12 September 2013
The profitability and productivity of your greenhouse can be significantly improved by minimising the losses caused by pests and diseases. Preventative pest and disease management is […]
18 November 2013
The 2013 Potato Growers. Study Tour . USA & Canada provided 9 Australian potato levy payers with a comprehensive understanding of the methods and practices utilised […]
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 undertaken to compare seed coating materials, for their drying and healing properties on cut seeds. The study tested a range of products with […]
20 July 2012
This project addresses the crop management service (SCMS) that is based on new technologies to sweet corn growers in the Central West of NSW, ultimately seeking […]
20 July 2012
Tasmania produces around half of Australia’s French fry processing potatoes, but has struggled to replicate the gains experienced recently by other production areas within Australia and […]
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 […]
20 July 2012
Study complies data on soil properties, field information and indicators that relate to soil health to gain better understanding of their impact on crop yields. Related […]
12 September 2013
This fact sheet outlines ‘action points’ or thresholds to help you make decisions about managing pests and diseases. The more accurate your action point, the more […]
8 February 2015
It is vital that Australia’s horticultural industries consider how their pest risks could be impacted by climate change as the scientific evidence has shown that indeed […]
20 July 2012
This project was a collaboration between Matilda Fresh, a commercial broccoli processor, Sakata and SPS, commercial seed companies and Applied Horticultural Research. The research aimed to […]
12 September 2013
Monitoring the crop regularly and routinely enables you to find pests and diseases early. This means you will have more management options available to you. Related […]
20 July 2012
This report describes signs that indicate soils may be acidic. It also contains information on: getting soils tested, using pH testing kits, and using lime test […]
20 July 2012
This report details investigations into the associated cost and benefits of using hammer-milled eucalyptus bark residue as a source of organic matter for improvement of soil […]
26 September 2012
This project focused on white blister on brassicas, powdery mildew on cucurbits and downy mildew and anthracnose on lettuce. The project determined the efficacy and economics […]
20 July 2012
This project aims to promote soil health practices that have both environmental and economic benefits to growers. The key outputs include tests to measure improvements in […]
20 March 2013
In 2006/07, Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL) identified soil health as a priority for the vegetable industry. This followed concerns being raised that poor management of soil […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet details information on Buk Choy production – where and how does it grow, preparation and cooking, and nutritional value. Related Projects
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
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
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 […]
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
This fact sheet provides an overview of butternut pumpkin, ground preparation, plant spacing, varieties, irrigation, nutrition and irrigation requirements, harvesting, and pests and diseases. Related Projects
20 July 2012
Cabbages belong to the Cruciferae family and are related to turnips, cauliflowers and brussels sprouts. The origin of the cabbage is rather obscure as it is […]
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 expanding and/or relocating business property. 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 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 […]
26 September 2012
Due to the increased demand from consumers for pre packaged mixed salad products there is increased focus from salad producers to commercialise new salad ingredients that […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet provides an overview of capsicum and chilli, distribution, Australian distribution, preferred climate and soil types, description, varieties, pests and diseases, fruiting season, and […]
20 July 2012
This project surveyed the whole industry to identify areas which influenced yield, quality and industry efficiency. The findings of the survey were used to develop research […]
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. […]
12 September 2013
A fact sheet outlining the contribution of horticulture to climate change, the impact of climate change on horticulture and ways in which farmers can reduce their […]
20 July 2012
New South Wales produces about 32,000 tonnes of onions annually. This represents 15% of the total Australian production. About 90% of the state’s onion crop is […]
20 July 2012
Both shallots and chives belong to the onion family, Amaryllidaceae. Shallots are grown by few market gardeners but chives are a rarity on commerical farms. This […]
20 July 2012
Three main strains of the garden pea are grown in Australia. The green pea is grown for shelling, for the peas being frozen, dehydrated, canned, or […]
20 July 2012
Successful sweet corn production relies on management planning well in advance of sowing, thorough research to identify market requirements, impediments to production, and especially product specification, […]
20 July 2012
The project allowed for the development of tools to be used in the pest management of tomatoes and capsicums through the investigation of companion planting. Related […]
19 March 2013
Vegetable growers in the Dry Tropics of Queensland have been using drip irrigation and fertigation systems, in combination with polyethylene mulch film and seedling transplant technology […]
20 July 2012
As growers continue to seek ways to make the best use of resources and recycling waste, more attention is being focused on using compost as a […]
10 September 2014
Increasing demands on growers’ time and lack of perceived value have seen patronage of events aimed at delivering extension messages on research, practice improvements and general […]
20 July 2012
This report assembles information on technical issues hindering the implementation of controlled traffic farming (CTF) in the Tasmanian vegetable industry, with the project analysing both fully integrated […]
20 July 2012
This project highlights a crop management program which was developed to assist seed growers to adopt new technologies to address tightening profit margins, the spread of […]
20 July 2012
This project involved the collection and adaptation of crop management technologies and tools, checklists and measurement recording pages for crop monitoring tools in order to achieve […]
19 March 2013
Modification of new and existing technology in agriculture is required to ensure productivity growth and to address issues of climate change and natural resource sustainability. Two […]
20 July 2012
Project sought to address data inadequacies in the industry and provide stronger analysis for research and development with this data collection helping to clarify the current […]
16 April 2014
A large number of physical, chemical and biological soil properties together with management practices were analysed against carrot and potato crop performance over a three year […]
20 July 2012
This report details potato yields in sandy compacting soils, and the significant boosts experienced following research into new methods of deep tillage. These trials have led […]
20 July 2012
Thie project involved collaboration of research institutes and growers in order to investigate the effects of composted organic material for brassica vegetable production with a range […]
20 July 2012
This study provides information on greenhouse cucumber issues, their outcomes along with providing recommendations to enhance the future development of the national greenhouse cucumber industries. This […]
20 July 2012
Hygiene standards in the potato industry have been increasing in recent years. However, there are some areas which are still in need of attention. This project […]
20 July 2012
Accurate prediction of time from planting to harvest is critically important for baby spinach production. This project examined the relationship between planting date and the time […]
20 July 2012
Potato growers face increased demands for higher quality produce and tighter environmental standards. As such, they need to find ways of controlling diseases like black dot, […]
20 July 2012
This report outlines research undertaken into permanent bed systems and the results and conclusions from the research including technology transfer from researchers to growers. Secondly it […]
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 study the effect of soil acidity on potato yield, quality and chemical composition. The specific objectives of the study were to […]
20 July 2012
Increasing number of Australian vegetable growers are expressing an interest in implementing IPM techniques; however, there is limited knowledge about the impact of fungicides on overall […]
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
This project explored the native bee species that are possible pollen vectors in the production of hybrid seed of carrot and leek, investigated ways to enhance […]
20 July 2012
This multi-disciplinary project investigated a range of alternative practices likely to be more sustainable than conventional methods for intensive vegetable production. Studies into the use of […]
20 July 2012
Most cropping paddocks in WA have lower yielding areas within paddocks that perform poorly in most years. If the agronomy and management are good, the poor […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
20 July 2012
This document reports on three consecutive years of study that monitored the financial performance of a hypothetical vegetable farm located in the heart of the prime […]
20 July 2012
This project sought to find a solution to the continuing problem of seed tuber loss for Australian potatoes growers. In the field, the disease usually manifests […]
20 July 2012
This project was established to investigate the use of reclaimed irrigation water for perennial and vegetable crops and the effect of soil health and crop sustainability. […]
20 July 2012
The eggplant is a native of the subtropical areas of south-eastern Asia and was introduced into Europe by early Arab traders. It is a member of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 fact sheet provides an overview of spinach – required soil, varieties, planting, irrigation, weed control, fertilisers, its diseases and pests, harvesting, marketing and hydroponics. Related […]
20 July 2012
Project investigates practical means of growing leafy vegetable crops could be grown using more efficient means of fertiliser application seeking to reduce fertilisier leaching into groundwater. […]
20 July 2012
This report investigated causes for diminished soil and root health in tomato and melon crop systems. Research involved assessing impacts of organic amendments on physical chemical […]
20 July 2012
This project sought to investigate the impact of the bumblebee on native flora and fauna within Tasmania and mainland Australia and the possibility of it aiding […]
20 July 2012
The project identifies appropriate cover crop for winter and summer growth in the tropical and temperature regions and implement the system of the farms of co-operating […]
21 March 2017
This project was undertaken to examine the potential benefits of using degradable polyethylene films in horticultural crops. Trials were conducted using degradable film on potato crops […]
20 July 2012
The study examined the effects of side-shoots on yields. It found that plants with high numbers of branches did not necessarily have lower yields and that […]
20 July 2012
Project 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
This project involved the monitoring of sap nutrients levels in a number of trellis tomato crops relating these to fertigation practices and crop productivity, with the […]
20 July 2012
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is an annual of the Asteraceae family and native to the Mediterranean. It is thought to have originated in Europe and Asia […]
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, […]
14 April 2016
The Potato Industry Extension Program (PT11004) was the Australian potato industry’s key source of R&D information. Aimed specifically at growers, agronomists and processors, the program aimed […]
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 March 2013
The Future Technologies Seminar was held on Wednesday 9 May 2012 at the Wrest Point Hotel Casino in Hobart. The seminar brought together 34 growers to […]
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, […]
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
Researchers may have shown why nitrogen fixing plants that work with bacteria to convert atmospheric nitrogen gas into essential biological nutrient (ammonia) tend to prevail in […]
19 September 2013
Greenhouse design is important in helping to control pests such as whitefly, thrips and aphids. This fact sheet looks at ventilation, mesh materials and the relationship […]