WA Grower September 09

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SINCE 1948 Vol. 42 No 3. September 2009

Potato Growers Association Inc.

AUSVEG new CEO Visits Western Australia

Field Trip First of Three Grower Profile Damien Rigali

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Grower Profile – Damien Rigali

21 How Leaders Grow

Field Trip First of Three

23 Consumers get a taste of the

22 President’s Annual Report Innovator!

25 Important Seasonal Reminder Stable Fly Management

26 Safety Issues 11 AUSVEG new CEO Visits

28 GardenNote

Western Australia

13 WA Fresh Produce Retailer of The Year Award Winners

15 Modern Day Potato Pioneers in Dandaragan

16 National Vegetable Industry Development Program Moving Ahead

17 Grower Profile – Tony Colotti (Brookrise Pty Ltd)

30 Food Industry Headlines 31 Nutrition 33 vWA Marketing Program Gathers Momentum

34 Climate Change Fact Sheet 36 Vegetable and Potato

Growers Meetings on Water Issues

37 Call for Expressions of

Interest for Grower Hosts

19 Surviving a Cut in your Water Allocation

20 Potato Growers Welcome Variety and Quality Initiatives

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Industrial Relations Horticulture Industry Award Minor Use Permits Classifieds

Management Committees Vegetable Growers Association

This issue of the WA Grower is brought to you by:

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Gingin

Vice President Denise Ellement m: 0417 975 158

• APC-Vegetable Producers Committee

Metro South

• Caring for Our Country

Treasurer Anthony Marinovich m: 0419 801 824

Myalup/Bunbury

• Potato Growers Association

Committee H. Shapland K. Sue R. Shain I. Gaylard K. Edwards D. Le D. Rigali A. Bogdanich P. Bogdanich S. Calameri P. Humble

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Produced by vegetablesWA Cover photo: Left to right: Daniel Rigali, Aaron Tedesco, Damien Rigali and Elia Rigali Contact Details for Horticulture House vegetablesWA, Potato Growers Association, Western Potatoes Horticulture House 103 Outram Street West Perth 6005 t: (08) 9481 0834 f: (08) 9481 0024 e: office@vegetableswa.com.au Executive Officer Jim Turley m: 0410 697 842 e: pga-vga@vegetableswa.com.au Program Manager Georgia Thomas m: 0431 444 918 e: programmgr@vegetableswa.com.au Caring for Our Country Project Manager Gavin Foord t: 0435 018 189 e: foord@vegetableswa.com.au Finance / Administrator / Magazine Advertising Valeria Kozak t: 9481 0834 e: finance@vegetableswa.com.au

Potato Growers Association President Darryl Smith m: 0428 933 154

Busselton

Vice President Simon Moltoni m: 0427 761 693

Pemberton

Treasurer Andrew Tempra m: 0417 097 729

Manjimup

Field Extension Officer John Shannon t: 9481 0834 e: fieldofficer@vegetableswa.com.au

Albany Donnybrook Myalup Metro South Pemberton

Life Members A.J. Anderson, D.J. Arbuckle, J. Arbuckle Snr*, J.H. Arbuckle* (M.B.E.J.P), S. Calameri, G. Kiriros*, R.G.Leach*, F. Natoli, S. Sawle, R.M. Schultz. C.P.Stevens, W.R. Stevens* (M.B.E.J.P), HR. Ashby*, Amy Harris*, A. Ingrilli. * deceased

Committee C. Ayres B. Russell P. Patane S. Calameri G. Bendotti

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PA/Communications Officer Elizabeth Daly t: 9481 0834 e: pacommunication@vegetableswa.com.au

Western Potatoes Pty Ltd Chairman Ross Taylor

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Executive Officer Georgia Thomas m: 0431 444 918 A. Kirou D. Niciejewski

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Richard with Steve Trandos the star of Woolworths’ “This week at the Markets” advertisements.

Grower Profile – Damien Rigali Quality not quantity the focus

By Liz Daly

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orn and raised into a family of successful growers it is no surprise that Damien Rigali is now working in the vegetable growing industry.

The family business started when Damien’s father, Elia, purchased 5 acres in Wanneroo over 20 years ago and began growing vegetables. Ten years later, his son Daniel joined him on the farm, followed by Damien a few years after that. Today, the Rigali family grow gourmet lettuce, baby leaf rocket, spinach and herbs at their two properties in Wanneroo.

Following high school, Damien’s father Elia, told him he couldn’t work on the family farm without first completing an apprenticeship. After finishing his mechanical apprenticeship at Healy’s Store in Wanneroo, Damien began working on their Mary Street property and says now he ‘wouldn’t have it any other way‘. The knowledge gained from his mechanical apprenticeship has proven beneficial to their on-farm operations with Damien able to repair their farming equipment and machinery.

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Damien’s innate urge to fix and repair has also driven him to pursue improved methods of operation. With a thirst for knowledge he is always looking for a better way to run their business, reduce operation costs and produce higher quality yields.

Damien says it has taken a lot of work to optimise production on the two properties. Originally the Mary Street property struggled with salinity issues and when the Sydney Street property was first rented it was incredibly neglected. Damien, his brother Daniel and their cousin Aaron Tedesco worked solidly for 3 months to repair the irrigation and clean the valves.

Damien admits his knowledge of farming was very limited when he first started working with his father a few years back. Elia gave Damien the opportunity to operate the newly rented Sydney Street property and says the first few crops were terrible, ‘I had no idea what I was doing’ Damien admitted. He said after 3 years working on the property he still wasn’t satisfied with the quality of the produce and his father reminded him

to focus on smaller high quality yields as they were taking on too much work for the three staff running the property.

Upon taking Elia’s advice, they cut back and focussed on a smaller crop and Damien says this was a reminder that growing the highest quality vegetables is by far their biggest priority and would never compromise the quality of their produce to obtain a higher yield.

Damien said their current objective is to consolidate the farms they are already operating, but believes if he were to obtain his own farm now it would be very viable with the knowledge he has gained through working with the Department of Agriculture. ‘The industry is changing’ Damien comments, amongst other things ‘we now have to cut back on water usage’ which has pushed Damien to explore alternative methods of operation.

The Sydney Street property is now not only more economical, but the growing costs have reduced and they are achieving better yields. Damien says that this is due to the assistance he received from Rohan Prince from the Department of Agriculture, who has supported Damien in establishing effective irrigation and fertigation systems on the property.

Although fertiliser and watering plans have been implemented at the Sydney

Street property and various changes have been applied to improve crop production Damien states they are careful not to over-invest in the rental property.

provided to suit customer demand and customers have been satisfied with the knowledge they are paying for the freshest vegetables possible.

It’s not ‘all work and no play’ on the Rigali farm with a team cricket match held on the last Friday of each month with market gardeners competing against tradesmen. Another incentive for workers who finish early is the opportunity to grow their own produce on the property which currently includes a small crop of garlic and cherry tomatoes.

Each Saturday morning the Rigalis sell their own produce at the Claremont Growers Market. Damien says that this has been invaluable as he is able to speak directly with customers and receive feedback on what they really want. When Damien was initially approached to attend the markets he was apprehensive and didn’t believe it would be viable. After recording poor sales in the opening week Damien reluctantly agreed to attend just once more and it was a huge success selling most of the produce in the truck.

Damien commented that the markets were a really positive experience for his father Elia, as it allowed him to speak to the customers and receive some really positive feedback. Damien said that through customer feedback he was able to adapt the service he

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Field Trip First of Three Good Practice Field Trip

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bout forty people attended the first of three Good Practice field trips planned for the lead-up to summer. vegetablesWA and the Department of Agriculture and Food WA (DAFWA) were out in force to ensure growers were provided with a good learning environment to view and discuss a range of practices aimed at a sustainable WA vegetable industry.

By Gavin Foord

approximately 50 kilometers south of Perth. The business originally grew onions, cauliflowers, carrots and potatoes. They now specialise in carrots for the export market and potatoes for the local ware market.

The market garden covers 55ha of irrigated land and crops 110ha per year.

Sam Calameri is the owner and manager of Baldivis Market Garden.

a vast improvement in his irrigation system performance. “When we had a close look at our irrigation system I was surprised that our uniformity was not as good as it could be.“ said Sam “With a few, relatively small and inexpensive changes, we were able to improve our distribution uniformity so that it exceeded international standards. This not only saved us water, it meant that our system was uniform enough for us to start fertigating with confidence that we were keeping more of our water and fertiliser in the rootzone. This has been a positive change for us, we are growing a more even crop and continue to see improvements in our yield and quality.”

Rohan Prince provided the following Top Tips for a good irrigation system: • Check the pressure at your sprinklers. There should be no more than 10% difference from the valve to each end of the lateral line.

• Check the pressure at the pump.

If it’s considerably more than the pressure at the sprinklers there may be an issue.

This trip focused on practices implemented at Baldivis Market Garden on Eighty Rd Baldivis and on innovative fertiliser trials at Medina Research Station. DAFWA specialists Rohan Prince and Bob Paulin were on hand to support Sam Calameri discussing a commercial view on the benefits of improving irrigation systems and soil performance. At Medina, Dennis Phillips and Aileen Reid showed the group the latest in a series of trials.

Sam’s reputation as an industry leader comes from his continued support to grower committees and his commitment to research and development. Baldivis Market Garden has been offered as a demonstration site for a range of activities over the years, allowing research to be put into practice on a commercial scale.

This is again demonstrated through his participation in the project, Good practice and better environmental outcome in vegetable production.

• Test your uniformity so you know your application rate and wetting pattern - Refer to the Good Practice Guide, Water Management chapter for details.

BALDIVIS MARKET GARDEN

Making positive changes

Baldivis Market Garden was established in 1974 and is a family owned business located in Baldivis,

Through participation in Water Wise on the Farm, Sam made adjustments to his irrigation system, resulting in

Improving soil improved yield and quality

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• A well designed, installed and maintained irrigation system is an asset that will make you money.

• A poorly designed system is a liability. It will increase your water use and cost you more in fertiliser and electricity.

It has long been acknowleged that the sandy soils of the Swan Coastal Plain

Note: 375 July 2009

The ‘3-phase’ method for growing lettuce on sandy soils 2009 Dennis Phillips, Aileen Reid and Helen Ramsey organic matter thanschedule doubled, outlined leave bit to be desired in terms of presented research led by on Dennis Phillips Thea3-phase fertiliser schedule here more is The hereteam is based research which gave us improved water and water holding capacity and nutrient is focused on developing vegetable based on eight years of fertiliser trials on iceberg conducted on some of the least fertile sandy soils in nutrient and disease retention.

In recent Baldivis programs that: strategies lettuce grown on years, the sandy soils of the Swanholding Coastalcapacity the region.

It aimed tofertiliser develop cost-effective Plain Garden with sprinkler irrigation. gave the maximising suppression.

Better for uniformity meantyield in a ‘worst case’ situation. Trial Market has been the site This schedule • vegetable Maximise the efficiency of fertiliser yields and bestatquality the year, sites had no previous cropping history and fewer harvests and reduced harvest of highest a number of trials aimed using throughout while being practical to apply and economical with irrigation water did not contain nutrients from past use costs. The disease suppresion was compost to improve soil performance. labour. The schedule is also suitable for cos lettuce cropping activities. We did not use soil amendments an added bonus, cost of and Sam has worked with DAFWA and • manure.

Minimise loss through leaching with small changes to application timings and has saving suchon asthe compost fumigation.”

Custom Composts to commercially been successfully adapted by growers for use on other Fertiliser and cost savings are achieved in the ‘3Phase’ • Maximise return about on the fertiliser dollars put research into practice. leafy and heading lettuce crops. However, boom spray method by making informed choices on how to improve applications recommended in Phase 1For aredetails not suitable spent on fertiliser. type, application rates, application methods and the see the Soil “We involved in compost work types your forgot use on some soft-leaved suchsoil asperformance Green timing of applications—matching fertiliser application work this, buildsthe onlife the of development Festivalwe and Buttercrunch. management chaptertoofcrop the Good because were concerned about demand. ToThis achieve the crop of successful programs for broccoli and the DAFWA the condition our soil” said Sam plain Practice The sandyofsoils of the coastal provideGuide a freeis considered in three phases: establishment, rapid draining, medium for a variety of 4746. growth and maturation Figure 1). Different fertiliser and(see lettuce detailed in two new Compost Bullettin “We have aeasily more worked intensivegrowing cropping vegetable Thecrops nature this soil allows nutrients strategies are used toDAFWA optimise growth in each of these publications: program now,crops. growing allof year to be freely available in the soil solution for uptake by phases.

MEDINA RESEARCH round. We need to maximise our plants. Some nutrients are therefore also highly mobile 1. Farmnote 375, The 3Phase STATION returns from lost the same area of land Nitrogen and easily through leaching. in the form of It takes approximately method two weeks in summer and four for growing broccoli on and minimise issues with declining soil nitrate is particularly susceptible to leaching thisbeen soil a key Medinainhas sitein forwinter for thesandy weeks root zone of a lettuce crop to soils 2009 and water and is a quality. major groundwater pollution concern. become extensive enough to intercept nutrients placed DAFWA’s horticultural research Careful attention must be paid to fertiliser application to: everywhere on the soil surface. By maturity, the roots 2. Farmnote 377, The 3Phase since the closure of the Churchlands The wethe gained in cauliflowers • benefits maximise efficiency of fertiliser use of a lettuce plant can access water and nutrients method for growing lettuce from on Horticultural Station in 1963-64. Forty • minimise loss were better yield andthrough quality leaching and the top 20–30 cm depth of soil. sandy soils 2009 five years on, work conducted by a • maximise returnOur on soil the dollars spent on fertiliser. improved uniformity.

Phase 1 Establishment

Phase 2 Rapid Growth

Phase 3 Maturation

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Figure 1 Growth phases from planting to harvest.

Important Disclaimer

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Busting fertiliser myths with 3Phase

• You can’t grow a successful crop without poultry manure

Dennis Phillips and Aileen Reid (DAFWA) showed growers through cabbage and celery trials that test the effectiveness of this new approach to applying fertiliser, locally known as the 3Phase program.

• You can’t do it any cheaper than you are now and grow a good crop

“Fertiliser and cost savings are achieved in the ‘3Phase’ method by making informed choices about fertiliser type, application rates, application methods and the timing of applications—matching fertiliser application to crop demand” said Dennis. “To achieve this, the life of the crop is considered in three phases: establishment, rapid growth and maturation. Different fertiliser strategies are used to optimise growth in each of these phases.”

So what myths are we busting?

• That there is only one way to grow a successful crop and only you know the secret

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• You won’t get a marketable crop if you don’t pile on the potash close to harvest

Two more field trips before summer Two more field trips are planned as part of this project, one in September visiting demonstration sites at Gingin and Gingin West. The other in October will visit properties at Myalup.

These are great opportunities to network while looking at sustainable farm practice where it happens, on the farm.

This project is supported by vegetablesWA, through funding from the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country, the Department of Agriculture and Food WA and Horticulture Australia Ltd.

CHUYẾN THỰC ĐỊA – CHUYẾN ĐẦU TIÊN CỦA BA Do Gavin Foord soạn viết

hoảng 40 người đã tham dự chuyến đi đầu tiên trong 3 chuyến thực địa Thực Hành Tốt chuẩn bị cho mùa hè sắp tới. vegetablesWA và Bộ Nông Nghiệp và Thực Phẩm WA (Department of Agriculture and Food WA – DAFWA) nỗ lực đảm bảo người trồng được cung cấp một môi trường học tập tốt để quan sát và thảo luận một loạt các lối thực hành hướng tới một ngành trồng rau quả bền vững ở WA.

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Chuyến đi này tập trung vào những lối thực hành áp dụng ở Nông Trại Rau Baldivis ở Eighty Rd Baldivis và các thử nghiệm phân bón đổi mới ở Trạm Nghiên Cứu Medina. Các chuyên gia DAFWA gồm Rohan Prince và Bob Paulin đã sẵn sàng hỗ trợ Sam Calameri thảo luận một quan điểm thương mại về những lợi ích của việc cải thiện hệ thống tưới tiêu và năng suất đất trồng. Tại Medina, Dennis Phillips và Aileen Reid đã trình bày cho cả nhóm biết tin mới nhất một loạt các thử nghiệm.

NÔNG TRẠI TRỒNG RAU BÁN BALDIVIS Nông trại trồng rau bán Baldivis được thành lập năm 1974 và là một cơ sở kinh doanh gia đình đặt tại Baldivis, khoảng 50 ki-lô-mét về phía nam Perth. Doanh nghiệp này đầu tiên trồng hành, súp-lơ, cà-rốt và khoai tây.

Giờ đây họ chuyên về cà-rốt cho thị trường xuất khẩu và khoai tây cho thị trường hàng nội địa. Nông trại trồng rau bán này có 55ha đất tưới và trồng 110ha mỗi năm.

Sam Calameri là người chủ và quản lý Nông Trại Trồng Rau Bán Baldivis.

Sam nổi tiếng là người đầu ngành do ông liên tục hỗ trợ các ủy ban trồng trọt và tận tâm với việc nghiên cứu và phát triển. Nông Trại Trồng Rau Bán Baldivis được cho phép dùng như là địa điểm trình bày của nhiều hoạt

động trong nhiều năm, cho phép đưa nghiên cứu vào thực hành trên quy mô thương mại. Điều này lại được thể hiện thông qua việc ông tham gia vào dự án Thực Hành tốt và kết quả môi trường tốt hơn trong lĩnh vực sản xuất rau.

• Một hệ thống được thiết kế tồi là gánh nợ. Nó sẽ tăng lượng nước dùng và thêm chi phí phân bón và điện.

Thay đổi tích cực

Từ lâu người ta đã thừa nhận rằng đất cát ở Đồng Bằng Ven Biển Swan ít hấp dẫn vì khả năng giữ nước và hấp thụ chất dinh dưỡng. Trong những năm gần đây, Nông Trại Trồng Rau Bán Baldivis là địa điểm của nhiều cuộc thử nghiệm nhằm sử dụng phân ủ để cải thiện năng suất đất trồng. Sam đã làm việc với DAFWA và Custom Composts để đưa nghiên cứu vào thực tiễn về phương diện thương mại.

Qua việc tham gia vào Sử Dụng Nước Nông Nghiệp Thông Minh, Sam đã điều chỉnh hệ thống tưới tiêu, kết quả là cải thiện đáng kể hiệu suất hệ thống tưới tiêu. “Khi chúng tôi xem kỹ hệ thống tưới tiêu của chúng tôi, tôi ngạc nhiên là khả năng tưới đều không tốt như có thể”, ông Sam nói.

“Với một vài thay đổi tương đối nhỏ và rẻ, chúng tôi đã có thể cải thiện độ tưới đều để nó vượt các tiêu chuẩn quốc tế. Việc này không chỉ tiết kiệm nước, nó còn có nghĩa rằng hệ thống của chúng tôi có thể tưới đều để bắt đầu dẫn phân hòa tan, và chắc chắn rằng chúng tôi giữ thêm nước và phân ở khu vực rễ. Đây là một thay đổi tích cực cho chúng tôi, thu hoạch được đều hơn và sản lượng và chất lượng tiếp tục cải thiện.”

Rohan Prince đưa ra những Lời Khuyên Tốt Nhất để có một hệ thống tưới tiêu tốt: • Kiểm tra áp suất bình tưới. Chênh lệch từ van đến mỗi đầu đường bên không quá 10%.

• Kiểm tra tra áp suất bơm. Nếu nó cao hơn nhiều áp suất bình tưới, có thể có vấn đề.

• Kiểm tra độ tưới đều để quý vị biết tỉ lệ bám dính và đường hướng ướt – Tham khảo Hướng Dẫn Thực Hành Tốt, chương Quản Lý Nước để biết thêm chi tiết.

• Một hệ thống tưới tiêu được thiết kế, lắp đặt và bảo trì tốt là tài sản sẽ đem lại lợi nhuận cho quý vị.

Cải thiện đất trồng nâng cao sản lượng và chất lượng

Sam cho biết “Chúng tôi đã tham gia vào việc phân ủ vì chúng tôi quan tâm tới điều kiện của đất trồng”. “Hiện giờ chúng tôi có chương trình thâm canh hơn, trồng trọt suốt năm. Chúng tôi cần tối đa hóa lợi nhuận từ vùng đất tương tự và giảm thiểu những vấn đề làm giảm chất lượng đất và nước.

Lợi ích chúng tôi đạt được về xúp-lơ là sản lượng và chất lượng tốt hơn và tưới tiêu đều hơn. Chất hữu cơ trong đất tăng gấp đôi, cải thiện khả năng giữ nước và chất dinh dưỡng và ngăn chặn bệnh. Độ tưới tiêu đều hơn có nghĩa là ít lần thu hoạch hơn và giảm chi phí thu hoạch. Một phần thưởng nữa là sự ngăn chặn bệnh, tiết kiệm chi phí phun khử trùng.” Để biết thêm chi tiết về cách cải thiện năng suất đất trồng, xin xem chương Quản Lý Đất Trồng trong Hướng Dẫn Thực Hành Tốt và Bản tin DAFWA Compost Bullettin 4746

TRẠM NGHIÊN CỨU MEDINA Medina là địa điểm chính để nghiên cứu trồng trọt của DAFWA kể từ WA Grower September 2009

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khi đóng cửa Trạm Trồng Trọt Churchlands vào năm 1963-64. Sau 40 năm, công việc của nhóm nghiên cứu do Dennis Phillips đứng đầu tập trung vào xây dựng chương trình phân bón rau cải: • Tối đa hóa hiệu suất sử dụng phân bón • Giảm thiểu thiệt hại do xói mòn • Tối đa hóa lợi nhuận từ tiền đầu tư phân bón.

Công việc này tiếp nối sự phát triển của những chương trình thành công với cây bông cải xanh và rau diếp được ghi chi tiết trong 2 ấn phẩm mới của DAFWA : 1. Farmnote 375, phương pháp 3Phase (3Giaiđoạn) để trồng bông cải xanh trên đất cát 2009 2. Farmnote 377, phương pháp 3Phase (3Giaiđoạn) trồng rau diếp trên đất cát 2009

“ Phương pháp ‘3Phase’ tiết kiệm phân bón và chi phí nhờ có những lựa chọn đầy đủ thông tin về loại phân, tỉ lệ bón, phương pháp bón và thời gian bón – bón phân phù hợp với nhu cầu cây trồng” Dennis cho biết. “Để đạt được điều này, đời sống của cây được xem xét làm 3 giai đoạn: bắt đầu, sinh trưởng nhanh và trưởng thành. Các chiến lược phân bón khác nhau được sử dụng để tối ưu hóa sinh trưởng trong mỗi giai đoạn này.”

Vậy chúng ta đang xóa bỏ những Ngộ Nhận nào?

tháng 9 tới thăm địa điểm thử nghiệm tại Công Ty Rau Diếp Lá Rời tại Nông Trại Gingin và Bogdanich ở Gingin West. Chuyến còn lại vào tháng 10 sẽ thăm Nông Trại Ivankovich và Graham và trang trại Mia Rose ở Myalup. Đây là những cơ hội quý giá để giao lưu trong khi xem phương pháp trồng trọt bền vững ngay tại trang trại.

Dự án này được hỗ trợ bởi vegetablesWA, thông qua tài trợ của chương trình Quan Tâm Nông Thôn của Chính Phủ Úc, Bộ Nông Nghiệp và Thực Phẩm WA và Quả và Rau Australia Ltd.

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Muesli & Carrot Muffins

An easy to prepare high fibre snack, great for school lunchboxes.

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups Sanitarium Natural Muesli 1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour, sifted ½ cup sugar 1 cup firmly packed, grated carrot ½ cup firmly packed, grated zucchini ½ cup Sanitarium Sultanas 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/3 cup oil 1 cup Sanitarium So Good Essential Servings: 12 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Level: easy

Method:

1. Place muesli, sifted flour, sugar, carrot, zucchini and sultanas in a large bowl.

2. Combine egg, oil and So Good Essential. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.

3. Spoon mixture into lightly greased muffin tins. Bake in a moderately hot oven (190° Celsius) for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts per serve Kilojoules 980kJ Calories 235Cal Protein 4g Fat 9g Carbohydrate 33g

Sodium Potassium Calcium Iron Fibre

© Recipe and images kindly provided by Sanitarium Health Food Company.

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AUSVEG new CEO Visits Western Australia Richard with Steve Trandos the star of Woolworths’ “This week at the Markets” advertisements.

By Jim Turley

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ichard Mulcahy was excited to meet with Western Australian vegetable and potato growers when he visited for a whirlwind 2 ½ day tour in the middle of August.

He was keen to canvas the major issues with growers who were also keen to ask Richard what Ausveg can achieve for the growers.

Some of the issues discussed included the Horticulture Award, where he is awaiting a response from

Julia Gillard relating to AUSVEG’s Richard with Pennie Patane inspecting their new packing operation, the Left to right: Paul Bogdanich, Michael Le and Richard Mulcahy deputation, export issues with carrots

development is certainly a credit to Michael and Pennie in Myalup. into Taiwan, Horticulture Code of Conduct (transparency), R & D issues, grower representation on the Industry Advisory Committees, and the direction of AUSVEG under the control of their new board.

There were many other issues that were discussed at length while we visited the growers with Paul Bogdanich, WA representative on the AUSVEG board.

At Centre West Exports. L to R: Richard and Paul Humble in the Richard’s visit also included a

Paul Bogdanich, Peter Wauchope, greenhouse discussing industry very successful meeting with the At Centre West Exports. Left to right: Paul Bogdanich, Peter Wauchope, Frank Tedesco (owner) and Richard Frank Tedesco (owner) and issues.

Minister for Agriculture the Hon Mulcahy.

Terry Richard Mulcahy.

Redmond.

Richard with Steve Trandos the star of Woolworths’ “This week at the Markets” advertisements.

Left to right: Paul Bogdanich, Michael Le and Richard Mulcahy

Left to right: Paul Bogdanich, Michael Le and Richard Mulcahy in Carabooda.

Richard meeting with the leaders of the potato industry in WA. L to R: Bert Russell, Richard, Sam Calameri, Georgia Thomas, Darryl Smith and Andrew Tempra.

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WA Fresh Produce Retailer of The Year Award Winners

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estern Australia’s brightest and best fresh fruit and vegetable retailers received their just rewards at the 2009 WA Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year Awards held in July this year.

The Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Industries in WA (CFVIWA) started the awards in 2002 to recognise and reward fresh produce retailers demonstrating excellent customer service and retailing standards.

This year’s awards were presented at the 2009 Market City Ball at the Burswood Entertainment Complex on Friday, July 24 and hosted by the CFVIWA and the Perth Market Authority (PMA).

With 75 entrants from the South West to Geraldton, all award categories were very hotly contested, said CFVIWA Chief Executive Officer, Robert McFerran.

The Award for Excellence in Potato Retailing for 2009 was accepted by Mark Kidd and Anthony Pullela from Gwelup Fruits & More from Anne Kirou.

Yet again The Herdsman in Churchlands, Scutti A Taste of Europe and Gwelup Fruits and More were the big winners, with all three making a habit of winning awards for excellence in fresh fruit and vegetable retailing.

The award for Excellence in Potato Retailing for 2009 was won by Gwelup Fruits and More and accepted by Mark Kidd and Anthony Pullela.

The Herdsman took out the Open Section of the WA Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year Award, the second year in a row it’s won the award, which it also won in 2005.

South Perth’s Scutti A Taste of Europe similarly took out the award for Best Small Store for the second successive year, proving that small really is beautiful.

Geraldton Fruit & Vegetable Supply tasted success twice, winning the Excellence in Apple and Pear Retailing and the Best Regional Fresh Produce Retailer awards.

Written by: Brendan Cant and Associates WA Grower September 2009

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Modern Day Potato Pioneers in Dandaragan

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avid Fox and Brett De Campo were the first to plant seed potatoes on I & D Fox’s property in Dandaragan in 2007. The following year Rob Kuzich, Mark Hyde and Craig Ryan planted seed potato crops on different properties.

specific environmental characteristics which is something they have all experienced. “You find out the hard way” Rob said. “Differing weed species, pest management methods, environmental issues etc. - it is a steep learning curve”.

They are pioneers in that, apart from being the first to grow potatoes in Dandaragan, the district has its own

In Dandaragan most water allocations have been taken up by local growers and corporations. Water quality is also

by Jim Turley

a concern as it varies considerably throughout the district. This does not mean there is no water available however a very cautious approach when trying to obtain water is certainly the way to go.

The potato industry admires the pioneering spirit of these growers who will supply potatoes in line with consumer demands.

Bert Kuzich.

David Fox inspecting his crop

David Fox inspecting his crop Bert Russell and Jim Turley inspecting potatoes grown by Rob Kuzich.

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Bert Russell and Jim Turley inspecting potatoes grown by Rob Kuzich.

Bert Russell, Chairman of the Potato Marketing Corporation (PMC) discussing the opportunities for the Dandaragan district with Larry Hegarty, Production Manager PMC.

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National Vegetable Industry Development Program Moving Successful tenders announced Ahead

By Georgia Thomas

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ollowing a thorough and rigorous review and tendering process, the HAL Board has approved the recommendations of the Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) and the new providers are detailed below.

Please note that the IAC has chosen not to recommend a provider for the Local Information & Farm Productivity Subprogram at this time. The specification has now been re-drafted and the program re-named InnoVeg – vegetable innovations for the future.

The InnoVeg program is critical as it provides the link between the growers and relevant information.

The program has been advertised for tender as of this week and should be resolved by November. vegetablesWA is in talks with potential partners to determine how we can best be involved.

Who were selected and why?

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Program Coordination - Rural Directions

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Knowledge Management – AUSVEG in conjunction with Freshlogic & Ruralscope

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People Development – AUSVEG in conjunction with Dianne Fullelove & Associates

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Consumers & Markets – AUSVEG in conjunction with Freshlogic

The outstanding attributes of the successful tenders were: Program Coordination – The Rural Directions application was well presented and based on sound logic, strong monitoring and evaluation, good risk management, output and

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outcome focused, clear idea of change management and proven past experience within the rural sector.

Knowledge Management – The application submitted by AUSVEG in conjunction with Freshlogic and Ruralscope detailed an experienced and creditable team, an underlying comprehensive of the task and convincing logic, proven performance for a range of rural stakeholders, good networks, use of adult education processes and innovative value chain engagement.

People Development – The application submitted by AUSVEG in conjunction with Dianne Fullelove & Associates demonstrated a strong and proven track record, good monitoring and evaluation, potential additional funding sources, links to other programs, innovative strategies, relevant vegetable and horticultural experience and good ability to identify potential leaders.

Consumers & Markets – The application submitted by AUSVEG in conjunction with Freshlogic detailed a strong and proven track record, the development of vegetable market model, market segments were well described and specified, a good understanding of commercial reality and a well planned data delivery system.

Who is Rural Directions?

Program Coordination for the Vegetable Industry Development Program will be provided by Rural Directions Pty Ltd. Rural Directions Pty Ltd Managing Director, David Heinjus, has provided national program management

services for DAFF, Meat and Livestock Australia, Fishing Industry Council and Australian Wool Innovation. Specific National Coordination roles have included the National Property Management Planning Campaign, Edge Network and Bestprac. He has also been a sub contractor for the delivery of several national programs for the fishing, dairy and pork industries.

This has provided substantial expertise in managing service delivery teams, sub contractors, managing complex industry issues.

David will be assisted by Lu Hogan who has provided a national program management service with the design and implementation of national research, development and extension projects including Land, Water & Wool, Grain & Graze, Pastures Australia, Wool industry business networks, and Lifetime Wool. These national programs involved managing and contracting multiple service providers at a state and regional level and delivery services for a range of target audiences.

Another member of the team is Barry Philp who has extensive experience in managing multidisciplinary teams for developing and delivering various horticulture industry state strategic plans (eg citrus, olives, potato, apple), disaster response programs (eg apple fire blight outbreak) and regional development strategies (eg Adelaide Plains Blueprint) in South Australia.

For further information please contact Georgia Thomas, Program Manager vegetablesWA on programmgr@ vegetableswa.com.au or 9481 0834.

Grower Profile – Tony Colotti (Brookrise Pty Ltd) Balance is the key

By Liz Daly

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balance of work and family life is essential for vegetable grower Tony Colotti, who lives on their Neergabby property with wife Kym and three young children Josh (10), Jorja (5) and Olivia (3).

Raised into a farming family, Tony’s parents, Frank and Silvana, owned a farm in Balcatta years ago and his grandparents also worked in the vegetable growing industry. It is clear that horticulture is in his blood and Tony says he has always believed that ‘farming offers a good lifestyle’.

After studying Horticulture at TAFE, Tony worked in the retail industry and grew turf before buying a property in Wanneroo. In 2006 Tony purchased a property more than three times the size in Neergabby and began growing vegetables.

The family owned and operated farm is run by Tony and his wife, Kym, who manages the administration and payroll with 6 other staff members assisting with the running of the property.

The Neergabby property was previously a wildflower farm growing a variety of native Australian wildflowers.

The heavily wooded land had to be cleared, levelled out, dams, bores and irrigation installed and a new shed built. After developing the land in two separate stages it became fully operational within 2 years.

On the property Tony grows gourmet lettuce and spinach all year round and broccoli for 8 months of the year.

Tony says one of the benefits of buying land not previously used for vegetable growing is that there has been ‘very little issues with insects,

pests or disease due to the property still being so new’.

superior quality crops as opposed to generating high volumes.

Tony is quick to express his gratitude for the work the Department of Agriculture and in particular, Rohan Prince, has done on his farm and says that ‘Rohan’s work has been invaluable in achieving optimum results’.

With his support Tony is now not only saving power and water but believes that he is leaching a lot less than he could be.

Tony has also had lysimetres installed at his property by the Department of Agriculture and utilises the vegetablesWA SMS system to monitor rain, evaporation and the forecasted weather. Tony says these systems have helped him operate his farm more effectively and continually improve his crops.

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Surviving a cut in your water allocation

Rohan Prince, Development Officer, Department of Agriculture and Food

Gnangara Sustainability Strategy

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he extensive groundwater system that underlies the Swan Coastal Plain has provided high quality, easily accessible water to our community for many years. Vegetable growers, like many others, have been fortunate to have access to this resource. However, over recent years the water extracted has exceeded the amount returned (recharged) to the system by drainage and rainfall. This has resulted in falling groundwater levels.

Something had to be done and the recently released draft Gnangara Sustainability Strategy (GSS) recommends a 20 per cent reduction in groundwater allocations on the Gnangara Mound. Fortunately, 13 per cent of the required 20 per cent saving has been made by reclaiming unused licensed allocations.

Another important recommendation of the GSS is that in the near future groundwater should be managed in a consumptive pool arrangement. This will bring all groundwater allocations together to form the pool. This pool will be allocated as a percentage of your licensed volume according to annual rainfall and recharge rates.

This means that allocations may vary from year to year and in some years allocations might be lower than at present.

Valuing our water On the Gnangara Mound, one megalitre (ML) or one million litres of irrigation water is estimated to cost from $70 to $100 including pumping costs. Domestic consumers in WA pay $1075 for 1 ML plus a supply charge.

In the Eastern States temporary trades of high security irrigation water

range from about $350 to $1000/ ML and permanent transfers cost between $1500 and $3500/ML plus pumping costs and licence fees.

Irrigation systems with low performance and poor uniformity necessitate the overuse of water to grow a uniform crop. Due to the low cost of water in WA there has been a lack of incentive for some to invest in improving their water use efficiency.

throughout the farm unless Improving irrigation uniformity allows designed otherwise. you to grow a better crop with less • Check the pressure at your water and less fertiliser. An irrigation sprinklers. There should be no system with distribution uniformity more than 10 per cent difference (DU) of 90 per cent, for example, can between sprinklers on the same produce a crop using 30 per cent less shift. water and less fertiliser than a system Valuing • our water Check the pressure at the pump. with a DU of 65 per cent.

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Reducing water use by increasing security irrigation water range from about $350 to • Test sprinkler uniformity so you irrigation efficiency will reduce your cost between $1500 and $3500/ML plus pumping co know the application rate and risk of losses in low allocation years. wetting pattern. Refer to the It may also allow you to trade any Good Practice Water and poor u water saved that year or allow Irrigation you to systems with lowGuide’s performance Management chapter for details. increase your cropping area within water to grow a uniform crop. Due to the low cost o of incentive someirrigation to investsystems in improving that year. Either way, your business • for Maintain as youtheir wat will have the potential to make more would any important asset on the Improving irrigation profit. farm. uniformity allows you to grow a fertiliser. An irrigation system with distribution u A poorly designed system is a liability.

Regardless of the actual or potential example, can produce a crop using 30 per cent It will increase water use and cost you value of water, using a certifiedsystem with a DU of 65 per cent. more in fertiliser and electricity. A well designer or reputable company to designed, installed and maintained you can do design and install your system What is a irrigation system is an asset that will smart business decision. A correctly Reducing water use by increasing irrigation efficien make you money. designed irrigation system will more low allocation years. It may also allow you to trade than pay for itself with better crop you to increase your cropping area If you would like help with anwithin that year the potential to make more profit. performance and savings in fertiliser assessment of your irrigation system, and irrigation costs. please contact Rohan Prince, 0429 680 069.

Top tips for improving irrigation efficiency

• Check that sprinkler heads and nozzles are standardised

The Draft GSS is available online at www.gnangara.water.wa.gov.au.

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Potato Growers Welcome Variety and Quality Initiatives Freshcare training and industry meeting held

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n the 14th of August 2009, the potato industry was invited to attend a day of activities including Freshcare training and an industry meeting at the Lord Forrest Hotel, Bunbury.

Around 30 growers attended the event and there were many positive comments about the information presented.

Annemie McAuliffe, Chairperson of the Potato Industry Development Committee (PIDC) and Potato Marketing Corporation (PMC) Board Member, kicked off the afternoon with an introduction highlighting some issues revealed in a recent consumer survey of 850 shoppers. The research, conducted by Curtin University of Technology for Western Potatoes Pty Ltd, revealed 22% of consumers were not happy with quality once out of every five occasions they purchased potatoes. The main problems consumers experience are internal browning or discolouration, greening, rotten tubers and soft tubers.

In response to potato quality and variety development concerns, the PIDC put together a program of presentations to inform industry about research activities, new proposals and strategies to assist industry meet consumer needs in WA. The emphasis of the afternoon was on a supply chain approach to improvement in the industry, whereby all participants in the chain, from seed grower, grower, transport, wash packer and retailer were responsible for making improvements.

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The Freshcare training session was put together by Neil Graham of the PMC and presented by Helena Whitman. The decision to move to the new Freshcare system was taken due to it being an Australian run program, and as the cost of auditing will be less than for other similar programs.

Further dates for training will be announced in the near future.

In his role as a consultant to Western Potatoes Pty Ltd, David Anderson presented an overview of the variety development strategy for Western Australia. He talked about the need for a long term approach to variety development and coordination and collaboration between relevant parties.

Also mentioned that the industry needs to sign off on the document and it will represent a significant step forward.

Rachelle Crawford and Andrew Taylor from the Department of Agriculture and Food, WA gave an update on the Horticulture Australia project: “Improving the visual quality of WA ware potatoes to meet consumer needs”. The update raised a few questions about how soil temperature may impact quality, as well as demonstrating the impacts on a potato as it moves through a harvester and then through the wash packing procedure.

Neil Graham spoke about the PMC’s Quality Improvement Proposal which includes a proposal to conduct agronomic reviews for growers and the development of a pool of relevant agronomists for growers to use in the future.

By Georgia Thomas

Finally, Western Potatoes Pty Ltd (WPPL) gave a presentation about their activities in marketing and promotion, variety development and value added product development.

Some of the key work by WPPL is to present to schools and community groups, building relationships with retailers and supporting new varieties like the Innovator variety (see page 19). In this final session a number of growers put forward good ideas and suggestions for the way forward.

For information about this meeting, please contact Georgia Thomas, EO of WPPL on programmgr@ vegetableswa.com.au 9284 6266.

How Leaders Grow - Vegetable

Industry Strategic Leadership Course - 2009

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welve (12) passionate vegetable individuals graduated as a team of leaders from the inaugural HAL Vegetable Industry Strategic Leadership Course (VISLC) 2009 in Canberra on the 20th of August 2009.

They presented three (3) strategies to the industry that the team of leaders believe will assist the whole industry to move forward. The Vegetable Industry Strategic Leadership Course were officially graduated by Tasmanian Senator Richard Colbeck and witnessed and congratulated by key industry stakeholders at the Graduation Dinner on the evening of 20th August.

The VISLC is the leadership platform being delivered through funding from Horticulture Australia Ltd. in response to Vegvision 2020. The VISLC is the only national industry specific leadership program for the vegetable industry and was designed in consultation with the industry.

The program commenced on 24th of February 2009 in Devonport and the final residential finished with the Graduation Dinner on the 20th August 2009 in Canberra.

Recipe

The six month course drew participants from across the nation and the supply chain. Marcus Brandsema – grower from Tasmania’s north says that the diversity of the participants in the program was of great benefit to all. “We have developed relationships that I expect to continue, particularly as we progress our leadership within the industry - to be able to maintain this “network” with a group of such diversity is vitally important.”

During final stages of the Vegetable Industry Strategic Leadership Course the participants are self-managing the majority of the activities. “The industry meetings, the mission launch and the graduation dinner in Canberra are all self-managed activities” said Jill Briggs, Project Manager, “The course is carefully constructed to provide the team with skills, confidence and feedback to ensure that during the final stages the participants are operating as a leadership team with little input from the facilitators”. VISLC 2009 graduates were successful in securing meetings with the Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry -

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Tony Burke, Research Organisations including Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation and members of the Shadow cabinet.

“By the third residential and final stage in Canberra we have complete confidence in the group and we know that they are more than capable of managing a professional meeting resulting in strong “action” outcomes for all involved” said Jill.

At the final residential in Canberra last week, participants presented a Mission Launch to the industry. The launch consisted of three strategies that the participants believe will make a difference to how the industry communicates and interconnects – a database, a communication network and an industry services guide. The strategies will be managed by the VISLC 2009 team until a clear industry partner is identified who can ensure that these valuable resources are used to benefit the whole industry.

Further Information, interviews and photos contact; Jill Briggs – Manager - Vegetable Industry Strategic Leadership Course 2009 – 02 6035 7284; 0409 455 710

By Annemie McAuliffe, Chairperson of the Potato Industry Development Committee

Ingredients:

Method:

Medium to large potatoes (coloured varieties are best) Olive Oil Sea Salt Lemon zest (optional) Flat leaf parsley (optional)

1. Pre-heat oven to 220°C. 2. Wash potatoes leaving the skin on.

3. Bring the unpeeled potatoes to the boil in plenty of salted water and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until just tender.

4. Drain off water and thoroughly dry the potatoes.

5. Place the potatoes in an oiled roasting pan, squashing the potatoes down until the skins are broken and the potatoes cover the pan.

6. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with sea salt.

7. Bake for 30 minutes on a high shelf until thoroughly crisped and browned.

8. Remove from oven, and serve with lemon zest (optional) and/or freshly chopped flat leaf parsley.

N.B. as the crispiness of the skin of the potatoes is the real highlight of this dish it works well with gourmet coloureds as well as with large coloureds, preferably Royal Blue

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President’s Annual Report

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his 12 months that I have been President has gone so quickly and there have been many challenges and issues to contend with. But, there have been many successfully achieved outcomes. That is due to the exciting and proactive team of Jim, Georgia, Gavin, Liz and Val at Horticulture House. vegetablesWA is held up as a shining light in the vegetable industry.

I feel it has been my privilege to serve as President for this year and now have the honour of serving another year. Thank you to the Committee of Management in re-electing me.

This year, the committee has seen resignations from several members.

Being a committee member sometimes will seem a difficult task but it is very rewarding. To be able to work together with fellow growers and the staff at Horticulture House to achieve representation for the Western Australian growers and to promote their industry is a fantastic experience. It is often thought that it is hard to attend meetings, and perhaps read the necessary information.

We are all so busy in our business.

However, being able to manage 2-3 meetings per year helps, not only the industry develop but also the member can encourage others to promote the vegetable industry in other ways. It is the grower’s passion when they serve on the committee that they want to see results gained from meetings – especially in regard to the issues of the day such as water, the environment and the horticultural award and the promotion of vegetables.

Thank you to the new members that have joined the Committee – we look forward to exciting times

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ahead. To those members who have resigned – may your businesses prosper. vegetablesWA has a new vice president in Denise Ellement and a new treasurer in Anthony Marinovich. This year we have held committee meetings in regional areas.

The first one was in the Gingin area and was quite successful. The one in Manjimup was great for those that represent the great southern area. Check out the website www. vegetableswa.com.au for the member closest to you.

During the year fliers have been produced to show the work that vegetablesWA have been achieving.

Another flier produced is that of projects the Fees for Service monies being attributed to. If you are not receiving any of these fliers, please phone Liz at the office and ask her for some. I would encourage you to pass them on to your customers and spread the great word that your vegetable industry is achieving.

This year, Horticulture House started to produce its own E news. E news is sent out on a fortnightly basis to keep one and all abreast of what is happening not only in the vegetable industry but other networks. Again – if you are missing this – please phone Liz. Networking is great and as is on farm meetings. A big thanks to Leon Canzirri and his family for the 3 absolutely successful meetings held at his farm. Each meeting had approximately 35 growers in attendance. Discussions have been about the Horticultural Code of Conduct, the issue of nitrates in the water, and then recently a meeting regarding the Gnangara water

sustainability. These meetings are very well attended and issues are discussed in a formal manner initially, then on a one to one basis – which proves to be great. vegetablesWA have also had several other field trips to grower’s farms, especially with the Caring for Country Project. Buses have been provided to enable better networking, not only with the growers who attend but also the many and varied industry people that attend. This is great networking!

Many thanks to those that open their farms for these projects and events.

Recently vegetablesWA hosted a trip by Richard Mulcahy, the CEO of AUSVEG. He was extremely impressed with our organisation (vegetablesWA), the team at Horticulture House and also of the growers that he had met. Richard was taken on a tour to see growers from the northern areas of Perth, to Gingin and Bunbury, Myalup, Baldivis etc.– he was very impressed!

I can only encourage you all to shine your “light” and keeping growing!

Maureen Dobra President 2009

Consumers get a taste of the Innovator!

Long term strategy for quality and variety

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• Assess options for packaging and display

joint effort between Western Potatoes Pty Ltd (WPPL), the Potato Marketing Corporation and the Potato Growers Association is currently underway to develop a long term strategy for quality and variety development in Western Australia.

• Development of point of sale materials (recipe/information cards)

Recently, the project focused on the promotion of the Innovator potato which was available through July and early August at about 2-4 tons a week.

WPPL coordinated a range of activities including the following: • Gathering consumer, retailer and wash packer feedback on variety

By Georgia Thomas

• Work with wash packer to develop list of “target” retailers for commercial trial • Visit retailers and give them information about the new variety, when it’s in season, how much will be in stock and its eating qualities.

Additionally, WPPL worked with Spudbar and Lakeside Joondalup shopping centre to run a consumer tasting of the new variety. Spudbar

baked the Innovator and the WPPL staff gave out samples and asked consumers to fill out a short survey and rate their experience. 80 surveys were gathered in 2 hours and results were generally very positive. 71% of respondents indicated that they would buy the potato in a retail store and 81% of tasters rated the overall taste as good or very good.

A full report of the commercial trial of the Innovator potato will be available in the next few weeks. Please contact Anne Kirou on anne@westernpotatoes.com.au, or 9284 6266 for more details.

Produces very tidy clean fruit with good uniformity, firmness and gloss, good red colour and sweet flavour.

Intermediate resistance to Fusarium 1, TMV, Cf 5.

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HEATWAVE Classy straight Cayenne type.

Mid green skin colour with a light fleck.

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COUNCIL

SITE/ COLLECTION INFO

COUNCIL

SITE

Rockingham

Miller Rd Landfill One day in March & September

Murray (Pinjarra)

Corio Rd Waste Transfer Station

9531 7777

Waroona

Buller Rd Refuse Site

9733 7800

Augusta - Margaret River

Davis Rd Waste Transfer Facility

For Info 9757 6077

Boyup Brook

Boyup Brook Recycling Centre

9765 1200

Bridgetown - Greenbushes

Bridgetown Waste Facility

9761 1555

Busselton

Dunsborough Waste Facility

0417 179 596

Donnybrook- Balingup

Donnybrook Landfill Site Balingup Landfill Site

9780 4200 9780 4200

Harvey

Harvey Landfill

0428 950 120

Manjimup

Manjimup Refuse Site Pemberton Waste Transfer Station

9777 2332 0427 767 010

Armadale City

Armadale Landfill & Recycling Facility

9399 0127

Mindarie

Tamala Park

9305 5246

Broome

Broome Waste Management Facility

9193 8018

Gingin

Carnarvon

Browns Range Landfill Site Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm

Eastern Metropolitan

Red Hill Waste Disposal Site Second Wednesday each month between 8.00am to 12 noon

Wyndham - East Kimberly

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Frogmore Shire Depot First Wednesday each month by appointment ph: 9571 2211

Kununurra Contact the council

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FOR BOOKINGS

IMPORTANT Seasonal reminder

Stable Fly Management A grower responsibility

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he use of raw poultry manure within Stable fly affected areas ceased on the 1st of September and from September 2011, there will be a total ban on its use within most local government areas on the Swan Coastal Plain.

Growers are urged to apply the ‘Good practice management of manure and vegetable crop residue’ that are provided in the ‘Good Practice Guide’. Please note that this is an important part of your responsibility to neighbours and other rural industries.

By Bob Paulin

managing crop residues including the management of harvested crop residues from packing operations.

During the coming months, poorly managed crop residues are the main source of Stable fly breeding.

Managing fly breeding is a serious responsibility and failure not only leaves the grower liable to prosecution, but reflects badly on the vegetable industry as a whole.

These practices apply to all situations and include the use of poultry manure as well as other animal manures and the management of crop residues.

Factors contributing to fly breeding are discussed and during this period, particular attention is needed to

E News Each fortnight E-news delivers important and relevant information to a wide range of Western Australian vegetable growers and stakeholders between delivery of the WA Grower magazine.

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delivers time sensitive information to growers and affiliates efficiently; is concise, timely and informative; distributed fortnightly; includes current events, workshops, grower news and information, scholarships/sponsorships etc.

To subscribe email pacommunication@vegetableswa.com.au or call (08) 9481 0834.

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Safety Issues Reimbursement now available on accreditation training ChemCert WA has good news for growers. The 2-day accreditation programme “Risk Management in Pesticide Use” is now an approved training course under the FarmReady Reimbursement Grants programme.

This means eligible growers can claim up to $1500 per financial year to reimburse the cost of attending approved courses, such as “Risk Management in Pesticide Use.” FarmReady, a part of the Australia’s Farming Future initiative, is funded by

the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

Under FarmReady, primary producers, their family and managerial workers (eg farm overseers) are eligible for the reimbursement of the course cost of $425 for Risk Management in Pesticide Use. For more information or to apply for FarmReady support please visit www. farmready.gov.au. Growers need to send the form for pre-approval of the

reimbursement to FarmReady at least 10 working days before the ChemCert WA course. After the course, growers use the claim form to apply for reimbursement and are eligible if they submit it within 30 days of the course conclusion. For further queries please call 1800 087 670.

ChemCert WA scheduled courses are listed on the website www. chemcertwa.com.au. For any queries please call 9341 5325.

Child Safety on Rural Properties Make your farm or rural property safer for children.

Rural properties can be wonderful places for children, where independence and responsibility is fostered, where family relationships are strengthened, and where children are exposed to unique experiences.

However farms and rural properties are both a home and a workplace, and children may be placed at great risk when playing or helping out.

Every year, around 20-30 children die on Australian farms. Many more are injured seriously enough in farm related incidents to require hospitalisation. The greatest risk for toddlers (0-4 yrs) is drowning - most commonly in dams - but rivers, pools, troughs and dips are also drowning hazards. For older children (5-14 yrs), working farm machinery, farm

vehicles, motorcycles and horses are the biggest risks.

A safety checklist can be downloaded from Farmsafe Australia’s website at www.farmsafe.org.au Source: Farmsafe Australia Inc.

Lend your vehicle to an unlicensed driver and it could disappear for a while.

New laws now mean that if you lend your car or work vehicle to a driver without a valid licence and they’re picked up by WA police, the car will be impounded immediately for a period of 28 days. This means that you need to be fully aware of the driver’s licence status if you’re going to lend them your car. This new law will have an immediate impact in removing unlicensed drivers from our roads to make it safer for all. So if you know an unlicensed driver, do your part and don’t lend them your car. Visit the website www.ors.wa.gov.au for full details.

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Safety Issues continued Application for a Dangerous Goods Security Card Under the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 and regulations, access to explosives and security risk substances (SRS) such as some products containing more than 45% ammonium nitrate, is now strictly controlled in Western Australia.

These controls implement security provisions of the council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreement of 25 June 2004 on counter-terrorism measures.

Holders of licences for the storage handling, transport, manufacture, sale, import and use of explosives and SRS and people with unsupervised access to explosives and SRS must be security cleared. Security cleared individuals will be issued with

a photographic Dangerous Good Security Card (DGSC) that is valid for a period of five years.

Where a licence is issued to an individual, that person must be security cleared.

The assessment process for security clearances includes identity checks, national criminal history checks, ASIO checks and other background checks by the WA Police. Once individuals are security cleared, WA Police will monitor their status to ensure that they remain suitable to hold a DGSC.

Where a licence is issued to a company or partnership, a person must be nominated by the licence holder as being responsible for the safety and security of the explosives or SRS. The nominated person must be security cleared.

Who requires a DGSC? Persons 18 years or older who work in the transport, farming and mining industries along with those involved in the manufacture, sale and import of explosives and SRS may be affected by these regulatory changes.

For more information or to obtain an application form please visit the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection website at www.docep.wa.gov.au or call WorkSafe on 1300 30 78 77.

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Plans to support industry development - for discussion

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n March 2009 the Hon Terry Redman, Minister for Agriculture and Food, released the Government’s Priority Plan for Agriculture in Western Australia. The Minister identified five key areas critical to ‘making every hectare count’: 1) Improve long term profitability of the agriculture and food sectors; 2) Develop effective natural resource management policy to manage land assets, climate variability and Biosecurity;

3) Build industry capacity to adapt and grow; 4) Improve market access for WA product; and 5) Promote a positive profile of WA agriculture and food.

Horticulture and Livestock. The plans outline industry status, potential, and needs. The roles of government and industry are examined in light of the government’s priorities to determine the focus of the department.

To address the Government’s priorities the department has drafted four Plans to Support Industry Development.

These plans are potential blueprints for maximising opportunities for growth and profitability while effectively managing our natural resources in key agricultural areas: Food, Grains,

Go to http://www.agric.wa.gov.au/ PC_93580.html?s=750055472 to download the Horticulture Industry Plan and template for comments.

The due date to ensure that your feedback is considered is Monday 5 October 2009.

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Food Industry Headlines

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he world of food moves quickly and in order to keep up with news and announcements the WA Grower will provide you with this list of recent headlines from various sources.

Australian shoppers keen to fill trolleys with home-grown produce (August) Food lovers around the nation are confident that Australian grown food is best, according to new research by craft beer specialist James Squire.

The consumer study discovered that around 84% of Australian shoppers would rather purchase locally sourced produce because they believe it tastes better.

The local food mantra goes beyond mere thoughts and considerations, however, with more than half of Australian consumers actually prepared to pay up to 20% more for good quality, local produce, according to the research. http://www.ausfoodnews.com. au/2009/08/25/australian-shoppers-keento-fill-trolleys-home-grown-produce.html

Seven changes to food buying habits (July)

4. Using vegetables as a money saving substitute to meat.

• calcium and vitamin D for bone health;

5. Planning purchases to avoid impulse buys.

• whole grains for reduced risk of heart disease;

6. Greater price awareness and price comparison.

• antioxidants for protection against free radical damage;

7. Eating less takeaway.

• probiotics for digestive and immune health; and

http://www.ausfoodnews.com. au/2009/07/09/australian-families-revealseven-changes-to-food-buying-habits.html

Consumers rate the top health foods (August) According to the new International Food Information Council (IFIC) FunctionalFoods/Foods for Health Consumer Trending Survey, carried out in the US, eighty-nine per cent agree that certain foods have benefits that go beyond basic nutrition, and may reduce the risk of disease or other health concerns - a significant increase from just two years ago.

According to the 2009 survey, the top “functional foods” named by consumers are: 1) fruits and vegetables; 2) fish, fish oil, seafood; 3) dairy (including milk and yoghurt); 4) meat and poultry; and 5) herbs/spices, among others.

How has the economic downturn affected the simple family dinner? A recent survey of over 5,000 Australian families has found one third of Australian families have changed their dinner habits due to the economy. The research identified seven key changes to food purchasing habits:

3. Cutting back on meat or buying lesser cuts of meat.

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http://www.ausfoodnews.com. au/2009/08/14/consumers-rate-the-tophealth-foods.html

WA not yet on Aldi’s radar (July) Discount grocer Aldi has suggested that Western Australia is not in their short-medium term plans after announcing expansion plans. http://www.ausfoodnews.com. au/2009/07/17/wa-not-yet-on-aldis-radarreport.html

New Zealand is aiming for a $10 billion industry (July) Horticulture New Zealand has indicated that Kiwi innovation will result in a doubling of the size of their fruit and vegetable industry to $10 billion by 2020. Growers will have to shrug off apathy and individualism to grow the industry and prevent decline. www.stuff.co.nz/business/2666125/ Growing-a-10-billion-industry

Walmart demands greater sustainability from suppliers, launches eco-ratings (July)

1. More bulk buying and bulk cooking.

2. Buying home brands over name brands.

• omega-3 fatty acids for cognitive development, especially in children.

But beyond their interest in individual foods, the research shows that people are increasingly associating them and their components with specific health benefits such as:

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has reported plans to develop a worldwide sustainable product index that will see an eco-rating placed on all grocery products sold at their

stores. “Customers want products that are more efficient, that last longer and perform better,” Mike Duke, Walmart’s president and CEO, noted. “And increasingly they want information about the entire lifecycle of a product so they can feel good about buying it.

They want to know that the materials in the product are safe, that it was made well and that it was produced in a responsible way.”

The company will introduce the initiative in three phases, beginning with a survey of all its suppliers around the world. The survey, which will go out to over 100,000 companies, will focus on four areas: • Energy and Climate: Reducing Energy Costs and Greenhouse Gas Emissions • Material Efficiency: Reducing Waste and Enhancing Quality • Natural Resources: Producing High Quality, Responsibly Sourced Raw Material • People and Community: Ensuring Responsible and Ethical Production http://www.ausfoodnews.com. au/2009/07/17/walmart-demands-greatersustainability-from-suppliers-launches-ecoratings.html

Tesco begins displaying carbon footprint on milk (August) Tesco, the UK’s largest retailer, has begun displaying a carbon footprint label on their full fat, semi-skimmed and skimmed milk ranges as part of the company’s groundbreaking work to include carbon labels on all their private label goods. The retailer hopes to have the carbon footprint label on 500 products by the end of the year. http://www.ausfoodnews.com. au/2009/08/19/tesco-begins-displayingcarbon-footprint-on-milk.html

And that brings me to a real superfood. Spinach. Popeye was ‘spoton’ about the benefits of eating spinach.

nutrition Our Wonderful Leafy Vegetables Spinach and Lettuce When I first started to take my health seriously by consuming more veggies, I couldn’t believe that the ‘good old’ lettuce could actually be packed full of nutrition.

Apart from the fact that lettuce has been around for over 4,500 years (just ask the Egyptians!), and that lettuce is great for salads, it also very good for us as well.

So what’s so good about lettuce?

Well, let’s start with water.

Generally we consume too little water, and lettuce is made up of almost 90% pure water.

As an added bonus, this leafy green vegetable also contains folate (essential for all of us but particularly mums’- to - be), vitamin C and calcium.

Lettuce is always available and is a great veggie to add to juices as well as salads and healthy burgers.

And when you consider 100grams of lettuce contains only 13 calories, you can go ahead and eat for your life!

So next time you are eating lettuce just give a thought to the great benefits your body is deriving from this simple, yet wonderful food.

Packed with ‘caratanoids’ (anticancer elements), and full of vitamin A (beta-carotene), vitamin B, vitamin C, Calcium and folate (just 4 oz of spinach delivers almost 100% of our daily needs for folate) spinach is a really fantastic food.

But did you know that spinach really can help your eye-sight as it can assist in the reduction of ‘AMD’ – Age Related Macular Degeneration – of the eyes?

Some ‘experts’ like to tell you about the so called ‘downside’ of spinach: Oxalic acid, which inhibits the uptake of calcium in the body.

The good news is that if you consume spinach ‘raw’ the Oxalic Acid remains dormant and does not impeded the uptake of calcium, so this is any case for juicing your veggies in their raw form.

Spinach and lettuce can be used in juicing, or to make an excellent and tasty salad by just adding some avocado, sun dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes.

They also will do your body a great favour by increasing its pH. We eat so many acid-forming foods these days (soft drinks, wine, beer, coffee, steaks, packaged cereals) our bodies desperately need alkaline-forming foods to keep us ‘in balance’. Spinach and lettuce are great ways of getting this alkalinity into our bodies whilst making a delicious meal at the same time.

Enjoy.

Ross Taylor Author, ‘Creating Health...Yourself’ and ‘Living Simply with Cancer” Ross is also the chairman of Western Potatoes

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Un it e d Cr at e Co Op e r at ive Pr ov id in g a low cost alt e r n at ive

United crate is a Co Operative formed by growers to provide a low cost packaging Solution. We pride ourselves in offering good service together with Perth’s most competitive crate and bin pricing.

We also have four regional depots to better serve our customers in the Carnarvon, Manjimup and Donnybrook areas.

Crate Type

Deposit

Cash price

Trays

$3.00

40c Plus GST

45c Plus GST

22L

$8.00

40c Plus GST

45c Plus GST

36L

$8.00

40c Plus GST

45c Plus GST

84L Cabbage

$8.00

45c Plus GST

50c Plus GST

84L Square

$8.00

40c Plus GST

45c Plus GST

Uni Bin

$200.00*

$5.00 Plus GST

$5.00 Plus GST

Please view the table below for an example of our Perth pricing.

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Contact our friendly staff on Ph: (08) 9455 1540 Fax: (08) 9455 2376 Email: info@unicrate.com.au Web: www.unicrate.com.au

vWA Marketing Program Gathers Momentum

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he first stage of building an innovative marketing and promotional program for vegetables in WA is well underway.

Paul Graham from Market Strategy Ltd has been conducting a desktop study to determine what activities have taken place to market WA vegetables in the past, gathering market intelligence and linking with stakeholders.

Paul has found that there have not been any major collaborative marketing activities conducted by the vegetable industry in Western Australia. However, there are some excellent national and State campaigns (such as 2&5) that we can learn from. Additionally, Paul will now investigate individual commercial

Recipe

campaigns (including those run by supermarkets) to see what has been done.

of work will be very beneficial in the development of the promotional program for WA vegetables.

Paul has identified a good base of market intelligence that is available at a national level. However there are distinct gaps in WA specific market intelligence availability. As such, the vWA Marketing Program will need to include strategies for linking with organisations that can provide data, such as AusVeg, and bring this into a local context to assist our promotional program.

vWA recently joined Western Potatoes Pty Ltd at the Every Woman Expo in Perth where 20,000 people came to learn about products and services.

This event was a great promotional opportunity and next year vWA will have its own stand near the WPPL stand to create even more of a buzz about fresh, local produce.

Over the next 6 months, vWA’s Marketing Program will be working with Curtin University of Technology to undertake a Consumer Preferences Study and a study linking wine and vegetables together. These two pieces

The vWA Marketing Program is funded by the APC VPC and the Australia’s Governments Promoting Australian Produce initiative. For more information, please contact Georgia Thomas on programmgr@vegetableswa.com.au or 9481 0834.

Pasta with Spinach & Roast Capsicum Ingredients:

Instructions:

2 red capsicums, roasted, skin peeled and Heat oil in a large frying pan, add leek and garlic. sliced thinly Cook for 5 minutes on a medium heat until soft and 1 tablespoon olive oil transparent. Add the spinach and stock. Cook for 3-5 1 leek, finely sliced minutes with a lid on the pan so spinach softens.

2 cloves garlic, crushed 500g English spinach leaves, plus extra to Transfer to a food processor and add the evaporated serve milk, basil and salt. Process for a few minutes until 1 cup water combined.

1 x 10g vegetable stock cube 250ml low-fat evaporated milk Return to saucepan to heat through. Serve on pasta 1/4 cup basil leaves with finely sliced roast capsicum, parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) shavings and extra English spinach leaves.

500g pasta of choice Parmesan cheese to serve Nutrition Facts: Kilojoules 1550 Sodium 464mg Servings: 6 Calories 371 Potassium 626mg Preparation Time: 15 minutes Protein 15g Calcium 169mg Cooking Time: 10 minutes Fat 5g Iron 3mg Level: easy Carbohydrate 64g Fibre 5g Š Recipe and images kindly provided by Sanitarium Health Food Company.

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Climate Change Fact Sheet Horticulture and the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme

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n Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is one mechanism that governments can employ to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. An ETS is often preferred over other mechanisms (such as carbon tax or direct regulation) because it gives businesses some flexibility to tailor their responses to suit their particular needs.

The Australian version of an ETS will be called the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).

Agricultural industries will not be directly involved in the CPRS when it is launched in 2011 but may be added to the scheme in 2015 (at the earliest).

An ETS has been running in the European Union since 2005 and many other nations are evaluating options for emissions trading.

How does the CPRS work?

The CPRS is based on the cap and trade principle. The government will set a cap on the total level of emissions it will allow and issues a number of emissions permits equal to the cap (1 permit allows 1 tonne of emissions). Businesses will be able to trade these permits on an open market and the price will be set by supply and demand. A central permit register will facilitate trade. Businesses that emit more than their permits allow will face heavy penalties.

If a business has insufficient permits to cover its emissions, it can: a) reduce emissions b) buy additional permits (at auction or from other businesses that have reduced their emissions) c) buy offsets for their emissions (eg. carbon credits from agroforestry)

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d) any combination of the above.

The decision on which is the best option for a particular business will be based on the relative costs of emissions reductions (which may require investing in new equipment or technology) and the current cost of emission permits.

An example of the CPRS at work:

measuring agricultural emissions across a large number of small entities.

• Only direct (i.e. on-site) emissions are counted under the scheme.

• Six different greenhouse gases are covered but their effects are expressed in a common unit – carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2-e).

Business A

Business B

Emissions: 100 000 t Permits: 95 000 t Cost of additional permits: $125 000 ($25 / t) Cost to increase efficiency: $125 000 for 10 000 t reduction ($12.50 / t) 5000 spare permits to sell

Emissions: 100 000 t Permits: 95 000 t Cost of additional permits: $125 000 ($25 / t) Cost to increase efficiency: $150 000 for 5000 t reduction ($30 / t) Requires 5000 extra permits

What should the two businesses do?

Business A should sell its spare 5000 permits at $25 / t, fully offsetting the costs of its efficiency programme.

Business B should take the cheaper available option and buy the necessary permits. The end result?

Total emissions are reduced by 10 000 t while the total cost is reduced by $125 000.

Horticulture and the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Some of the fine print…

• The scheme is scheduled to start on July 1, 2011 if approved by the Senate.

• A decision on whether to include agriculture in the scheme will be made in 2013 with a potential starting date of 2015. The uncertainty over agriculture results from the current lack of a costeffective method for accurately

• The general participation threshold is 25 000 tonnes of emissions, but a lower threshold might apply to agriculture if it is included in the scheme.

• For the first 12 months, the carbon price will be fixed at $10/tonne with unlimited permits available (in effect, a flat carbon tax).

• Full trading will commence in 2012 and there will be a sliding price limit for the first few years to reduce the potential for price shock.

• The cap will be progressively reduced to reflect the desired “emissions trajectory” (to reduce emissions by 5-25 per cent by the year 2020, and by 60 per cent by the year 2050).

• The exact emissions reduction target will be influenced by international negotiations. Eg. 5 per

Spud Corner cent is unconditional, while 25 per cent depends on comprehensive international agreements.

However, growers will experience increased farm input costs resulting from higher fuel, electricity and fertiliser prices regardless of whether or not agriculture is included in the CPRS.

• Some industries will be classed as “emissions-intensive, tradethe south west where their reputation exposed” (EITE) and be allocated for listening to the growers is Preliminary economic modeling a proportion of their permits for appreciated. free to reduce the initial impact and by the Australian Farm Institute suggests that a typical fruit and prevent competitive We wish them all the verydisadvantage best in vegetable farm’s cash margin international markets. their in endeavours.

ScienceDaily (May 30, 2008) — will be reduced by about 3 to 5 per The green peach aphid, despite its • There are other transitional AuSVeG cent is in a2016, 4 to 7 per cent name, pest and of potatoes.

Besides assistance measures, eg. a centin 2030.

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Recently AuSveG, Australia’s Australian Bureau Agricultural plants, the aphid canofinfect the plants peak vegetable industry body and Resource Economics (ABARE) with viruses that cause an estimated • Other complementary measures voted unanimously to adopt a new predict a small increase in production million annually in yield losses. (such as R&D, renewable energy, $100 constitution. costs (0.1 to 0.5 per cent) when carbon capture and energy Now, tracking where and when the the CPRS is introduced, increasing efficiency initiatives) Hopefully this will stop allwill theassist bad in aphid is likely to transmit potato slightly (0.9 to 1.3 per cent) in 2015 reaching emissions publicity that has plagued AuSveG viruses could be easier to do, when to some transitional concessions over the past two years. thanks a new marker technique Impacts on horticulture will be phased out.

The Centre for devised by Agricultural Research International Economics suggests Both our organisations in WA support Service (ARS) entomologist Tom Horticulture businesses are very that the costs of emissions will an Australian peak industry body and unruh. His approach, which uses greenhouse we small are allemitters looking of forward to working make up about 1.5 per screens cent of all egg whites, plastic-mesh and are unlikely to be withgases AuSveG for the benefit of direct the and an antibody-based is in 2020. horticulture productiontest, costs participants in the CPRS even if growers. still experimental. But, ultimately, agriculture is included in 2015. No Uncertainties information derived from its use horticulture business exceeds the could help potato growers improve Jimgeneral Turleythreshold of 25 000 tonnes. Unfortunately, there areapplication some the timing of insecticide uncertainties that make it Executive Officer to deter virus-laden aphids difficult from to There is a possibility that a lower determine the exact effects of the threshold will apply to agriculture, but feeding on plants. vegetablesWA CPRS on horticulture.

Will agriculture even a reduced threshold is unlikely unruh devisedinthe to Potato Growers Association of WA be included thetechnique CPRS beyond to capture fruit and vegetable support studies to determine 2015? Will it be subject to a different growers. whether virus-carrying aphids are

participation threshold? Will the costs apply at another point of obligation in the supply chain (either upstream with suppliers or downstream with processors)? Are there other policy measures that are more appropriate for agricultural industries? Further policy details are required to address these uncertainties before Growcom can complete a detailed assessment weed existing methods of of thepatches. implications.

A little bit of egg makes tracking aphids easier

flying into potato fields from nearby

capturing and marking the dashsized pests have been difficult and unreliable, according to unruh, with the ARS Yakima Agricultural Research More information Laboratory in Wapato, Washington.

of Climate Change: HisDepartment solution involved mixing egghttp://www.climatechange.gov.au/ white proteins with water to create emissionstrading/index.html a solution that can be sprayed onto potato plants or associated weeds the Carbon likeAgriculture nightshade.and Aphids pick up the Pollution Reduction Scheme egg proteins while crawling over (Australian Bureau for Agricultural treated areas. To track them, unruh andonResource Economics): http:// relies wide-mesh screens secured www.abare.gov.au/publications_ below a teepee-like scaffold that can be placed in or near potato fields. An html/ins/insights_09/a2.pdf adhesive holds the aphids so they can be returned to thethis laboratory Informationfor fact sheetfor analysis using an immunological assay, obtained from Growcom which employs antibodies to detect eggLevel proteins if they’re present.

1/385 St Paul’s Tce Fortitude 4006 In fields nearValley Wapato, more than 50 per cent of green peach aphids www.growcom.com.au that contacted treated potato plants tested positive for egg proteins. More field tests are under way.

0-4 months $70 per tonne plus GST

4-12 months $90 per tonne plus GST

Ph: Anthoney 0417 919 906

Capacity up to 1,500 Tonne Donnybrook WA Grower September 2009

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Vegetable and Potato Growers Meetings on Water Issues

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ith the inquiry into Water Resource Management and Planning Charges by the Economic Regulation Authority (ERA), the Gnangara Sustainability Strategy (GSS) and the South West groundwater areas allocation plan back in May, growers are very concerned for their future water use.

Submissions for the first two are now (1st September 09) closed.

Both vegetablesWA and the Potato Growers Association of WA (Inc) have forwarded their submissions highlighting in the case of the GSS and ERA, equity, fresh food security, growers viability, water licence

charges, security of water allocation and recycling water etc.

Both our Presidents and I have visited the Hon Graham Jacobs, Minister for Water and Mental Health. Our message was very clear, please listen to the growers. During our discussion the Minister listened, however, there is certainly a lot of competing forces lining up to express their views.

Expressions like user pays, cost recovery, reducing abstractions, managing water and land use of the system under a drying climate and of course the environment. I have requested the Minister meet with a small group of water users to work

with Ministerial staff and Department of Water Directors on the major issues before the legislation is written.

Surface and underground water users have many common issues of concern that will affect their viability if these issues are not addressed. Therefore, I have raised with the government on many occasions the issue of fresh vegetable supplies (food security) to the metropolitan and country areas in this state. I believe this has struck a note with the government. Whether or not it counts when the main issues are addressed we will have to wait and see.

EveryWoman Expo 2009 Key messages delivered

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his year Western Potatoes Pty Ltd (WPPL) and vegetablesWA (vWA) joined forces to promote healthy and nutritious products at the EveryWoman Expo in June. Women are major decision makers when it comes to household purchases, especially food! As such, this event provided WPPL and vWA a target audience to deliver our key messages about the benefits of potatoes and vegetables.

EveryWoman is a great event which offers women a chance to escape for a little ‘me time’. It’s an opportunity to touch, smell, taste, hear and discover the latest in cosmetics, fashions,

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health and beauty, wines and foods.

This years event was a huge success with over 20,000 people attending over 3 days.

The WPPL/vWA stand was busy from start to finish. The team handed out over 3000 showbags, and dished up over 100kg of premium Royal Blue mash which was sampled with a garnish of fresh rocket lettuce.

The stand had an impressive display of potatoes and vegetables, along with banners and brochures for passersby to collect. Based on the success of the venture this year, vWA has reserved its own stand near the WPPL stand for 2010.

Call for Expressions of Interest for Grower Hosts

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he Department of Agriculture and Food and vegetablesWA are calling for growers to put their names forward to host visitors from interstate and overseas wishing to learn more about the vegetable industry in WA. Every year the Department receives requests from visiting delegations, mostly from overseas to visit horticultural properties while they are in the state. These delegations can be visiting scientists, delegations from countries who have Sister State relationships with WA or scientists/ growers attending training courses from countries receiving Australian Government overseas aid. Most requests for visits are received by

the Department but occasionally vegetablesWA is approached directly.

Growers who nominate will have their names added to a register and will be contacted from time to time for a farm visit where the interests of the visitors match the crops and locality that the grower has to offer. There will be no obligation for the grower to accept a visit, and every situation will be assessed on it’s merits. Where there is no direct personal benefit to the grower or his business for hosting a delegation, the grower is being offered a flat rate of $250 per hour for their time (charged in 30 minute blocks after the first hour). Visits would normally be a maximum of 1-2 hours

duration and growers are not required to do any organization other than escort visitors while they are on farm.

Hosting delegations is of great benefit to the industry and the State generally.

It allows close relations to be built with our trading partners, reciprocal visits can be arranged, technology and innovations can be discovered and it can also lead to economic benefits later down the track.

If you would like to be included in the Grower Host register, please contact Dennis Phillips at DAFWA on dennis.phillips@agric.wa.gov.au or 9368 3319.

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AWARD MODERNISATION—UPDATE AWARD MODERNISATION—UPDATE The following outlines a number of positive develop‐ ments in award modernisation and our struggle to have The following outlines a number of positive develop‐ the ‘modern’ Horticulture Award reviewed. ments in award modernisation and our struggle to have the ‘modern’ Horticulture Award reviewed.

28/8/09: MINISTER REFERS HORTICULTURE AWARD BACK TO THE AIRC 28/8/09: MINISTER REFERS HORTICULTURE AWARD In a welcome move, Workplace Relations Minister Julia BACK TO THE AIRC Gillard referred the new Horticulture Industry Award back In a welcome move, Workplace Relations Minister Julia to the AIRC for review, specifically requesting that: Gillard referred the new Horticulture Industry Award back to the AIRC for review, specifically requesting that: “The Commission should enable employers in the horti‐ culture industry to continue to pay piece rates of pay “The Commission should enable employers in the horti‐ to casual employees who pick produce, as opposed to culture industry to continue to pay piece rates of pay a minimum rate of pay supplemented by an incentive to casual employees who pick produce, as opposed to based payment; and a minimum rate of pay supplemented by an incentive Where a modern award covers horticultural work, the based payment; and and Commission should have regard to the perishable Where a modern award covers horticultural work, the nature of the produce grown by particular sectors of Commission should have regard to the perishable the horticulture industry when setting the hours of nature of the produce grown by particular sectors of work provisions for employees who pick and pack the horticulture industry when setting the hours of this produce; and work provisions for employees who pick and pack Provide for roster arrangements and working hours that this produce; and and are sufficiently flexible to accommodate seasonal Provide for roster arrangements and working hours that demands and restrictions caused by weather as to are sufficiently flexible to accommodate seasonal when work can be performed.” demands and restrictions caused by weather as to

when work can be performed.”

We are heartened that the Minister has demonstrated an understanding of the issues facing horticulture growers, We are heartened that the Minister has demonstrated an specifically the harvest‐sensitive nature of produce, the understanding of the issues facing horticulture growers, impact of weather, and the price‐taking nature of the in‐ specifically the harvest‐sensitive nature of produce, the dustry, when it seemed for some time that our concerns impact of weather, and the price‐taking nature of the in‐ were falling on deaf ears. dustry, when it seemed for some time that our concerns were falling on deaf ears.

This was a major breakthrough for the industry and dem‐ onstrates that industry’s dogged persistence and efforts This was a major breakthrough for the industry and dem‐ in pursuing these matters have paid off. onstrates that industry’s dogged persistence and efforts in pursuing these matters have paid off.

2/9/09: THE AIRC RULING ON TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS 2/9/09: THE AIRC RULING ON TRANSITIONAL The AIRC has published its decision on transitioning to the ARRANGEMENTS new modern awards for Stage 1 and Stage 2 industries, in The AIRC has published its decision on transitioning to the new modern awards for Stage 1 and Stage 2 industries, in

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which the Full Bench acknowledged the “potentially com‐ peting” requirement to neither disadvantage employees which the Full Bench acknowledged the “potentially com‐ nor increase costs for employers. peting” requirement to neither disadvantage employees nor increase costs for employers.

In its decision, the AIRC delayed the implementation of the new award provisions until 1 July 2010. This coincides In its decision, the AIRC delayed the implementation of with Fair Work Australia’s first minimum wage review. the new award provisions until 1 July 2010. This coincides with Fair Work Australia’s first minimum wage review.

Increases and decreases to pay, allowances and penalties will then be phased in at the rate of 20% per year, over Increases and decreases to pay, allowances and penalties the full five year period available, “where phasing in is will then be phased in at the rate of 20% per year, over necessary”. Minimum wage increases can be absorbed the full five year period available, “where phasing in is into existing over‐award payments. necessary”. Minimum wage increases can be absorbed into existing over‐award payments.

In a surprising development, the AIRC has opened the way for employer groups to make application to vary the In a surprising development, the AIRC has opened the Horticulture award, an avenue not previously available way for employer groups to make application to vary the to us. The Full Bench has stated that, if an application is Horticulture award, an avenue not previously available received, they will schedule the matter for this year with to us. The Full Bench has stated that, if an application is any new award applying from 1 January 2010. received, they will schedule the matter for this year with any new award applying from 1 January 2010.

This ‘variation’ approach goes much further than a review and puts the onus squarely back onto industry employers This ‘variation’ approach goes much further than a review and representatives to sort it out. The AWU has publicly and puts the onus squarely back onto industry employers stated, and we can fully expect, that they will fight any and representatives to sort it out. The AWU has publicly reduction in the terms and conditions of the current draft stated, and we can fully expect, that they will fight any award. There is much work yet to be done. reduction in the terms and conditions of the current draft award. There is much work yet to be done.

The AIRC decision also highlighted that in this process (ie variation), they will consider evidence which demon‐ The AIRC decision also highlighted that in this process (ie strates the cost impact of the new award. The award variation), they will consider evidence which demon‐ modernisation process to date has not focussed on such strates the cost impact of the new award. The award evidence, with the Full Bench relying on the Ministerial modernisation process to date has not focussed on such Request to set the parameters evidence, with the Full Bench relying on the Ministerial Request to set the parameters HAC AWARD MODERNISATION TASK FORCE AGENDA The HAC Award Modernisation Task Force determined on HAC AWARD MODERNISATION TASK FORCE AGENDA Monday 7th September to move quickly to take up the The HAC Award Modernisation Task Force determined on AIRC proposal to submit an application to the Full Bench Monday 7th September to move quickly to take up the to vary the HIA 2010. In doing so, the HAC CEO will ap‐ AIRC proposal to submit an application to the Full Bench proach the NFF to advise them of our agenda and seek to vary the HIA 2010. In doing so, the HAC CEO will ap‐ proach the NFF to advise them of our agenda and seek

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their engagement as an industry partner.

We are seeking to confirm this advice and will update mem‐ bers as news comes to hand.

Our approach will include Minister’s Gillard’s varied consoli‐ dated request as set out above as well as present evidence to NOTE ON WORKPLACE AGREEMENTS demonstrate the cost impact of the new award.

We are receiving many calls from employers regarding work‐ place agreements and whether they should move forward Obviously this approach needs to be funded and HAC is devel‐ onto an agreement, or wait the outcome of the application to oping a plan for ensuring that all the necessary activities asso‐ vary the award ciated with this application are adequately funded.

We can only advise that it is unlikely that any new award will Financial modelling will form an important part of any sub‐ be handed down before the end of November. Because an mission in this application. Approaches to CIE will be made in agreement takes a minimum of 4 weeks to develop, by that relation to their financial modelling of various commodity time, it will be almost too late to get an agreement up and inputs and costs. We have already completed the compara‐ running. tive table of pre‐existing horticulture awards against the draft HIA 2010. Approaches may be made to individual enterprises While there can be no iron‐clad guarantees, it seems unlikely to discuss the possibility of applying the draft HIA 2010 to a that any new award will undercut the current draft award. set of working scenarios to assess the cost implications at the Given the varied request from Minister Gillard, and the AIRC’s enterprise level. Growcom has developed a spreadsheet own stated concerns about the cost impact of the new award, it seem likely at least that there will be some modifications which can accommodate this activity. We will be in contact with PIBs and industry partners should we require assistance which provide relief in this regard. with identifying growers who may be willing to participate.

There is, however, still a real potential for wage costs to in‐ crease under any new award. This may include the 25% cas‐ HORTICULTURE INDUSTRY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM Kris Newton (HAC CEO) and Donna Mogg (Growcom IR Man‐ ual loading (which is standardised across all industries and ager) had a teleconference with Minister Gillard’s senior advi‐ new awards), the 5 level classification structure and the 4 leading hand allowances. At a minimum, we will be seeking sor Andrea Lester, yesterday to discuss the Horticulture In‐ removal of the 200% Sunday penalty rate and the span of dustry Compliance Program announced at the same time as hours for packing house workers, with recognition of the the Minister’s intervention and varied request to the AIRC. flexibilities required by the nature of the industry and its We sought some detail of this program as well as undertak‐ commodities. ings that HAC will be named an industry partner in the pro‐ gram, along with the federal government, the Fair Work Om‐ budsman, the AWU, NFF, and the AiG. The details of this pro‐ The difficulties arise in trying to arrive at one national award which neither disadvantages employees nor increases costs gram will not be completed until such time as the new HIA for employers. The challenge is for us to try and accomplish 2010 is handed down by the AIRC. what the AIRC failed to do.

NOTE ON STATE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

We are advised that the South Australian parliament voted So, the situation remains the same – a workplace agreement yesterday to hand over their industrial relations powers to can provide certainty for up to 4 years. If developed and ap‐ the federal government, thereby bringing the government’s proved by the end of the year, the agreement will be as‐ plan for one national IR system closer to reality. This will bring sessed against the current relevant award provisions. This all private sector non‐incorporated bodies (Sole Traders and allows incorporation of all current existing flexibilities and Partnerships) under the federal Fair Work Act, and eventually, conditions, and can provide some certainty for employers and the Horticulture Industry Award 2010 (whatever form that employees over the coming years. (For example, in Qld, the instrument ultimately takes). current award provides for 38 ordinary hours per week, worked on any five days out of seven; the new Pastoral Indus‐ Although the Queensland parliament has not yet made a final try Award provides for 152 hours over 4 weeks, etc.) decision, it appears likely that they will take a similar road.

Victoria ceded their IR powers in the early 1990’s, and we So time is running out to get an agreement in place. We rec‐ understand that Tasmania, like Queensland, has indicated in‐ ognise that this situation presents something of a dilemma to principle support. employers ‐ to go, or to sit and wait for the new award.

Informal advice is that while the transfer will take effect from 1 January 2010, non‐incorporated entities (ie sole traders and partnerships) may be granted 12 months to transition across to the new Horticulture Industry Award 2010. If this is the case, this would provide breathing space for employers to consider their options, as they will still be regulated by the existing state award for that period.

Employers who are contemplating these issues and want more information should speak with their IR Advisor to dis‐ cuss the issues and options early. Agreements take a mini‐ mum of 4 weeks to develop, and often longer.

Growcom offers a comprehensive Enterprise Bargaining (agreement‐making) service

Horticulture Industry prepares to apply to vary new Horticulture Industry Award Horticulture Australia Council today announced its intention to apply to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) to vary the new Horticulture Industry Award.

Award.

This follows the AIRC’s decision to refer the new HIA back to employer groups in order to resolve concerns about some of its provisions.

HAC Chair, Stuart Swaddling, said the industry investment in preparing its case would be worthwhile if it ensured the financial viability of horticultural enterprises, and so secured their workers’ jobs into the future.

Mr Swaddling said that the AIRC’s action in considering a variation of the award indicated that the Full Bench had recognised significant issues which warranted a re‐appraisal appraisal of the Award.

“In part, the Full Bench may be responding to federal Workplace Relations Minister Julia Gillard’s amendments to her original Request in regards to horticulture, asking that the AIRC: • enables employers in the horticulture industry to continue to pay piece rates of pay to casual employees who pick produce, as opposed to a minimum rate of pay supplemented by an incentive based payment; • pay regard to the perishable nature of the produce grown by the horticulture industry when setting hours of work provisions for employees who pick and pack the produce; and and and • provides for roster arrangements and working hours in the horticulture industry that are sufficiently flexible to accommodate seasonal demands and restrictions caused by weather as to when work can be performed.

“In mounting our case, the Horticulture industry will ask the AIRC to remove and replace these provisions of the Award, in line with existing provisions across the 11 Production Horticulture Awards, and with our previous submissions and arguments about the specific nature and demands of fruit and vegetable growing. growing. We We have strong evidence that the revised provisions in the new Award are economically unsustainable for horticultural enterprises. enterprises.

“However, the Full Bench notes slightly different issues to be addressed in the Award, compared to the amended Request from Minister Gillard; particularly evidence suggesting the impact on wage costs of up to 40%.

The Full Bench has also acknowledged the federal government’s “potentially competing” requirement to neither disadvantage employees nor increase costs for employers. employers.

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“It is pleasing to see that the Commission has apparently acknowledged our argument that the horticulture industries require flexibility; the majority of fruit and vegetables need to be picked and packed 7 days a week, and this is determined by the weather, not the grower”, said Mr Swaddling.

“At the same time, we will be cognisant of the needs of our employees under the old Awards. Skilled and reliable labour is one of Horticulture’s most important assets, and our efforts to vary the Award will be an attempt to secure jobs for horticultural employees for the future through viable and sustainable provisions under the new Award.”

Mr Swaddling said that in inviting employer groups to apply to vary the Award, the AIRC had gone much further than simply reviewing the provisions and making a decision. The onus was now on industry employers to present a watertight case to the AIRC.

“There is much work to be done, and still great uncertainty ahead,” he said.

Regarding the transitional arrangements, Mr Swaddling said that whatever the AIRC decided, following the applications by employer groups, the Award would still begin on 1 January next year. “

Contact: Stuart Swaddling, HAC Chair, ph 0418 75 1875; or

Kris Newton, CEO, (02) 6273 9600; 0439 960 040

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Betanal Herbicide Spray / Lettuce / Potato weed & Nettles Linuron / Celeraic / Weeds Prometryn / Celeriac / Weeds Imidacloprid / Brassica leafy vegetables / Aphids, Whitefly and Thrips Surflan 500 Flowable Herbicide (Oryzalin) / Garlic / Broadleaf & grass weeds Dimethoate / Durian, mangosteen, rambutan / mealy bugs, scales Iprodione / Broccoli / Rhizoctonia Success (spinosad) / Spring onions and shallots / Western flower thrip Alphacypermethrin / Avocado / Garden Weevil Pyrimethanil / Snow peas, Sugar snap peas, Protected tomatoes and Protected capsicums / Botrytis Abamectin / Tomatoes, cucumber, eggplant, ornamentals, strawberries & Cape Gooseberries / Two spotted mite & Western flower thrips Chlorthal-dimethyl / Parsley / Various broadleaf weeds and grasses Mancozeb + Metalaxyl-M / Brassica vegetables, Brassica leafy vegetables & Rocket / Downy Mildew & White blister Metolachlor / Spinach, Silverbeet, Spring onions, Shallots, Green beans, Navy benas, Celeriac & Celery / Various broadleaf and grass weeds.

Pendimethalin / Spring Onions, Shallots & Radish / Various broadleaf and grass weeds Propyzamide / Chicory & Endive / Grass and Broadleef weeds Chess Insecticide (pymetrozine) / Various vegetables & Pistachio / Silverleaf whitefly, Lettuce aphid & Green peach aphid Alpha-Cypermethrin / Cauliflower crops / Staphylinid beetle Diflufenican / Peas / Broadleaf weeds Methyl Bromide / Fruit and Fruiting Vegetables / Fruit Fly & Thrips Karate (Lambda-cyhalothrin) / Bulb Onions / Onion Thrip Betanal Herbicide / Chicory, endive, radicchio, silverbeet & spinach / Broadleaf Weeds Phosphorous acid / Avocados / Root rot (increased application rate) Ridomil Gold MZ WG / Celery & Silverbeet / Late Blight, Septoria Leaf Blight & Downy Mildew Applaud Insecticide (buprofezin) / Celery / Greenhouse whitefly Abamectin (Vertimec) / Chillies and paprika / Two-spoted mite APRON XL 350 ES & Maxim 100FS / Broccoli / Damping off & Rhizoctonia Pendimethalin / Parsnip / Grasses and Broadleaf Weeds Pyriproxyfen / Cucurbits, eggplant & tomato / Silverleaf whitefly Vertimec (abamectin) / Head Lettuce (field) / Two-spotted mite

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