence of the plant growth regulators (PGS’s), ethephon, and gibberellic acid on the uniformity of … Read more
Use Of Vegetable Transplants To Introduce Beneficial And Biocontrol Microbes Into The Crop Environment
Project independantly assess commercially available products and determines whether treatment of transplants with microbial inoculants can improve crop vigour, yields and quality.
Utilising Potato Microtubers For The Field Production Of Seed Potatoes
This project was conducted to investigate the physiological ageing of potato microtubers and identify the cultural practices required to plant microtubers in the open field … Read more
Variety Development For The Fresh Potato Market In WA 2006/08
The report evaluates the development of improved fresh market potato varieties in order to increase consumer satisfaction and productivity of the WA potato industry.
Vegetable growing and the Carbon Tax: Article in Vegetables Australia September/October 2011
Industry economic Ian James comments on the potential impacts of the Carbon Tax proposal to be implemented in July 2012. The pricing of carbon involves … Read more
Vegetable Production in New South Wales
This fact sheet lists important statistics focusing on five commodities in NSW, mushrooms, chinese cabbage (buk choy and wombok), lettuces and potatoes
Vegetable Production in Queensland
This fact sheet lists important production statistics relating to capsicum, chillies, peppers, lettuces, french and runner beans, and potatoes in Queensland.