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Butternut pumpkin
This fact sheet provides an overview of butternut pumpkin, ground preparation, plant spacing, varieties, irrigation, nutrition and irrigation requirements, harvesting, and pests and diseases.
Cabbage growing
Cabbages belong to the Cruciferae family and are related to turnips, cauliflowers and brussels sprouts. The origin of the cabbage is rather obscure as it … Read more
Calculator: Business case lettuce planter
A calculator spreadsheet to help quantify the costs and benefits of investing in a lettuce planter.
Calculator: Business case new irrigator
A calculator spreadsheet to help quantify the costs and benefits of investing in a new irrigator.
Calculator: Business case property relocation
A calculator spreadsheet to help quantify the costs and benefits of expanding and/or relocating business property.
Calculator: Business case tractor replacement
A calculator spreadsheet to help quantify the costs and benefits of investing in a new tractor.
Calculator: Buy a truck or use a contractor?
A calculator spreadsheet to help quantify the costs and benefits of investing in a truck or using contractors.
Calculator: Capsicum grader
A calculator spreadsheet to help quantify the costs and benefits of investing in a capsicum grader.
Capsicum and chilli
This fact sheet provides an overview of capsicum and chilli, distribution, Australian distribution, preferred climate and soil types, description, varieties, pests and diseases, fruiting season, … Read more
Carrot Yield Decline
This project surveyed the whole industry to identify areas which influenced yield, quality and industry efficiency. The findings of the survey were used to develop … Read more
Case study: Labour management
Employing and managing staff can be stressful for many growers. This fact sheet explores aspects of employabilty, advertising/recruiting and managing staff.
Clean energy policy: Article in Vegetables Australia November/December 2011
There are opportunities for growers to take advantage of the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) by developing carbon credits, although carbon offset production involves a holistic … Read more