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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
Tassie strawberry growers unite to stamp out pests
Media ReleaseTHREE YEARS AGO, Tasmanian strawberry growers raised the alarm to their Research and Development Corporation after several tonnes of fruit was damaged by an unknown pest. Hort Innovation Chief Executive John Lloyd said the growth of
18 May 2016
$1 million in chemical grants a win for industry
Media ReleaseHort innovation today announced it successfully secured more than $1 million in assistance grants under the Federal Government’s Access to Industry Uses of Agvet Chemicals programme. Horticulture Innovation Australia Chief Executive
10 May 2016
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
Comparing stonefruit ripening, quality and volatile composition (SF15001)
This investment was tasked with assisting Australian summerfruit producers in harvesting peaches and nectarines at the optimum maturity, to allow the fruit to continue development and ripening throughout storage and handling systems – resulting in greater customer satisfaction.
27 September 2018
Satellites and guns to help supercharge the nation’s mango harvest
Media ReleaseCaption: Mango grower Marina Matzner (left) supports the use of modern technology on farms. RESEARCHERS and Northern Territory mango growers are combining high-resolution satellite imagery with data from hand-held fruit-scanning guns
18 December 2016
Managing insect contaminants in processed leaf vegetables: a best practice guide
This best practice guide summarises ways to control insect contaminants and assess their impact in processed leafy vegetable products.
30 May 2016
Blankets for vegetables: using frost cloths to protect plants from weather
This fact sheet provides growers with practical information on how to use frost cloths to protect their vegetable crops from adverse weather conditions.
30 May 2016
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