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Industry preparedness for exotic root knot nematode (Meloidogyne enterolobii) (MT22012)

This research will use the latest advancements in molecular screening to provide a better understanding of root-knot nematodes occurring in Australia and develop an identification tool for these nematodes that will be more cost effective than methods presently available.

10 January 2024

Ongoing project

Revisiting brown etch of pumpkins (VG22012)

This project seeks to identify the causes of brown etch of pumpkins so that growers can better understand how to manage the condition more effectively.

13 December 2023

Ongoing project

Vegetable industry biosecurity and business continuity strategy (VG22004)

This project will create a biosecurity strategy for the vegetable industry, providing an adaptable, flexible approach to preparing for high-priority exotic pests, responding to the arrival of exotic pests, and assisting with the initial monitoring and management of pests that are still establishing in Australia.

28 November 2023

Completed project

Chemical residue report to support Australia’s Country Recognition Arrangement (CRA) with Indonesia (MT23000) (MT23002)

This project provided a report of national residue testing data to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) for their utilisation in renewal of Australia’s Country Recognition Arrangement (CRA) with Indonesia.

9 November 2023

Ongoing project

Glasshouse films (VG21006)

This program seeks to reduce energy use and increase resource use efficiency by employing new light-blocking (Smart Glass) and existing light-shifting (LLEAF) films in glasshouses operated by the protected cropping industry.

28 August 2023

Ongoing project

Produce Executive Program Scholarships (VG22011)

This project supports four scholarships annually on the IFPA Produce Executive Program for employees from vegetable levy-paying organisations in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

28 August 2023

Completed project

International Spinach Conference 2023 (VG22010)

This project sponsored the 10th International Spinach Conference that was held in Victoria in May to coincide with the Gippsland Vegetable Innovation Days.

28 August 2023

Ongoing project

National fall armyworm innovation system for the Australian vegetable industry (VG22006)

This investment delivers a nationally coordinated program to reduce fall armyworms' impact on the vegetable industry by arming growers with tools and knowledge.

22 August 2023

Ongoing project

Education and tools for canteen managers to increase vegetables in primary school canteens and vegetable consumption by children (MT22006)

This project is engaging primary school canteens across Australia through a range of initiatives to boost the consumption of veggies at school and create long-term healthy eating habits.

22 August 2023

Media Release

Veggies take root in school lunch menus

Veggies take root in school lunch menusAustralian kids are set to get a healthy boost following the launch of a national initiative to get more veggies on school lunch menus and transform students’ attitudes toward getting their daily serves.

21 August 2023