20 July 2012
This fact sheet includes information on ground preparation, varieties, sowing season, trellising and plant spacing, nutrition, irrigation, pests and diseases, pollination and yield, maturity and harvest, […]
15 April 2014
The performance of chicory in a subtropical environment has been assessed by staff of the Queensland Horticulture Institute, Department of Primary Industries for Belgium firm Orafti. […]
20 July 2012
This project provides an informed summary of current food security in Australia with particular reference to horticulture, explores possible future scenarios of food security in Australia […]
20 July 2012
Non-symbiotic nitrogen fixation can contribute significant plant-available nitrogen per hectare per year to intensive farming systems. With the potential for non-symbiotic nitrogen fixation to provide a […]
20 July 2012
Project provides a Fusarium survey of all main processing growing areas and the Sydney basin, in order to determine the endophytic Fusarium species associated with sweet […]
20 July 2012
Gai Choy is one member of the diverse mustard family. This fact sheet details information on Gai Choy production – where and how does it grow, […]
19 September 2013
Understanding greenhouse design is important for maintaining the heath-humidity balance to provide optimal growing conditions. Related ProjectsManaging a greenhouse capsicum crop – an interactive DVD demonstration […]
20 July 2012
This project addresses the Green House Modernistation Project which involved the establishment of a facility that demonstrated numerous the growing of numerous crops, varieties and techniques […]
20 July 2012
This study tour enabled a firsthand observation of the Canadian growing methods and glasshouse systems that have been developed over more than 20 years. The Australian […]
20 July 2012
The purpose of this report was to assess existing, new and emerging greenhouse technologies and how they may be integrated in existing systems in Australia. This […]
26 March 2017
The project VG15704 ‘Grower Study Tour of New Zealand: precision vegetable production’ aimed to provide vegetable producers the opportunity to travel and learn from each other […]
20 July 2012
Brussels sprouts belong to the Brassica family and are related to cabbages and cauliflowers. This fact sheet provides an overview on Brussels sprouts – climatic requirements, […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet provides an overview of the capsicums and chillies – climate requirements, soils, varieties, seedling production, transplanting, spacing, fertilisers, irrigation, protected cultivation, pruning, pests, […]
20 July 2012
There are over 20 growers who produce cucumbers under protected cultivation in Western Australia, ranging from Manjimup in the South-west to Geraldton and Carnarvon. There are […]
20 July 2012
Eggplant belongs to the Solanaceae family, which includes crops such as tomatoes, potatoes, and capsicums. Eggplant is available from Western Australia growers throughout the year, mainly […]
20 July 2012
Fresh consumption of garlic is around 3500 tonnes imported mainly from China, Africa, Taiwan, NZ, and the US. While there has been a decline in production […]
20 July 2012
Leeks belong to the onion family and are closely related to chives, garlic, onion, and shallots. A problem with the crop is that it takes 21 […]
20 July 2012
Parsnips belong to the Apiaceae family, which includes carrots, celery, and parsley. This fact sheet provides an overview of growing parsnips in Western Australia – soil, […]
20 July 2012
Radish belongs to the Brassica family such as cabbages, broccoli, and cauliflowers. The red radish is the main type grown in Australia and originated in Western […]
20 July 2012
In Western Australia, a small of rhubarb is grown commercially throughout the year for the domestic market, mainly in the Wanneroo area. This fact sheet provides […]
20 July 2012
Silverbeet belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family and is closely related to beetroot and also to spinach. This fact sheet provides an overview on growing silverbeet in […]
20 July 2012
The snake bean has been known as the yard long bean. It gets its name from the pods which are longer than those of French beans […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet provides an overview on growing snow peas and sugar snaps in Western Australia – the required climate, soils, varieties, spacing, trellising, fertilisers, pests […]
20 July 2012
All spring onion types are characterised by slightly enlarged bulbs. The type grown in Australia does not produce offshoots; it has straight, hollow leaves, and a […]
20 July 2012
Swedes and turnips are in the Brassica or Crucifer family which also includes cauliflowers, broccoli, cabbage, radish, and brussel sprouts. This fact sheet provides an overview […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet provides information on how to grow sweet potatoes in Western Australia – required climate, soils, rotation, obtaining planting material, preparing cuttings, varieties, irrigation, […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet provides an overview on chicory and witlof production. Related ProjectsGrowing witlof chicory
20 July 2012
The management of soil is a key aspect to ensuring the economic and environmental sustainability of vegetable production. Good soil management practices have a direct impact […]
13 October 2013
For the WA potato industry to expand it needs to move into new areas outside traditional potato growing areas near and south of Perth. The Mid […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken by Access Economics which was commissioned by HAL to produce a Balanced Scorecard that compares the performance of the Australian horticultural industry […]
20 July 2012
Little is known about the behaviour of earthworms in Australia. Much of it has been done in southern Australia where the information is very general in […]
20 July 2012
Project demonstrated practical methods for the production of compost-tea on farms, effectiveness was measured but aerobic bacterial per ml in combination with a low human pathogen […]
20 July 2012
This report investigated the benefits of a forecasting system which predict onion downy mildew outbreaks with results showing reductions in sprays. Related ProjectsImplementation Of An Onion […]
20 July 2012
This study was designed to assist potato growers to increase their early crop yields by six tonnes a hectare and to improve the average gross margins. […]
20 July 2012
This project aimed to improve the productivity of the French Fry Industry in Victoria. It undertook studies on seed management, effect of latitude on Russet Burbank […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to investigate strategies for improved yield and quality, and/or reduced production costs in the target crop green beans, beetroot and sweet corn. […]
20 July 2012
This project examines aspects of seed physiological quality and investigated treatments to manipulate stem number per seed piece and tuber number per plant in seed potato […]
20 July 2012
Commercial crops in Tasmania were found to be setting less than their total fruit potential. Since the fruit is the commericially valuable part of the crop, […]
20 July 2012
The project sought to gain better understanding of the means by which Potato Virus S (PVS) enters early generation seed crops. Related ProjectsImproving management of Potato […]
20 July 2012
In this study, the potential to manipulate flower induction in carrot with plant growth regulating chemicals was investigated. 2,2-dichloropropionic acid (2,2-DPA) was shown to strongly promote […]
20 July 2012
This project evaluated agronomic practices that improve marketable yield of sweet potato roots of marketable size and quality. It also provides evaluation and promotion of the […]
20 July 2012
This project seeks to determine levels of support within key horticultural industry and government representatives for establishment of a national network of long-term field investigations to […]
20 July 2012
Investigation on the yield and quality decline in Australia processing beetroot crops. The study provides information on identification and management of soil borne fungal diseases of […]
20 July 2012
This project was part of the ongoing research collaboration between the Australian vegetable seed industry, TIAR, and seedPurity Pty Ltd to improve standards of vegetable seed […]
20 July 2012
This report investigates the factors affecting pollen viability and to identify the key processes limiting seed yields. This study involved testing a number of agronomic practices, […]
10 September 2014
Energy has become an increasingly important factor in determining greenhouse enterprise profitability. As energy prices rise the economy will inevitably move towards full accounting for carbon […]
20 July 2012
This project forms part of a national scheme to evaluate potato varieties developed or introduced by the potato breeding program based at Toolangi in Victoria. It […]
20 July 2012
Project involved the investigation of perceived barriers to greater use of recycling organic material in the Tasmanian vegetable industry. These included the availability of suitable products, […]
20 July 2012
This report presents the results of economic analyses of investments within the Processing and Fresh Potato R&D Program of Horticulture Australia. The principal purpose of the […]
20 July 2012
This project aimed to combine a number of management strategies to determine the most effective disease control options. This project in collaboration with a number of […]
21 March 2017
Integrating sustainable soil health practices into commercial vegetable production is required to reverse declines in soil health and maintain or improve the productivity and profitability of […]
20 July 2012
This project sought to find biodegradable mulches that would replace plastic mulch film in vegetable production. This involved studies conducted to examine these alternative mulches in […]
20 July 2012
This project was conducted to determine the efficiency of N usage by bell pepper grown with plastic mulch and trickle irrigation and to define a rate […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet provides an overview of bitter melon, ground preparation, varieties, sowing season, trellising and plant spacing, nutrition and irrigation requirements, and pests and diseases. […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet provides an overview of Kangkong, its origin, distribution, Australian distribution, preferred climate and soil types, description, varieties, culture, pests and diseases, fruiting season, […]
20 July 2012
The Asian vegetable industry in Australia has grown rapidly and currently contributes about six percent to the value of the broader vegetable industry. The fast development […]
18 January 2015
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 Limited […]
20 July 2012
The project addresses issues associated with the production of summer lettuce crops with the South Victorian region. Key issues were identified including the incidence of tipburn […]
13 September 2013
20 July 2012
This report investigated the efficacy of various formulations of potassium silicate for management of disease and improving yields in vegetable crops. Results from the study indicated […]
19 September 2013
This third module review important practices for managing crops through the entire growth cycle. The implementation of the best management practices will promote higher yields and […]
11 July 2016
This document combines the research and analysis on fresh vegetable snacking undertaken for project VG14024. The purpose of this project was to undertake market research around […]
20 July 2012
This is a series of reports on Australian vegetable industry water use at state and national levels, and has been funded by Horticulture Australia Ltd (HAL) […]
20 July 2012
This report is the second in a series on vegetable industry water use at state and national levels. This series outlines how water is used in […]
20 July 2012
This second report is one in a series on vegetable industry water use at state and national levels. Related ProjectsMaximising returns from water in the Australian […]
20 July 2012
This report is one in a series on vegetable industry water use at state and national levels. This series outlines how water is used in the […]
20 July 2012
This project conducted a scoping study to define existing mechanical harvesting techniques and practices, adoption of mechanical harvesting, issues of technology and its impact on supply […]
20 July 2012
The discovery of Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) in Western Australia in 1986 and Victoria in 1991 has resulted in breeding for resistance to PCN becoming an […]
20 July 2012
The project examines the potential reduction in Phosphorus applications on potatoe ferrosols in order to decrease the costs along with reductions in phosphorus and cadmium levels […]
21 March 2017
Potatoes are the fourth-largest food crop internationally, and account for 20% of all vegetable production in Australia. Unfortunately, the current main Australian commercial cultivars suffer from […]
20 July 2012
The evaluation and identification of new French Fry cultivars with improved processing and agronomic characteristics adapted to different production regions of Australia is essential for the […]
20 July 2012
This project undertook three trials on the Krasnozem soils in 1995/96 investigating the effect of nitrogen topdressing on the yield and quality of onions. The project […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet details information on Okra production – site selection, ground preparation, planting material, nutrition and fertigation, pests and diseases, harvest, postharvest, and common problems. […]
8 February 2015
Technologies studied were well established and in use. They included: Devices which generate electrical power only: • solar photovoltaics (PV) • wind power • natural gas […]
22 January 2015
Research into on farm power generation has produced details of the options, and explored feasibility of adoption of such systems. Growers can use this to help […]
20 July 2012
This project evaluated of potentially new germplasm that may prove to be useful to the Queensland onion industry. This report included an evaluation of current jumbo […]
20 July 2012
The objective of the project “Opportunities and challenges faced with emerging technologies in the Australian vegetable industry” is to provide a broad review of the technologies […]
20 July 2012
The project “Opportunities and challenges faced with emerging technologies in the Australian vegetable industry” aims to provide a broad review of technologies that are influencing the […]
20 July 2012
The project “Opportunities and challenges faced with emerging technologies in the Australian vegetable industry” aims to provide a broad review of technologies that are influencing the […]
20 July 2012
The objective of the project “Opportunities and challenges faced with emerging technologies in the Australian vegetable industry” is to provide a broad review of the technologies […]
20 July 2012
This report was prepared as an outcome of Milestone 105 of project VG08087. This project aims to provide a broad review of technologies that are influencing […]
20 July 2012
Most soils used for agriculture in south-western Australia were acutely phosphorus (P) deficient when first cleared for agriculture. Native vegetation had evolved to cope with the […]
20 July 2012
Every crop has an optimum soil pH range. Within this range, production potential is maximised. The plant’s critical range is the range of soil pH in […]
20 July 2012
Project investigates organic vegetable production techniques and identifies alternate methods to management weeds, diseases and insects that may be able to be applied to convential vegetable […]
20 July 2012
This study involved the generation of a predictive model of ontogeny, incorporating climatic data including frost risk that would enable broccoli farmers to predict harvest maturity […]
20 July 2012
This Report provides information on the benefits of on weekly monitoring and reporting back to growers which seek to assist in the reduction in the abundance […]
20 July 2012
Project outlines significant opportunities for the Australian vegetable seed industry to improve hybrid cauliflower, carrot and onion seed production through enhanced awareness of factors influencing seed […]
12 September 2013
A fact sheet outlining how to maintain the quality of vegetable crops post harvest. Maintaining good vegetable quality requires good systems and communication throughout the supply […]
20 July 2012
This project addresses irrigation management of potatoes and the implications on both yield and quality of the potatoes grown. The aims included the preliminary examination of […]
20 July 2012
This report investigates potato varieties, indentifying potatoes that have potential benefits to industry and consumers and recommending these varieties from commercial testing. Such varieties will improve […]
20 July 2012
Control of pests and diseases in potato crops can be achieved using biological, cultural, and/or chemical methods. Control is not exclusively dependent on the use of […]
20 July 2012
Technological advances are giving growers a valuable boost in their ongoing efforts to generate more value from existing resources. In recent years, attention is increasingly turning […]
20 July 2012
Vegetable green soybean is one of the most important vegetable crops imported into Japan. If production in Japan decreases and Taiwan and China cannot supply more […]
20 July 2012
Economic analyses of six clusters of randomly selected research and development investments funded by the Processing and Fresh Potato R&D Program of Horticulture investments have been […]
20 July 2012
This project was initiated at the request of local greenhouse and hydroponic growers to investigate, evaluate with a view to import and adopt protected cropping technology […]
20 July 2012
This project analyses the success of investment by the Australian potato industry into research and development activities by quantifying the benefits that have accrued from research […]
20 July 2012
This paper reviews the AusHort program which was developed to enhance access to the Research and Development opportunities that has implications for the Horticulture industry, in […]
20 July 2012
This scoping project involved a review of the relevant aspects of the global processed potato industry, including an independent market research report to identify priority research […]
20 July 2012
Project provides a review of information currently available on the biology and management of Oxalis Latifolia and conducts trials on control of the weed using soil […]
20 July 2012
This report investigates potential options for adoption and adaptation of precisions agriculture techologies and management strategies into the vegetable industry. Precision Agriculture is a philosophy based […]