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 was undertaken to develop web services capable of displaying ABS horticultural production data in the form of maps, graphs, and tables. These provide long-term […]
20 July 2012
The Food Research Institute conducted this project to evaluate the effectiveness of modified atmospheric packaging for value-adding and shelf-life extension of shredded lettuce, mixed lettuce, broccoli […]
20 July 2012
In response to a recognised need to improve skills training, this project involved consultation with industry participants via workshops to perform and needs and gap anaylsis. […]
20 July 2012
This project provides a coordinated response to farm chemical related regulatory issues at the domestic and international levels such as chemical reviews to ensure continued availability […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to consolidate the current knowledge of best-practice management of pollination under Australian conditions; provide a basis for programs to raise awareness of […]
20 July 2012
Eight Simplot Potato Grower Groups were established across Tasmania and supported by a Simplot Field Officer to inform the development of coordinated strategy to identify the […]
20 July 2012
The project was formulated to examine the export potential and in particular, identify key performance issues and critical success factors with regard to developing an export […]
20 July 2012
Simplot potato growers from the Deloraine Grower Business Group travelled to the USA and the EU in July 2008. The focus of the study tour was […]
20 July 2012
The potato industry needs to remain competitive on a price and quality basis. Growers are encouraged to farm “smarter” by using best practice to combat disease, […]
20 July 2012
A tour to the first Southern Hemisphere Potato Workshop and Study Tour of South Africa from the 12th to the 27th of September 2002. The group […]
20 July 2012
Consumption information for potatoes in the Food Service Market is fragmented and often vague. Information on the consumption of fresh potato products is an example of […]
20 July 2012
A summary of the structure and workings of the supply chain for potatoes from farm to consumer identifying efficiency issues as well as a number of […]
20 July 2012
This project aimed to identify and develop new potato varieties suited to the local export and processing markets. Breeding lines were obtained from the breeding program […]
20 July 2012
This project investigates the future competitiveness and profitability of the Australian potato industry and the role that the supply of new varieties adapted to Australian production […]
11 July 2016
Consumer satisfaction and value chain development are key priorities for the vegetable industry. Quality, including freshness and shelf-life, the length of time produce remains fresh and […]
20 July 2012
Pyksis Pty Ltd (Pyksis) submitted a Progress Report on this scoping study project (June 2009) wherein it described how agricultural and pastoral industries, both locally and […]
20 July 2012
In May 2001, a small group representing the Australian vegetable and potato industry national peak body – Ausveg – travelled to Hong Kong to attend the […]
20 July 2012
The purpose of this final report is to communicate the successful delivery of project VG06127, Production of Australian Vegetable Industry Vegenotes Series. The VEGEnote series is […]
20 March 2013
The completion of Research and Development (R&D) projects by industry service providers falls just short of providing growers with the information they require to implement better […]
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
This submission addresses the Productivity Commission’s Terms of Reference by answering specific questions raised in the Commission’s Issues Paper which expand upon its Terms of Reference. […]
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 […]
18 December 2014
There is an increasing need in Australia’s horticulture industry to monitor and gauge consumer perception and behaviour in relation to fresh vegetables. Colmar Brunton conducts monthly […]
20 July 2012
This final report details the successful delivery of the magazine Potatoes Australia, which is mailed directly to Australian potato growers, researchers, service providers, advertisers and other […]
20 July 2012
This report discusses the success of the bimonthly, Vegetables Australia magazines. The magazine has continued to communicate levy benefits to growers, allowed for increase grower recognition […]
20 July 2012
This report discusses the success of the bimonthly, Vegetables Australia magazines. The magazine has continued to communicate levy benefits to growers, allowed for increase grower recognition […]
20 July 2012
This report discusses the success of the bimonthly, Vegetables Australia magazines. The magazine has continued to communicate levy benefits to growers, allowed for increase grower recognition […]
5 June 2013
Vegetables Australia is a full colour, 52-page magazine distributed free to vegetable levy payers and industry members around Australia. The purpose of Vegetables Australia is to […]
20 July 2012
Confusion about quality management systems and lack of knowledge and skills limit the ability of the horticulture industry in Australia to adopt these systems. This project […]
20 July 2012
Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL) spent approximately $57.25m in 2003/04 on research and development (R&D) projects. All investments, regardless of their nature, require a detailed analysis of […]
20 July 2012
This study tour was undertaken to the 1994 Tomato Breeders Conference in Fletcher, North Carolina which is a forum for North American tomato breeders to present […]
20 July 2012
This research project was designed to provide insight into the usage of and attitudes to melons so as to identify gaps in consumer knowledge and usage […]
17 November 2013
As the first Reverse Trade Mission of its kind organised by the Australian vegetable industry, relationship building and developing close ties with a range of key […]
20 July 2012
This project aims to quantify the levels of potato waste in all sectors of the Australian potato industry. It provides a broad overview, offering estimates of […]
20 July 2012
The objective of this project is to enquire into the operations and effectiveness of the Code and to ensure its provisions continue to be relevant in, […]
30 January 2017
This project comprises three distinct reports: 1. Mallee PWA Water Allocation Review 2. Review of the Lower Limestone Coast (LLC) Water Allocation Plan Allocation Criterion 3. […]
20 July 2012
This final report details the outcomes of a one and a half day workshop the Root Vegetables Think Tank held in Adelaide, 19th and 20th April […]
20 July 2012
The vegetable industry of the Northern is worth about $11m, 90% of this being Asian vegetables. 95% of the growers of this produce are of Vietnamese […]
20 July 2012
This report details the outcomes of a workshop held to discuss and further develop an appropriate approach to address the research area of sensitive waterways management […]
20 July 2012
This project has revisited and confirmed the value of improved horticultural industry statistics. In the first stage of work on Horticultural Statistics, completed in November 01, […]
30 January 2017
The vegetable industry is one of Australia’s largest horticultural industries. The industry value of all vegetables produced for human consumption was $3.35 billion in 2014-15, around […]
20 July 2012
This project details the taste and sensory tests are being used to help identify the sensory characteristics of vegetables that children like or dislike inorder to […]
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 study tour was undertaken to assess existing, new and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness and how they may be integrated to existing systems […]
20 July 2012
A report that details the outcomes of an overseas study of electronic information systems being used in the US potato industry with a view to their […]
20 July 2012
The high numbers of producers and sensitivity to sharing information makes data collection difficult. There are approximately 30,000 growers, many with small farms and some growing […]
20 July 2012
This tour was undertaken to establish contact with leading vegetable seed researchers and producers through the 28th International Carrot Conference and a subsequent tour of carrot […]
20 July 2012
Quadrant Australia offered a professionally led study tour to the US designed to expose vegetable growers and industry representatives to issues associated with global vegetable production, […]
20 July 2012
The tour to the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit, allowed Australian delegates to observe and discuss industry issues with local farmers and researchers.The tour also visited […]
20 July 2012
The Value Adding Potato Tour to the UK and the Netherlands took place in September 2003, which provided participants with a wealth of ideas to be […]
20 July 2012
Project established whether yields and quality of sweetcorn in representative environment were sufficient to warrant the establishment of a processing (canning) industry in the region. Related […]
20 July 2012
This report surveyed the agronomic conditions and practices of a number of crops to identify which factors could be used to maximise yield and quality of […]
20 July 2012
This project addresses exportation of seed potatoes to Mauritius, seeking to reduce supply chain costs for WA growers sending seeds to Mauritius along with allowing potato […]
20 July 2012
The research aimed to change the way growers think and act about growing potatoes in order to influence the learning environment changing growers knowledge, skills and […]
20 July 2012
In 1990, growers in the Robertson potato growing district began to develop and adopt significant new approaches to soil conservation and land management. The adoption of […]
20 July 2012
This project was conducted to breed supersweet corn hybrids which could handle the particular stresses (diseases, insects and climatic) which afflict sweet corn in tropical and […]
20 July 2012
This study aimed to review and analyse the current situation in the Australian Asian vegetable industry and assess the sustainability of the industry and future priorities. […]
13 September 2013
An introduction to the ‘Talking Business’ project: resources to facilitate better business decisions amongst growers and advisers. Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program – National Co-ordination Sub […]
20 July 2012
This project aims to ensure the production and supply of desirable vegetables leading to increased consumption and greater market demand. A multi-disciplinary ‘toolbox’ was developed and […]
20 July 2012
This study collates and analyses information that would allow for the development of a strategic technology transfer plan for the Australia carrot industry. Related ProjectsTechnology Transfer […]
20 July 2012
The project reviewed the drivers of value for consumers and businesses and considered the drivers of perception of value, global and Australian consumer trends and the […]
20 July 2012
Australian farms have become increasingly reliant on technology and innovation to remain competitive. Subsequently, the need for highly trained and skilled personnel has become more critical […]
13 September 2013
The issue of water and large scale irrigation schemes always arouse some controversy. Ian James looks at the debate after a report was released looking at […]
20 July 2012
The future profitability of the Australian potato industry has been identified as dependent on improved marketing and education. National school surveys by Kondinin Group during 1992, […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to update knowledge of how consumers currently regard tomatoes and to explore emerging consumer attitudes to environmental and food safety which are […]
20 July 2012
Three workshops were held in Tasmania on the Tomato-potato psyllid/Liberibacter/phytoplasma complex. One workshop was held in each of the North West, North East and Southern regions […]
20 July 2012
The project identifies trends in children’s vegetable intake between 1995 and 2007 in order to give the vegetable industry a better understanding of children’s vegetable consumption […]
20 July 2012
This project aimed at developing a training program consisting of laboratory and field workshops and a manual for Granite belt vegetable growers on pests and beneficials. […]
20 July 2012
This study tour was undertaken to gain insight and increase knowledge in tropical vegetable (horticultural) production in the areas of pest and disease management, biosecurity, natural […]
20 October 2013
The Australian vegetable industry has recognised that issues around climate variability and climate change may affect growers and the broader industry. This review was commissioned by […]
9 September 2013
Key Components The research project consisted of two key components: – Exploratory qualitative research – Online quantitative research The qualitative research consisted of three separate methods; […]
9 September 2013
This project identified product characteristics and consumer issues that drive and inhibit the purchase and consumption of cauliflower and green beans. The relative importance of the […]
20 July 2012
The project sought to provide broccoli growers, retailers and the wider industry with specific information about the factors that influence customers decisions to purchase broccoli at […]
20 July 2012
Project allows for enhanced understanding aspects of consumer awareness and product knowledge of broccolini, identify strategies to increase sales, optimise product quality, evaluate marketing alternatives and […]
12 February 2014
The 2013 USA Carrot Grower Study Tour provided 10 vegetable levy payers with the opportunity to visit leading and innovative carrot operations in the United States, […]
23 February 2014
The VegBiz project developed and delivered a financial decision support tool to the Australian vegetable industry. VegTool is a grower friendly cost of production calculator that […]
20 July 2012
The Australian Vegetable Industry Strategic Development Plan aims to make the industry “cohesive, profitable and environmentally responsible” by 2010. For Western Australia, the distance between vegetable […]
20 July 2012
VEGEnotes was developed so that it would go a long way in communicating usable outcomes of research projects to growers. They are not to be stand […]
20 July 2012
This project is designed to provide industry with an ongoing systematic method for measurement of marketing activity that can be used in future planning and assessment. […]
20 July 2012
The 2010 Grower Tour to Israel, Berlin, and Spain saw six Australian growers visit vegetable growing regions in the southern parts of Israel and Spain. In […]
20 July 2012
This project established a framework to ensure the communication function and the delivery of research and development outcomes were converyed to a somewhat fragmented Australian vegetable […]
5 June 2013
The objective of the Bridging Project was to investigate the most effective future structure and model of delivery for industry development activities within the vegetable industry. […]
20 March 2013
The purpose of the Knowledge Management (KM) sub program was to enhance the provision of knowledge to growers and other industry participants engaged in the vegetable […]
20 March 2013
The Vegetable Industry Development Program was a new approach to providing industry development services to the vegetable industry. Seven subprograms focussed on providing: Retail and consumer […]
20 March 2013
The purpose of VG09146 Vegetable Industry Development Program Consumers & Markets Subprogram was to enhance the provision of consumer and market information for vegetable growers and […]
18 November 2015
The project report for VG14061 presents a gap analysis of education and training for the Australian vegetable industry. The study included a review of education, training […]
29 August 2013
This export business plan presents a way forward for the Australian vegetable industry to embrace the international competitive forces it faces through a sequence of integrated […]
20 July 2012
In May 1997, the Vegetable Industry prepared its first national and coordinated Research and Development plan. One of the fundamental principles adopted by the planning group […]
26 March 2017
The AUSVEG SA State Manager and two leading growers recently accompanied the South Australian Minister for Agriculture, the Hon. Leon Bignell MP and around 70 leading […]
8 February 2015
A diverse group of 22 industry members, including Vegetable IAC, Design Team, and Vegetable Technical Advisory Group representatives, attended the Congress on the vegetable industry’s behalf. […]
20 July 2012
This report aimed to investigate the need for people development and leadership activities for the members of the Australian Vegetable Industry and to recommend appropriate projects […]
20 July 2012
This report aimed to track consumption , purchasing behaviour, category perceptions and the awareness of advertising campaigns and assess their effectiveness. Related ProjectsVegetracker: Wave 2This project […]
20 July 2012
This report discusses the development of Vegetable Industry Exporters Network (VIEN) designed to assist in the development of an export development investment agenda for the vegetable […]
6 March 2016
Vietnamese growers comprise approximately a quarter (225/1033)1 of the WA vegetable industry. These growers have a very low English literacy rate and approximately 30% are also […]
20 July 2012
This study tour was undertaken to study firsthand production, wholesale and retail developments in Hong Kong and mainland China and to assess product quality and distribution […]
20 July 2012
Produce Fresh Summit is one of the largest international events solely dedicated to fruit, vegetables and floral, drawing more than 17,000 attendees from 50 countries annually. […]
20 July 2012
The vital vegetables project with a focus towards building the enabling technologies and capabilities required for identifying and analysing functional vegetable products. The project has also […]
20 July 2012
The vital vegetables project with a focus towards building the enabling technologies and capabilities required for identifying and analysing functional vegetable products. The project has also […]
20 July 2012
The study tour examined the potato industry in the Netherlands and the UK. During the tour, a range of companies involved in all sectors of the […]