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Thrips management in the green beans industry
This project investigated alternative chemical control options for thrips in Queensland and Tasmania. This project also looked at the nature or ‘wind scorch’ under Tasmanian … Read more
Understanding the attributes that inhibit purchase and consumption of vegetables – Cauliflower and Green Beans
This project identified product characteristics and consumer issues that drive and inhibit the purchase and consumption of cauliflower and green beans. The relative importance of … Read more
Vegetable Production in Queensland
This fact sheet lists important production statistics relating to capsicum, chillies, peppers, lettuces, french and runner beans, and potatoes in Queensland.
Viruses in Vegetable Crops in Australia: integrated Virus Disease Management
A fact sheet discussing the difference types of viruses found in vegetable crops in Australia, their transmission and strategic measures for control and management.
Zone management in precision agriculture by matching fertiliser input to crop demand
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 … Read more
New breeding technologies and opportunities for the Australian vegetable industry
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 … Read more
Improving processing vegetable yields through improved production practices
This project set out to identify ways to increase the average yields of the target processing vegetables. Australian frozen vegetable production continues to face increased … Read more
Export opportunities for carrots, sweet corn, bean, broccoli and baby leaf – Symposia
VG13072 Export Opportunities for Carrots, Sweet Corn, Beans, Broccoli and Baby Leaf – Symposia commenced in February 2014 and encompassed four seminars from 2015-2018: Malaysia … Read more
Extension To VG02030 Integrated Pest Management In The Green Bean Industry
This project enabled the complilation of a ute guide that assist growers in identifying pest and disease problems, information and photographs of all the insect … Read more
Capri Salad: Validation of nutrient content and development of post harvest protocols
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 … Read more
Comparison of biodegradable mulch products to polyethylene in irrigated vegetable, tomato and melon crops
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 … Read more
Control Of Amaranthus & Other Weeds In Beans
Amaranthus is a common weed in bean production areas. Being a very competitive weed, it can significantly affect bean yields and it also interferes with … Read more