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New in-field treatment solutions to control Fruit Fly (2)
This project focused on two previously untested methods for managing and monitoring fruit fly in vegetable crops; Netting and repellents, and attraction with UV light. … Read more
Commodity growing guides – Shallots & chives
Both shallots and chives belong to the onion family, Amaryllidaceae. Shallots are grown by few market gardeners but chives are a rarity on commerical farms. … Read more
Protected Cropping – Review of research and identification of R&D gaps for levied vegetables
Australia has a modest vegetable but growing protected cropping industry. Estimates of vegetable production under protected cropping vary from 498 – 1,300 ha, with tomatoes … Read more
Carrot diseases & other factors affecting carrot packout
A guide (in poster format) to the different diseases and disorders of carrots and other factors affecting carrot packout.
An investigation of low-cost protective cropping
Increased climate variability is a key challenge facing the Australian vegetable industry. Heat waves, heavy rain, unseasonal frosts, hail and other extreme weather events can … Read more
Consumer and market program for the vegetable industry – Phase 2
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, … Read more
Consumer and market program for the vegetable industry
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 … Read more
Weed Management In Capsicums And Chillis
This project identified, screened and collected efficacy, crop safety and residue data for a range of new herbicides for capsicum and chilli production.
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.
Residue, Efficacy and Crop Safety Data for Pesticide Minor-use Permit Applications in Vegetable Crops 2011
In Australia, before an agrochemical product can be sold or used, it first must be registered by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). … Read more
Project Harvest: Vegetable Consumer and Market program
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 … Read more
Eda-Mame (Vegetable Soybean) Development For The Frozen Export Market
A previous Eda-Mame project involving HRDC, Edgell-Birdseye and QDPI, VG025, concluded that commercialisation of the frozen Eda-Mame industry in Queensland could not proceed until superior … Read more