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 […]
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
This project was conducted to survey the horticultural production in south Queensland, especially on the Granite Belt. Accurate information regarding the size and value of the […]
20 July 2012
This 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
Report summarises efforts undertaken by Field Fresh Tasmania to develop new carrot production technolgies, based on scientific advances, seeking to increases the proportions of carrots that […]
20 July 2012
This project allowed for the creation of a national distribution system with state groups working with the project officer to ensure all growers and technical service […]
20 July 2012
This study examines the research and development undertaken on developing a sterile insect technique for eradication of Mediterranean fruit fly. The result of the study supports […]
20 July 2012
This project aims to establish if improving planting technique and establishment increased the yield of easy to peel sweetpotatoes. Results indicated that many of the techniques […]
20 July 2012
The main contributor to poor and uneven germination particularly in the period up to mid-August is rhizome dormancy. This dormancy was shown to be substantially diminished […]
20 July 2012
This report highlights the use of DNA finger printing in the purity analysis of hybrid seed in Brassica Crops. Comparison of the use of conventional grow […]
20 July 2012
This tour report details Dr Mitchell’s visit to a number of vegetable farms in Tasmania and gave a seminar to growers and service providers in Devonport. […]
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 […]
8 July 2015
The Queensland fruit fly, ‘Qfly’ is Australia’s most significant horticultural pest and is a major biosecurity problem. The adults lay their eggs in ripe fruit and […]
20 July 2012
Project forms a feasibility study evaluating new seed dressings in vegetable crops for the major groups of legumes, brassicas and curcubits. Related ProjectsEvaluation Of New Seed […]
20 July 2012
This project has examined the potential for the shipping of brocolli, lettuce and cauliflower to distant export markets including experiments on storage and full scale static […]
20 July 2012
This report details the results of a series of replicated storage and shelf life trials conducted on broccoli, Brussels sprouts, capsicum, celery, cucumber, lettuce and zucchini. […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to identify and recommend the most appropriate and cost efficient strategies and activities for effective technology transfer to fresh market growers and […]
20 July 2012
Report 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 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
In 2002-03, approximately $4.5m worth of horticultural projects funded through HAL included a biotechnology component. Biotechnology is a modern field of science that will underpin advances […]
20 July 2012
Project demonstrated practical methods for the production of compost-tea on farms, effectiveness was measured but aerobic bacterial per ml in combination with a low human pathogen […]
20 July 2012
The report provides a summary of research conducted by the Department of Primary industries and University of Melbourne to use genetechnology to produce carrot and celery […]
20 July 2012
Low technology greenhouses offer only limited control of the growing environment but are widely used in the greenhouse industry. However, for growers wanting to upgrade their […]
20 July 2012
This project aimed to increase IPM adoption by vegetable growers in Western Australia, especially the northern Perth Area. To increase IPM adoption, growers were able to […]
20 July 2012
New technology is providing a range of breakthroughs in protected horticulture, yet Australia is severely lagging behind the Netherlands, the US, the UK and Canada when […]
20 July 2012
The objective of the project “Opportunities and challenges faced with emerging technologies in the Australian vegetable industry” is to provide a broad review of the technologies […]
20 July 2012
The project “Opportunities and challenges faced with emerging technologies in the Australian vegetable industry” aims to provide a broad review of technologies that are influencing the […]
20 July 2012
The project “Opportunities and challenges faced with emerging technologies in the Australian vegetable industry” aims to provide a broad review of technologies that are influencing the […]
20 July 2012
The objective of the project “Opportunities and challenges faced with emerging technologies in the Australian vegetable industry” is to provide a broad review of the technologies […]
20 July 2012
This report was prepared as an outcome of Milestone 105 of project VG08087. This project aims to provide a broad review of technologies that are influencing […]
20 July 2012
Project investigates organic vegetable production techniques and identifies alternate methods to management weeds, diseases and insects that may be able to be applied to convential vegetable […]
20 July 2012
The project aims to quantify stakeholder and government agency understanding of contamination issues, seeking to maintain the policies, standards and regulations limiting potential threats that could […]
20 July 2012
This project was initiated at the request of local greenhouse and hydroponic growers to investigate, evaluate with a view to import and adopt protected cropping technology […]
20 July 2012
This report comments on the activities undertaken to modify and adapt technology and information about Western flower thrips and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus. The project helps […]
5 February 2017
This 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 […]
20 July 2015
This project collated scientific information on the impact of cooking on texture, flavour, colour & nutrient/phytonutrient content & bioavailability in all levied vegetables. A summary of […]
20 July 2012
Downy mildew is a major disease of seedlings in nurseries, especially of pansy, brassicas, stock, alyssum, lettuce and poppy. Integrated management strategies, including fungicide treatments, were […]
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
Trickle 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
Trickle 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 […]
10 May 2016
The key objective of the mission was to provide an opportunity for leading women in the Australian vegetable industry to gain a unique insight into new […]
28 June 2017
Today’s molecular plant breeders are armed with the technologies to make specific changes to genes in living cells, in some cases without the presence of any […]
21 November 2017
This 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 […]
21 May 2018
Vegetable 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 […]
18 February 2019
The 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 […]
23 May 2019
The Innovation Coach Research project set out to test if this unique process could improve farm gate returns to vegetable growers. The project now has the […]
10 March 2020
Soil-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 […]
30 August 2020
The Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar 2019 (AVIS) provided funding for 250 vegetable growers from horticultural regions across Australia to attend the seminar. A contingent of eight […]
25 August 2021
VG15021 aimed to produce new products with new uses for the Australian Vegetable Industry via transformational precision technologies which included a novel plant growth regulator (PGR1) […]
25 August 2021
This project aimed to accumulate relevant knowledge about the potential of in-line scanning technology to detect market access pest and disease organisms. This knowledge will help […]
7 February 2022
This 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
Smart 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
High-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
Currently market price reporting in Australian produce markets involves the collection of price information through in-person interviews with wholesalers and buyers, with daily reports produced and […]
23 February 2022
The 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 […]
23 February 2022
VG20000 Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar 2021 commenced in February 2021 and resulted in the successful delivery of three webinars and the physical Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar, […]
18 September 2023
In 2022, this short project facilitated a collaborative identification of key pest (insect, disease and weed) challenges for the Australian potato industry and design of appropriate […]
30 January 2023
From 2017 to 2022, this investment supported the running of the National Vegetable Protected Cropping Centre to deliver vegetable-focused protected cropping research and development for the […]
22 August 2024
This program has laid the groundwork for new and integrated crop pollination methods to reduce the risks associated with the high dependence on honey bees and […]
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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. […]
14 November 2024
30 August 2024
Growers could soon have tailored local weather forecasts directly at their fingertips through a ground-breaking program that leverages the cutting-edge capabilities of artificial intelligence and machine […]
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 […]
20 May 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 […]
15 November 2024
Digital remote monitoring was assessed as a method of improving the environmental performance of Australian horticulture. The development of a farm management tool, called Control Tower […]
27 March 2024
Vegalogue is a podcast from Australian vegetable peak industry body AUSVEG. Each month we take a look at issues affecting the Australian vegetable, potato and onion […]
29 January 2024
This month, we discuss: The Onions Australia merger with AUSVEG Pre-harvest sanitation of leafy green vegetables The opportunities and hurdles for vegetables as snack foods The […]
19 September 2018
iMapPESTS was a national program of research, development and extension designed to put actionable information into the hands of Australia’s primary producers to enhance on-farm pest […]
18 November 2024
6 August 2024
This report provides a summary of activities and achievements by project partners, at the completion of the Boosting Diagnostic Capacity for Plant Production Industries project, funded […]
4 December 2024
Vegetable growers are increasingly turning to an integrated pest management approach to combat pests. This approach uses cultural, biological and chemical methods to control pests, including […]
4 December 2024
In vegetable production, accurate yield estimations are critical for growers to confirm labour and transport requirements, meet contractual obligations and maintain profitability. However, yield fluctuations are […]
4 December 2024
A VegNET Gippsland demonstration night on the use of drones for spray application was a catalyst for growers to embrace the use of this technology in […]
30 August 2024
Combine management of your farm biosecurity risk, safety and operations management in a single app. New on-farm biosecurity tools are one of the outcomes of a […]
30 August 2024
As technology improves, the ability to more accurately identify pests such as pathogenic nematodes is crucial to minimising potential crop losses. Nematodes are often described as […]
23 September 2024
Key messages for vegetable farmers Clear gate signage, a single-entry point and a sign in process for visitors helps protect your farming operations from biosecurity risks […]
19 November 2024
Growers in the Lockyer Valley, Bowen region, and Wide Bay Burnett can now see daily updates on fall armyworm (FAW) activity in their region, thanks to […]
10 December 2024
A project designed to give Australian growers a competitive edge with exclusive trials of cutting-edge global machinery kicked off in 2024, headlined by industry events and […]
11 December 2024
This project, funded by the VegNET Innovation Fund, aims to provide growers with real-time data on FAW populations, empowering them to make informed decisions about pest […]
3 March 2022
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