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 […]
2 September 2020
This study, which ran from 2016 to 2019, evaluated how pea yields are affected by plant spacing arrangements, stand density, and individual plant structure. The project […]
26 June 2017
This project was an extension of project VG12078. Project Harvest aimed to identify opportunities for Australia’s vegetable industry through identifying trends in purchase and consumption, in […]
25 June 2017
Project Harvest aimed to identify opportunities for Australia’s vegetable industry through identifying trends in purchase and consumption, in perceptions of value, retail channel preferences, triggers and […]
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 […]
20 July 2012
This project sought the development of improved herbicide strategies for weeds to be used in areas where collar rot could be an issue. Related ProjectsWeed Management […]
12 September 2013
A fact sheet discussing the difference types of viruses found in vegetable crops in Australia, their transmission and strategic measures for control and management. Related ProjectsThis […]
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 […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to generate chlorantraniliprole residue data in beans, peas, and sweet corn. A total of 11 residue trials were conducted, from 2009 to […]
20 July 2012
This research undertook trials to investigate the strategic application of non-persistent chemicals for controlling heliothis in processing peas. Related ProjectsThis project has been funded by Hort […]
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 […]
20 July 2012
The project identifies whether Peronospora viciae strains in Australia are resistant to metalaxyl, identify suitable alternative seed treatments for control of metalaxyl resistant downy mildew, develop […]
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 identified the reasons Ascochyta fungus appears and whether its incidence can be minimised with the use of chemical and non-chemical treatments of cultural practices. […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet provides an overview on growing snow peas and sugar snaps in Western Australia – the required climate, soils, varieties, spacing, trellising, fertilisers, pests […]
10 May 2016
Generation of Residue Data for Pesticide Minor-Use Permit Applications in Vegetable Crops 2013 – CPR
In Australia, before an agrochemical product can be sold or used, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) must register it. This only occurs following […]
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 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 […]
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
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
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
A guide (in poster format) to the different diseases and disorders of carrots and other factors affecting carrot packout. Related Projects
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 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 […]