20 July 2015
The 2013 Produce Innovation Seminar was designed to showcase methods of producing vegetable products with added value that demand a higher price-point and increase profitability. Innovations […]
8 February 2015
Building on established relationships from the 2013 Reverse Trade Mission, AUSVEG worked closely with the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) to select the best candidates to attend […]
18 November 2015
The 2015 Global Technologies in Horticulture Seminar was held on Thursday 25 June at Jupiters Gold Coast. The Seminar was designed to assist Australia’s horticulture industry […]
20 July 2012
This project was designed to deliver information and stimulate the adoption of disease management practices resulting from brassica research. It was designed to enhance the ability […]
20 July 2012
This project provides a market-based analysis of the Japanese melon industry. Its objective is to establish a market profile of melons in Japan that would help […]
20 July 2012
The project aimed to produce an export development plan through a collaborative process with the industry, which would act as a model for other horticultural industries […]
11 September 2013
This fact sheet describes the processes and structures required to facilitate a smooth transition through the family business. Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program – National Co-ordination […]
3 July 2013
A subgroup to further advance the concepts presented at the Future Technologies Seminar 2012 was convened on 2 April 2013, at the Australian Industry Group Conference […]
12 September 2013
This fact sheet is a collection of online resources that growers can access, as well as a list of other sources of industry information. Related ProjectsVegetable […]
20 July 2012
This report investigated and presents the incident of after cooking darkening (ACD) of potatoes. Significant reductions in the incidences and severity of the disorder were obtained […]
20 July 2012
The project was designed to investigate how seed growers could produce round seed, the cost of growing and under what conditions processing growers could benefit from […]
20 July 2012
This study conducts a preliminary survey to provide information on the status of some imported dried horticultural products with respect to contamination with pests, diseases, viable […]
20 July 2012
This project was conducted to survey the horticultural production in south Queensland, especially on the Granite Belt. Accurate information regarding the size and value of the […]
20 July 2012
This strategy aims to provide a coordinated and planned approach to communications for the AusHort Research and Development Program. The core objectives of the strategy are […]
20 July 2012
The project VG09152 Australian Vegetable Industry Carbon Footprint Tool: Grower Adoption and Education was developed to work along-side another HAL funded project (VG09187) working on the […]
20 July 2012
This report details the Australian Vegetable Industry Conference, Sydney, which focused on the delivery of Research and Development outcomes and the future direction for a profitable […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to maximise grower participation in the Australian Vegetable Industry Development Plan and to ensure that the outcomes and project reflect regional, state […]
20 July 2012
This project was developed as a tool for growers, researchers, and industry representatives. The Knowledge Exchange is unique in that soil and land management information, relevant […]
20 July 2012
This educational tour was undertaken to expose growers to a range of on and off-farm business practices, develop networks of growers, introduce participants to technological innovations […]
20 March 2013
The Vegetable Industry Development Program (VIDP) was created to help vegetable growers build their businesses and remain competitive in an increasingly market-driven and globalised industry. The […]
6 March 2016
The scope of the benchmarking study is specifically concerned with the regulatory regime and the effectiveness of enforcement in the following areas: Primary production […]
20 July 2012
After a Productivity Commission report highlighted Government concerns about the lack of evidence supporting a positive return on expenditure by Research and Development Corporations (RDCs). Through […]
20 July 2012
Vegetables Australia is a 56-page, full colour bi-monthly magazine mailed directly to Australian vegetable growers, researchers, and other key members of the vegetable industry. The objectives […]
20 July 2012
The research report deals with the development of bioplastics in the potato industry in Australia. There is growing interest in increasing the share of agricultural in […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to produce superior tomato varieties having resistance to Fusarium wilt and incorporate into the varieties high fruit quality, including fruit firmness and […]
20 July 2012
The Australian vegetable and potato industry is now competing in an international food marketplace as rapid globalisation increasingly impacts on the competitive position of the industry. […]
13 September 2013
The decision for growers is – should we invest in developing a new block of land to expand production? This fact sheet explores the costs and […]
12 September 2013
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 analyses […]
12 September 2013
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 weights […]
13 September 2013
Expanding a vegetable growing business may often include vertical integration, or added value. Making the decision to involve additional processes through the supply chain requires many […]
13 September 2013
This fact sheet addresses the question: “how much do I need to reduce crop damage to justify the extra costs of higher priced chemicals and a […]
13 September 2013
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 costs […]
13 September 2013
This fact sheet, the first of two parts, provides information that growers should consider when expanding, relocating or subdividing land. There are many financial, water related […]
13 September 2013
This fact sheet, the second of two parts, provides information that growers should consider when expanding, relocating or subdividing land. There are many financial, water and […]
13 September 2013
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 pros […]
11 September 2013
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 information. […]
12 September 2013
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 costs, […]
20 July 2012
Buttercup squash is a potential new export crop for Tasmania because of its declared freedom from fruit fly, suitable climate, experienced growers and export awareness and […]
13 September 2013
A calculator spreadsheet to help quantify the costs and benefits of investing in a lettuce planter. Related ProjectsInnoVeg Local Partnership Program- Collaborative and Innovative Industry Development […]
13 September 2013
A calculator spreadsheet to help quantify the costs and benefits of investing in a new irrigator. Related ProjectsInnoVeg Local Partnership Program- Collaborative and Innovative Industry Development […]
13 September 2013
A calculator spreadsheet to help quantify the costs and benefits of investing in a new tractor. Related ProjectsInnoVeg Local Partnership Program- Collaborative and Innovative Industry Development […]
13 September 2013
A calculator spreadsheet to help quantify the costs and benefits of investing in a truck or using contractors. Related ProjectsInnoVeg Local Partnership Program- Collaborative and Innovative […]
13 September 2013
A calculator spreadsheet to help quantify the costs and benefits of investing in a capsicum grader. Related ProjectsInnoVeg Local Partnership Program- Collaborative and Innovative Industry Development […]
13 September 2013
A calculator spreadsheet to help quantify the costs and benefits of investing in IPM methods for lettuce crops Related ProjectsInnoVeg Local Partnership Program- Collaborative and Innovative […]
20 July 2012
This Canadian study tour was undertaken to attend a world renowned seed scheme training program. The Canadian Potato Certification scheme is one of the largest certified […]
20 July 2012
This project has identifed that a lack of data about supply and demand has led to carrot growers receiving decreased returns on their produce. Accessing and […]
13 September 2013
This case study explores the benefits and considerations for selling produce direct to the public. Direct sales may involve farrmers’ markets, roadside stalls, pick-your-own or on-farm […]
13 September 2013
This case study was put together to help vegetable growers understand their businesses better. Use this fact sheet to help gauge the performance of your business. […]
13 September 2013
Employing and managing staff can be stressful for many growers. This fact sheet explores aspects of employabilty, advertising/recruiting and managing staff. Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program […]
13 September 2013
This case study outlines what is included in the cost of production, how to calculate the cost of production, and how this information can be used […]
20 July 2012
This final report details the ViCSPA Potato Seed Certification Workshop that was successfully held from the 1st to 5th December 2008. The venue was the Primary […]
20 July 2012
The purpose of the workshop is to facilitate the uniform application of standards to produce quality certified seed potatoes for all Australian domestic and export markets. […]
20 July 2012
The 5th World Potato Congress was held in March 2004 in Kunming in the Yunnan Province in the South West of China. This project supports the […]
20 July 2012
Codex standards are used as global benchmarks. Although Australia (and NZ and Chile) do not have domestically enforced quality standards, the other 39 countries around the […]
20 March 2013
The Vegetable Industry Development Program holds the objectives of assisting vegetable growers to develop their enterprises and improve their competitiveness in the face of domestic market […]
20 March 2013
Grow SA was engaged by Horticulture Australia Ltd (HAL) in September 2010 as one of six subprograms within the Vegetable Industry Development Program (VIDP). The VIDP […]
20 March 2013
The Vegetable Industry Development Program (VIDP) was established in 2009 with the aim of helping growers better prepare their farming business for an expected increase in […]
20 March 2013
The national industry development has been delivered under the Vegetable Industry Development Program (VIDP) for the last three years. Through this program vegetablesWA has successfully delivered […]
20 March 2013
This project was about delivering and supporting the Vegetable Industry Development Program (VIDP) to industry & growers. This was done through communicating the VIDP sub program […]
20 March 2013
Victorian vegetable growers consider the position of Industry Development Officers (IDO) as an integral part of industry development and have fully appreciated the support of the […]
20 July 2012
This poster assists with identifying common diseases of cucumbers. It was developed as part of the project “Integrated management of greenhouse cucumber and capsicum diseases”. This […]
20 July 2012
Over this two-year project period (July 2004 to June 2006), a total of approximately 26,5000 Access to Asian Foods newsletters were delivered to subscribers all over […]
20 July 2012
A review was conducted on the relative impact of genetic quality characteristics and the supply chain on consumer satisfaction of strawberries in Australia. This study is […]
13 September 2013
This Consumer & Market fact sheet provides an introduction to vegetable consumption in the Australian market. It also covers some common market terms used in Consumer […]
20 July 2012
This study was developed to identify key social and psychological beliefs surrounding the population’s willingness to increase their vegetable consumption, through the use of focus groups […]
20 July 2012
This project involved the research, writing, translation, and distribution of 12 issues of the ‘Access to Asian Foods’ newsletter over the two years. The newsletter plays […]
20 July 2012
This project allowed for the creation of a national distribution system with state groups working with the project officer to ensure all growers and technical service […]
18 November 2015
In 2012, a research project titled ‘Review of skills and training in the vegetable industry’ identified that Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) was a skill weakness […]
20 July 2012
The Australian Potato Industry has identified the need for a national marketing strategy for fresh potatoes. This strategy is required if the industry is to build […]
20 July 2012
This projects details the creation of two demonstration sites to help growers assess the benefits of converting from soil-based to hydroponic production systems specifically where soil-borne […]
20 July 2012
This study sought the development of a simplistic, rapid and inexpensive on farm diagnostic test that can be packaged for growers to use on their own […]
20 July 2012
A young growers’ tour of the USA exposed Australian and New Zealand growers to broad issues affecting the vegetable industry with the main aim being to […]
20 July 2012
Six young Australian vegetable growers had the opportunity to observe the practices of their nearest neighbours during this eight-day study tour of New Zealand’s North Island […]
20 July 2012
This project identifies barriers to the expansion of local and export opportunities for globe artichokes, development of protocol for frozen product, increase understanding of consumer acceptance […]
20 July 2012
The initiation of the Industry Development Officers project in Western Australia was aimed at facilitating the establishment of a communication network to link growers, grower groups, […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to develop a Threat Specific Contingency Plan for the Zebra chip complex. This plan will assist the potato industry prepare for an […]
20 July 2012
This study investigates the importance of coordination and effective communication between various sectors in the supply chain. The highest priority by supply chain members was the […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to consult with the South Australian fresh-washed potato industry to obtain the industry views on the establishment of an industry development fund. […]
20 July 2012
Report outlines a feasible development of an internationally competitive Eastern Australian cauliflower industry by using a scoping study to identify new viable markets, consumer and retail […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to develop best management practices for beetroot farming in Australia. The key outcomes of the project are in the following areas. Evaluation […]
20 July 2012
The main purpose of this report is to highlight the identified potential export markets to the Middle East and Europe for Australian Asparagus. This initial identification […]
20 July 2012
The report summarises the details of establising ongoing export and trade of the Asian root crops taro, yam, yam bean and or sweet potato to Japan […]
13 September 2013
Trade is becoming an increasingly important issue for the Australian vegetable industry. This paper examines the current state of the vegetable export market by analysing individual […]
13 September 2013
This discussion paper comments on ABARES survey data of vegetable growing operations conducted in 2012, looking at the vegetable industry’s financial performance, new technologies, export opportunities […]
13 September 2013
Discussion Paper on pricing, cost structures, and profitability in the Australian Vegetable Industry
This discussion paper examines some key financial aspects of the Australian vegetable industry with a focus on pricing and costs of production between different states.
13 September 2013
The Australian vegetable industry faces high domestic cost structures which make it difficult to compete in international markets, however case studies from Singapore and Japan show […]
13 September 2013
This paper examines whether movement in the exchange rate of the Australian dollar is the major explanatory factor for changes in the level of vegetable imports. […]
13 September 2013
Annual surveys by the Australian Bureau of Agriculture and Resource Economics (ABARE) are undertaken to measure the financial performance of Australian vegetable farms. This paper analyses […]
13 September 2013
This discussion paper examined the costs of vegetable farms in the USA compared with those in Australia. Similarities were found between the two countries with regard […]
13 September 2013
Discussion paper on vegetable import data and the implications for the Australian vegetable industry
This discussion paper explores vegetable imports around the world in 2011-12, drawing on economic data it challenges some widely held views and considers the impact of […]
13 September 2013
This article reports on the financial state of the vegetable industry between 2009-10 based on research conducted by ABARES and considers the varied findings between the […]
20 July 2012
This tour report details Dr Mitchell’s visit to a number of vegetable farms in Tasmania and gave a seminar to growers and service providers in Devonport. […]
20 July 2012
The project examined the performance (yield and quality) of two commercially important fry varieties under different nitrogen fertiliser regimes and winter planting times on the Swan […]
9 August 2016
In 2016, Deloitte Access Economics was commissioned by Hort Innovation to model the impact of increased vegetable consumption on government health expenditure and producer returns. The […]
20 July 2012
This project consolidates information on Australian vegetable industry production has improved the breadth and accuracy of the industry database for future statistical analysis. Identification of gaps […]
19 March 2013
The project aimed improve the range of economic data available; research and analyze that data and provide a range of economic information and to apply economic […]
15 April 2014
ABARES was commissioned by Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL) to conduct annual surveys of vegetable growing farms in order to develop a time series of data. The […]
13 October 2013
The 2013 Emerging Technologies in Horticulture Seminar was held on May 30, 2013 at Jupiters, Gold Coast. The Emerging Technologies seminar was designed to assist Australia’s […]
20 July 2012
The Enhanced Risk Analysis Tools (ERAT) project has developed an interactive approach to priority setting for the future. It draws on state-of-the-art simulation modelling and novel […]
20 July 2012
The report discusses the prevalence of Bacteria wilt and potato Cyst nematode and the DNA testing procedures that are more sensitive and robust. The report finds […]