8 February 2015
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBuilding 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 […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteReport provides information on agronomic methods that may be implemented to increase uniformity of maturity in brassica crops, reducing the number of harvests required. An Agronomic […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe export cauliflower industry has grown rapidly in the past but now has reached a mature phase where the growth has slowed. The main export markets […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project seeks to provide information to growers and investors on new and existing hydroponic cultivars and their production techniques. This information will assist in expansion […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOnion white rot infects onion roots by means of appresorial formation with infection associated with a watery soft rot and formation of oxalic acid. Infected roots […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minute“Biosecurity” is a general description for a series of measures designed to protect individual farming properties, businesses and the nation as a whole, from the entry […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBiosecurity planning provides a mechanism for the vegetable industry, government and other relevant stakeholders to assess current biosecurity practices and future biosecurity needs. Biosecurity planning identifies […]
20 March 2013
Biosecurity implementation to strengthen Australia’s honey bee and pollination responsive industries
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe objective of this project (MT10058) was the development of a Honey Bee Industry Biosecurity Plan (IBP), a Biosecurity Manual for the Honey Bee Industry, four […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFarm biosecurity is a set of management practices and activities that are carried out on-farm to protect properties from the entry, establishment and spread of pests. […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteButtercup 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 […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project aimed to identify improved cauliflower cultivars for the fresh, processing and export markets. A series of 10 cultivar by planting time trials were conducted […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe report provides growers with information on opportunties that exist to diversify businesses away from main stream vegetable production. The project investigates optimal conditions for burdock, […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis 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 […]
17 August 2015
Reading Time: 2 minutesDeveloping new markets for export has been identified as critical for the Australian vegetable industry and will be vital in securing the future profitability of the […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project was designed to compare a range of physical, chemical and physiological characteristics of two newer commercial tomato cultivars “Eagle” and “Tempest” with the older […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project examined the risks of pesticide residue non-compliance for 11 crops, e.g., beans, beetroot, broccoli, cabbages, capsicums, carrots, cauliflower, celery, leeks, lettuce, and sweet corn. […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe 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 […]
20 July 2012
Development Of The Fresh Sweet Corn Industry To Meet The Requirements Of Australian & Export Markets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report evaluated material produced from a breeding programs to ensure a market driven focus for the fresh market. Evaluation of germplasm and commercial hybrids from […]
13 September 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTrade 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 […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project investigated improved safety of cleaning methods for export. Major research findings and industry outcomes of this project include determination of effective quarantine fumigation treatments […]
3 July 2013
Reading Time: 2 minutesDespite a long and somewhat obvious set of impediments, Australia retains a foundation in vegetable exporting that can be used to deliver additional export success. Comparative […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA previous Eda-Mame project involving HRDC, Edgell-Birdseye and QDPI, VG025, concluded that commercialisation of the frozen Eda-Mame industry in Queensland could not proceed until superior varieties […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project was instigated by the Heavy Produce Committee of the Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers because of concerns with the available onion varieties to met […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA group representing Natural and Fresh Tasmanian Produce (NAF-TAS) visited Japan in September/October 1993 to research markets, production techniques, cultivars and to establish relationships with potential […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteProject investigated increased planting density of cauliflower and broccoli, alternative planting confiurations as a method for increaing planting density and improving utilisation of land and machinery […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe project was undertaken to improve the quality, yield and scheduling of cauliflower for export from the Manjimup/Pemberton district by identifying the causes of yield loss […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report highlights cauliflower agronomy issues as well as identifying several management practices to improve the quality of cauliflower outturn that will benefit the Western Australia […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis market study was designed to identify opportunities to expand Australian exports of fresh tomatoes to world markets. The study was to provide a broader global […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project was undertaken to develop the “best practice” handling procedure for white onions for export. It assessed onion temperature in the field at or near […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project identifies the potential export of frozen organic and low chemical vegetables to East Asia and the European union. Related ProjectsExport Opportunities For Frozen Organic […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteReport assessed the export opportunties for broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery and capsicum across 10 East Asian Markets. The report also provides evaluation of the current status […]
18 November 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteExporting to China – A Symposium for Vegetable Growers was convened on Sunday 2 June at Jupiters Gold Coast, Queensland. The aim of the Symposium was […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFarm biosecurity is a set of management practices and activities. It is the responsibility of every farm worker, manager and visitor to implement these practices. Farm […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteReport details research and development undertaken on methods for the preparation and shipment of fresh vegetables in bulk packaging. This report will serve to inform the […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe carrot industry has identified the need for maintaining the use of linuron for grass and broadleaved weed control for domestic and export markets. When applied […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project details the investigation undertaken into the use of non-chemical postharvest heat treatment against fruit fly, with the current postharvest disinfestation treatment against fruit flies […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRegular oversupply of vegetables on the domestic market has created much interest within the industry and service providers to assess the opportunity to export particularly into […]
17 November 2013
Reading Time: 2 minutesMauritius has been an important market for Australian potato seed with Western Australia being the major supplier in recent years. Mauritius is diversifying its agricultural sector […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSeven fresh bean varieties were compared to the current cultivar, Broker, grown by Fourth Farm Produce Pty Ltd for exporting to Japan. The varieties were assessed […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteReport details the development of a fan forced ventilated transport system for shipment of Australian Potatoes at ambient temperature. This report highlights that the container itself […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report seeks to address short, medium and long term management of Clubroot. This included the identification of treatments, development of more effective and sustainable strategies,development […]
20 July 2015
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Japan Export Symposium was convened on Sunday 22 June at Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns, Queensland. The aim of the Symposium was to deliver a forum […]
10 September 2014
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe diversity of the Australian vegetable industry has generated strong development potential overseas, particularly in Southeast Asia due to its close proximity to Australia and the […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report builds on the earlier EurepGAP Project AP03023 and investigates Quality Assurance certification and compliance for Australian Pink Lady and Sundowner apples and other fruits […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project evaluates potential varieties of Onions for domestic and export markets with seed companies also participating entering lines that they identified as having potential in […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis 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 […]
21 July 2015
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia’s geographic isolation has meant that the region has been relatively free of many pests that have wrought havoc on plant industries overseas. Freedom from these […]
12 September 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBiosecurity 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 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe 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 […]
6 March 2016
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe mission aimed to increase the overall knowledge of international trends and developments, giving the Australian potato industry the best opportunity to adopt best practices that […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteProject 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 […]
18 November 2015
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe more formal definition of red-tape (relating to paperwork and other administrative requirements), while a focus of this project, was not considered to be the most […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report is a user guide for those considering the practical advancement and feasibility of regional biosecurity. It outlines the considerations, optional approaches, and cost-effective means […]
30 January 2017
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis 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
Reading Time: < 1 minutethis review highlights the changing nature of global quarantine and biosecurity, the components industry biosecurity, the expectations of industries and governments in driving forward evidence based […]
29 August 2014
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe 2014 Europe Grower Study Tour took place in February 2014 and provided eight vegetable levy payers with the opportunity to visit innovative vegetable producers, pack […]
29 August 2013
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis 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 […]
26 March 2017
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report is structured in 3 parts: Part A Overview of Australian vegetable exports Part B Industry consultation findings Part C Opportunity assessment summary Part D […]
17 July 2017
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Vegetable Industry Market Access and Development Program (VG13097) was set up to facilitate, co-ordinate and communicate market access and market development information and opportunities to […]
21 February 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Australian vegetable industry demonstrates an interest in exporting greater quantities of vegetables especially to Asian and Middle Eastern markets. To do this, the industry needs […]
19 November 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralian vegetable producers are not unfamiliar with practices and systems introduced to minimise risk to their business. Systems to minimise food safety risk, which also provide […]
30 November 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVG13072 Export Opportunities for Carrots, Sweet Corn, Beans, Broccoli and Baby Leaf – Symposia commenced in February 2014 and encompassed four seminars from 2015-2018: Malaysia and […]
4 April 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIt was identified by the vegetable industry that biosecurity and related technical issues are areas where the industry requires appropriate expertise to respond to, and engage […]
23 February 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutesVegetable Industry Export Program (VG16061) is a four-year levy funded project running from 2017 to 2021. The project has been designed to support implementation of the […]
6 September 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis short investment used a suite of economic models to measure and understand how the horticulture industry contributes to the Australian economy. The project estimated the […]
18 September 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis investment delivered insights into what the international consumer wants across 13 priority markets for the Australian horticulture sector. A comprehensive understanding of what drives consumer […]
18 September 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn 2022, this short investment provided the Australian onion industry with a deeper understanding of key global markets to inform future market entry or expansion strategies. […]
30 January 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIndustry 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 April 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs part of a Hort Innovation levy-funded project ‘Onion Industry Export Strategy’ (VN20003) strategic planning consultancy McKINNA et al has created a strategic five-year export plan […]
16 May 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis following checklist can be used to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your farm biosecurity activities. Related ProjectsReview of the national biosecurity plan for the […]
16 May 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis manual is designed for use by onion growers and their staff, as well as contractors, researchers and consultants working in the industry. It outlines simple […]
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9 November 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteImprove your export with your with less friction. difference a capability by developing the skills that will make a customers in Asia progress deal or opportunity […]
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis manual is a general guide to farm biosecurity measures to reduce the risks of pests, diseases and weeds impacting your production.
21 November 2019
Reading Time: 7 minutesRelated ProjectsVegetable industry export programThis project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the research and development levies listed below and contributions from the Australian Government. […]
28 September 2023
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe International Business Innovation Mentoring Program (IBIMP) is a newly designed program included in the Multi-Industry Export Program (MT21009). It supports Australian vegetable, onion, and melon […]
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