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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
Vegenotes 48 - economic evaluation of on-farm energy audits
Vegenotes 48 - economic evaluation of on-farm energy audits In this edition of Vegenotes, read about the economic evaluation of on-farm energy audits and benchmarking of energy use on vegetable farms. It was produced as part of the Hort Innovation
1 December 2015
Case study - Ivankovich Farms
Case study - Ivankovich FarmsDiscover how one WA vegetable business made considerable energy savings in this case study. It was produced as part of the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund project Economic evaluation of farm energy audits and
30 November 2014
Increased stone fruit profitability by consistently meeting market expectations (SF12003)
This project was responsible for the establishment of the world-class Stonefruit Field Laboratory at DEDJTR-Tatura in Victoria, and through this the investigation of management practices to produce high-quality fruit and so increase grower productivity and profitability.
14 December 2018
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
Closing the ‘green city loop’ – green organics for urban green environments (MT13042)
This project investigated the use of biochars produced from urban and farm green waste in the nursery and turf industries.
25 March 2015
Understanding crop nutrition - a guide for Australian mango growers
This guide for Australian mango growers provides a comprehensive overview of the different factors that impact crop nutrition in mango orchards.
14 December 2018
Australian lychee industry grading guide
The Australian lychee industry grading guide outlines the industry's handling requirements for pre- and post-harvest fruit, grading specifications and images on various defects and pests that affect lychee quality.
28 June 2018
Custard apple IPDM manual
This manual provides Australian custard apple growers with integrated pest and disease management guidelines and procedures.
1 December 2015
Improving mango quality through accurate harvest maturity (MG13015)
This research piloted the use of dry matter assessment to determine mango maturity and provided in-market assessments of fruit quality through its run.
15 April 2014