20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteReport summarises and describes research that was undertaken into enhancing the natural biological control mechanisms that exists in soils and presents the findings of labratory and […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project created in collaboration with ANU and CSIRO to investigate the management strategies using cover crops to release soil bound Phosporus. Along with this The […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report assisted with the development of a sustainable reclaimed water scheme, securing safe, environmentally friendly and guaranteed water source for a diverse range of horticulture […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis one-page fact sheet details information about sweetpotato production – site selection, ground preparation, planting material, irrigation, nutrition, pests and diseases, pruning, harvest, and post harvest. […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSweetpotato is very well suited to local growing conditions. When grown with irrigaton, high yields are obtainable and root quality is good. Poor yields and low […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis tour was conducted to review the large scale vegetable production areas in California, focusing on water and soil usage strategies in areas with low annual […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFarmers can save money and help the environment by targeting fertiliser nitrogen applications to ensure the correct quantity is applied at the correct time. CSRIO research […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minutePast 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVictoria 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe 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 […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe report addresses control issues of volunteer potatoes to reduce the losses occurred from competition within vegetable and poppy crops. The report evaluates numerous methods of […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTrickle irrigation has found rapid acceptance in fresh market tomato production. Tomatoes have shown as marked sensitivity to water stress with irrigation increasing yields substantially. It […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTrickle irrigation has found rapid acceptance in fresh tomato production. Tomatoes have shown a marked sensitivity to water stress, with irrigation increasing yields substantially. Trickle irrigation […]
2 February 2017
Reading Time: 2 minutesProper 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 […]
13 September 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe 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 […]
25 June 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe fresh-cut and ready-to-eat salad processing industry is the major vector for salad consumption growth in Australia . The industry seasonally experiences unacceptable levels of foreign […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSurveys 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStudy 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteProject seeks to quantify the amount of variation in sweet corn production systems and future research and application opportunities of differential management strategies. Related ProjectsUnderstanding Spatial […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project investigated the effects of different pasture species on soil-borne pathogens, disease and yield of potatoes. The project sought to establish principles for the management […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis study provides information on chicken manure and its use within vegetable farms in most production areas of Western Australia. Related ProjectsUnderstanding The Use Of Chicken […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project assessed the feasibility of irrigating processing tomatoes with saline water as a way of increasing profit and also as part of a salinity management […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project was conducted to investigate the physiological ageing of potato microtubers and identify the cultural practices required to plant microtubers in the open field for […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe 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 […]
8 February 2015
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis manual is the sixth component of the Vegetable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Tasmania: Manual (TL209), part of an education and training package on IPM […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project enhances understanding of soil health limitations, identifies improved soil health management options, determines appropriate indicators to monitor changes and determine what information will be […]
12 September 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet lists important statistics focusing on five commodities in NSW, mushrooms, chinese cabbage (buk choy and wombok), lettuces and potatoes Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development […]
12 September 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet lists important production statistics relating to capsicum, chillies, peppers, lettuces, french and runner beans, and potatoes in Queensland. Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program […]
12 September 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet lists important statistics focusing on five commodities in South Australia, mushrooms, lettuces, onions, carrots and potatoes Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program – National […]
12 September 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet lists important statistics focusing on vegetable commodities in Tasmania, green peas, carrots, onions and potatoes Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program – National Co-ordination […]
11 September 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet lists important statistics focusing on five commodities in Victoria, mushrooms, tomatoes, broccoli, lettuces and potatoes Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program – National Co-ordination […]
12 September 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet lists important statistics focusing on five commodities in Western Australia: carrots, tomatoes, sweet corn, onions and potatoes Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program – […]
22 December 2013
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe vegetable soil health project aimed to find more sustainable methods for producing vegetables in Queensland and New South Wales. The project worked on long term […]
12 September 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet lists important production statistics in the Northern Territory focusing on Chinese cabbage (buk choy and wombok), melons and pumpkin. Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development […]
6 March 2016
Reading Time: 2 minutesVietnamese 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report addresses virus monitor of seed plots to be used for the future production of healthy certified seed potatoes. By checking the health status of […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe report on the virus status of Western Australia’s certified and registered seed potato schemes, highlighting the most prevalent viruses. Results from the study have been […]
12 September 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA fact sheet discussing the difference types of viruses found in vegetable crops in Australia, their transmission and strategic measures for control and management. Related ProjectsIntegrated […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project investigates the translation of scattered agronomic and climate data into a management tool that can be applied by industry participants. This will be delivered […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe main themes of the project are the Matching of crop water use to readily available water and using and interpreting data from soil monitoring equipment. […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAdequate quantities of quality water for irrigating crops is one of the critical issues growers face. Vegetable growers are being given the tools to improve irrigation […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralian 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 […]
18 November 2015
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWeeds are a persistent problem for many vegetable producers in Australia. The common features of vegetable cropping systems, including frequent cultivation that results in highly disturbed […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteReport examines a a variety of pre and post-transplant herbicides for the management of broadleaf weeds, with the project potentially resulting in a reduction in weed […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project identified, screened and collected efficacy, crop safety and residue data for a range of new herbicides for capsicum and chilli production. Related ProjectsWeed Management […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis Report addresses the availability and screening of new herbicides for the management of weeds within Carrot Crops. Related ProjectsWeed Management In CarrotsThis project has been […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe project identifies a range of new herbicides suitable for lettuce production in Australia with evaluation of three new herbicides in terms of crop safety and […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe report presents the findings of trials which investigated improved weed control strategies in onions grown under Tasmanian conditions for domestic and export markets. Related ProjectsWeed […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project sought the development of improved herbicide strategies for weeds to be used in areas where collar rot could be an issue. Related ProjectsWeed Management […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteProject aims to extend findings earlier work to major production areas, providing necessary data to allow the registration of herbicides for broadleaf weed control in cucurbit […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe project develops a number of alternatives herbicides for use in sweet corn, with focus on improving grass weed control and product alternative to atrazine. Related […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis guide provides information to assist in decision-making for control of western flower thrips (WFT) in capsicums, cucumbers, culinary herbs, eggplant, lettuce, ornamentals, parsley and coriander, […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrop 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 […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minutePhosphorus 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
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet provides an overview on wombok – otherwise known as Chinese cabbage, celery cabbage, napa cabbage, Tientsin cabbage, and wong nga bok – its […]
29 August 2013
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn November 2012, nine female vegetable growers traveled to Italy and Israel as part of the inaugural Women in Horticulture Grower Study Tour. The tour was […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis 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 […]
20 July 2012
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet provides an overview on zucchini – sowing, fertiliser, watering, harvesting, and pests and diseases affecting the crop. Related ProjectsZucchini fact sheet
23 May 2017
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe aim of project VG13052 was to confirm the practical and economic feasibility of ultra-filtration as a technology for nutrient solution disinfection. This information is highly […]
6 June 2017
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis 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 […]
6 June 2017
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCover crops are great tools for soil management. Their benefits can include improving soil structure and health, reducing erosion and weeds, adding nitrogen and contributing to […]
20 June 2017
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis case study outlines the economic considerations when using compost in vegetable production systems. It is based on lessons learned from several Soil Wealth and Integrated […]
21 November 2017
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAnhydrous ammonia is a high nitrogen (82%) fertiliser, which is currently widely used in the cotton and grain industries in Australia. It is a product that […]
21 November 2017
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project was developed to give Australian vegetable growers an understanding of available and emerging irrigation practices and technologies that could improve profitability and encourage the […]
23 January 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project has compiled and communicated the latest in postharvest technology for vegetables. Information has been collated from the scientific literature, books and reports. In addition, […]
23 January 2018
Generation of Residue Data for Pesticide Minor-Use Permit Applications in Vegetable Crops 2014/ 2015
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn 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 […]
12 April 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bureau is developing a new seasonal forecast system called ACCESS-S, which will replace the current system, POAMA, in 2018. The primary aim of this project […]
30 April 2018
Reading Time: 2 minutesAdaptation and adoption of risk-mitigating technologies for vegetable crops in the Australian tropics could help overcome marketable yield losses caused by climate variability and extreme weather […]
9 May 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia has a modest vegetable but growing protected cropping industry. Estimates of vegetable production under protected cropping vary from 498 – 1,300 ha, with tomatoes accounting […]
21 May 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVegetable crops that are field-established from seed, like corn, beans, carrots and spinach, need high-quality seed to avoid substandard crops and the waste of essential farm […]
13 August 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBy monitoring grower plant beds over four years, this project’s virology team surveyed viruses present in the Australian industry and studied how they varied geographically and […]
15 October 2018
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSoil health is a substantial and broad field that covers the physical, chemical and biological components of soil and their interactions. The objectives of this research […]
16 January 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project aimed to construct a working prototype of a new-generation Raman sensor that could detect dangerous microorganisms in leafy vegetables, on farm and in the […]
4 February 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project was the first research study undertaken on survival of Salmonella enterica in soil contaminated with chicken manure conducted under Australian conditions. The research investigated the effect […]
18 February 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe effectiveness of irrigation practices in Australian horticulture is currently limited by the availability of useful information to growers. Water applications are often based on observations […]
31 March 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIncreased climate variability is a key challenge facing the Australian vegetable industry. Heat waves, heavy rain, unseasonal frosts, hail and other extreme weather events can reduce […]
4 April 2019
Reading Time: 2 minutesTospoviruses infect a large number of horticultural crops, causing losses across the supply chain at all levels. Species such as Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and […]
4 April 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minutePost‐harvest residues of most leafy vegetables rot within days after harvest and provide an ideal environment for stable flies to complete their development. The resultant adult […]
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 […]
16 January 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCucumber green mottle mosaic virus is an economically important Tobamovirus that infects cucurbits. In September 2014, it was detected in the Northern Territory. This was the […]
10 March 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSoil-borne diseases are a major constraint for the Australian vegetable industry. This project developed DNA based tests for quantifying key pathogens and evaluated their use as […]
23 April 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWeeds are a persistent problem for many vegetable producers in Australia. Although the economic impact of weeds on Australian vegetable production has been estimated at the […]
21 July 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minutePest management options can be described as falling into only three categories – biological control (predators, parasites and pathogens of the pests), cultural controls (management practices) […]
29 July 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis guide is based on current knowledge on management of powdery scab, highlighting key factors that affect the risks of this disease and opportunities for effective […]
2 September 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEarthworms are known to be an indicator of healthy soil function. However, there has been limited research into how commercial vegetable farming practices impact on earthworm […]
2 September 2020
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis study, which ran from 2016 to 2019, evaluated how pea yields are affected by plant spacing arrangements, stand density, and individual plant structure. The project […]
26 February 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCover crops are one of the most useful tools for managing intensive vegetable growing soils. The integration of cover crops into vegetable production can improve soil […]
26 February 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutesProject 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 […]
3 August 2021
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis project, which ran from 2017 to 2020, helped vegetable growers to develop practical approaches for pest control, building on previous research from Australia and around […]
25 August 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA 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 […]
25 August 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteConsumers naturally expect that food they eat will not make them sick. Bacteria that cause illness, such as E. coli and Salmonella, can be present in […]
7 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis project surveyed smart glass and renewable energy technologies available worldwide, evaluated their cost-effectiveness based on energy savings, productivity impacts and economic viability, and recommended optimal […]
7 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSmart glass film reduces heat gain during high radiation hot days and blocks heat loss at night or on cold days, provides better heat insulation than […]
23 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHigh-technology horticulture is being implemented in urban areas internationally to serve a variety of purposes including economic development, community engagement and environmental benefits. Systems include vertical […]
23 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe 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 […]
23 February 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe 2020 East Gippsland Vegetable Innovation Days was huge undertaking for the EGVID committee to organise, facilitate and coordinate due to the extensive scope of the […]
2 March 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis investment ran from 2016 to 2021 to improve weed management options and information available to Australia’s vegetable growers. It built on earlier findings from project Weed […]