20 July 2012
Project details the design and trial of a new packaging system that is more efficient, safer and more appealing to wholesalers, retailers and consumers. Related ProjectsA […]
20 July 2012
The project aimed to produce an export development plan through a collaborative process with the industry, which would act as a model for other horticultural industries […]
20 July 2012
The tomato powdery mildew in Australia is a new species of powdery mildew never reported before on tomatoes. It develops characteristic spider-like lesions on the surface […]
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
This report investigates the browning effect on lettuce resulting from pseudomonads, examines bacterial loads in soils during cultivation and investigates the development of control methods to […]
20 July 2012
This significant lettuce Integrated Pest Management project defined a crop monitoring protocol for lettuce growers, identified the key pests and diseases, developed management guidelines for all […]
20 July 2012
This project identifies varieties, agronomic factors and processing and handling issues that influence shelf life, ultimately seeking to develop and ‘best practice’ approach to ensure a […]
20 July 2012
This consultancy project was undertaken to evaluate the effects of research and development on integrated pest management and the processing and fresh tomato industries. The study […]
20 July 2012
This research project assesses the concentrations of nitrite and nitrate in Australian leafy vegetables aiming to determine the main causes of nitrate and nitrite accumulation responding […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 report details feedback from training sessions which allow growers, processors and others to learn about recent research findings in the lettuce industry. Research was conducted […]
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 was undertaken to produce superior tomato varieties having resistance to Fusarium wilt and incorporate into the varieties high fruit quality, including fruit firmness and […]
20 July 2012
Tomato production for fresh market is a thriving industry in northern Victoria but relies heavily on the cultivar Arcadia which was developed to meet local growing […]
20 July 2012
The project conduct a breeding program to identify better fresh market tomato varieties for the ground and trellis production within Northern Victoria. Related ProjectsBreeding And Agronomic […]
20 July 2012
This project involved the development of fresh market tomato cultivars suitable for once over machine harvest, reducing labour inputs. Related ProjectsBreeding Fresh Market Tomatoes For Machine […]
12 September 2013
The grading of different categories of product has increased meaning the quality of grading is becoming more important as market standards change. This fact sheet weights […]
13 September 2013
A calculator spreadsheet to help quantify the costs and benefits of investing in a lettuce planter. Related ProjectsInnoVeg Local Partnership Program- Collaborative and Innovative Industry Development […]
13 September 2013
A calculator spreadsheet to help quantify the costs and benefits of investing in IPM methods for lettuce crops Related ProjectsInnoVeg Local Partnership Program- Collaborative and Innovative […]
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 fact sheet provides an overview of capsicum and chilli, distribution, Australian distribution, preferred climate and soil types, description, varieties, pests and diseases, fruiting season, and […]
20 July 2012
The report details about the identification of resistances to tospo viruses affecting capsicums in Australia and the integration of resistance in capsicum breeding material. Research identified […]
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
Black root rot of lettuce caused by the fungus Chalara elegans was found in crops on the eastern Darling Downs, Granite Belt, Brisbane metropolitan region and […]
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 […]
10 May 2013
Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) is often called Australia’s worst horticultural pest. Capsicums and chillies are particularly suitable hosts, so fruit grown in endemic areas must be […]
10 September 2014
Tasmania’s cool temperate climate and relatively low pest and disease incidence is ideal for greenhouse capsicum production. In1996, Japan granted Tasmania area freedom from Tobacco Blue […]
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 […]
20 July 2012
The project allowed for the development of tools to be used in the pest management of tomatoes and capsicums through the investigation of companion planting. Related […]
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 […]
15 January 2014
Prior to this research there was very little consumer research relating to the value-added, green leaf, category. This project provides important insights into consumer purchase behaviour […]
20 July 2012
The present study was aimed at determining the extent of insentivity in B.lactucae present in South Australian lettuce crops to establish base line levels of sensitivity […]
20 July 2012
Report describes research on control of Pythium Root rot in Capsicum in tropical and subtropical environments, presenting management practices including the biological suppressiveness of soil and […]
14 April 2016
Multiple heading, or ‘blindness’ is a physiological disorder affecting up to 20% of lettuce crops. It is most prevalent in NSW and Queensland during summer months, […]
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
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
A GLP study, which formed the Australian component of a Global Residue Project (GRP), was commissioned through collaboration between HAL and the USDAs IR-4 project. The […]
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
The purpose of this project was to provide growers, agronomists, and other lettuce industry members with a concise summary of the latest techniques available for controlling […]
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
This study provides information on greenhouse cucumber issues, their outcomes along with providing recommendations to enhance the future development of the national greenhouse cucumber industries. This […]
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
This project allowed for the identification of the major and minor pests of celery, with the development of specific control measures including identification of biological agents, […]
20 July 2012
The report covers research into the biological and chemical control of Sclerotinia lettuce drop (SLD) and the use of soil amendment and cultural strategies for the […]
20 July 2012
This project was designed to compare a range of physical, chemical and physiological characteristics of two newer commercial tomato cultivars “Eagle” and “Tempest” with the older […]
20 July 2012
Report summarises the findings of a study which examines the control options of powdery mildew in capsicums and developing guidelines for the sustainable management of disease. […]
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
The purpose of this report is to summarise a series of trials which have developed tools for managing western flower thrips (WFT), and therefore, the serious […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet provides an overview of the strategy that aims to delay the development of resistance to new insecticide groups that have effectiveness in controlling […]
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 report identifies new tomato varieties with the potential for export to New Zealand along with the development of treatments that increase the level of quarantine […]
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 […]
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 2-page factsheet highlights the findings of a project to develop an integrated management strategy for the control of downy mildew on Brassica and stock seedlings, […]
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
The report details research into casual pathogens, major environmental factors in order to develop effective and economic management strategies for root diseases of hydroponic lettuce. Along […]
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 […]
20 July 2012
The fact sheet provides an overview of spinach – required soil, varieties, planting, irrigation, weed control, fertilisers, its diseases and pests, harvesting, marketing and hydroponics. Related […]
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 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
Report provide details and outcomes a study into late blight celery which investigated efficacy and economics of the TomCast disease forecasting model for timing fungicide sprays […]
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
This report presents the findings of a scoping study undertaken to evaluate the potential persistence of pesticides in hydroponic lettuce. During the course of the project, […]
19 March 2013
Vegetables, including leafy vegetables, are an important component of a healthy diet; they contain nutrients that are now known to be beneficial for the health of […]
20 July 2012
This market study was designed to identify opportunities to expand Australian exports of fresh tomatoes to world markets. The study was to provide a broader global […]
20 July 2012
The paper summarises surveys completed in 1997 and 2000 to determine the incidence of Celery Mosaic virus in celery crops in south-west Australia and identify factors […]
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
The Report details mating disruption trials that were conducted involving the release of high concentrations of sex pheromone of the target species preventing males from finding […]
20 July 2012
This project involved the monitoring of sap nutrients levels in a number of trellis tomato crops relating these to fertigation practices and crop productivity, with the […]
20 July 2012
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is an annual of the Asteraceae family and native to the Mediterranean. It is thought to have originated in Europe and Asia […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet includes information on ground preparation, varieties, sowing season, trellising and plant spacing, nutrition, irrigation, pests and diseases, pollination and yield, maturity and harvest, […]
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. […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to investigate ways to improve the flavour of tomatoes. This project accomplished: produced transgenic tomatoes with modified levels of alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH2) […]
20 July 2012
This project developed Tomato Cultivars that increases the flavour whilst maintaining the firmness with the application of technology making significant contributions to improved flavour of fresh […]
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 provides an extension to successful demonstrations of IPM in iceberg lettuce by growing iceberg and loose leaf cultivars on commercial farms whilst also building […]
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
This project evaluates different rates and application method for Conifidor to control lettuce aphid within Australia, evaluates residue levels and evaluate and develop alternative insecticides for […]
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 […]
29 August 2013
Growers of minor vegetable crops are often left without viable methods of controlling pests in their crops. To assist these growers, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary […]
28 August 2013
Horticulture Australia and the Australian Vegetable industry are seeking a permit for captan (various formulations) for the control of grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) in cucumber, capsicums, […]
15 April 2014
Growers of some horticultural crops are left exposed to greater production risk and can incur significant crop losses when pesticides are not registered for use on […]
19 March 2013
Silverleaf whitefly (SLW) is a considerable pest of vegetable production. It has a broad host range and is able to develop resistance to insecticides rapidly. To […]
20 July 2012
Bacterial wilt is a serious problem of tomatoes in coastal areas in the tropics. It is caused by the soil-borne bacteria Pseudomonas solanacearum, which infects the […]
19 September 2013
Greenhouse design is important in helping to control pests such as whitefly, thrips and aphids. This fact sheet looks at ventilation, mesh materials and the relationship […]
19 September 2013
Understanding greenhouse design is important for maintaining the heath-humidity balance to provide optimal growing conditions. Related ProjectsManaging a greenhouse capsicum crop – an interactive DVD demonstration […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet provides an overview of the capsicums and chillies – climate requirements, soils, varieties, seedling production, transplanting, spacing, fertilisers, irrigation, protected cultivation, pruning, pests, […]
20 July 2012
There are over 20 growers who produce cucumbers under protected cultivation in Western Australia, ranging from Manjimup in the South-west to Geraldton and Carnarvon. There are […]
19 September 2013
This online resource package has been based on the renown capsicum grower, Phuong Vo, and provides four modules including information on plant nutrition, greenhouse design, climate […]
20 July 2012
Radish belongs to the Brassica family such as cabbages, broccoli, and cauliflowers. The red radish is the main type grown in Australia and originated in Western […]
20 July 2012
This project evaluated the efficacy of a range of fungicides in glasshouse and field experiments. It also developed a simple and reliable seedling inoculation technique suitable […]