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 addresses the crop management service (SCMS) that is based on new technologies to sweet corn growers in the Central West of NSW, ultimately seeking […]
12 September 2013
A fact sheet with information to help you plan and manage weeds that compete with Australian brassica crops. It provides an overview of weed management methods […]
20 July 2012
This report validates results obtained in diagnostic test for clubroot and further develops tests, investigates whether common agricultural chemicals inhibit Polymerase Chain Reaction, investigates methods for […]
20 July 2012
Project summarises outcomes of a study into white blister on brassicas which included the investigation of the Alburgo candida race causing the epidemic, the source of […]
20 July 2012
Report investigates the extent of weed control problems experienced by weed growers in Australia with herbicides currently available. The project identified there is no all emcompassing […]
20 July 2012
The zucchini squash industry in Qld is valued at approximately $10m. Zucchini yello mosaic virus (ZYMV) and/or papaya ringspot virus type W often cause severe losses […]
20 July 2012
This Project sought to improve current insecticide-based diamondback moth control to limit the development of insecticidal resistance by all Brassica pests to allow for the development […]
20 July 2012
Report provides information on agronomic methods that may be implemented to increase uniformity of maturity in brassica crops, reducing the number of harvests required. An Agronomic […]
3 July 2013
Queensland is a major supplier of eggplant to the Australian market, with the crop value estimated at around $20M annually. Over ninety percent of eggplant production […]
20 July 2012
The export cauliflower industry has grown rapidly in the past but now has reached a mature phase where the growth has slowed. The main export markets […]
20 July 2012
This project involved the screening of four herbicides for selective control of weeds in pumpkin and kabocha crops. Command, Authority, Frontier and Brodal were all assessed […]
20 July 2012
This report addresses the key issues and diseases that processing peas face including Collar rot, seed infection and commercial seed treatments, field surveys on disease incidence […]
20 July 2012
This project address the head rot disease in broccoli production, helping to gain increase understanding of the primary causal organisms or factors that predispose broccoli to […]
20 July 2012
This study identifies options for managing collar rot disease resulting from soilborne inoculum. The key areas include the development of fungicide control program, evaluation of fertiliser […]
20 July 2012
This project aims to improve the awareness of growers in relation to greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprinting. The project has developed a website, which contains […]
18 November 2015
Project VG13088 was funded by Horticulture Innovation Australia to provide the vegetable industry with a baseline demographic read of the vegetable industry, by which growers could […]
20 July 2012
The beet cyst nematode can cause considerable damage to brassica crops as well as to beets, rhubarb, and spinach, by severely damaging the root systems, especially […]
20 July 2012
More than 90% of Australia’s beetroot is produced in SE Queensland with more than 98% of the crop canned by the Golden Circle and Edgell-Birds factories […]
20 July 2012
This report sought to determine the optimum plant spacing that will allow growers to meet size specification for beetroot growers with the new desired being between […]
20 July 2012
Project isolated beetroot variety in relation to levels of colour pigmentation, and to additionally establish optimum growing practices. Related ProjectsBeetroot Variety Isolation In Relation To Colour […]
6 March 2016
The scope of the benchmarking study is specifically concerned with the regulatory regime and the effectiveness of enforcement in the following areas: Primary production […]
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 was undertaken to build on the existing material produced to support IPM such as field guides, Brassica ICM toolkit, and fact sheets and to […]
20 July 2012
This project chemically analysed and biologically evaluated numerous brassica species to assess the chemical profile and toxicity, growing a range of types to asses growth patterns […]
20 July 2012
Project provides basic knowledge that will assist producers in making decisions about alternatives for managing soil pests and diseases and the implementation of these into various […]
20 July 2012
The Australian sweetcorn industry is udnergoing a phase of significant expansion. From 1997 to 2001, population increased by 70% from 70,000 tonnes to 120,000 tonnes and […]
20 July 2012
This project aimed to overcome disease and insect problems by selecting for sweetness and tenderness traits in tropical supersweet germplasm, thus allowing for the expansion of […]
20 July 2012
Buttercup squash is a potential new export crop for Tasmania because of its declared freedom from fruit fly, suitable climate, experienced growers and export awareness and […]
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 […]
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
A guide (in poster format) to the different diseases and disorders of carrots and other factors affecting carrot packout. Related Projects
20 July 2012
This project aimed to identify improved cauliflower cultivars for the fresh, processing and export markets. A series of 10 cultivar by planting time trials were conducted […]
20 July 2012
Project investigated the causes and possible control methods of leaf spotting or black dot in Chinese Cabbage grown in Western Australia. Related ProjectsCauses Of Leaf Spotting […]
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
Clubroot is the most persistent and devastating disease of cruciferous crops. This disease is widely distributed where these crops are grown and is particularly severe in […]
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
Cucurbits are a major horticultural crop in the Northern Territory and are susceptible to many insect pests. These include cucumber moths, pumpkin beetles, two-spotted mites, and […]
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
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 mechanical […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to screen a range of herbicides, rates and application times for their efficacy and phytotoxicity on amaranthus and green bean plants respectively. […]
20 July 2012
Black Rot disease of brassicas is caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris pv.campestris. It is a disease which causes blackening of veins, yellowing and death of […]
20 July 2012
Provides a summary of research that investigated the feasibility of harvesting diamondback moths from an infested crop as a means of providing adults for a novel […]
20 July 2012
The brochure provides an overview of the weed management methods in Australian broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprout crops, based on research conducted for HAL. There are […]
20 July 2012
The report details work that demonstrates the Integrated Pest Management approach for the control of pests within Brassica vegetable crops. The project helps growers and advisers […]
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
This project was responsible for the development and preparation of the minor use permits Horticulture Australia Limited, with these applications submitted to the Australian Pesticides and […]
20 July 2012
Nine permit applications have been prepared and submitted to the APVMA for various fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides in a range of vegetable crops including beetroot, celery, […]
20 July 2012
This project was established to generate residue data following the application of cyprodinil + fludioxonil on head lettuce, leafy lettuce grown in the field and also […]
20 July 2012
Project seeks to determine levels of resistance to silverleaf white fly in curcubits, based on trials performed in the Carnarvon district of WA using a range […]
20 July 2012
This report provides evaluation of fungicides for white blister control on brassica and leafy brassica crops, as well as the seeking to expedite registrations for fungicides […]
20 July 2012
The report provides growers with information on opportunties that exist to diversify businesses away from main stream vegetable production. The project investigates optimal conditions for burdock, […]
20 July 2012
This study sought the development of a simplistic, rapid and inexpensive on farm diagnostic test that can be packaged for growers to use on their own […]
20 July 2012
This project identifies barriers to the expansion of local and export opportunities for globe artichokes, development of protocol for frozen product, increase understanding of consumer acceptance […]
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
Little information existed on nutrient needs, plant tests and critical nutrient ranges (CNR) or “target levels” for nitrogen (N) and potassium (K) in plant tests for […]
20 July 2012
This project provides a first attempt to develop integrated pest management systems in Capsicum and Eggplant crops, based on a relationship between insect pests and beneficial […]
20 July 2012
Due to crop specialisation associated with the production of processing crops, soil-borne disease problems can progressively increase. These are seen as establishment problems or lower productivity. […]
20 July 2012
Report outlines a feasible development of an internationally competitive Eastern Australian cauliflower industry by using a scoping study to identify new viable markets, consumer and retail […]
20 July 2012
This project is to summarise a series of trials that were a part of two dovetailing postgraduate studies. One study examined the utilityof two generalist predators […]
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 March 2013
Aphanomyces root rot (ARR) is a soil borne fungal disease causing browning of roots and stems of green beans and in severe cases causing death of […]
20 July 2012
The main purpose of this report is to highlight the identified potential export markets to the Middle East and Europe for Australian Asparagus. This initial identification […]
20 July 2012
The cultivars used commercially in Australia were recommended after verification of their performance in evaluation programs previously managed by Government agencies. Some 8-10 years has elapsed […]
20 July 2012
Development Of The Fresh Sweet Corn Industry To Meet The Requirements Of Australian & Export Markets
This report evaluated material produced from a breeding programs to ensure a market driven focus for the fresh market. Evaluation of germplasm and commercial hybrids from […]
20 July 2012
Broccoli, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts are members of the brassica family. The family also includes the root vegetables such as turnips and swedes […]
20 July 2012
This project investigated improved safety of cleaning methods for export. Major research findings and industry outcomes of this project include determination of effective quarantine fumigation treatments […]
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 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 […]
3 July 2013
Despite a long and somewhat obvious set of impediments, Australia retains a foundation in vegetable exporting that can be used to deliver additional export success. Comparative […]
20 July 2012
This report summarises the process and outcomes of a three-year-long project, investigating technologies for improving vegetable irrigation efficiency that are useful, practical, profitable, and adoptable. It […]
20 July 2012
This project evaluates the role of pherormone in helping manage the eggfruit caterpillar to assist in evaluating its potential in monitoring populations and as a mating […]
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 […]
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 report details research directed towards the induction of systemic acquired resistance in vegetable brassica crops using salicylic acid. The work has progressed through three stages. […]
20 July 2012
This report is the second in the series of four produced from the evaluation of cauliflower and broccoli varieties conducted at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute […]
20 July 2012
This report is the second in the series of four produced from the evaluation of cauliflower and broccoli varieties conducted at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute. […]
20 July 2012
This is the final report on the evaluation of cauliflower and broccoli varieties conducted at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute during 2005 and 2006. The results […]
20 July 2012
This is the final report on the evaluation of cauliflower and broccoli varieties conducted at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute during 2005 and 2006. The results […]
20 July 2012
This report is the first in the series of four produced from the evaluation of cauliflower and broccoli varieties conducted at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute. […]
20 July 2012
This report is first in the series of four produced from the evaluation of cauliflower and broccoli varieties conducted at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute. The […]
20 July 2012
This report is the third in the series of four produced from the evaluation of cauliflower and broccoli varieties conducted at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute […]
20 July 2012
This presentation outlines the results from a project that evaluated new herbicides for capsicums and chillies. Related Projects
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
The report describes research undertaken which examines the potential of several new pea lines to increase yield or decrease sowing density compared with current commercial standards. […]
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
The project was undertaken to improve the quality, yield and scheduling of cauliflower for export from the Manjimup/Pemberton district by identifying the causes of yield loss […]
20 July 2012
This report highlights cauliflower agronomy issues as well as identifying several management practices to improve the quality of cauliflower outturn that will benefit the Western Australia […]
20 July 2012
Report assessed the export opportunties for broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery and capsicum across 10 East Asian Markets. The report also provides evaluation of the current status […]
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 enabled the complilation of a ute guide that assist growers in identifying pest and disease problems, information and photographs of all the insect pests, […]
20 July 2012
This project addresses key impediments to achieving improvements in yield and and efficiencies these being : uneven harvest maturity; processing inefficiencies due to inappropriate head shape; […]
20 July 2012
The Conference provided new information on a range of endemic virus and potential disease threats to the Australian vegetable industry. The objectives of the travel were […]
20 July 2012
This report sought to extend the NIRS System which would allow for it to be applied to fruit sorting for internal quality attributes; however, this technology […]
20 July 2012
Project provides a Fusarium survey of all main processing growing areas and the Sydney basin, in order to determine the endophytic Fusarium species associated with sweet […]
20 July 2012
This project details a survey conducted in three states to examine the spread of disease and also establish races of the pathogen within Australia. The results […]
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 […]