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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
Realising the potential of native vegetables
This booklet provides a summary of Australian native vegetables that have potential to be commercially viable and includes ideas on how to approach their commercialisation.
21 December 2017
Understanding consumer triggers and barriers to consumption of Australian indigenous vegetables and Asian vegetables (VG15071)
This investment identified commercially viable Australian indigenous and Asian vegetables, assessed their consumer appeal and provided recommendation for industry to ensure the greatest likelihood of success in the market.
10 January 2018
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
Energy audits point to potential savings on vegetable farms
Energy audits point to potential savings on vegetable farmsThis is a fact sheet on energy audits point to potential savings on vegetable farms. It was produced as part of the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund project Economic evaluation of farm
30 November 2014
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
Vegetable digital asset redevelopment – Veggycation (VG16080)
This investment was responsible for ensuring the resource material on the Veggycation platform was current and able to continue communicating the nutritional and health benefits of vegetables to Australians.
8 January 2019
Educational opportunities around perceptions of, and aversions to, vegetables through digital media (VG16018)
This investment focused on improving attitudes and education of kids aged 8 to 12 towards vegetables. It delivered an online resource called Phenomenom with videos, lesson plans and activities to help teachers and families deliver food literacy and nutrition education.
21 December 2018
New product development information for the vegetable industry (VG14031)
This investment developed a number of best practice resources around the development of new and value-added products for Australian vegetable businesses, including the development of the Vegetable Innovation online portal which hosts all the project’s resources.
21 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