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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 […]
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 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 […]
19 March 2013
The development of the SIP used the following 8 key interconnecting components: 1. Planning – Included scope refinement, scheduling interviews, interview questions, literature review and kick […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
A calculator spreadsheet to help quantify the costs and benefits of investing in new land for vegetable growing. Related ProjectsInnoVeg Local Partnership Program- Collaborative and Innovative […]
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
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 […]
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
A pilot decision support software package has been developed for the nutrient management of irrigated potato crops in South Australia. The data obtained from research and […]
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
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 project identified and trialled totally new growing regions in regions in regional Australia for a range of whole head and baby leaf lettuce crops including […]
20 July 2012
This report details the role of the WA Industry Development Officer within the Vegetable Industry strategic plan, which aligns with the National Vegetable industry Strategic Plan […]
20 July 2012
Project identified the value of investing in support for industry development and reinforced the importance of the industry-led initiatives. As a part of this project, which […]
20 July 2012
This project is a follow on from the HG04016 project which supported growers by providing information on new technology and access to a more coordinated approach […]
20 July 2012
The purpose of the project was to facilitate the horticulture development of Bowen & Gumlu through assisting growers to better access information, R&D outcomes, and training […]
15 April 2014
The performance of chicory in a subtropical environment has been assessed by staff of the Queensland Horticulture Institute, Department of Primary Industries for Belgium firm Orafti. […]
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 […]
13 October 2013
For the WA potato industry to expand it needs to move into new areas outside traditional potato growing areas near and south of Perth. The Mid […]
20 July 2012
This project aimed to improve the productivity of the French Fry Industry in Victoria. It undertook studies on seed management, effect of latitude on Russet Burbank […]
19 March 2013
In soil-based production systems poor soil health, soilborne diseases, soil salinity and increasing pressures on production are severely restricting productivity for many growers. In addition, vegetable […]
20 July 2012
This project was part of the ongoing research collaboration between the Australian vegetable seed industry, TIAR, and seedPurity Pty Ltd to improve standards of vegetable seed […]
20 March 2013
The InnoVeg subprogram aimed to deliver a more profitable, sustainable and internationally competitive vegetable industry due to higher adoption of innovative technologies and improved collaboration by […]
20 July 2012
This is a series of reports on Australian vegetable industry water use at state and national levels, and has been funded by Horticulture Australia Ltd (HAL) […]
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 report provides a review of literature on peri-urban horticulture and land use planning as an area requiring further investigation given has it has been identified […]
20 October 2013
Australia¡¦s vegetable industry and government have invested heavily in plant health and crop protection R&D. Therefore, a substantial volume of published R&D information has been produced […]
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 […]
18 November 2015
The 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
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 project was completed on the Atherton Tableland which was designed to find out if additional fertilisers were needed to increase the yield of potatoes and […]
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
The project facilitates the development of sustainable quality capsicum production in Carnarvon. This involved the identification of suitable varieties that will meet quality specifications and growing […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
12 September 2013
This 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
This 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
This 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
This 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
This 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
This fact sheet lists important statistics focusing on five commodities in Western Australia: carrots, tomatoes, sweet corn, onions and potatoes Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program – […]
12 September 2013
This 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 […]
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 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 […]
23 February 2022
The VegNET Regional Development Officer (RDO) was hosted by the Bowen Gumlu Growers Association (BGGA) in Bowen, and delivery of VG19008 in the North and Far […]
23 February 2022
VG19009 VegNET- Wide Bay Burnett was delivered between April 2020 and September 2021 with the objective of developing and delivering specific activities for vegetable levy payers […]
23 February 2022
VegNet Southern Queensland 2.0 builds on the successful delivery of the previous vegetable extension project in the region under VegNET 1.0 (VG18003) and the networks and […]
23 February 2022
The project Regional Capacity Building to Grow Vegetable Businesses (VegNET NSW) Project VG19011 (CON001894) was delivered by Greater Sydney Local Land Services (GS LLS) between April […]
23 February 2022
The National Vegetable Extension Network (VegNET) project aims to build regional capacity of the vegetable industry by providing research and development (R&D) extension services, products, and […]
23 February 2022
VegNET Phase 2.0 was delivered using an Innovation Systems approach to develop and commence implementation of a five year Regional Extension Strategy. The VegNET Gippsland Regional […]
23 February 2022
VegNET2 Tasmania, was one of 10 regionally delivered extension projects for the Australian vegetable industry. The target audience was vegetable levy payers and other stakeholders in […]
23 February 2022
This project (VG19015) is for AUSVEG SA to support the continuation of extension services as part of the VegNET SA project for a period of 18 […]
23 February 2022
The primary objective of VegNET 2.0 WA is the development and delivery of user defined activities focused on targeted and measurable practice changes to support the […]
23 February 2022
VegNET NT Phase 2, VG19017, focused heavily on developing an innovation system extension strategy for the NT vegetable industry that built on previous project work delivered. […]
18 September 2023
In 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. […]
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Vegalogue is a regular podcast from vegetable, potato and onion industry peak body AUSVEG, where we examine the pressing issues and latest developments in our sector. […]
17 June 2024
Vegalogue is a podcast from Australian vegetable peak industry body AUSVEG. Each episode we take a look at issues affecting the Australian vegetable, potato and onion […]
27 May 2024
The VegNET RDO role is varied and aims to help growers develop a more sustainable, healthy business. A recent drone demonstration in Victoria run by VegNET […]
18 January 2024
Herbicide resistance remains a challenge for onion growers across Australia, find out how the Onions Communications & Extension project is supporting growers to combat this issue. […]
13 May 2022
VegNET 3.0 is a strategic levy investment under the Hort Innovation Fund. It strives to improve Australian vegetable growers’ knowledge and skills to implement best practice […]
13 May 2022
In March, Western Australia threw open its borders and began to glimpse the ‘new normal’ that most of Australia had already experienced. VegNET – Western Australia […]
13 May 2022
In this column, Vegetables Australia provides an overview of recent VegNET – Victoria (North, West and South-East regions) project activities, as well as new COVID-safe resources […]
13 May 2022
In this column, VegNET – Gippsland Regional Development Officer Bonnie Dawson introduces readers to the Victorian town of Orbost and the role it plays in sweetcorn […]
28 February 2022
Working in collaboration with vegetablesWA and AUSVEG, Western Australia’s new Regional Development Officer Michael Bartholomew introduces himself to readers and highlights the priority focus areas for […]
28 February 2022
Hail damage was reported across South Australia in late October 2021, and AUSVEG SA continues to extend its support to affected growers and producers. Yanyu Liang […]
28 February 2022
In this column, VegNET – Victoria (North, West and South-East regions) Regional Development Officer Danielle Park discusses the 2022 R&D Adoption award, which will be handed […]
28 February 2022
The success of the second iteration of the VegNET project has put in place a solid footing to launch the next stage of vegetable industry extension, […]
20 December 2021
Tripod Farmers is hosting a new demonstration site of soil moisture sensors on its Boisdale property, as part of a new project – led by VegNET […]
26 November 2021
After five years and two iterations, VegNET returned in October 2021. This time, AUSVEG is partnering with nine key regional industry groups to lead the five […]
15 November 2021
A group of growers in Gippsland have identified a need to better demonstrate their efforts to minimise the impact of the industry on the surrounding environment. […]
12 October 2021
Vegetable growers across Australia are set to benefit from the next generation of a national extension program led by AUSVEG aimed to boost productivity and deliver […]
13 September 2021
Now that we have reached the end of the second phase of VegNET – Victoria (South-East, West and Northern Regions), Regional Development Officer Dimi Kyriakou revisits […]
13 September 2021
VegNET – Gippsland’s commitment to increase workforce capability has been in overdrive in 2021, with forums taking place to highlight the opportunities available. It has also […]
2 March 2021
The Northern Territory’s Dry season is typically the busiest production time of the year, with all vegetable and horticultural producers in full swing. Despite the challenges […]
26 May 2020
VegNET has been set up by Hort Innovation and the vegetable industry to effectively communicate vitally important research-based information to Australian vegetable growers. The lifeblood of VegNET […]
9 September 2019
The VegNET NSW team has made a number of video resources available on the Greater Sydney Local Land Services website
10 February 2019
If you're concerned about the lettuce necrotic yellows virus outbreak west of Melbourne, come along to an on-farm discussion on 18 February 2019.