R&D projects
Discover vegetable levy investments into Vegetable Fund R&D initiatives
The vegetable levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Internal fruit rot of capsicum (VG17012)
This investment is investigating the causes behind internal fruit rot in capsicums and developing management techniques for growers to both prevent infection and minimise the risk of sending damaged fruit to market.
2 March 2020
Generation of data for pesticide permit applications in horticulture crops 2019/20 (MT18018)
This multi-industry project generated the data needed to support a range of existing minor use permits across a variety of horticulture crops, to ensure growers have continued access to safe and effective chemicals for the management of pests, weeds and diseases.
10 July 2019
Economics of weed management in the Australian vegetable industry
A report detailing the economics of weed management within the Australian vegetable industry
28 February 2019
Data analytics and application technology to guide on farm irrigation (VG15054)
This project aimed to improve irrigation decisions on-farm by providing growers with crop-specific information on evapotranspiration levels
22 November 2018
Facilitating adoption of IPM through a participatory approach with local advisors and industry (VG15034 and VG15035)
This program worked to increase the uptake of integrated pest management (IPM) practices among South Australian vegetable growers.
20 February 2019
Protected cropping – review of research and identification of R&D gaps for levied vegetables (VG16083)
This project looked at the R&D needs of the levy-paying component of the protected cropping sector.
17 December 2018
Developing technical guidelines and a best practice extension toolbox for greenhouse construction and safe operation (VG16004)
This investment developed a suite of information in relation to building and operating greenhouses and other grow structures for the Australian vegetable industry.
27 August 2018
Improved knowledge of factors contributing to carrot rot (VG15066)
The causes of carrot crown rot disorders, were investigated in this project, as well as the field and soil factors that are conducive to its development.
29 November 2018
An investigation of low-cost protective cropping (VG13075)
This project investigated and trialed low-cost protective cropping options for vegetable growers. This information was then extended to growers through a series of workshops, presentations in key growing regions and fact sheets.
16 December 2016
Remediation of soil contaminated by Salmonella enterica to expedite plant or replant of vegetables (VG13039)
This project investigated the effect of soil type, temperature, moisture and presence/absence of chicken manure on the survival of Salmonella enterica.
14 December 2018