20 July 2012
This project undertakes a review of the systems and practices used in this hydroponic lettuce sector in order to shed light on this issue and help […]
20 July 2012
This colour-coded one-page table provides information on the impact that insecticide residues in media have on a species of beneficial mites, Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis). Information relevant […]
20 July 2012
These three colour-coded tables provide information on the impact that residues of several insecticides and one fungicide on foliage have on specific greenhouse biological control agents […]
20 July 2012
This 3-page colour-coded table provides information on the impact that insecticide residues on greenhouse plastics have on greenhouse biological control agents. Information relevant to the management […]
20 July 2012
Insecticide resistance is a problem of modern agriculture. Since the 1950s and the introduction of synthetic organic insecticides, insect resistance to insecticides has required more frequent […]
12 September 2013
Biosecurity is a general description for a series of measure designed to protect businesses and the nation as a whole from the threats posed by insects […]
20 October 2013
Australia¡¦s vegetable industry and government have invested heavily in plant health and crop protection R&D. Therefore, a substantial volume of published R&D information has been produced […]
20 July 2012
This project undertook trials to generate relevant residue data required to apply for the registration of a postharvest fungicide for rockmelons. Related ProjectsPostharvest Residue Trials In […]
20 July 2012
This report sought to prepare and collate necessary information for minor-use applications applicable to a range of vegetable crops in order to obtain regulatory approvals for […]
20 July 2012
This project demonstrates the suitability of currently available technologies which utilise simple electromagnetic radiation, at ultra violet or infra-red wavelengths, to augment or replace chemicals used […]
20 July 2012
Downy mildew caused by Bremia lactucae Regel is a major disease of lettuce that occurs in most lettuce growing areas of the world. The disease has […]
20 July 2012
This project commenced in the 1989-90 cropping season with the objective of introducing to outdoor capsicum and tomato crops on the Northern Adelaide Plains (NAP) the […]
20 July 2012
Nitrate is essential for the healthy growth of plants. However, a high level of nitrate and nitrite in the diet has been inconclusively linked to an […]
20 July 2012
The project aimed to develop generic and automated sample preparation techniques to reduce the cost of sample preparation prior to analysis and screening procedures with true […]
20 July 2012
Project examines the risks of pesticide residue non compliance on export vegetables. The project identifies options to help these Australia vegetable exports achieve compliance with the […]
9 September 2013
In Australia, before an agrochemical product can be sold or used, it first must be registered by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). In […]
20 July 2012
This report provides a review of the Pesticide minor use Coordinator project. The project was being seen to making positive progress toward providing minor use permits […]
20 July 2012
This project evaluates the legislation implemented by states and territories to limit access to security sensitive ammonium nitrate which directly affects the way primary producers manage […]
20 July 2012
Chemicals are used in the vegetable industry to control pests, diseases and weeds. The majority of agricultural chemicals are applied in the form of droplets produced […]
12 September 2013
This fact sheet covers basic principles of spray application, including information on droplet size, nozzle selection and water quality. Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program – National […]
20 July 2012
Spray sense is a series of leaflets which focus on providing up-to-date information on a range of pesticide issues. Everyone who is involved in the manufacture, […]
20 July 2012
Foliar diseases in greenhouse vegetables are usually controlled by the regular application of fungicides. The fungicides used for the diseases powdery mildew, downy mildew and Botrytis […]
7 July 2016
One SPCSV strain is unique because it has the ability to interact with these other viruses, such as the commonly occurring, aphid-transmitted Sweetpotato feathery mottle virus […]
20 July 2012
Past use of persistent organic pesticides, for example DDT and dieldrin, means that some agricultural soils are contaminated with chemical residues. In broadacre farming, these chemicals […]
20 July 2012
Victoria is the largest producer growing around 850ha of celery per year, about 65% of the Australian celery market. Overall, the celery industry is rather small […]
20 July 2012
The Australian root and tuber vegetable crop group includes crop such as carrot, beetroot, and the smaller root and tuber industries of swede and radish. Of […]
2 February 2017
Proper nitrogen management (N) on vegetable farms is essential for the health of the crop, soil and ecosystem. It has long been recognised that groundwater with […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to generate chlorantraniliprole residue data in beans, peas, and sweet corn. A total of 11 residue trials were conducted, from 2009 to […]
20 July 2012
This project aimed to develop methods of testing pathogens for fungicide sensitivity and establish expected dosage response data to enable fungicide resistance problems to be recognised […]
20 July 2012
Surveys showed that in Tasmania only, poppy seed and carrots consistently threaten or violate the MPC. This project determined the extent of cadmium impurities in Tasmanian […]
20 July 2012
Study was undertaken to develop better trace elements fertilizer use for vegetable crops and field poppies, with the project performing tests across 10 sites. The report […]
20 July 2012
Western Flower Thrips (WFT) and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV) are serious pests of a wide range of vegetables. To effectively manage these pests, it is […]
20 July 2012
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 pasture […]
20 July 2012
Australian vegetable production is characterised by a diversity of crop types, grown in intensive rotations, across the wide range of environments Australia has to offer. Basic […]
20 July 2012
This 4-page fact sheet was developed by Dow AgroSciences in response to growing concerns about some populations of Western Flower Thrips (WFT) in the Sydney basin […]
20 July 2012
White blister is a disease caused by the fungus-like Albugo and has most recently been known to affect broccoli and cauliflower crops in southern Australia. Races […]
20 July 2012
Crop protection products and associated adjuvants can leave sticky oily residues on all internal surfaces or spray equipment. Small amounts of fungicide or insecticide residue can […]
12 September 2013
A fact sheet that outlines why cleaning spray tanks is important, what to clean with, and how to do it. Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program – […]
20 July 2012
Phosphorus is one of the major plant nutrients in the soil. It is a constituent of plant cells, essential for cell division and development of the […]
20 July 2012
This factsheet provides guidelines to farmers on how to delineate management zones within a paddock, how to match fertiliser inputs according to crop demand and supply […]
6 June 2017
This project provided Australian vegetable growers with the tools and knowledge to better manage the risk of crop losses from soilborne disease. Related ProjectsA multi-faceted approach […]
23 January 2018
Generation of Residue Data for Pesticide Minor-Use Permit Applications in Vegetable Crops 2014/ 2015
In Australia, before an agrochemical product can be sold or used, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) must first register it. In order for […]
9 May 2019
This project aimed to increase the quality of vegetable crops and ensure sustainable vegetable production by increasing uptake of integrated pest management (IPM) in the South […]
26 February 2021
Project VG16060 Vegetable Agrichemical Pest Management Needs and Priorities was designed to employ a Project Coordinator to undertake a range of engagement and communication activities that […]
25 August 2021
A key factor in the sustainability, productivity and profitability of horticultural industries is the ability to implement successful crop protection strategies. For this to occur growers […]
23 February 2022
The SARP reports involved a desktop audit and an industry liaison component to assess the importance of plant pests affecting the vegetable industry. At the start […]
30 January 2023
Industry requires access to up-to-date international chemical maximum residue limits (MRLs) to ensure that Australian produce is grown in a manner which is complaint with our […]
16 August 2020
The strategic levy investment project Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) – Updates (MT19008) is part of the Hort Innovation Onion Fund. A Strategic Agrichemical Review Process […]
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