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Benchmarking vegetable integrated pest management systems against other agricultural industries
This project aimed to create and suggest better ways to use the limited research and extension resources for crop protection. In the past IPM projects … Read more
Best Practice Manual And Training For The Australian Lettuce Industry
This report details feedback from training sessions which allow growers, processors and others to learn about recent research findings in the lettuce industry. Research was … Read more
Biofumigation – Optimising Biotoxic Brassica Rotations For Soil-Borne Pest And Disease Management
Project provides basic knowledge that will assist producers in making decisions about alternatives for managing soil pests and diseases and the implementation of these into … Read more
Brassica Think Tank
The Brassica Think Tank provided key stakeholders with an invaluable opportunity to discuss current R&D projects and the issues facing the vegetable industry. The agenda … Read more
Build capacity of greenhouse growers to reduce crop loss through adoption of preventative disease management practices
Ten essential management practices have been identified to reduce pests and diseases in greenhouses and these have been highlights in the New guide for growers, … Read more
Buk Choy
This fact sheet details information on Buk Choy production – where and how does it grow, preparation and cooking, and nutritional value.
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
Business case: capsicum grader
The grading of different categories of product has increased meaning the quality of grading is becoming more important as market standards change. This fact sheet … Read more
Business case: New irrigator
There are many considerations to take into account when investing in a new irrigator. It is important to account for depreciation, cost of capital, operating … Read more
Business case: Tractor replacement
Deciding whether or not to invest in a new tractor requires considerable deliberation. Are the benefits worth the capital? This fact sheet works through the … Read more
Business Decision Making
This fact sheet describes the key factors that need to be considered for making good decisions including risk and uncertainty, people issues and access to … Read more
Business Management: Thinking Through the Numbers
This fact sheet gives you simple tools and methods to help you make good business decisions. It will help you manage your variable and overhead … Read more