WA Grower Winter 2015 by vegetablesWA

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WA Grower Potato Growers Association Inc.

SINCE 1948 Vol. 50 No 2. Winter 2015

Agricultural Produce Commission

APC-VPC APC-PPC

IR Partnership

Advice available from Growcom

vegetablesWA

launches new services to assist members

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Management Committees

Cover photo: Gary and Ian Ryan

Vegetable Growers Association

Contact details for Horticulture House vegetablesWA, Potato Growers Association, Horticulture House 103 Outram Street West Perth 6005 t: (08) 9481 0834 f: (08) 9481 0024 e: office@vegetableswa.com.au

President

Chief Executive Officer John Shannon m: 0488 111 526 e: john.shannon@vegetableswa.com.au Finance/Administrator/Communications Rebecca Blackman t: (08) 9481 0834 e: finance@vegetableswa.com.au Magazine Advertising Morena Tarbotton t: (08) 9481 0834 e: morena.tarbotton@vegetableswa.com.au

Maureen Dobra t: (08) 9575 2086 m: 0417 174 110

Vice President Ken Sue m: 0417 986 467

m: 0418 957 236 m: 0427 724 243 m: 0413 050 182 m: 0408 910 761 m: 0408 910 761 t: (08) 9405 4817 t: (08) 9941 8376 m: 0419 041 045 t: (08) 9845 1064 m: 0400 717 600

Potato Growers Association

Field Extension Officer Dominic Jenkin m: 0427 373 037 e: dominic.jenkin@vegetableswa.com.au

Vice President

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

Busselton

Committee S. Calameri K. Edwards M. Grubisa D. Kuzmicich T. Le A. Natoli D. Nguyen P. Shain H. Shapland P. Wauchope

Export Development Manager Gavin Foord m: 0435 018 189 e: gavin.foord@vegetableswa.com.au

Vietnamese Field Extension Officer Truyen Vo m: 0457 457 559 e: truyen.vo@vegetableswa.com.au

Gingin

Metro South Manjimup Metro North Carnarvon Metro Metro North Carnarvon Carnarvon Albany Gingin

President Dean Ryan m: 0427 731 066 Vaughan Carter m: 0417 0925 505

Pemberton

Busselton

Treasurer Mia Rose m: 0409 112 245

Myalup

Committee C. Ayres G. Bendotti S. Calameri R. Humfrey D. Terrigno

m: 0428 451 014 Albany m: 0427 569 903 Pemberton m: 0418 957 236 Metro m: 0427 148 832 Gingin/Dandaragan m: 0417 771 333 Manjimup

This issue of the WA Grower is brought to you by: • APC- Vegetable Producers Committee • Potato Growers Association • vegetablesWA

Articles reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the publisher.

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Vol. 50 No 2. Winter 2015

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Explore beyond the gate

From the Chief Executive Officer

Rebuilding Carnarvon’s vegetable industry

vegetablesWA President’s Report

Gascoyne Food Bowl Initiative Water update

PGA President’s Report

Water for Food

PMC new staff member — Clare Rowe

First trial of potential new potato varieties in WA

vegetablesWA Committee of Management

Plans focus on water security

vegetablesWA gets a new website

Growers helping growers

vegetablesWA — Bookkeeping for your business

Marketing update — Fresh Potatoes campaign

The PGAWA Facts campaign

YOUR BUSINESS

Top 10 strategies to manage supermarket relationships 62 Check that load

Labour

Sanitation is critical to prevent plant diseases

Working Holiday visa programme

NEW Fertiliser Calculator V2.0

Balancing the bargaining power

More Dollars per Drop — Carnarvon activities

Planning for Profit workshop in Carnarvon

Management of silver scurf in potatoes

Novel fly trap development

Ozone 'vaccine' protects tomatoes

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Potential break crops for managing root-knot nematode 26 Tomato Fusarium Wilt in Carabooda

Seed potato varieties

YOUR MARKET

Don’t knock ‘ugly food’ campaigns

ALDI’s Western Australia expansion

ASIAN vegetables

High Pressure Processing to reduce waste

Export update: Are you export ready?

TESCO Malaysia visit to WA

Permits

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Australian Horticultural Exporters Association

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Export how does it stack up?

New techniques help map Pilbara’s potential

Grower profile — Three Ryans

Looking after your back!

Chefs and foodies band together

Sweet potato chocolate brownies

Funds raised to promote Gascoyne product

Grower profile — Dean Ryan

Veggie stats — pumpkin

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From the

Chief Executive Officer

Our collaboration with Growcom is a significant advantage for WA vegetable growers. This will provide industrial relations advice for a flat fee. See page 66 for all the details. We must also acknowledge the commitment of the current WA government for investing in projects to leverage our industry’s opportunities for the future.

BY JOHN SHANNON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, VEGETABLESWA

There is no time like the present for taking advantage of an opportunity. Therefore, it’s always great to see growers take advantage of new ideas or even old ideas which are newly applied. As well as the political advocacy work that vegetablesWA does, helping growers learn about and take advantage of ideas is one of the core services that we provide our members. We’re certainly able to significantly help our WA growers in learning about ideas around agronomy and the value chain. Please talk to our Field Extension Officers (Dominic Jenkin and Truyen Vo) or our Export Development Manager (Gavin Foord) if you’re interested in this.

VEGETABLE grower Nick Trandos, Minister Davies and Sam Burton from Groundwater Consulting Services.

vegetablesWA is also pleased to announced a new bookkeeping service for our members which we hope will prove to be a new idea which is also adopted broadly. We have received a lot of feedback from growers about the expense and difficulty of dealing with accountants. More recently we received a request for direct assistance from a grower who was having difficulty with managing their accounts and all the work associated with it. Fortunately our very capable vegetablesWA Finance and Administration Manager, Rebecca Blackman, was able to assist the grower tremendously. On the basis of this need and the expertise we have on hand, vegetablesWA is now able to help all members with this service at a cost below that of accountants or most bookkeepers. To investigate this further please talk to Rebecca directly on (08) 9481 0834. We have also recently become an AHEA associate member which will provide vegetablesWA with valuable export information. This is yet another service we offer growers to assist them in leveraging their opportunities.

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In previous columns I have referenced the Water for Food programme’s potential impact in the Myalup horticulture precinct. Subsequently I was pleased to recently once again join the Minister for Water, the Hon Mia Davies, at the launch of the Midlands Water for Food project which will investigate the potential for future irrigation schemes between Gingin and Dongara. A similar project has also been launched in the existing Southern Forest production area, in addition to other projects in the North of WA. These projects all build on the work previously undertaken by vegetablesWA. This industry certainly has some significant challenges. However, I believe that WA right here and right now is an exciting place to be in terms of our projected future domestic market as well as our nationally dominant export and interstate markets, combined with opportunities for new production zones being facilitated. These opportunities may require growers to adapt and change over the next period of time, much like the industry has changed over the last 30 years. vegetablesWA is here and can help our growers with the ideas required. Please give us a call. There is no time like the present. MORE INFORMATION Contact me on (08) 9481 0834 or email john.shannon@vegetableswa.com.au

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President’s Report

BY MAUREEN DOBRA PRESIDENT, VEGETABLESWA

Hopefully everyone has had a good start to the rains for this year. However, as usual, we still need more! Recently we experienced a power outage. That’s usually not a problem. We had plenty of notice so we were prepared. But then we had another one — two weeks later! One outage was costly enough but two would be very expensive! Thankfully, with the help from the Hon Martin Aldridge MLC, the Member for the Agricultural Region, and his staff, Western Power are now going to give us four weeks notice when we are going to have a power outage. Having this time, it will enable us to prepare better for the day. Also registering as a ‘sensitive customer’ with Western Power, enables Western Power to perhaps know your business a little better. Registration is on their website. Thanks Martin and crew! There are always good and bad points when the federal budgets are announced. Commencing July 1, 2016, the Federal Government will allow all primary producers to immediately deduct capital expenditure on fencing and water facilities, such as dams, tanks, bores, irrigation channels, pumps, water towers and windmills. The measure represents a significant reduction in the relevant asset lives, which are currently three years for water facilities and 30 years for fences. With the benefits such as this, improvements on water efficiencies could be looked at and also improving on environmental outcomes by encouraging fence constructions.

In the Federal budget, the Government also announced changes to the taxation of temporary working holiday makers ‘backpackers’ in Australia from July 1, 2016. This will mean that the ‘backpackers’ will be taxed at 32.5% from the first dollar of income earned. Employers who employ ‘backpackers’ will have to make sure that from July 1, 2016 they will need to deduct PAYG tax at the higher non-resident rates for these employees. The Federal Government also announced that it will establish a new taskforce to fight serious and organised financial crimes. This taskforce will be called the Serious Financial Crime Taskforce (SFCT). The SFCT will receive government funding to investigate and prosecute members of the community who engage in tax evasion, superannuation and investment fraud, identity crime and similar financial criminal activities. June 30 is nearing fast — this means tax time! During this next month it gives us time to get all our necessary documents ready for our accountants. It also gives us time to prepare wages and superannuation summaries and make sure they are correct.

COMMENCING July 1, 2016, the Federal Government will allow all primary producers to immediately deduct capital expenditure on water facilities, such as dams, tanks, and bores.

Coming to the end of the financial year, sometimes comes along Payroll Tax. Until the end of the year, growers may not realise that they are liable for payroll tax. Payroll tax is paid when wages and superannuation, plus a few other categories, reach $800,000. A tax of 5.5% is paid when your payroll is over this amount. Albeit this tax was initially started as a way to raise money to pay for child endowment — the taxable amount has not been indexed to wages growth and as a result of this, it can be a considerable burden to growers. vegetablesWA has previously sent a submission to the state government asking them lift the payroll tax threshold to $1.5 million and index it to future wage increases. We have a whole year to get our heads around the issues that have arisen in the budget. As growers, we cannot make the price of our vegetables rise but we can take advantage of grants and other schemes — to help us — when they present themselves. If you need help, just ask!

If at any time growers could be in need of financial assistance please contact the vegetablesWA office to see if they can assist or the tax office. The staff are very helpful and will easily work out a solution for that particular person or business. WA Grower WINTER 2015

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Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report BY DEAN RYAN PRESIDENT, POTATO GROWERS ASSOCIATION

As most of the potato growers are aware the Premier made an announcement to the media that he would be abolishing the regulated potato marketing system before the election in 2017. This was disappointing to the PGAWA and potato growers as this was not communicated directly to us and the Premier had previously stated he would not look at changing the system until after the next election. The PGAWA is currently considering options with the PMC, government and growers and is in a consulting process. There will be grower meetings held throughout May to discuss the issues and how the industry would like to move forward. The DME growers are looking at reduced returns due to the oversupply of potatoes and some growers not sticking to their DME. I would urge growers to stick to their DME as we are currently in a regulated market and by going outside of this it will only damage the entire industry.

PMC new staff member

Clare Rowe

I would like to thank the Fresh Potatoes Marketing team and Morena for putting together the PGAWA fact campaign at such short notice. The campaign included a new website for the PGAWA (www.pgawa.com.au), multiple West Australian adverts and posts on social media. You can see the full details in an article later the magazine.

Our family recently took part in Unearthed Pemberton Festival and opened the farm gate to tourists to see all aspects of potato growing, harvesting, washing and grading. Everyone who attended was very enthusiastic with many questions being asked. It was great to see so many consumers taking an interest in where their food comes from. We look forward to being able to participate in the festival again next year. There were also numerous other farm gate tours in the region, Bendotti WA Chip Factory tour was also very popular.

WE opened our farm gate to enthusiastic tourists for the Unearthed Pemberton Festival.

BY REBECCA BLACKMAN FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER, VEGETABLESWA

The Potato Marketing Corporation (PMC) would like to welcome Clare Rowe as a new Operations Officer. She joins the Operations staff who include Sam Mola, Marcus Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor and Zena Lamb based in the South Perth office. Clare grew up in Western Australia and has lived all throughout Australia and most recently in Townsville where she worked in the Australian Navy in Warehouse & Logistics for the past eight years. This role was largely compliance based and has many similarities to the role which Clare will perform at the PMC. The role of an Operations Officer is mainly compliance based and involves working with merchants and growers to ensure the loads are checked and the forms completed. Whilst Clare has only just started she is looking forward to meeting all of the growers over the next few months as she makes her way around the state. MORE INFORMATION Contact Clare Rowe on (08) 9423 0500 or email clare.rowe@pmc.wa.gov.au

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Anthony Marinovich

leaves vegetablesWA Committee of Management

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BY REBECCA BLACKMAN FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER, VEGETABLESWA

Anthony has been a part of the vegetable industry for many years and has spent the last 20 years going to meetings for vegetables and potatoes at the standard crate exchange and being there for the formation of vegetablesWA, the moving to Horticulture House and the fee for service with the Vegetables Producers Committee (VPC). Anthony says “it has given me wonderful memories and lifelong friends”. Anthony has been treasurer for vegetablesWA since 2009 and has been part of the Committee for many years prior to this. He has also been part of the APC–VPC since its inception in April 2005.

Anthony has always been hard working and ready to help the industry where required as proven by his long tenure with vegetablesWA and the VPC.

Whilst Anthony is now leaving vegetablesWA Committee of Management his long history with the Potato Growers Association and Potato Producers Committee means he has been a very valued member of the WA vegetable growing community and we are sorry to see him leaving the committee. Anthony says “Our industry like most industries are forever evolving and the pace which it has come at has been a little surprising but not completely unexpected. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of one of the best industry organisation around in Australia today.” From all of the vegetablesWA Committee of Management and staff at Horticulture House we would like to thank Anthony for his years of service and we wish him well in his future endeavours.

BY REBECCA BLACKMAN FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER, VEGETABLESWA

As technology changes so do the needs of Western Australian vegetable growers and the industry, to keep up with this the APCVPC has approved a project to undertake a new website for vegetablesWA. The website address is www.vegetableswa.com.au — check it out! The website has been created by CVW Creative Design + Development Pty Ltd. CVW Creative’s focus is to develop a simple, user-friendly website that will reflect vegetablesWA’s professionalism and provide an easy to navigate and intuitive resource that quickly delivers the desired information to users in an engaging way.

The first step was to use the existing company look and feel, existing marketing material and inspiration from other websites as a basis for the look and feel for the new public facing website. Whilst the website still contains most of the same information we are looking at implementing some great features and functions over the next few months so make sure you continue to check out the website to see what is new and exciting!

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BOOKKEEPING SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE

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Bookkeeping for your business BY REBECCA BLACKMAN FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER, VEGETABLESWA

Following on from my article in the Winter 2015 edition of WA Grower, Cashflow & BAS Lodgement, vegetablesWA is pleased to announce that we will now be offering an in-house bookkeeping service for growers. This will provide growers with the opportunity to have their finances kept up to date on a regular basis for much less than an accountant will charge! Not only will it save you time, it will provide you with the visibility on your financials.

One of the definite advantages is an improved cashflow — especially if you are lodging your BAS each quarter. The improved cashflow could allow you to make those purchases and increase your business. After an initial meeting the bookkeeping can be conducted on a monthly or quarterly basis, suited to your requirements. To save everyone time the process can be done via email with the accounting system being accessed via the cloud (to allow you access to the data whenever and wherever you need it).

There are a number of services we can provide: • Accounts Receivables — collection • Accounts Payable — reconciliation • Bank reconciliations • BAS lodgement • PAYG lodgement

We look forward to being able to save you time and money especially at this time of the year. MORE INFORMATION If you are interested in the new service please contact Rebecca Blackman on (08) 9481 0834 or finance@vegetableswa.com.au to discuss your requirements.

• Payroll Tax • Superannuation reconciliation and reporting.

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Marketing update

Fresh Potatoes campaign During April to June the Fresh Potatoes launched ‘Feed the family for less’, a value focused campaign with the supporting price point ‘For less than 40c per serve’. The objective was to remind consumers potatoes are great value and present them with lost cost, family meal solutions. Research shows consumers understand potatoes are a low cost item but are not necessarily purchasing, or are top of mind, because of this reason. The campaign aims to motivate the consumer through a compelling price point claim and inspiring meal solution. 40c was selected as it covers the majority of top recipes and range of meal types — chips, mash, roast, scallop potato and pizza smash. The campaign was delivered through the following activity:

Outdoor

Digital • Average 210,000 impressions per week across main food sites such as Yahoo West, Fairfax network, News Ltd, Kidspot, Taste.com • Website homepage banner on freshpotatoes.com.au

Social media • Fresh PotatoesAU Facebook promotion of value recipes to over 15,000 fans

• 145 x Adshels in Perth metro area

IGA point-of-sale

• 1 x Bus Stop Wrap in Perth metro area

All 259 stores in WA receive POS display items including: • Header cards, wobblers, recipe cards and holder • Recipe in catalogue distributed to over 700,000 homes.

We look forward to replicating the success of the value campaign in the 2015–16 Marketing Plan. MORE INFORMATION Any marketing questions, suggestions or support please contact Paul, Laura or Bec at the email addresses below: Paul: paul@freshpotatoes.com.au Laura: laura@freshpotatoes.com.au Bec: rebecca@freshpotatoes.com.au

Feed the family for less ‘For less than 40c per serve’

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International stage

For Fresh Potatoes campaign two years in a row! The PMC are thrilled to announce the Fresh Potatoes — Serve Up Some Goodness campaign was nominated as a finalist in the PMAProduce Plus Awards 2014 for ‘Marketer of the Year’ for the second year in a row. The awards recognise outstanding achievement over the past year in the marketing of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers in Australia and/or New Zealand. PMA Australia New Zealand said “We had an excellent calibre of entries this year, and all our nominees exhibited fantastic examples of fresh produce marketing.

CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVE Drive Fresh Potato Consumption From 1.5 to 2 times / week

The Fresh Potatoes — Serve Up Some Goodness’ entry stood out as particularly strong against our criteria.”

The PMC would like to congratulate Harris Farm — ‘Imperfect Picks’ who took home the win for the award. The three other finalists were The South Australian Potato Company — ‘Spot the Difference’ Kestrel potato media campaign, Woolworths — ‘The Odd Bunch’ and Wafex — ‘Flowers in Fourteen’. We look forward to another strong submission for the 2016 awards with the hope of taking home the win.

EAT POTATOES

TWICE

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Ian Fox, Dandaragan

Potato Growers Association Inc.

WA POTATOES : THE FACTS Get the facts at pga wa.com.au

Potato Growers Asso ciation of Western Australia Inc. Christian Dehaan, Manji mup

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The PGAWA Facts campaign

WA POTATOES : THE FACTS Potato Growers Asso ciation of Western Australia Inc.

WA POTATOES : THE FACTS Daniel Taylor, Busselton

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BY MORENA TARBOTTON POTATO GROWERS ASSOCIATION OF WA

Today the voices of our everyday potato growers aren’t being heard. There is so much misinformation out there on our industry which has and continues to create a negative perception amongst many consumers and politicians who don’t seem to understand just how our regulated potato market works. The aim of this campaign was to raise awareness and to correct the misinformation on how our Regulated Potato Industry is run. The PGAWA wanted to run an advertising, social media and PR campaign to: • Publicise the real story behind the growers in the potato industry. • Educate the benefits to consumers of the current system. With this in mind a website www.pgawa. com.au was created which highlights the ‘FACTS’ — 24 Facts on our industry. These Facts feature on the website to debunk the inaccuracies reported in the media.

In conjunction with the launch of the website we ran eight adverts in The West Australian newspaper highlighting the Facts. Then to reach the masses we used the Fresh Potatoes Facebook page and achieved the below results: • 162,236 people reached • 184,943 impressions • 6,633 engaged users

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Each Facebook post was boosted to reach our target audience throughout WA to highlight the Facts to the largest amount of people possible. The Marketing Team at Fresh Potatoes did an amazing job with so little time to work with. Thank you to Paul, Laura, Bec and all who were involved.

Q: Why is the choice of potatoes so limited in WA? A: It’s not. 35 varietie s were grown last year but retailers only stock 4–5 types.

FACT

Q: Can potatoes be imported into WA? A: Yes. WA’s regulate d marketing system does not stop potatoes being imported.

FACT

Q: Why are growers prevented from developing export and interstate trade? A: They’re not. There are no restrictions on expo rt, seed and processing indu stries.

FACT

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Sanitation is critical to prevent plant diseases Good sanitation in the field will reduce pathogen inoculum in vegetable plants BY LINA RODRIGUEZ SALAMANCA MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

Sanitation is one of many tactics needed for an effective disease management strategy in the greenhouse and field. Sanitation includes any practice that aims to prevent the spread of pathogens by removing diseased and asymptomatic infected tissue, as well as decontaminating tools, equipment and washing hands. This article will help you and your employees use good sanitation and reduce pathogen inoculum, also known as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;seedsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of the pathogen. Consistent and effective sanitation greatly increases the chances of raising healthy plants. INSTRUCT employees on how to recognise common disease symptoms and pests.

Sanitation in the field

Avoid working fields when plants are wet

Sanitation in the field needs to take place before, during and after the growing season. Prior to planting, fine-tune your weed management plan.

This practice minimises bacterial spread from diseased plants to healthy ones. For example, this tactic is important for tomato bacterial diseases such as spot, speck and canker that can prove challenging to control once in the field.

Many weeds are known reservoirs for plant pathogens and insects. By controlling weed populations in your fields, you can reduce pathogens and their vector populations. Wash soil off farm equipment Including brushing off soil particles from shoes. These practices are especially important to prevent movement of soilborne pathogens such Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (causal agent of White mould), Phytophthora capsici, Verticillium dalhiae and different species of Fusarium. A power washer is an important piece of equipment in the battle against these diseases. Plows, discs, cultivators and other pieces of equipment should be power washed between fields.

Remove infected plants or plant parts As soon as symptoms appear, collect, bag and destroy or pile diseased material away from fields. Removing infected fruit and plant debris from the field can reduce the amount of pathogen inoculum that could move into healthy plant parts. Cull piles should be placed away from production fields and waterways and, if possible, covered with a plastic tarp to speed up microbial decomposition and minimise pathogen spores from escaping.

Burn, chop and spread, or deep plow debris at the end of the season. The choice of practice depends on the specific disease that was present in the field the previous season. At harvest, carefully pick only healthy produce and avoid any mechanical damage on the fruit or other plant parts harvested. Damage such as small wounds or bruises can be the point of entrance for microorganism that can compromise fruit quality while in transit or storage (short or long term). Clean tools during use Disinfect knives, shears and other harvesting tools often. To accomplish this, wash tools with soapy water and dip or wipe in 70% ethanol. It is important to refresh sanitising solutions as specified on the product label. Tool sanitation and hand-washing can help minimise plant-to-plant spread of diseases caused by several bacteria and viruses.

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TABLE 1 Examples where sanitation can help break the disease cycle Disease name

Pathogen

Transmission

Crop

TMV

Tobacco mosaic virus

Hands, tools

Tomato

PVX

Potato virus X

Tools, machinery, aphids

Potato, and related plants (tomato, pepper, night shade weeds etc.)

PVY

Potato virus Y

Tools

Potato, and related plants (tomato, pepper, night shade weeds etc.)

SqMV

Squash mosaic virus

Tools, cucumber beetles, seed

Cucurbits

ZYMV

Zucchini yellow mosaic virus

Tools, aphids, seed

Cucurbits

Virus

PMNV

Pepper mild mottle virus

Tools, seed

Pepper

CMV

Cucumber mosaic virus

Aphids, weed hosts

Cucurbits, celery, pepper tomato, bean spinach, lettuce

BCTV

Beet curly top

Weeds hosts

Beet, tomato and legume families

TSWV

Tomato spotted wilt

Thrips, weed hosts

Tomato, pepper, lettuce, variety of vegetables

LNSV

Lettuce necrosis stunt virus Soil, water

Lettuce

Bacterial speck

Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato

Seed, tools, hands, weeds

Tomato

Bacterial canker

Clavibacter michiganense pv.michiganense

Weed hosts, plant debris, tools, hands

Tomato

Bacterial spot

Xanthomonas campestris pv.vesicatoria

Seed, weeds hosts, tools, hands, soil and plant debris

Tomato, pepper

Bacteria

Provide hand-washing stations equipped with clean water and soap. During harvest, careful hand-washing is critical to minimise plant pathogen spread. For example, tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) can be transmitted to tomatoes and peppers if hand-washing is poor after smoking cigarettes. This tobacco virus is very stable and can be present on dry tobacco in cigarettes.

Sanitation requires detail-oriented employees. Always inspect plant material prior to planting in the field. Plant material can carry diseases and insect pest, introducing them to clean and new fields. Instruct employees on how to recognise common disease symptoms and pests. Scouting often and thoroughly is needed to identify problems as early as possible. The more eyes available to look at your vegetables plants in the greenhouse and the field, the more chances issues can be identified earlier.

RELATED RESOURCES • Soilborne Disease Management in Organic Vegetable Production, eXtension: www.extension.org/pages/64951/soilbornedisease-management-in-organic-vegetableproduction#.VNphBVPF-Bs • Plant disease management for organic crops, University of California, Davis: http://anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu/pdf/7252.pdf • Greenhouse sanitation is the first step in managing pests and pathogens, MSU Extension: http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/ greenhouse_sanitation_is_the_first_step_ in_managing_pests_and_pathogens • Cleaning and Disinfecting the Greenhouse, University of Massachusetts Extension: http://extension.umass.edu/floriculture/ fact-sheets/cleaning-and-disinfectinggreenhouse • Commercial Greenhouse and Nursery Production HO-250-W, Purdue Extension: www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/HO/ HO-250-W.pdf MORE INFORMATION This article was published by Michigan State University Extension. For more information, visit www.msue.msu.edu or http://msue.anr.msu. edu/news/sanitation_is_critical_to_prevent_ plant_diseases_part_2_field_sanitation

TOP Bacterial speck. MIDDLE Bacterial brown spot. BOTTOM Zucchini yellow mosaic virus. Photos: bugwood.org

Field sanitation practices summary • Remove plant debris and infected plants as soon as symptoms appear by collecting, bagging and removing. • Burn deep plow debris in Autumn or chop and spread early in winter. • Disinfect knives, shears and other harvesting tools often. • Frequent hand-washing with clean water and soap. • Wash soil off farm equipment (power wash preferred) between fields. • Brush soil particles off from shoes when moving in between fields (brushes or boot covers are handy).

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NEW

Fertiliser Calculator V2.0 An upgrade to DAFWA’s fertiliser calculator has been completed and is now available, improving the already popular tool on DAFWA’s website.

BY ROHAN PRINCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD, WA

CALCULATING the best fertiliser options prevents wasting of fertiliser. This saves money and increases profit.

The calculator aims to help growers select the best fertiliser options from over 1,500 commercially-available products or even their own custom blends. Users can now calculate both nutrient content, based on the amount of product, and the kilograms of a product to deliver a desired amount of nutrient.

Since the release in mid-2014 the calculator has been one of the top trending pages on DAFWA’s website. The product range of 26 companies is currently programed in to the calculator, with two additional companies recently providing their products details for inclusion in this useful tool. Calculating the best fertiliser options prevents wasting of fertiliser. This saves money and increases profit. Use the calculator to target the correct amount and ratios of individual nutrient applied, better matching crop demand for each growth stage from establishment to maturity.

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Growers can use the fertiliser calculator at two different levels; the Quick Calculator, where a quick comparison of products can be made or registering and using the login to create detailed fertiliser programs that can be stored and printed. A compatibility page has a table of different fertilisers which are suitable to be mixed together and how much fertiliser can be easily dissolved in water. This is a handy reference to make sure you don’t end up with sludge in a fertigation unit. The Fertiliser Calculator was developed through a Horticulture Innovation Australia (HIA) funded project ‘Continuing on-farm improvements through good practice demonstration and extension’. MORE INFORMATION The calculator is FREE and can be found at www.agric.wa.gov.au/fertiliser-calculator

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More Dollars per Drop

Carnarvon activities BY ROHAN PRINCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD, WA

The next step of the More Dollars per Drop irrigation efficiency project for Carnarvon is aimed at addressing the last component to be an efficient irrigator, your irrigation system. Over the past 18 months, demonstrations that look at water movement and soil moisture monitoring have shown that knowing the environmental and crop specific factors contributing to plant water requirement can reduce water use and improve crop performance. Tailoring irrigations to match the crop water demand based on evaporation and fine tuning irrigations to match the soil type using soil moisture monitoring has led to some great improvements in crop performance as seen in a tomato and capsicum crops last season. When system and practices, crop demands and the environment are all considered together the best result (or a purple patch) will be achieved (see Figure 1). By now, many growers would have been involved with the on-farm assessment team and received a report outlining improvements that could be made to their irrigation systems.

Putting a plan into action to improve irrigation systems is really the first step growers should have made. But investment is often hard to justify without proof of improved returns. Well, you have now heard from growers who improved their crop yields 25% and increased returns. Without even delivery of water throughout each shift on your farm, scheduling by evaporation and using soil moisture may result in a less than desirable result. The information collected by soil moisture monitoring equipment is only as reliable as where it is placed within a system. If the system is not even the data may not be telling the true story.

The key message here is that having a uniform irrigation system is essential to get the most benefit out of any other changes you are making to irrigation practices.

FIGURE 1 Factors influencing irrigation requirement and application that affect potential production outcome

Common issues identified through the assessments in Carnarvon were:

Environment, soils & weather

Best crop outcome & therefore best financial outcome

• Long drip lines fed from one end were fed from undersized sub mains • Incorrect placement of filters and fertigation units • Lack of flushing points leading to blockages during the season.

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Irrigation systems & practice

Crop type, vigour & crop load

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Cyclone Olwyn threw a spanner in the works for many growers who lost crops and farm infrastructure. You may think this is not the time to be changing things, but now may be the perfect time. Often for no extra or very little outlay, improvements can be made to irrigation systems that will result in improvements to irrigation and therefore crop performance.

The common misperception is that drip irrigation is an efficient irrigation system. The truth is that a properly designed, correctly installed and well operated drip irrigation system is an efficient irrigation system. Together with the Challenger institute, DAFWA will be running basics of irrigation course to introduce acceptable standards of irrigation into the Carnarvon region. The first course to be held in July will focus on drip irrigation systems exploring hydraulics of pipes, identifying the common issues seen in the assessments and making sure improvements are correct. Many of the principles will be applicable to other irrigation systems and a resource of useful contacts will be made available to all participants. The course is aimed at irrigation resellers and professionals that service the Carnarvon area, but interested growers are more than welcome. The aim is that growers will have access to participants through there resellers to get good irrigation advice. MORE INFORMATION

THE information collected by soil moisture monitoring equipment is only as reliable as where it is placed within a system.

An opportunity still exists for commercial growers in qualifying areas to receive a no cost assessment and report on their water use efficiency valued at about $3,500. The two part process comprises an interview to establish irrigation practice and benchmarks together with an irrigation system efficiency assessment. A report provides analysis of interview information and the system assessment to identify areas for improvement and suggests a plan of action were necessary. To register interest, email irrigate@agric.wa.gov.au. For more information on the Royalties for Regions funded More Dollars per Drop project see www.agric.wa.gov.au and search for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;more dollarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or information about upcoming events in Carnarvon contact Valarie Shrubb, (08) 9956 3322 or valarie.shrubb@agric. wa.gov.au or Rohan Prince, 0429 680 069 or rohan.prince@agic.wa.gov.au.

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Management of silver scurf in potatoes

BY DR STEVE MILROY RESEARCH MANAGER, POTATO RESEARCH WA, SCHOOL OF VETERINARY AND LIFE SCIENCES, MURDOCH UNIVERSITY

Key management steps: •

otate to non-susceptible hosts: Silver scurf does not persist well in the soil. Rotate to nonR susceptible hosts for three years between potato crops. Control volunteers.

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Use clean seed: Crops are usually infected from seed; ensure material is uninfected. Spores can be present without visible symptoms. Seed must not be stored in the same space as infected tubers. Do not attempt to ‘grade out’ blemished tubers from a mixed load. Store seed at low temperature (4°C) and moderate humidity (90%).

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hemical control: Use correct seed treatments or in-furrow fungicide applications. Cautions: (i) there C is known resistance to some fungicides, (ii) observe guidelines regarding application in light soils.

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eliver promptly: The disease can continue to develop if tubers are ground-stored under warm D conditions. Coordinate spray-off so delivery can take place as soon as skins have set.

SILVER scurf is a seed-borne disease. The fungus survives in the soil for a relatively short time and there are no known alternative hosts.

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Silver scurf has been increasing in importance both locally and internationally for some time. On an infected crop, the disease initially shows up as pale brown blemishes on the potato tuber skin. These may become greybrown or later develop a silver appearance. In some cases patches of the outer skin are lost and in red and blue varieties patches of pigmentation may be lost. While the potatoes are safe to eat, they are unacceptable in the market place. Because the WA fresh market is based on washed product and non-russet varieties, this is a particular challenge. Losses to the grower and the industry are through down grading of tubers and potential rejection of loads. No loss in total yield of infected crops has been recorded. The disease is caused by the fungus Helminthosporium solani. Disease symptoms can be confused with black dot (caused by Colletotrichum coccodes). The difference is that the microscopic fruiting bodies of silver scurf are formed around the edge of the blemish, giving some a dark perimeter, while in black dot the tiny black structures are scattered across the surface of the blemish (giving the disease its common name). Silver scurf blemishes are initially more circular but later often merge.

Avoid carry-over Silver scurf is a seed-borne disease. The fungus survives in the soil for a relatively short time and there are no known alternative hosts. Therefore, rotation out of potatoes for three years or more is an effective control against carry over. The disease only develops on the tuber skin and not on other parts of the potato plant, so crop trash does not appear to present a risk of carry over. Of course, the presence of tubers or volunteer potato plants will undermine the effectiveness of any rotation. Volunteers can provide an effective bridge for a wide range of bacterial, fungal and viral diseases. The fungus is typically introduced to a field on seed tubers. It is important to note that when infected tubers are put into storage, the disease can continue to develop and produce spores.

ON an infected crop, silver scurf initially shows up as pale brown blemishes on the potato tuber skin.

In-crop management

This is exacerbated by high humidity (over 90%) and temperature. The spores can spread readily through the store and infect other tubers that did not previously have the disease. Physical disturbance or activity in the seed store causes a marked increase in the number of air-borne spores. The potential for spore movement in storage has a number of implications for seed hygiene.

A number of seed treatments and in-furrow fungicides are available that provide some suppression of the fungus. However, because it has developed resistance to a number of fungicides in the past, it is particularly important to rotate the chemical groups used. This is true both for chemicals used at planting and prior to storage. Check with your local agronomist, chemical supplier or the APVMA website for products registered for silver scurf management.

Importantly, clean seed-tubers should not be placed in the same storage room as batches of diseased tubers. Spores are carried in the air so rooms containing clean seed need to be on a separate air supply system to those containing infected tubers. The seed store and any processing spaces should be cleaned and well ventilated before fresh (non-diseased) tubers are introduced. Store seed at low temperature (4°C) and moderate humidity (90%) to prevent disease development. It is critical to consider these issues when taking delivery of new, certified or registered seed. Another implication of this production and spread of spores is that it is not possible to ‘grade out’ infected seed from a contaminated load by removing blemished tubers. If a proportion of the load has silver scurf, spores will already have infected the other tubers, even if they do not yet show visible symptoms of the disease.

When the disease is present in a crop, the fungus continues to develop after sprayoff, particularly when the soil is moist and temperatures are warm. Therefore, it is important to deliver material as soon as the skin is set. If crops are known to be infected, careful coordination of spray-off and delivery time is needed. USEFUL LINKS A number of good articles about silver scurf are available on the internet. A selection is listed below, from the most brief to the more detailed: • http://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/ potato-solanum-tuberosum-silver-scurf • https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/xmlui/ bitstream/handle/1957/38206/pnw596.pdf • http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1046/ j.1365-3059.2001.00555.x/pdf MORE INFORMATION If you need any further information please contact Dr Stephen Milroy on (08) 9360 2425 or email S.Milroy@murdoch.edu.au.

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Novel fly trap development

funded by vegetablesWA BY DAVID COOK, DON TELFER AND IAN MCPHARLIN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD, WA

FIGURE 1 (A) Left. Vegetable crop residues after harvest are the most significant source of stable fly development around Perth, where the fly readily moves to nearby livestock to blood-feed (B) (Right), in particular on their lower legs

The stable fly is a serious pest of livestock worldwide, but most significantly for us in agricultural areas along the Swan Coastal Plain. This fly disrupts livestock productivity and rural communities across many peri-urban shires where the fly develops mostly from vegetable crop residues left after harvest. Years of research funded by the vegetable industry and local government has focussed on reducing the breeding sites for stable fly in horticulture areas. But there was a need to also look at reducing their effect on animals that supply the blood for their breeding as angry cattle owners confronted industry and government.

What to do? Research on the blood feeding behaviour of the buffalo fly (Haematobia exigua) on cattle led to the development of a cattle walk through trap. Walking through the darkened tunnel helped to remove these voracious blood feeders off cattle without the need for chemicals. Based on the simple principle of adult flies being photopositive (i.e. they always move towards light), the buffalo flies moved off the cattle in the darkened trap tunnel and went off into narrow ports that opened into larger areas of light. Once in this area most flies stayed in that area where they simply died from heat and desiccation. Use of these traps resulted in up to 85% of buffalo flies being removed from cattle.

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Could this work on Buffalo Fly be adapted to reduce the effect of Stable Fly also on livestock? DAFWA researchers with the backing of vegetablesWA have been working on a cheap way of reducing the stress on these animals. This knowledge was used to modify the existing buffalo fly walk through trap in order to remove and catch stable flies from cattle outside of Perth, Western Australia.

As shown in Figure 2, the trap is simply a walk through tunnel (covered in matte black plastic) with an area either side down the middle being the only area where light is allowed to enter the trap (see red arrows in Figure 2A). Thanks to an injection of funding from vegetablesWA, we have been modifying and assessing a cattle walk through fly trap developed specifically against stable flies on cattle in areas badly affected by this pest fly.

FIGURE 2 (A) Left. Original cattle walk through buffalo fly trap from QLD (L) and (B) (Right) the first cattle walk through trap designed in WA against stable flies by DSY Engineering, Muchae

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With the help of DSY Engineering in Muchea, the original buffalo fly walk through trap design from QLD (Figure 2A) has undergone several transformations as we monitor: 1) The ease with which the cattle walk through the trap; 2) How readily the stable flies come off the animals lower legs, underbelly and shoulders; 3) How well stable flies are attracted to the lighted areas on the side of the trap; and 4) How are stable flies kept within the lighted area to then ultimately die from heat and lack of water (Figure 2B).

In the most recent modifications we have installed black rubber curtains to help brush the flies off the cattle as they walk through the tunnel. The black ceiling in the trap acts as a heat sink and flies leaving the cattle are attracted to the light window on the sides.

Further modification involved i) lowering the light window closer to the height on cattle where stable flies predominantly reside (lower legs and underbelly) and ii) a reduction in the opening to the light window area on the sides of the traps, where the narrower ‘letter box’ style should focus the light and prevent most stable flies from exiting the trap once in the side windows (Figure 3B). The current version of the trap is back in the paddock after a lot of engineering. Observations on the behaviour of stable flies inside the trap by very helpful and enthusiastic cattle growers has helped enormously with these modifications. Road testing by the cattle has already commenced and the results of the traps ability to catch and remove stable flies will be quantified in the upcoming spring and summer months. MORE INFORMATION For details of upcoming field days or workshops keep an eye out for flyers through the DAFWA website or Department Staff in the area.

FIGURE 3 (A) Left. Second version of the cattle walk through stable fly trap and (B) (Right) the internals of the third version with a narrower opening for the stable flies to enter the lighted capture area and rubber strips to help remove stable flies off the cattle

New app shines light on current weather West Australians can now access current weather information with a new app that will be useful for everyone especially farmers. Agriculture and Food Minister Ken Baston launched the app, which draws on live data from more than 130 weather stations from the Kimberley to the South Coast, including five in the metropolitan area. The Minister said the app, developed by the Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA), would make weather information more mobile and accessible. The ‘DAFWA Weather Stations App’, which is free but requires first-time users to register. “It shows users a range of information about the weather in a fairly localised area over the past 10 minutes, including temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, solar radiation and soil temperatures. “Weather conditions over the past week will be available for each site.” The Minister said the app, which could also assist monitoring weather conditions during extreme climate events, would be an important tool for farm businesses. “It contains a range of derived information, such as delta-T values and evaporation that will be useful for farmers to assist with spray and irrigation programs.” MORE INFORMATION Search ‘DAFWA Weather Stations App’ to download the app for Apple and Android devices. As this new tool has been released the current SMS service will be wound down and be finalised on July 31, 2015.

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Ozone 'vaccine'

protects tomatoes against fungal attack

BY DOMINIC JENKIN FIELD EXTENSION OFFICER, VEGETABLESWA

Exposing fruit to a burst of ozone gas is similar to 'vaccinating' them against fungal attack, scientists at Newcastle University have found. The team, led by microbiologist Dr Ian Singleton and plant biologist Prof Jerry Barnes, of Newcastle University, has shown that exposing tomatoes to ozone before infecting them with fungus reduced lesion development by up to 60% — potentially increasing the shelf-life of the fruit by 2–5 days. Presenting their findings at the Society for General Microbiology's Spring Conference 2011, Dr Singleton said the ozone was behaving like a vaccine — triggering the tomato plant's defences and arming it against attack. “We found that when tomatoes are exposed to a burst of ozone it acts in a similar way to a vaccine, changing the fruits' defences and bracing them against attack,” explains Dr Singleton, a lecturer at Newcastle University's School of Biology.

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“This suggests that ozone treatment exerts a 'memory' or 'vaccination' effect that protects fruit from spoilage and understanding this mechanism could lead to new ways of extending the shelf life of fresh produce and reducing waste.” It is estimated that up to 30% of all fresh produce is lost due to microbial spoilage. Fungal contamination is the most common cause of spoilage of stored fruit and vegetables and the risk of microbial contamination increases with longer storage periods. From the 1950s onwards, heat treatment was replaced with cheap and effective synthetic fungicides, often used in combination with pre-pack sanitation treatment containing chlorine or bromine.

Ozone is generally considered to be a safe, effective replacement for pesticides because it leaves no residue and has been accepted by USA regulators as safe to apply on fresh produce. The gas is used to improve storage of a variety of fruits and vegetables, including strawberries, grapes, tomatoes and plums, without causing any deterioration in produce quality when used in the correct way.

OZONE is a viable alternative to pesticides as it is safe to use and effective against a wide spectrum of micro-organisms.

Dr Singleton explained: “There are public concerns over pesticide residues on fresh produce. Ozone is a viable alternative to pesticides as it is safe to use and effective against a wide spectrum of micro-organisms. Importantly, it leaves no detectable residues in contrast to traditional methods of preserving fresh produce.” Dr Singleton said the next step for the Newcastle team was to understand the mechanism by which the ozone was triggering this protection response. “Different fruits have been shown to have different tolerances for ozone,” he explained. “The levels of ozone we exposed the tomatoes to were roughly the same as what you would get outside on a sunny day.” MORE INFORMATION For further information please contact Dominic Jenkin from vegeteablesWA on 0427 373 037 or email Dominic at dominic.jenkin@vegetableswa.com.au

http://phys.org/news/2015-04-ozonevaccine-tomatoes-fungal.html#jCp

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Potential break crops

for managing root-knot nematode BY CARLA WILKINSON, STUART VINCENT AND SARAH COLLINS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD, WA

Department of Agriculture and Food

In WA, there are five common species of root-knot nematodes — Meloidogyne javanica, M. hapla, M. arenaria, M. incognita and M. fallax. Meloidogyne hapla and M. javanica are the most common species found in carrot and potato crops in WA.

POTATO tuber with Meloidogyne fallax.

Western Australian growers may be unintentionally increasing root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne fallax (False Columbia root-knot nematode) populations by using susceptible break crops between cash crops. Field peas, oats, sub clover, rye grass and millet are commonly used as break crops. DAFWA results show that sub clover, Persian clover, white clover, rye grass, oats, wheat and barley are susceptible to M. fallax and have the potential to increase populations over short time periods. Resistant plants are Leafmore (forage brassica), Nutrifeed (millet), Cadiz (serradella) and Superdan II (sorghum). Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne species, RKN) are unsegmented round worms which are invisible to the naked eye. Many horticultural crops are susceptible to this plant-parasitic pest which can cause stunting and yellowing of leaves. The most obvious symptom is knots or galls on roots or tubers. RKNs favour sandy soils common throughout the south-west of Western Australia’s (WA) horticultural areas.

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Meloidogyne fallax was first identified in WA in 2006, making a potato crop unmarketable. A survey of vegetable growing areas including Lancelin, Gingin, Myalup, Busselton and Pemberton in 2010 detected root-knot nematodes in 70% of the paddocks sampled and M. fallax was detected in 20% of these paddocks (see Figure 1).

Internationally, M. fallax is known to have a wide host range which includes carrots, tomatoes, asparagus, clover, wheat and rye grass. Potatoes are most economically impacted where infestation may lead to total yield loss due to quality defects. FIGURE 1 Distribution of Meloidogyne fallax in the south-west of Western Australia from a survey of 26 carrot and potato growers’ paddocks in 2010–11 Lancelin

Perth

Myalup Busselton

Pemberton Original isolation of M. fallax No M. fallax M. fallax

The nematode produces similar symptoms as other RKN species however it can penetrate further into potato tuber flesh and cannot be easily peeled or polished off, affecting marketability. The economic impact M. fallax could have on other horticultural crops grown in WA is unknown. RKN’s only move small distances unassisted but they can spread large distances by transport of infested plant products such as seed potato or in soil adhering to potato tubers, machinery, equipment or boots. It is important to try to limit spread and to research possible methods for management. Once a paddock is infested with RKN’s there is no known way of eliminating it. The main management strategies, other than chemical control, are to reduce further spread, improve soil health and to use break crops to reduce rather than increase RKN levels between cash crops.

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TABLE 1 Resistance ratings1 in glasshouse trials of a range of crops to root-knot nematode (RKN) species found in Western Australia. Entries in bold indicate resistance of the tested cultivar to the listed RKN species Plant

Cultivar

M. hapla

M. incognita

M. javanica

M. fallax

Broccoli

Aurora

SS/SS2

R/HR

MS/MS

Broccoli

Bridge

R/MS

R/HR

MS/MS

Carrot

Mojo

Carrot

Stefano

HS/HS

MS/SS

HS/MS

Cauliflower

Boris

MS/SS

R/R

HS/HS

Cauliflower

Virgin

SS/MS

R/HR

MS/HS

Onion

Mercedes

HS/SS

MS/HS

Field pea

Dunwa

HS/MS

Forage brassica

Leafmore

Forage brassica

Pasja

Lucerne

SARDI 10 II

Lucerne

Venus

Lupin

Mandelup

Millet

Japanese

MS/HS

Millet

Nutrifeed

SS/MS

HR/HR

Mustard

Caliente

Mustard

Yellow

Barley

Hindmarsh

Wheat

Mace

Oat

Saia

SS/R

Oat

Swan

R/R

Rhodes grass

Katambora

SS/SS

Rhodes grass

Nemkat

R/R

Rye grass

Concord

MS/MS

Rye grass

Crusader

SS/SS

Rye grass

Dargo

Ryegrass

Arnie

Ryegrass

Vortex

Serradella

Cadiz

Sorghum

Jumbo

R/SS

SS/SS

Sorghum

Superdan II

R/R

Balansa clover

Paradana

HS/MS

Biserulla

Casbah

Persian clover

Prolific

Subclover

Gosse

Subclover

Trikkala

HS/HS

White clover

Haifa

Tomato

Tiny Tim

HS/MS

HS/HS

MS/R

HS/MS

Multiplication rate (mr) is final egg count/initial number of eggs inoculated. HR=highly resistant, R=resistant, SS=slightly susceptible, MS=moderately susceptible, HS=highly susceptible. 1

Double entries show results for two experiments. In some cases resistance ratings differ slightly between experiments.

A survey of carrot and potato growers paddocksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in 2010, detected root-knot nematodes in 70% of the paddocks sampled.

Growers in areas where M. fallax has been found generally use long rotations with pasture or break crops between production crops. They often apply nematicides (metham and fenamiphos) prior to planting a cash crop. Chemicals are expensive, nonspecific and are known to suffer biodegradation in high use areas.

Break crops can be used between planting a susceptible cash crop to reduce RKN levels and reduce damage on the following crop. If there are less nematodes or eggs in a crop after the use of a break crop, then a break crop is classified as resistant. If RKN populations increase, then a break crop is considered susceptible. Attention to cultivars within crops is necessary as resistance to RKN can vary greatly both within and between crops. Trials examining break crops for use in paddocks infested with M.fallax tested 26 different types of plants from a range crops and a known susceptible control (Tiny Tim tomato). Break crops tested are either currently used in WA or have known potential as RKN resistant break crops. An indication of plant cultivars to use depending on the RKN species present (see Table 1) has been determined from these trials.

The most resistant cultivars for all nematode species found in WA were Sorghums; Jumbo and Superdan II. Information from these trials has been published in a booklet called Management of Root-Knot Nematode in Vegetable Crops (HIA project MT09067, Managing the Nematode Threat, 2014) which is available online or a copy can be obtained by contacting the authors of this article. M. fallax and M. hapla are thought to have a similar preference for lower temperatures and are more likely to be found in southern areas of WA (south of Myalup). In these areas, it may be suitable to choose break crops which show resistance to both of these RKN species such as Katambora (Rhodes Grass), Nemkat (Rhodes Grass) or Nutrifeed (Millet). This research has provided growers with potential break crop options in paddocks infested with M. fallax. Glasshouse trials are only indicative of what may occur in the field and results should be carefully monitored by growers. When using break crops, it is important to control weeds and volunteer crops as these may be hosts and negate the effect of a resistant break crop. MORE INFORMATION If you need more information please contact Carla Wilkinson Department of Agriculture & Food, WA carla.wilkinson@agric.wa.gov.au

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BY VO THE TRUYEN FIELD EXTENSION OFFICER, VEGETABLESWA

Tomato Fusarium Wilt in Carabooda A severe tomato disease alarm was made by a grower in Carabooda in March this year. In response to this alarm, a quick visit to the disease infected tomato farm was made by me and also included following up with further visits to other tomato farms in the area. Investigation of the disease symptoms, severity, and distribution were conducted. Preliminary suggestions from a field observation of the problem was it looked to be Fusarium Disease however samples of the infected plant as well as seedlings kept in the shed were taken and sent to plant pathology lab at Department of Agriculture and Food WA (DAFWA) for testing. The disease infected farms were observed on Safari Place, Koroborup North, Wesco, and Gibbs Roads. The test results on fruiting plants confirmed the preliminary suggestion on the cause of the reported problem. Fusarium Disease (Fusarium Solani and Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. licopersici.) and Black Dot (Colletotrichum coccodes) were detected while other suspects such as bacteria and virus were negative. The seedlings were also tested and returned a negative result.

Fusarium disease The characteristic of Fusarium disease were fully detailed in an earlier article posted in the December 2014 WA Grower magazine.

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Fusarium wilt is a warm-weather disease caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f sp. lycopersici. This disease may affect plants at all growth stages. In WA plants are more vulnerable to this disease during the warm months from October to April.

Carabooda outbreak of Fusarium The sources of infection The pathogen is soil-borne and can persist in the soil for a long time without a host. Most infections originate from fungus associated with infected tomato debris. The pathogen can remain in the soil for many years in moist soil under warm climatic conditions. Observations of the area included poor farm hygiene practices, poor quarantine and treatment to clean up tomato debris. This showed presence of wild solanacean plants as a year-round weed. The sources of inoculum It may have existed like a time bomb. Over a period of time it has burst out to outbreak in wide area when the environmental conditions are favourable such as a hot summer this year. Spread by In growing areas this disease spreads along with contaminated soil and farm equipment. Poor quarantine practices observed in all of the visited farm properties can suggest how and why the disease problem spread out from plot to plot within a large farming property and to relatively large farming area of about five kilometre radius between Safari Place of Carabooda to Gibbs Road of Nowergrup.

INFECTED tomato plants on Gibbs Road in Nowergrup.

Prevention and treatment Control can be obtained by growing plants in pathogen-free soil, using disease-free transplants and growing only cultivars resistant to Fusarium wilt (indicated by FF following the tomato cultivar name). Management Farm hygiene is the key vital management method for not only Fusarium disease but agricultural pests in general.

No available chemical are effective in curing the Fusarium disease when plants show as infected. Soil fumigation using fumigant such as metham sodium has been registered to control a range of soil-borne pathogens including Fusarium. These chemical can be used either by application to total area or to beds or rows. Please refer to the Soil fumigation article in this edition of the WA Grower magazine. Fumigation for reduction of soil borne plant diseases, however, cannot be viewed in a vacuum but must be integrated with other measures such as using pathogen-free transplants and resistant varieties to be most effective outcome. MORE INFORMATION For further information or assistance please contact Truyen Vo at vegetablesWA on (08) 9481 0834 or truyen.vo@vegetableswa.com.au

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Safer forms of Ethylene sources

for ripening chambers BY VO THE TRUYEN FIELD EXTENSION OFFICER, VEGETABLESWA

Ethylene is a colourless, flammable gas with a faint sweetish smell. Ethylene is given off naturally by ripening fruit and is an important plant hormone. It is used extensively in postharvest horticulture to ripen and colour fruit, including bananas, mangoes, tomatoes, avocados, pears and citrus. To protect the fruit from damage during transport, fruit is then harvested at “commercial maturity”, which is a hard green, but mature stage. After arrival at the destination, the fruit is ripened with ethylene under controlled conditions. Fruit is placed into specially constructed ripening rooms and brought to an optimum ripening temperature and humidity — a release of ethylene gas is used to trigger the natural ripening process to achieve uniform appearance and quality of ripe fruit.

Commercial use Compressed ethylene gas is mostly used at the post-harvest stage at wholesale markets and specialist facilities. Recently, ethylene has begun being used by growers in Perth and Carnarvon to ripen chillies and capsicum fruits. This practise is to reduce the time of fruit ripening on the plants (also reducing risks of pest and disease incidents) and to obtain a higher market price. Compressed ethylene gas which is stored in cylinders is considered potentially unsafe as an explosion may occur when the concentration of this gas in sealed ripening chamber exceeded 2.7%. The gas, which is stored in cylinders, is highly volatile and explosive accidents have occurred in the past 1. www.catalyticgenerators.com/explosions.html

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A sample of fruit ripening and de-greening generators.

To try to overcome these risks, a safer forms of Ethylene were developed. These include a method to capture the gas in various types of solid materials and Ethylene generators that only produces small, controlled amounts of ethylene and when used as directed, they cannot produce explosive amounts of ethylene.

Safer forms of ethylene Ethylene generator Ethylene generators are devices that transform less dangerous materials, mainly Ethanol, to Ethylene gas on demand. Several versions of this device have been commercially developed to increase the safety of post-harvest ripening. Searching on the internet using ‘ethylene generator’ key words will result links to numerous types and sizes of products and suppliers.

Ethylene generators are the safest commercial form of ripening. Technically, they can be used in ripening rooms that are at least 1,500ft3 (43m3) in size. One generator may typically produce enough ethylene for ripening in rooms up to 12,000ft3 (340m3) or more. The apparatus can be used in conjunction with a computerized ripening room control system, or can be converted to a system that uses an ethylene detector to monitor, control and record ethylene levels.

New developments in Ethylene Generation In 2012 materials scientists from University of Queensland (UQ) were set to revolutionise the fresh fruit industry with a new technology that is able to encapsulate ethylene gas to a crystalline structure. The ethylene gas is released from the complex powder when the temperature and humidity is raised. Scientists revealed that, according to the University of Queensland news2, “We have developed a food grade, environmentally friendly biological powder that can release the ethylene gas very quickly in humid and high temperature conditions”. And “This would make handling the ethylene much easier and safer and allow for very small amounts to be used to ripen small batches of fruit. Scientists were working towards preparing the technology for industry investment and licensing opportunities. MORE INFORMATION Media contact: Cameron Turner, 0437 448 773, c.turner@uniquest.com.au, Professor Bhesh Bhandari, 0401 297 947, b.bhandari@uq.edu. au, or Kathy Grube, 0418 524 297, k.grube@ uq.edu.au If you are interested in either of these products please speak with your local ag supplier.

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Soil fumigation Soil fumigation has been used for decades to control a variety of soil borne agricultural pests, such as nematodes, diseases and weeds. In Western Australia, soil fumigants such as Telone C35 became available before Telone and commercial scale trials with Telone C35 commenced in 20011. Similarly, metham sodium (MS) is important to vegetable industry in this State once the use of Methyl Bromide as a soil fumigant was phased out in 2005. These chemicals are widely applied by strawberry and vegetable farms to control soil borne pests and diseases. Since these soil fumigants are regulated as volatile organic compounds because of their toxicity and mobile nature, maximising the efficacy is important to minimise any potential hazardous effects. This article highlights critical points that help growers to safely and effectively apply these chemicals. These points include how the fumigation works, the factors influencing the movement of fumigants after application and those practical issues relative to minimizing emissions from soil fumigation such as choosing a suitable methods of application, and pre/ post-application monitoring.

Drip-fumigation is injecting fumigants such as Telone into soil with irrigation water through drip tapes using specially designed apparatus. This practise is widely applied in strawberries, but also observed in tomato and cucurbit cultivation.

Key practical notes Soil fumigation has been practiced for a long time by both vegetables and strawberry industries in Western Australia. Variation in choice of techniques, application equipment and practises at different farms are observed for which room for improvement can be pointed out. This highlights critical points that help growers to improve the safety and efficiency of this soil fumigation practise.

When to fumigate There are many factors that influence the decision to fumigate. It is observed that some vegetable growers fumigate a number of times per year before every cropping. It may be essential to fumigate as a regular practice in cases when growing high-value

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vegetable crops due to large investment in production costs. However, investigation combining information about pest species and populations, crop value, field history and yield expectations a grower can make educated treatment. Decision to fumigate can be made when an investigation indicated that the levels of pests will likely cause economic damage. In contrast, in some areas where the same soil borne diseases are observed over a period of time and an investigation revealed no introduction of inoculum following planting materials and other conventional treatments proved to only be slightly effective, a soil fumigation may be a solution to ‘sterilise’ the entire farm.

Soil fumigants may control pests in the soil treatment zone at the time of fumigation, however practising farm hygiene is required to prevent introduction of inoculum to maintain the ‘cleanliness‘ of the production environment.

FIGURE 1 Processes affecting the fate of fumigants

Current soil fumigation methods in Western Australia The observed soil fumigation techniques include broadcast fumigation and drip-fumigation. Standard broadcast fumigation is observed with metham sodium, Telone in carrots, spring onion, different Asian vegetables and cucumber production where fumigants are applied directly to the soil at a certain depth using conventional or specially designed equipment.

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Phase (gas/liquid/solid) distribution via diffusion, sorption, etc.

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FIGURE 2 Drip-fumigation

The fumigants also have varying effectiveness for specific pests and crops. Growers should carefully translate the legal recommendations on the labels to appropriate practices to ensure safe, effective, and efficient application of soil fumigation. For example, in Western Australia, Telone is of greater interest as a nematicide for carrots as it is less than half the cost per hectare of Telone C35. Telone C35 however has a broader fumigation activity than Telone and should help control a range of soil-borne diseases3.

Why fumigate As listed on the labels, fumigants such as metham sodium and Telone and its different combinations with other chemicals may control a variety of soil borne agricultural pests, such as nematodes, diseases and weeds. These chemicals are broad-spectrum that may kill beneficial soil organisms as well. Some growers apply soil fumigation mainly to control weeds every time when they work the soil to prepare for a new crop cycle while some do this because they see others undertaking the same practice. This needs to be reconsidered; in terms of cost effectiveness and the negative side effects for the soil, since there are better and more efficient alternatives.

Soil fumigants are not a herbicide, while itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a broadspectrum chemical it can cause harmful effects on beneficial soil microorganism, and the environment. How to fumigate Labels attached to each of the products are legal documents that must be strictly followed when applying soil fumigation. Recently, a training document was developed following the recommendations of the Department of Health. It is a detailed practical information guide to enhance the safe use of fumigant product such as Rural Inline.

Notes To achieve maximum control of soil borne pests it requires an effective concentration or exposure duration and the uniform distribution of fumigants in soil. To minimise emissions as well as ensure efficacy, it is necessary to contain fumigants in the rhizosphere where plant roots are present and soil borne pests are dominant. Without proper containment, more than half of fumigants applied can be lost through emissions within a few days2. Reducing emissions from soil fumigation is required to comply with environmental regulations. Low emissions can be achieved through the management of application methods such as deep injection and subsurface drip, physical barriers with plastic films, irrigation to form water seals or achieve relatively moist soil conditions, rolling to impact soil surface and the reduction of treatment areas to planting rows or sites. Soil fumigants may control pests in the soil treatment zone at the time of fumigation. It will not control pests introduced into the soil treatment zone after fumigation from sources such as contaminated soil, equipment, irrigation water, planting material, and nematodes that migrate up from below and from outside the fumigation zone. Maintaining good hygiene practices is always essential. The growing conditions of each farm is unique in terms of soil type, crop type, levels of risk to particular pests, irrigation design and production history. California Agriculture 65(1):41-46. DOI: 10.3733/ ca.v065n01p41. January-March 2011. http:// californiaagriculture.ucanr.org/landingpage.cfm?article=ca. v065n01p41&fulltext=yes. Retrieved by 10/5/2015

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Other examples like using leafy vegetables seedlings such as lettuces as indicator plant for safe transplanting after soil fumigation is a smart additional measure to the recommendation on product labels. It was proven by a cucumber grower in Geraldton that it is safe (in term of fumigant toxicity) to plant cucumber seedlings on the soil fumigated plot if the lettuce indicator plants stayed healthy three hours after planted. Fumigation for reduction of soil borne plant diseases cannot be viewed in a vacuum but must be integrated with other measures to be most effective. For example, pathogen-free transplants and optimal cultural practices are essential components in an integrated approach to reducing Fusarium disease in tomatoes4. Resistance to F. oxysporum f. sp. radicislycopersici in a commercial fieldtype tomatoes and reduction of Fusarium disease by biological control agents have been demonstrated in California5. On the other hand, a farming practise such as increasing the uniform water distribution by the associated irrigation system, has been proved an issue in Western Australia in an improving water use efficiency project and can also increase the efficiency of soil fumigation. MORE INFORMATION Should you require further assistance please contact Truyen Vo on (08) 9481 0834 or Truyen.vo@vegetableswa.com.au www.agric.wa.gov.au/carrots/chemical-control-nematodescarrots

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help map the Pilbara’s irrigation potential Western Australia’s Pilbara is one of the nation’s powerhouse regions, with an abundance of natural resources. A significant opportunity exists to develop irrigated agriculture in the Pilbara using surplus water from mines and other in-situ water resources. However, we need to better understand the region’s natural resource base and its ability to support sustainable irrigated agriculture development

In what is a first for the region, the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia (DAFWA) is assessing the suitability and availability of soil and water resources to help define the potential of irrigated agriculture in the Pilbara. The assessment is part of the Royalties for Regions Pilbara Hinterland Agricultural Development Initiative (PHADI), which will unlock critical research about the feasibility of irrigated agriculture in the region to help government and industry make future decisions. A first for the region, DAFWA is investigating the suitability of the Pilbara’s soils for irrigated agriculture as part of the Royalties for Regions PHADI project.

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Options and pathways to irrigated agricultural development in the Pilbara will consider sustainable natural resource use with respect for country, culture and economic development.

PHADI irrigated agriculture resource assessment DAFWA assesses resource use for sustainable agriculture, to establish baselines for resource condition, and assist land managers to choose production technologies and systems that maintain or improve resource condition. The PHADI agricultural resource assessment will show the areas in the Pilbara where there are suitable soil and water resources available for sustainable irrigated agriculture. These results will be layered with environmental, infrastructure and social information to create an interactive decision-support tool, which can be used by government, industry and potential investors (see Figure 1). The water resource assessment will draw on existing knowledge and information available from federal and state government agencies, and the resource sector.

FIGURE 1 PHADI Agricultural Resource Assessment

Soil and land suitability

Water resource availability

Decision support system

Environmental and social information

DAFWA’s soil and landscape mapping specialists will use a variety of techniques – some new – to determine potential areas most suitable for irrigation, including desktop analysis, spatial data modelling and field tests.

Assessment area The resource assessment covers approximately 270,000 square kilometres (see Figure 2). DAFWA soil scientist, Paul Galloway, says the size of the area creates a significant challenge to produce soil and landscape information at a scale useful for irrigation development. “The assessment area was chosen to meet the needs of our clients and includes local government areas, groundwater management and surface catchment areas,” Paul said.

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FIGURE 2 Defining PHADI project area

TABLE 1 Soil suitability rating

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Highly suitable

Will grow crops with minor management intervention to ensure sustainable production

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Soil type won’t support sustainable irrigated agriculture

Not present

Soil type not identified during previous studies of this region

FIGURE 3 PHADI preliminary soil suitability for irrigated agriculture Soil suitability rating

“With such a large area to cover, and existing mapping only providing a broad assessment of land systems suited to rangeland production, we needed a new method to identify potential areas that could be suitable for irrigated agriculture.”

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>70% of land has high suitability 50–70% of land has high suitability >70% of land has moderate to high suitability Mixed suitability 50–70% of land has moderate to high suitability 50–70% of land has low suitability Mostly unsuitable >70% of land has low suitability Mostly suitable

Soil and landscape investigations — a new approach DAFWA researcher Karen Holmes recently created a new soil map of WA using traditional soil maps combined with hightech spatial datasets. The process is called Disaggregation and Harmonisation of Soil Map Units through Resampled classification Trees (DSMART) – which Karen describes as a computer-driven way to ‘see inside’ broad-scale, traditional landform mapping.

“DSMART can identify likely locations of soil types by adding in new spatial environmental data layers collected by satellites, aeroplanes and other sources,” Karen said. Karen recently acquired new data for the Pilbara region which meant she was able to re-run the modelling over the PHADI area. “Focusing on one area means the mapping is more accurate than the previous version which looked at the whole of WA. In essence, this improves the scale of mapping,” she said. Paul said the study area was divided into a grid of thousands of cells; each sized 85 by 85 metres.

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“The chance of finding each of the 72 common soil types, known as Western Australian Soil Groups (WASG’s), was determined for each cell.” “We identified soil types most likely to have potential by looking at existing and proposed irrigation areas in WA and across northern Australia, and linked them to the WASG’s.” They were classified into four groups (see Table 1). Probabilities for each WASG within each of the groups were added, to create three suitability class surfaces. These three surfaces were combined to create one soil suitability map (see Figure 3). Combining complex spatial data to form a single map simplifies the information and is useful for displaying a general overview of areas most likely to be suited to irrigation. Areas of high slope have been excluded to minimise the risk of erosion causing resource degradation.

Where to from here? The next step for the soil and land suitability assessment is to ground-truth the map using site observations and field validation, and adding further layers such as flood and stormsurge hazard information. PHADI is delivered by DAFWA in partnership with the Pilbara Development Commission and the Department of Regional Development, and works with the mining industry, Aboriginal groups and the pastoral industry. MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact Dr Chris Schelfhout, PHADI Project Manager, DAFWA phone (08) 9368 3361 or email chris.schelfhout@agric.wa.gov.au

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The Three Ryans own and manage 400 pristine hectares in Manjimup, in the heart of the Southern Forests of Western Australia.

BY REBECCA BLACKMAN FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER, VEGETABLESWA

The family business was originally started by John Ryan and his brothers. It always was and still is truly a family affair. Now Ian and Gary Ryan along with their families manage the farm, while Peter Ryan makes sure the produce is delivered to retail outlets from his base in Perth. The family is involved in all steps from crop to shop.

The vegetables are grown in idyllic climatic conditions of high rainfall, cool temperatures and fresh clean air in the rich soils of the Southern Forest. Using a hybrid system of bio-dynamic and traditional products, this non-conventional way of farming results in outstanding quality produce and ensures that impact on the environment is minimal. They currently have a 10-year crop rotation and during these years they plant oats, mulch it in, then plant vegetables, then plant oats, wheat, and ryegrass after crops are finished. They use the seed to re-sow and use the wheat to feed their sheep.

Grower profile Name Three Ryans Location Manjimup PERTH

Property size 400ha Enterprises Cauliflower, broccoli, red cabbage, green cabbage, savoy cabbage and Chinese cabbage

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GARY and Ian Ryan in the field.

Whilst the Three Ryans have been growing vegetables for many years it is only in the last year where they have started to supply direct to retail outlets. After attending a Joel Salatin seminar the concept of growing vegetables and selling them direct to retailers through their own distribution channels was a path they wanted to explore. By supplying direct to retail outlets this has provided them with a set price for their produce, some retailers prefer a set monthly price whilst others will set it for the year. The consistency makes it easier to plan and whilst there are still fluctuations in products due to growing or weather conditions it enables both the grower and the retailer to rely on the agreement.

On the farm they also raise chickens, lamb and first-cross heifers. Roaming on their Cosy Creek Road property the hens and lambs are free to forage on their fresh pasture. The hens are in their old ute and caravan with the eggs hand collected daily by Ian’s wife Sorcha to guarantee freshness. Due to the variety of roles on the farm they have a variety of people to assist. They use seasonal backpackers during peak season with a permanent staff member, and of course Gary, Tracey, Ian, Sorcha and their father John.

In addition to growing vegetables for direct retail sales they also grow megaton cabbages for processing.

EGGS are collected daily by Ian’s wife Sorcha to guarantee freshness.

“They’re very tasty and tender raw,” Gary said.

“We now sell a lot of our broccoli to processors for the stems,” he said.

“We’ve been growing them for close to 10 years and 100% goes to processing for coleslaw. They have a peppery aftertaste and an extremely small core.

“Originally, when we started, the processors wanted florets for stir-fry mix and ended up creating a slaw to use up the stems, which are now more popular than the florets.”

“The average size is 4–5kg but we get them around 10kg and up to 15kg. They’re my favourite — but I don’t have to pick them. Normally our backpackers do short spurts in the field because the megatons are so heavy.” WA Grower WINTER 2015

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BY REBECCA BLACKMAN FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER, VEGETABLESWA

More than 200 passionate Western Australian foodies came together in Perth on Sunday April 19, 2015 to raise funds for farmers and growers in the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food bowl who are recovering from the devastation caused by Cyclone Olwyn in March.

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The event was organised by chefs from around the state. However, the idea was first coined by chef Peter Manifis on social media. Chef Don Hancey, who was integral in setting up the event, said the support shown for the event was amazing.

Held at Perth’s Urban Orchard, Chefs for the Gascoyne, brought together 20 chefs and more than 40 suppliers resulting in a gourmet extravaganza and a true celebration of community spirit. The event was officially opened by the Minister for Agriculture and Food; Fisheries, the Hon. Ken Baston MLC and was hosted by media personalities Verity James and Josh Byrne. Member of the organising committee and WA Food Ambassador Don Hancey said he was delighted with the way the day went. “Everyone had a great time. We were very lucky with the support we received from the producers all over Western Australia and from chefs in Perth — it made the day really special. More than 90% of produce we used was donated, and all of our chefs gave up their time to attend.”

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The event raised more than $25,000 which will be given to the Gascoyne Food Council to assist with the promotion of Carnarvon product in the future.

Gascoyne Food Council Executive Officer Alex Maslen said the growers have been overwhelmed by the support shown to them by the Perth community.

Managing director of Farmer Jacks supermarkets, Fred Fairthorne, said he wanted to help the region’s producers because they had had a rough few years.

“Cyclone Olwyn caused more than $10 million worth of damage to growing infrastructure and tens of millions in crop losses overnight,” said Alex.

Fred used the opportunity to present Gascoyne Food Council Chairperson Paul Shain and ViceChairperson Michael Nixon with a $100,000 donation from Farmer Jacks supermarkets.

“Our 194 growers are very resilient and will do their best to get their winter crops down to Perth as soon as possible. It certainly helps them to know that people in the city are aware of their struggle and care about helping the region recover. Keep an eye out for Carnarvon product in June!”

John Shannon vegetablesWA CEO said “it has been great to see the community spirit behind the event and we look forward to having the Carnarvon region producing vegetables again”.

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Gascoyne farmer and Vice Chairperson of Gascoyne Food Council, Michael Nixon said he was overwhelmed by the support.

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“I don’t think anyone would expect something like this,” he said.

“We had the best guys in Perth that love food and cook it and some of the most generous, mainly small, businesses that have donated their produce, their time, their effort. Everything’s donated.” Carnarvon is slowly getting back on its feet and with the government announcing the assistance package on 30th April, eligible primary producers will be able to access grants of up to $25,000 to assist with their clean-up and recovery costs. MORE INFORMATION If you are yet to apply for the grant you can do so contacting the Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA) on 1800 198 231 or by visiting www.agric.wa.gov.au/emergencyresponse/wa-natural-disaster-relief-andrecovery-arrangements

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to promote Gascoyne product The effects of Cyclone Olwyn on the Gascoyne growing community led to a compassionate fundraising event held in Perth and generous donations to support local growers. On Sunday April 19 more than 200 foodies attended the Chefs for the Gascoyne fundraising event where over $25,000 was raised. Fred Fairthorne of Farmer Jack’s supermarkets also used the opportunity to present Gascoyne Food Council Chairperson Paul Shain and Vice-Chairperson Michael Nixon with a $100,000 donation.

The Gascoyne Food Council committee met on April 30 to determine the allocation of funds received to promote the region’s produce. The committee comprises of producers from the horticulture, fishing and pastoral sectors as well as the Gascoyne Development Commission, Carnarvon Growers Association and vegetablesWA.

Gascoyne Food Council Executive Officer Alex Maslen said the committee are keen to ensure that the funds allocated to benefit the region’s producers were also spent in line with the desires of the major contributors by investing in the creation of a higher level of customer demand for Gascoyne produce. “It is now up to us as a Food Council to ensure that these funds are spent on promoting the region’s producers and their product and we will be working closely with the horticulture, seafood and pastoral industries to ensure that this is achieved in the immediate future. There will be specific opportunities for individual producers to be involved in this promotion through activities such as supermarket tastings, the Royal Show and the Gascoyne Food Festival.” “The generosity of Farmer Jack’s, along with the astounding amount of chefs, producers, volunteers and businesses that went in to supporting our region’s producers through donation and at the Chefs for the Support Gascoyne is very Gascoyne humbling and producers by kind.”

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The donated funds of $125,000 are to be spent on specific activities from now until May 2016. These activities will include: • A Gascoyne produce launch event with industry and consumers in Perth in early June • Media coordination to spread the word that we are back in the market place • An ongoing campaign of food tastings at supermarkets throughout the metropolitan region • Support for the Gascoyne Food Festival from the August 13–16, 2015 • Participating in the Royal Show with an interactive Gascoyne produce display with tastings and cross promotion with chefs using Gascoyne produce on menus • Funding ongoing grower information nights to address quality and change management • Developing a brand management strategy to brand Gascoyne produce in stores • Supporting the Gascoyne Growers Markets with food promotion, tastings and recipe card development • Developing a Perth event to launch the growing season for 2016.

With products from across the Gascoyne nearing harvest after the setback the region is looking for solid support from consumers and retailers to buy local. MORE INFORMATION For more information please visit our Gascoyne Food website www.gascoynefood.com.au or contact Alex at admin@gascoynefood.com.au

THE donated funds of $125,000 are to be spent on specific activities from now until May 2016.

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Grower profile Dean Ryan

BY REBECCA BLACKMAN FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER, VEGETABLESWA

Dean Ryan the President of the Potato Growers Association of WA Inc is a very passionate potato grower and is excited about the future of his business and the region; Southern Forests; it’s soil, climate, rainfall, environment and of course potatoes. The Ryan farming family is made up of Dean and his wife Julia, brother Glen and wife Jo and their parents Tony and Jan who all take park in producing potatoes and milk-fed vealers.

Grower profile Name Dean Ryan Location Manjimup PERTH

Property size 800ha Enterprises Potatoes

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The 800 hectare property is peppered with family history, the Ryan’s embrace a ‘sustainability’ farming ethos and they are embracing green manure, long paddock rotation and integrating cattle into the process. The Ryan’s have grown potatoes for over 50 years and whilst Dean splits his time between his family; Julia (wife), Jasmine (daughter 14) and Beau (son 10), the farm and the industry his aim is to ensure there are new varieties to choose from and is taking part in the variety trials with the Potato Marketing Corporation (PMC) and Potato Research WA (PRWA). Out of the recent trial patch of 14 varieties there are a few promising varieties which may end up on the consumers plate.

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This year we're looking at releasing three — Soprano, Orchestra and Maranca — in small quantities. All are yellow-flesh varieties, which is the way the market seems to be going. One variety which is being successfully sold into selected Woolworth stores is Maranca. Dean feels that it is important for the industry to continue the search for new varieties and without growers providing the land for the trials the industry can’t move forward.

The family focuses on potatoes however they are rotating crops every five years with oats and chickory to prepare the soils for the future year’s potato crops. This is an important consideration for maintaining soil health and being able to produce the best potatoes for consumers. The Ryan’s have been working with a local agronomist to see what works well with their soils and can provide the best outcome, which is sustainable for the farm and the industry.

DURING May the Ryans opened their farm gates for the Unearthed Pemberton Festival.

Whilst the harvest currently taking place, Dean is looking to put seed potatoes aside for the next year and goes through the process of applying maxim, then putting them in cool store before it is time to plant again. Recently the region has been showcased in the Unearthed Pemberton Festival, the Ryan’s opened their property to hold three

farm tours over the week of May 11–15. Dean said “the idea was to show people potato harvesting, see how washing was done and watch potatoes graded in the packing shed. Hopefully, they will have their eyes opened to new varieties,” he said. “We had a good turnout of people attending and they were very enthusiastic with many questions being asked especially regarding varieties.”

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Sarina

Intermediate Resistance: Xcv:1-3, TSWV

Intermediate Resistance: Fol:1,2(US), TMV, Ff:1-5, S

DUCATI has large blocky fruit approx 10x9cm with excellent red quality. A strong plant type with intermediate resistance to Bacterial Spot (Xcv:1-3) and TSWV. With striking red colour and exceptional firmness and wall thickness DUCATI has excellent presentation for both patterned pack and bulk fill boxes.

Indeterminate grape tomato with medium to large size (averaging 12-16g in open field production). Good firmness and gloss with high yield potential. Jointed fruit with good uniformity, quality and colour. SARINA has excellent flavour and shelf life and offers intermediate resistance to Leaf Mould Ff5.

Sandpiper Nr

Silverstar

High Resistance: Bl:1-32, Nr:0

High Resistance: Fom:0-2, Px:1,2

SANDPIPER Nr is a large dark green iceberg lettuce with good size and uniformity. Recommended for late summer to early autumn harvest in southern growing areas of Australia, SANDPIPER Nr is early to fill and has low internal tipburn.

SILVERSTAR is a Harper style melon bred for flavour, quality and extended shelf life. Produces high yields of round oval fruit with good tolerance to ground cracking in trials to date. Fruit are uniform large (6-9’s) with excellent firmness and colour, with sugars reaching 12-14°Bx at correct maturity. Netting becomes more prominent on the peduncle as the melon reaches maturity.

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The information provided is based on an average of data and observations collected from our trials. Significant variations may occur in the performance due to a range of conditions including cultural/management practices, climate, soil type and geographic location. As a consequence South Pacific Seeds cannot accept any liability as to the accuracy of this information. JUNE 2015 ACN: 002 887 256

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VEGGIE STATS

PUMPKIN $ Since 2007–08 average domestic pumpkin

Pumpkin growers, on average, have been

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Australia’s pumpkin, squash and gourd exports received the highest export price per kg from Malaysia, whilst the lowest export price was Indonesia at $0.94/kg.

Long-term trends Pumpkin growers’ on average, have experienced annual losses since 2007–08.

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Explore beyond the gate BY REBECCA BLACKMAN FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER, VEGETABLESWA

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Unearthed Pemberton 2015 is a proud community and producer led festival that invites you to meander off the highway and create your own adventure! Meet the producers and artists who opened their doors for this special event. Who knows what new places, people and stories you will ‘unearth’. With Pemberton as the hub, events were also hosted around the townships of Manjimup, Quinninup and Northcliffe. Create your own itinerary and experience the region the way the locals do. The Unearthed Pemberton festival features art & heritage, food & wine and adventure, there really is something for everyone. Many of events are free or minimal cost which is great to attract families and show the ‘city’ kids how things work in the country.

Janet Leigh Festival Coordinator says “What we have put together is a fantastic new way of exploring the Southern Forests. No town full of marquees, instead of the farmer coming to you, we invite you to come and see us: at our factory, our farm, our studio, our place is open and invites you to visit.”

This inaugural festival was held between May 8–17 in and around Pemberton WA. Janet says “It is a fantastic community and producer led festival that invites the visitor to ‘explore beyond the gate’. “The idea is to get in the car, get off the highway and explore the back roads of this region to discover producers, artists, culinary professionals and all manner of people doing amazing things on their piece of dirt.”

WITH Pemberton as the hub, events were also hosted around the townships of Manjimup, Quinninup and Northcliffe.

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They have agreed to open their farm gates and factory doors to show visitors exactly where and how their produce is produced and packed before it finds its way to your plate. The traditions of the area are also showcased with a sausage making demonstration, the local church hosting a morning tea and a BBQ prepared with the community garden produce along with a host of local artists opening their studios and hosting workshops.

UNEARTHED Pemberton offers a chance to get off the main roads and to ‘explore beyond the gate’.

“Unearthed Pemberton is trail blazing a new style of festival where we invite you into our farms, our restaurants, our art studios, our produce factories to experience what the real Southern Forest region has to offer,” said Mark Hudson, Pemberton Visitor Centre President. “It offers a chance to get off the main roads and to ‘explore beyond the gate’. Meander down the back roads to discover our local producers, artists, culinary professionals and all manner of people doing amazing things on their own piece of dirt.” Unearthed Pemberton offers people the chance to tickle their tastebuds with the Food and Wine events, unleash their artistic talents in the Art and Heritage events and for those adrenalin junkies there are the Adventure events. Over the ten days you could explore the Southern Forest region as there are many events being held in Pemberton, Manjimup, Northcliffe and Quinninup. This is an opportunity to actually meet over a dozen primary producers and food processors right where they work.

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The area was a buzz with degustation dinners, wineries hosting art exhibitions plus a touch of adventure on the programme. “It is great to see such an innovative festival being spearheaded by the local community. This event links together so many facets of the Southern Forests region and really showcases the breadth of our offerings to visitors. It gives people a unique opportunity to experience our way of life and region,” said Bevan Eatts, Southern Forests Food Council Chair. Whilst staying in the region I visited several producers and took in the sights of the area. However, as we have two young children, we weren’t able to experience some of the wineries or degustation dinners but we did get to see growers and packers, the kids were fascinated with how it all works. We visited the Mill Hall Markets and met producers who focus on avocados and persimmons (supplying locally). We attended Fontanini’s Fruit and Nut Farm on Saturday afternoon for the orchard tour. Tony Fontanini took the tour and show cased their entire property, fruit and nut lines whilst providing information and taste tests on all of the lines they produce. The tour ended with a visit to the packing shed and being able to purchase a variety of apples, pears, avocados, feijoas, chestnuts and walnuts.

On Monday we attended the Ryan’s Potato Farm Tour which was a very informative tour taking in all aspects of potato growing (including trial varieties), potato harvesting and the washing and grading process. Dean Ryan showed us around starting with trial varieties, then onto the harvesting where they were harvesting Nadine & Melody potato varieties. There were a very enthusiastic group of people on the tour who were armed with many questions and very interested in where their food was coming from and how they could find information on varieties and their uses. The washing and grading process was next up and Luke took us through how it all worked and also showed us the seed potatoes which are being prepared for planting next season. This event was definitely great for the whole family with something for everyone. Also being able to buy farm gate produce whilst we were in the region made it even more appealing. We look forward to attending next May when the festival is set to run again.

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Rebuilding

Carnarvon’s vegetable industry BY VO THE TRUYEN FIELD EXTENSION OFFICER, VEGETABLESWA

“Not only are the crops all destroyed, the sheds are missing as well, and canopies they have for bird and wind breaks for their crops are all shredded.”

We cannot thank everyone enough for their tireless efforts and countless hours of hard work during the clean-up. There were many growers and organisations which contributed.

Carnarvon Shire President Karl Brandenburg said to the ABC after the severe category three Cyclone Olwyn struck Carnarvon with destructive winds of 150 kilometres an hour with wind gusts of up to 205 kilometres per hour on Friday, March 13. However, the horticulture industry in Carnavon is not all lost. The vegetables sector, whilst almost being completely destroyed is going to be viable by June.

They include the WA Police, Horizon Power, Water Corporation, Department of Child Protection and Family Support, Main Roads WA, Department of Agriculture and Food WA (DAFWA) Department of Health, Department of Education, Local Governments, St John’s Ambulance, Telstra, the State Emergency Management Committee and the Carnarvon Growers Association. Their invaluable response and recovery effort made life in the town look almost backed to normal within a short period of time, although recovery work continues behind the town centre.

The growers in the region got straight to work have cleaned up the cyclone effected areas. The new green fields where tomatoes, cucurbits, capsicum and other vegetables crop such as okra, zucchini eventually appeared in late April, six short weeks after the disaster. ASSESSING the shredded capsicum net houses.

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Restoring the vegetable production farms happened in several different forms depending on the level of damage.

An immediate response to place orders for seedlings happened shortly after the wind calmed down and a quick farm assessment had been made. A seedling nursery revealed that there were over 40 orders for hundreds of thousands of seedlings made on March 13. Seedlings arrived in Carnarvon in late April, early May and have been planted. Other growers who had heard about the upcoming cyclone had cancelled their planting and kept the seedlings in a safe place. The growers whose seedlings arrived after the cyclone were lucky enough to begin planting shortly after the cyclone. With seedlings in hand, they quickly repaired damage to the prepared areas, once the soil dried out they were able to plant their crops. These paddocks show beautiful growth and are expected to produce food to Perth market in early to mid-June.

Mr Duc, one of the lucky growers said “My tomatoes MARCH 13 are now at fourth-tie Carnarvon recorded stage. They are OK. I wind gusts of up to expect to start picking in 205km/hr the first half of June”.

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“Nevertheless, it is still a source of relief as it provides a vital flow of income that allows us to continue operating our business for next the crop” said Mr Su.

This will be the first major supply of vegetables from Carnarvon to Perth. It is about four weeks later than the normal season however the volume of supply would probably not to be adversely affected as compared to the normal years.

CARNARVON grower Hien Le with this rescued zucchini crop.

Amazingly, Carnarvon tomatoes and okra have been seen in the Canning Vale market in the first half of May which is just two months after the cyclone. These fruits are from the farms where the cyclone damaged crops were rescued. The fruit yield on these rescued plants significantly decreases because a high percentage of plants had died in the cyclone and due to the loss of the first three flower bunches. Decreasing yield makes production of this crop unprofitable.

Another grower, Mr Sang said “knowing that we have rescued the already damaged crop but it might not provide a profit is hard. What do we do without money to order new seedlings? This is vital income, the rescued crop has given us a huge relief as the government assistance money has not yet arrived”. The Federal Government has announced that assistance will be provided to the jointly-funded Commonwealth-State Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements. This assistance is said to help families and communities in the region get back on their feet and ensure that the local industries are able to recover as soon as possible. This announcement was made on April 30, six weeks after the cyclone and Carnarvon vegetable growers have actively been moving ahead. They have worked out how to restore the vegetable industry step by step. Vegetables from Carnarvon are not lost, even though producers have had to start from almost nothing. Produce will be available from the region by mid-June.

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Department of Agriculture and Food

Gascoyne Food Bowl Initiative

Water update BY KIRRILY PALMER DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD, WA

As part of the Gascoyne Food Bowl Initiative (GFB) the Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia (DAFWA) was tasked with drilling the northern borefield to make available an additional 4GL/year of groundwater to support an expansion of approximately 400 hectares of farmland. Royalties for Regions funds were approved for the GFB initiative at a total cost of $25 million over four years. The current project follows from earlier DAFWA work which commenced in 2006 and resulted in production bores being installed in 2010 and 2013. This borefield is now operated by the Gascoyne Water Cooperative (GWC) — McGlades Road to 11.5km upstream. The current stage of the GFB is investigating the location and availability of 4GL/year of groundwater resources upstream from the area operated by GWC to Rocky Pool. The new production borefield is located 11.5 to 25km northeast from McGlades Road.

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FIGURE 1 Map of drill sites and project area — showing three Phases of the GFB Project as planned. Exploration (dots) and production bores (stars) completed to date are shown on the AEM map. The colours represent forecasts of sand thickness based on interpreted AEM data

Source: DAFWA

To focus groundwater investigations, DAFWA commissioned an airborne electromagnetic (AEM) helicopter survey to better understand the aquifer in the Basin B-L area. The work was complemented by the Department of Water (DoW) which acquired data over Sub Area-A. Completed in mid2013, the survey included all of the Lower Gascoyne River allocation area — from the coast to Rocky Pool. Working with partners at CSIRO, who processed the data, 70 drill targets were identified where AEM data indicated highly prospective aquifer conditions. A further 50 sites were also defined. These additional sites included less prospective areas in the first 11.5km of the aquifer (GWC area) and in the 11.5–25km zone, and others out as far as Rocky Pool. However, production bores will not be developed beyond the 25km mark within this project scope.

Exploratory drilling commenced in September 2014 with two drilling rigs operating on the borefield. Contracts for drill supervision, aquifer testing and civil works were also let and are being managed by DAFWA. As of mid-April 2015, all of the 120 exploration bores and 80% of the planned 35 production bores have been drilled. Flow testing and sampling bores is well advanced. While there have been several breaks for weather, including Tropical Cyclone Olwyn, it is anticipated that drilling will be completed by June 2015. Reporting water information and aquifer modelling will follow so that the DoW can reassess the region’s water licensing allocation.

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Results to date (11.5 to 25km):

• Bores capable of delivering 4GL/year have been installed • Average flow rates are greater than 10L/sec • At completion the maximum instantaneous flow rate should be approximately 400L/sec • Drill success rate (exploration to production) increased from 5:1 to <3:1 • AEM identified areas with a high probability of deeper sands; but cannot be used to reliably map aquifers at the scale found along the River • AEM targets generally have production flow rates higher than existing bores • Groundwater salinity is low but typically variable — suitable for irrigation; some bores suggest impacts of 2011 and 2014 brackish river flows.

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Water for Food

$4.7 million Midlands groundwater and land assessment project Water Minister Mia Davies officially launched the Water for Food Midlands — groundwater and land assessment project at the Moora Bowls Club on April 9. “My mission as Minister for Water is crystal clear, to accelerate groundwater investigations, streamline access to sustainable water and work with my Ministerial colleagues to underpin investor confidence to expand the land under irrigation in Western Australia. $4.7 million will be spent under the project to confirm groundwater availability within a 500,000 hectare envelope between Gingin and Dongara and to identify one or more 2,000 to 3,000 hectare precincts suitable for intensive irrigated horticulture within the larger envelope. COMPREHENSIVE information packages outlining the potential for the development of irrigation precincts will be developed.

“It’s a big area but we have already carried out enough preliminary work to identify 12 prospective areas for future groundwater supply,” the Minister said. A community reference group has been set up for the project, with the Minister announcing Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Regional Development and Lands, and Moore MLA Shane Love as the chairman.

“Through his local knowledge, skills and wide ranging experience, Mr Love will be able to co-ordinate the reference group to provide strategic advice and expertise on a range of issues.” The final membership of the group is still to be determined, but will include industry bodies, the relevant development commissions and local government authorities, and local growers who will provide input into the development and implementation of the project at a community level.

MINISTER Davies launches Gingin Water for Food.

Regional Development Minister Terry Redman said by engaging with the community, local growers would reap the future agricultural benefits of greater water security for the MidWest and Wheatbelt regions. “The Water for Food program is vital in helping diversify the Western Australian economy and I am pleased Royalties for Regions, through Seizing the Opportunity Agriculture initiative, will continue investing in agricultural development opportunities to increase economic stability and create sustainable regional communities,” Mr Redman said. Comprehensive information packages outlining the potential for the development of irrigation precincts will be developed to assist in attracting large-scale third party investment. MORE INFORMATION Water for Food is a $40 million Royalties for Regions program over four years to accelerate water investigations and optimise pastoral land tenure across the State as part of the $300 million Seizing the Opportunity in Agriculture initiative. For more information, visit www.water.wa.gov.au

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First trial

of potential new potato varieties in WA The potato industry in WA has had its first look at seven promising new potato varieties imported by Harvest Moon. Harvest Moon is the Australian agent for HZPC Holland, who have an extensive international breeding program. The material was imported as tissue culture plantlets and the minitubers produced by Solan Nursery in Waikerie, SA last season. Western Potatoes/Potato Marketing Corporation (PMC) WA approached Alan and Deb Darnell to grow the minitubers in WA. They were planted in January and grown out until they senesced naturally. In May, a PMC Grower Reference Group assessed the physical properties of the seven new varieties. Dr Kevin Clayton-Greene, who was involved in choosing the varieties to import, came from Tasmania to work with the PMC Grower Reference Group. Among the varieties were one white-fleshed potato, one red-skin cream fleshed potato and five cream/yellow fleshed varieties. One of the yellow-fleshed varieties was a firm fleshed ‘salad’ variety. The varieties expressed different properties in terms of shape, skin finish, growing period, tuber dormancy period, yield potential, adaptation to soil type, and olfactory properties. The PMC Grower Reference Group identified three important criteria that all need to

be met in order to fast track any of the outstanding performers in the trial: 1. Skin finish; 2. Yield potential (including marketable yield and size/shape distribution); and 3. Potential market impact. Dr Clayton-Greene initially chose to trial the seven varieties (from the HZPC European Breeding program) as they performed well when grown in similar climatic conditions to those experienced in Australia, therefore the group did not consider climatic adaptation at this stage. All of the seven varieties will be dug and immediately cool-stored for September/ October plantings in Busselton later this year. This next stage will focus on assessing the performance of the varieties when grown using the recommended agronomic practices as developed by HZPC. Initial results from the first bulking identified three outstanding varieties: the salad variety, a yellow-fleshed variety, and the red skinned variety. The group has recommended that the Board of the PMC move to fast track the development of these varieties. This proposal will be addressed in the June board meeting. The white-fleshed variety did not meet the expectations of the group. Harvest Moon has now discontinued the development of this variety for Australia as it did not perform well other states, either. The remaining three varieties will continue to be bulked up in the next stages of the trial. This will allow a further assessment to decide if they are suited to a commercialisation trial in WA in the future. The PMC will also send samples to Curtin University of Technology

RED and yellow trial varieties being inspected.

for sensory analysis to determine how well new varieties fit in the current variety profile.

The first stage of the trial was deemed by all of the trial stakeholders to be a big success with plenty of promise for the future. “All in all, I was most encouraged and I think there are some very promising varieties for the future” said Dr Clayton-Greene, who returned to Tasmania to move the trial into the next stage of development. MORE INFORMATION Thanks to all the parties involved in the initial stages of the Variety Trial. Updates will be circulated as further results are available.

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Plans focus on water security

for Wheatbelt shires and Mid West Water security to support the growth of agriculture, industry and towns in five Wheatbelt shires north of Perth and the entire Mid West region has been the focus of two plans from the Department of Water (DoW) released in April.

The Gingin groundwater areas allocation plans and the Mid West Regional Water Supply Strategy were launched in April by Water Minister Mia Davies. The Gingin plan area is 6,000km2 and spans five shires including the towns of Bindoon, Chittering, Gingin, Guilderton, Lancelin, Seabird, Dandaragan and Moora. At a stakeholder event in Gingin to launch the Gingin plan, the Minister outlined the government’s goal to provide reliable allocations and entitlements to support water certainty and regional growth under the changing climate. “I know many of you have been keenly following the development of this water plan and there has been much discussion about what groundwater means for your homes, properties, businesses, Shires and the environment,” she said.

“One of the biggest challenges of this plan was how to meet all of our needs and aspirations for water — at a time where we’re experiencing significant rainfall reduction. “I am pleased to report that this plan deals with this challenge in a rigorous scientific manner.” “Poorly allocated systems eventually fail — and we’ve seen license holders in other jurisdictions in Australia and internationally left with nothing but a worthless piece of paper. “The new groundwater allocation limits are based on work carried out by CSIRO via a study that looked at the likely impact of climate on water resources for WA’s south west. “Factoring in the potential for climate change in water management is about getting it right — making sure that water we set aside for drinking, for growing food, for maintaining communities, economies and lifestyles, is available, as best we can, year in, year out.”

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The Minister said the government’s plan acted on concerns about the reduced flows recorded by the Department of Water and modelled by the CSIRO in the Gingin Brook.

The good news for those seeking more water was that 50GL/yr is still available within the system for general licensing and a further 41GL/yr is reserved for future town water supplies.

“Our consultation with many of you has let us know that as a community you are all very concerned about the health of the Gingin Brook, both environmentally and as a water resource,” she said.

“With applications already under consideration for 30GL/yr of this, it is clear that plenty of uses for this water have already been identified,” the Minister said noting the strong interest for more water in the region.

Under the plan, new water trading zones and licensing rules for the eastern part of the plan area will help to reduce the decline in groundwater levels by encouraging more water to be taken further north. This will gradually redistribute the pattern of water use to support Gingin Brook without interrupting existing water use. The Gingin area is acknowledged as an important contributor to the State’s food supply, with 80% of water used for irrigated agriculture. In 1998, the agriculture and horticulture industries in the area were worth $56 million. This increased to $115 million in 2006 and in 2013 vegetable production alone was estimated at $158 million. “This area is well known for high value horticulture and irrigated agriculture, and under our government, we have a vision for this reputation to grow,” the Minister said. Groundwater included in the plan is sourced from nine aquifers, with most licensees abstracting water from the shallow Superficial aquifer, or the deeper Leederville, Yarragadee and LeedervilleParmelia aquifers. The plan sets a new allocation limit of 235GL/yr of useable groundwater in the Gingin plan area. This is based on the best available science, including information from recent hydrogeological investigations, environmental studies, rainfall data and trends in groundwater levels in the Gingin plan area. “While the breakdown of this figure sounds simple — arriving at it can be complicated and challenging for the State’s water resource managers,” she said.

The Minister said the local growers had expressed they are keen to increase production, but with groundwater in their subareas largely allocated, this expansion will need to occur outside the existing horticultural footprint. She said $4.7 million has been dedicated to the Water for Food Midlands groundwater and land assessment project to confirm groundwater availability in the area between Gingin and Dongara, which was “one of the most economically promising irrigation zones in the State.” The Midlands project will focus on the area north of the Gingin irrigation district, with the aim of identifying one or more 2,000–3,000 hectare precincts suitable for intensive irrigated horticulture. “In addition to the expansion needs of vegetable growers, there has also been significant investor interest regarding large-scale fruit tree production, biofuel production, beef feed lots and feed-on dairy facilities,” the Minister said. Development of the Gingin groundwater allocation plan began in late 2010 and consultation with stakeholders included the plan area’s 471 licensees and the Gingin Water Group. The plan also had input from the Department of Agriculture and Food WA (DAFWA), Department of Planning, Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW) and the Wheatbelt Development Commission (WDC). At the Gingin launch the Minister said interests of locals in the future use of town water supply reserves had been noted in the plan’s development, and in response to this, the DoW has worked with the Water Corporation to confirm there is enough water for local towns.

“Your interest, submissions and feedback have been an essential part of fine-tuning the decision-making and improving the plan we are launching today,” she said. Minister Davies said the Mid West regional water supply strategy, launched the following day in Moora, took a wider strategic look at the security of water to fuel the continued growth of agriculture, industry and towns in the Mid West. She said the research for the plan indicated that water use in the Mid West region could more than double over the next 30 years, from 75GL/yr to more than 180GL/yr. “The scenarios outlined in the strategy reflect the development potential for a diverse range of industries in the Mid West region.

“This strategy considers a range of water demands for mining, industry, agriculture and towns — and identifies the water supply options to meet them well into the future. “By mapping out the region’s water resources and water needs clearly and early, we are creating the right conditions to support business and investment decisions to drive the region’s growth.” The Mid West strategy shows water supplies for the region’s major towns, including those serviced by the Geraldton regional water supply scheme, are secure in the short to medium term. “It also shows the long-term outlook in meeting water demand for Jurien Bay and Morawa, which are part of the Liberal National Government’s SuperTowns initiative, is positive.” New water sources will also be developed by targeted groundwater investigations including the $1.9 million Royalties for Regions funded project under way in the East Murchison to map new water sources from the ancient palaeochannel aquifers. “The availability of Royalties for Regions funding for groundwater investigations is in my mind the potential game-changer for regions like this, and other parts of the State,” the Minister said. WA Grower WINTER 2015

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helping growers BY JULIE BROAD MANAGER, FOOD RESCUE

With the recent devastation caused to fellow growers in the North West from cyclone Olwyn, a few people banded together in Perth to arrange a gift like no other, to be hand delivered to their homes. Larry Brewer, the NorthWest Express Mobile Butcher, Vince Garreffa of Mondo Community Warriors and Julie Broad from Food Rescue, a service of UnitingCare West, reached out to their networks to donate several tonnes of fresh food to this great initiative.

While Larry and Vince were busy collecting meat donations from around the state, Julie swung into action to ring the Karagullen and Gingin areas for fresh fruit and vegetable donations.

A team of volunteers packed 200 hampers which were distributed to the Carnarvon grower’s homes.

Within a day, Karagullen Cold Storage had donated a 480kg of red apples, thanks to Roma Spiccia for recommending. A phone call to Sebastian Camillo at the Shire of Gingin suggested the following to ask for support: The Loose Leaf Lettuce Company, two pallets of loose leaf lettuces, TC Do donated a pallet each of celery and cabbage and Nic and Jim Trandos from Trandos Farms donated pallets of corn, beans and paprika’s.

Early on the Thursday March 26, Larry and his co-drivers pulled his semi-trailer out of his yard, destined for Carnarvon full of wonderfully fresh produce. At the other end, was a team of volunteers organised by the Carnarvon Growers Association (CGA) with assistance from The Carnarvon Shire ready to pack up 200 hampers which were distributed that same day to the grower’s homes. Emotions were high when the hampers arrived on the doorstep of growers homes. Delighted and dazed, growers had just had their power re-connected and looking to re-stock their fridge and freezers. The arrival of a fresh food ‘gift’ was most unexpected and immediately connected growers to growers in our wonderful and generous state. MORE INFORMATION If you would like to donate to Food Rescue please contact Julie Broad on 0437 245 840 or Julie.Broad@UnitingCareWest.org.au

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Understand the supermarket business model

The three key factors for supermarket operation are: high volumes, lowest possible supply chain and transaction costs, and low prices. With some minor category exceptions for some retailers, they do not vary from this model, in Australia or overseas. Given the scale of their operations, supermarkets get to set the rules and there is little room for negotiation, even for major suppliers. A failure to recognise these key factors and how they drive the negotiation, is to finish before youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve started.

Top 10 strategies for suppliers to manage supermarket relationships The challenges of selling through the supermarket channels are daunting, particularly for the small supplier.

Supermarkets donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do favours The big retailers are driven by margin objectives, competitor analysis and shareholders. Their goal is to keep customers buying and to fill shelf-space. Your enterprise will prosper if your business model is tailored to the demands that the retailers make, while actively engaging your customers.

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Work to avoid the trading-termsdriven price deals that will eventually destroy all the good branding work being done. If you want to prosper in a playground dominated by the big supermarkets, here are ten strategies that will move your SME out of the survival zone and into prosperity.

Be data savvy

Mass market retailing is a data intensive game. The retailers have mountains of data at their disposal, and plenty of suppliers willing and able to interpret it for them. Those who do not, or cannot, interpret supermarket data are not only disadvantaged but unlikely to get a seat at the table. Scan data, combined with the loyalty card data, is a goldmine of demographic, behavioural, and promotional information. Being in a position to credibly present your interpretation, is a price of success.

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In my 35 years of experience in this field, I have seen viable businesses fail because they did not take advantage of strategies that deliver traction in the retail distribution channel.

Aggressive category management

Category management is integral to the supermarket business model and is the foundation of retail promotion and in-store product placement strategies. A category management partnership with the retailer is essential to successfully utilising the supermarket channel.

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Category management is a daunting prospect for many small businesses, but lately there has been a beneficial shift in the retail distribution landscape. The choke-hold imposed on mediumsized domestic businesses through the internationalisation of supply chains is gradually loosening as retailers (belatedly) recognise the value of local suppliers.

Brand relevance

Avoid death-by-margin-strangulation by pro-actively building a demonstrable group of loyal consumers. Having even a small number of consumers who will change their choice of retailer in order to get your product is THE most powerful argument you have for continued ranging and competitive positioning. Without a relevant brand, your business becomes a price-taker without leverage — an easily dispensable supplier.

Embrace digital marketing

It’s all very well to push your products through the retail channel but someone has to be pre-disposed to pull it out the other end. Brand engagement means interacting with your consumers through the tools delivered to us by the digital revolution. While building the brand itself is a long-term strategy, opening communication channels with consumers will deliver the relevance and influence behind points 1–4.

BRAND engagement means interacting with your consumers through the tools delivered to us by the digital revolution.

Remove transaction costs

Transaction costs have two basic causes: not ‘getting it right first time’, thereby requiring a rework to correct, and as a penalty of small scale. This relationship is reflected throughout the supply and distribution chain, and even minor improvements can deliver substantial savings. The source of Woolworth’s superior performance over the last decade compared to Coles has been the impact of their reduction in transaction costs that have dropped straight to the profit line.

Collaborate for scale

Small suppliers to supermarkets have to find ways to leverage their opportunities. Collaborating to reduce transaction and supply chain costs, as well as pooling data and data capabilities, are logical if challenging tasks. Many produce suppliers have found ways to collaborate, but their product is often unbranded and commoditised by retailers. It is harder for the branded FMCG, but still possible.

Innovate!

To stay still, is to be left behind. Innovation is an essential part of the armoury of success. When things start looking routine and easy, it’s time to take a fresh look at the product and the operational and management processes necessary to delivering that product. Failure to do this means you’re in a rut and won’t see what’s coming until it hits you.

Build agile value chains

Commercial agility is the ability to alter processes in the face of changed circumstances without losing sight of the objective. Agility is not flexibility, which implies that things ‘bend’ to pressure and resume their ‘normal’ shape. Agile value chains have the characteristic of evolving rapidly, and improving in the process. The recent slide in the $A is opening opportunities for those few domestic suppliers who have survived the turmoil of the last few years, and their primary attraction for the chains beyond their re-found ability to compete on price is their agility.

Don’t play

It’s a strategy that I suggested to my kids. If the supermarket is behaving like a school-yard bully, refuse to play. Find a channel that they do not control and where your product’s value will be recognised in a way that is impossible in the highvolume, low-margin supermarket game. Depending on how you measure, and what category we’re talking about, supermarkets control between 50% and 80% of FMCG sales. That leaves something like $30 billion Australian FMCG sales left over — which is not insignificant — and is a field where innovative suppliers have room to grow. Moving out of the survival mode and into prosperity is possible, even in a highly competitive environment. It’s also true to say that a year from now, you’ll wish you started today — even if it’s at number 10.

MORE INFORMATION Allen Roberts is a Guest Contributor to Australian Food News. He is the Director of Strategy Audit www.strategyaudit.com.au and has worked in the food sector for more than 35 years.

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Check that load new ‘Chain of Responsibility’ laws will impact businesses of all sizes

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4 Be sure the vehicle being used is up to the job

4 Position the load properly 4 Use the right restraint equipment 4 Check the load before, during and after the trip

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behave differently when carrying or pulling certain loads

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The production of fresh, nutritious vegetables for local and export markets is an honourable task and one that is greatly appreciated by Australians nationwide, but transporting the produce from grower to consumer needs as much care as the initial growing process. The SBDC is alerting small business owners involved in transporting their goods by road to be aware of their responsibilities in regard to new laws that came into effect from 27 April 2015. The ‘Chain of Responsibility’ laws are designed to improve road safety, minimise damage to roads and infrastructure and improve business efficiency by sharing the responsibility of managing transport risks.

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SBDC CEO, David Eaton says everyone involved in the movement of goods by road, into or out of a business, consigns their load to a transport company or has customers loading their purchases into vehicles or trailers, needs to know the full extent of their responsibilities.

In general, the new laws apply to the person or business responsible for: • Consigning — commissioning the carrying of goods • Packing — placing goods in packages, containers or pallets • Loading — placing or restraining the load of the vehicle • Driving — the physical act of driving a vehicle • Operating — the use of the vehicle • Receiving — paying for the goods/ taking possession of the load. The laws also extend to company directors, employers, unincorporated associations and partners in a managed partnership.

4 Familiarise yourself with the different

ways of restraining loads, and use the appropriate option every time

4 Curtain trucks needs to have the load secured inside with gates and ropes.

Put simply, it means that anyone who has control in the transport chain can be held legally accountable if by their action, inaction, coercion or inducement, they cause or contribute to road safety breaches or accidents.

The Commissioner says each party has a responsibility to abide by the law, manage risks and ensure road safety is not compromised. “It’s to be hoped that sharing the responsibility and increasing awareness of safety throughout the transport process, will result in the elimination of many preventable accidents,” Mr Eaton said. “Now is a good time to inform employees of the new laws and the penalties for breaches, and to review internal systems and procedures to ensure they’re sufficiently robust to satisfy the requirements of the laws,” Mr Eaton said. MORE INFORMATION For more information on the new ‘Chain of Responsibility’ laws, including fact sheets and FAQs visit mainroads.wa.gov.au. For more information on implementing systems and procedures in your small business, contact SBDC on 13 12 49 or visit smallbusiness.wa.gov.au

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Got a On your tail? Labour Hire Company contracts wage disputes superannuation maze visa headaches compliance with the WA Industrial Relations Act unfair dismissal claim Workplace Health & Safety confusion uncertainty about your industrial relations obligations getting the best from your staff

Don’t battle on your own. Pick up the phone and call the horticulture industry’s most respected Industrial Relations Advisor Donna Mogg on 1800 654 222.

For a modest flat fee* your farming business receives: direct and prompt advice on a current problem facing your workplace interpretation of the industrial relations laws that affect your business alerts on wage issues, public holiday loadings and award variations an informative bi-monthly industrial relations e-newsletter a range of ready-made HR products at a discounted fee Donna has 20 years’ experience as an industrial relations specialist. She has an extensive understanding of industrial relations issues in the horticulture industry, whether for sole traders and partners or corporate farmers. She has a proven capacity to work with growers to interpret laws, awards and agreements affecting their farms. Ring Donna for confidential advice and instruction on how to solve the issue affecting your farming business. Ask for a referral from satisfied customers. Donna has worked in the horticulture industry for the past eight years. She was the technical advisor to the Horticulture Australia Council throughout the Award modernisation process and is a former board member of the Queensland Rural Industry Training Council and the proxy representative on the Rural Industry Sector Standing Committee for Workplace Health and Safety. She currently works with the Voice of Horticulture and legal team as their IR advisor on the modern award review. She has been involved in high level negotiations of staff enterprise bargaining agreements, including consultation with staff, development of claims, negotiation and delivery of initiatives. As a qualified trainer, Donna has delivered over 100 workshops and seminars to the horticulture industry, and has represented staff and growers in various tribunals including the Australian and Queensland Industrial Relations Commissions, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission and Magistrates Court. Donna is the Commercial Services Manager at Growcom, the peak body for Queensland production horticulture. Her advice and work is covered by professional indemnity insurance to the value of $10 million. *$250.00 Annual fee which gives you professional and tailored advice for the price of a local call – as many times as you need .

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Labour BY JOHN SHANNON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, VEGETABLESWA

Growers may be aware of the Four Corners program on ‘Slaving Away’ regarding labour in food industries. There was special emphasis on dodgy labour hire company practices, although it also cast a poor light upon vegetable growers. These practices are the exception and not the rulethe vast majority of our producers ‘do the right thing’ by their employees.

Our reliance on working holiday makers and students is heavy, and without that workforce the horticulture industry would be in difficult circumstances. Like all employees, they deserve to be treated fairly and with respect. So we ask our growers to stand up for their workers who are vital to our industry and ensure they are employed fairly, legally and ethically. Whilst no WA businesses were featured in the Four Corners program, vegetablesWA has subsequently undertaken a number of interviews to support the WA vegetable industry and will continue to do so where necessary. Whilst vegetablesWA supports improved compliance for labour hire companies, it would be extremely disappointing if this program which doesn’t represent the vast majority of grower employers detracted from our advocacy work to improve the flexibility of the 417 and seasonal worker visas and introduce a new farm-skilled visa which the horticulture industry could access.

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the Labour Hire Companies or if they have orders awarded against them.

8 DO NOT work with Labour Hire Companies who present on a first name basis only. You would not employ a stranger identifying himself as ‘Barry, the accountant’ who rocks up to your property once a year offering to do your books. This would be an unacceptable risk — so is using labour providers who cannot prove themselves to be legitimate. These people pose a significant risk to your business.

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4 DO prepare a written agreement ready

Companies who cannot prove their business bona-fides

8 DO NOT enter into loose arrangements and especially any deal that suggests workers can be paid less than the award rates. The LAW provides that any grower who knowingly enters into arrangements without undertaking their due diligence will be prosecuted under the ‘accessorial liability’ provisions of the Migration Amendment (Reform of Employer Sanctions) Act 2013. This means if you accept a deal with a Labour Hire Company in which they offer to pay workers $15 per hour, then you will become a respondent to that legal action and liable for rectifying it.

8 DO NOT agree to verbal agreements or a handshake deal. 4 DO undertake ASIC company and

other searches to check where you can — if the name on the registration is not the name of the person you are speaking with, ask them why.

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Work Ombudsman to establish if there are outstanding matters against

which sets out the responsibilities and status of the parties: — The Labour Hire Company is the legal employer and carries all responsibility for workers — You as Host Employer also share responsibility for ensuring workers are legally entitled to work and are being paid correctly — You as Host Employer cannot refer Workplace Health and Safety responsibilities to the Labour Hire Company — you must ensure proper WHS induction is carried out and that there is close communication with yourself or a senior Supervisor to ensure work is being carried out in a safe manner. — Agreements should contain commitments to visa checking, payment of appropriate wage rates and entitlements, WorkCover and Superannuation and that the Labour Hire Company can provide evidence of that at your request.

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arrangements with a proper written agreement. An agreement can clearly establish the legal responsibilities of each party, require evidence of the payment undertakings to all parties, and sets out the requirements for monitoring. It also provides a high degree of protection to employers who, by dealing formally, can prove their intended arrangements were honest and fair, even in the event that the Labour Hire Company rips off their employees.

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Strengthening integrity in

Working Holiday visa programme YOU as Host Employer share responsibility for ensuring workers are legally entitled to work and are being paid correctly.

To this end vegetablesWA have undertaken a number of meetings with Federal Assistant Minister for Immigration, Senator Michaelia Cash and a number of meetings with staff from the Department of Immigration.

We have also spent some considerable time over the past 12 months seeking support for improvements from other representative bodies such as AUSVEG. However, federal Assistant Minister for Immigration, Senator Michaelia Cash, has tightened the requirements for extensions to 417 visas on May 1, 2015 before the story went to air, these details can be found in our story Strengthening integrity in working holiday Visa programs. These measures should address the potential underpayment of workers but will affect those organic growers using WWOOFers.

Volunteer work under the Working Holiday visa programme will no longer count as eligible work to qualify for a second visa, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, said in May 2015. Currently, young adults aged 18 to 30 from partner countries may holiday and work in Australia for up to 12 months and may extend their stay in Australia by a further 12 months if they undertake at least three months work in certain agricultural, mining or construction roles in regional Australia. Minister Cash said the changes address a concern that some employers are exploiting the second Working Holiday visa initiative by encouraging Working Holiday visa holders to work for less than the minimum wage. “The current arrangements can provide a perverse incentive for visa holders to agree to less than acceptable conditions in order to secure another visa,” Minister Cash said.

We understand that the Department of Immigration may also begin data sharing with the Australian Taxation Office which will put additional pressure on employers to ensure their employment systems are correct.

“This Government is resolutely focused on upholding visa integrity and preventing exploitation — these changes will remove the incentive for visa holders to accept substandard conditions.

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“The reform will require those seeking to apply for a second Working Holiday visa holder to produce an official payslip from their employer, demonstrating they have completed their regional work component.

If you suspect that a Labour Hire Company is not doing the right thing, please alert the Fair Work Ombudsman 13 13 94, Department of Immigration www.immi.gov.au or vegetablesWA (08) 9481 0834 or john.shannon@vegetableswa. com.au who can forward on the details to the authorities on your behalf.

“I recognise that the majority of operators are doing the right thing, however it is unacceptable that some employers have been exploiting vulnerable young overseas workers and damaging the reputation of this important social and cultural exchange programme.

“As is the case with all visa programmes, it is essential that integrity in the Working Holiday visa programme is maintained so as to prevent exploitation and ensure public confidence in the system is upheld. “In recognition of the many legitimate and worthwhile agencies that employ volunteer workers to deliver valuable community services, Working Holiday visa holders will still be able to perform volunteer work should they wish to do so. The work will simply not count towards eligibility for a second visa.” These changes will be phased in by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection over the coming months. MORE INFORMATION Further information regarding changes to the Working Holiday visa programme will be made available on the Department’s website at www.immi.gov.au.

You can view the Four Corners story here http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/four-corners

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Balancing the bargaining power New code of conduct for grocery retailers will benefit growers BY DI GRAHAM SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Whether you’re just starting out in business, or you’ve had a business of your own for years, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) is an organisation you need to know about. There’s good news on the horizon for food and grocery suppliers in Australia. A new code of conduct has been introduced to level the playing field between retailers and wholesalers, and the suppliers they buy from. In March 2015, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) introduced the National Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, designed to address specific types of unfair conduct by retailers and wholesalers under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. It provides increased powers for the ACCC to enforce and take court action for breaches. Small Business Commissioner, David Eaton, says the new Code is a step in the right direction towards a fairer trading environment for food and grocery producers including primary producers, and is encouraging large retailers to sign on to the Code. “Signing on will be a mark of good faith by large retailers, and will demonstrate their willingness to treat suppliers fairly,” Mr Eaton said. The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), along with Coles and Woolworths, worked closely with the ACCC to develop the Code. Coles and Woolworths have indicated that they will be signing onto the Code, while German grocery giant Aldi has already done so.

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With the Australian grocery industry contributing an estimated $114 billion to the economy, and over $55 billion of the nation’s international trade, it is a significant industry sector. Grocery businesses range from large multinational companies through to small and medium enterprises and the industry spends around $541 million a year on research and development. In 2013–14, Australia’s national food and beverage exports increased by 13.5%. The Commissioner is encouraging food and grocery retailers and wholesalers to sign up to the Code as soon as possible however suppliers, including fresh produce growers, are not required to sign up as they are automatically covered when dealing with a retailer or wholesaler that has agreed to be bound by the Code.

The Food and Grocery Code of Conduct: • Requires retailers and wholesalers to act in good faith • Sets out the requirements of written agreements between retailers or wholesalers and their suppliers • Limits when retailers or wholesalers can unilaterally or retrospectively vary an agreement with a supplier, and requires any such variations to be in writing, and • Includes a dispute resolution process.

THE Australian grocery industry contributes an estimated $114 billion to the economy. MORE INFORMATION For more information on the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, visit www.accc.gov.au/ business/industry-codes/food-and-grocerycode-of-conduct For advice and guidance on starting or operating a small business, contact www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au

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Planning for Profit workshop in Carnarvon BY VO THE TRUYEN FIELD EXTENSION OFFICER, VEGETABLESWA

The Planning for Profit workshop that was cancelled due to destructive cyclone Olwyn in March was reorganised for April 22, 2015 in Carnarvon. The workshop was organised by the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia (DAFWA) for Vietnamese growers in Carnarvon, with language assistance from vegetablesWA. The aim of the workshop was to help growers to discover the most effective ways to increase profit by addressing the four key profit drivers: price, production, operating costs and business costs. This workshop was conducted by Ann Maree O’Callaghan, the Director of Strategy Matrix, a consulting organisation specialising in strategic planning and business development in Natural Resource Management. Other specialists presented during the workshop including Kathy Ings the Operations and Business Coordinator of Murdoch University, Robyn Lewis Rural Financial Counsellor of Rural Finance Counselling Service WA, and Jaron Leask, a Business Analyst of Central Agricultural Region of DAFWA and myself, from vegetablesWA. These experts added value to the workshop by providing advice on how to deal with financiers effectively as well as to assist addressing diverse questions from the 12 Vietnamese grower participants.

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During this one day workshop Vietnamese growers were actively engaged to explore:

VIETNAMESE growers and presenters at the Planning for Profit workshop.

• Achieving an effective price for produce; • Knowing costs of owning and running a business; and • The impact of targeting profitable production through being flexible, planning and responding to seasonal conditions.

At the end of the workshop the feedback was positive. The growers were happy with the workshop contents as presented. In addition the consultation section which added invaluable advice from the financial consultants on how to deal with financiers effectively. The addition of translation services helped them to uptake the workshop contents, however, there were also the request to have the handouts in Vietnamese to take home. The content plan was suggested to be revised to add newer information as most of this workshop content has been covered in the earlier introduced Plan Prepare and Prospect courses.

Additional activity to assist Vietnamese growers who would like to apply for the Farm Finance Concessional Loan Scheme was organised in the following day. A teleconference was set up to connect the team involved in the Farm Finance Concessional Loan Scheme based in Perth with growers and myself, as translator, in Carnarvon. Individual grower consultation and language assistance for Vietnamese growers was provided. This allowed the growers to finalise application forms for the Farm Finance Concessional Loan Scheme. MORE INFORMATION Further Planning for Profit workshops are being held throughout WA during June to August, to get further information please visit the DAFWA website www.agric.wa.gov.au/ crops/planning-profit-workshop.

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Don’t knock ‘ugly food’ campaigns they help

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Figure 2, from a report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), shows that food is still wasted in the production stages, even in Europe, North America and Oceania, in volumes comparable to or greater than in developing countries. In fact, in developed countries, the amount wasted in production is often just as much, if not more, than that wasted in the consumption phase.

This is particularly true of certain types of food, such as fresh fruit and vegetables. While Australian data is not available on how much waste occurs at each stage of the life cycle for fresh fruit and vegetables, a report on the FAO’s evaluation methods estimates that North America and Oceania together waste 14.5 million tonnes of edible fruit and veg pre-farmgate every year, compared with 11.1 million tonnes wasted at the post-consumer stage (see Figure 3).

FIGURE 2 Per capita food losses and waste, at consumption and pre-consumption stages, in different regions

Per capita food losses and waste (kg/year)

Certainly, post-consumer waste is a much bigger concern in industrialised countries than in developing nations, which have to contend with pests, disease, poor harvesting techniques, inadequate transport and storage infrastructure, and contamination during processing. But this doesn’t mean that industrialised countries like Australia have totally eradicated pre-consumer food waste.

Source: Sustainable Food Futures

Many people assume that in affluent nations like Australia, most food waste happens at the post-consumer stage. But a look at the waste data at different points of the food life cycle reveals a more complex picture.

Yet household bins are not the only place where waste is found. Food waste occurs across all stages of the food ‘life cycle’ — from farm production (‘pre-farmgate’) all the way to consumption in homes and restaurants (so-called ‘post-consumer’ food waste) (see Figure 1).

A world of waste This is not to say that household food waste isn’t an issue. Australian households, on average, each reportedly throw out more than A$1,000 worth of food each year — the equivalent of A$2.5 billion just in New South Wales — and much of this can be avoided.

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FIGURE 3 Food wasted at different stages of the cycle in America and Oceania 14.5

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Different reasons for farm waste

Not just a food fad

The causes of pre-farmgate food waste in developed countries are different to those in developing ones. A 2011 national

These campaigns are growing on a global scale. In 2012, British supermarket Sainsbury’s relaxed its rules on the appearance of fresh produce after a drought resulted in smaller crops and varied-looking produce. Intermarche in France launched its ‘Inglourious’ line of misshapen fruit and veg, which was a media hit and prompted many other stores to follow suit.

assessment of food waste in Australia

showed that one of the main causes is “failure to meet quality control measures”. Similarly, research in the UK estimates that up to 40% of produce grown on farms would fall foul of supermarket quality standards.

Stories from Australian growers suggest that this is indeed an issue that can cost them money and lead to significant waste in crops such as citrus and mangoes. Some ‘imperfect’ produce is sold by producers for lower-value uses such as pulps and juices. But without sufficient alternative markets for these ‘ugly’ foods, much of the produce inevitably goes to waste. Consumer experts claim that supermarket quality standards have been driven by consumer demand — that most consumers simply don’t buy food that is blemished or misshapen. Kate Browne, of consumer organisation Choice, has been quoted as saying: “They want perfect produce. It is about people’s expectations.” Supermarket ‘ugly food’ campaigns therefore aim to influence consumer behaviour in order to create an alternative market for these foods, ensuring that perfectly nutritious fresh fruit and veg don’t end up wasted on the farm because of their appearance.

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In Australia, retailers Harris Farm and Woolworths, as well as wholesalers and home delivery services such as Spade and Barrow, have also taken up the ‘ugly food’ campaign. While these campaigns will help to reduce pre-farmgate waste, the availability of ‘ugly’ food could also create new norms, perhaps ultimately changing consumer expectations and allowing more diversity of produce in mainstream fruit and vegetable sales.

Meanwhile, these campaigns also have broad public appeal and can create awareness about food waste in general, and may encourage householders not to throw out food simply because of appearance — offering a lifeline to avocados and bananas that have committed the crime of turning slightly brown. And yet no campaign can single-handedly solve the issue of pre- or post-consumer food waste. What is needed is a large, complex, multi-pronged effort tackling food waste all along the food life cycle. But ‘ugly’ food campaigns are definitely a good step towards reducing pre-farmgate waste, making them an important piece in the puzzle of how we can all stop wasting so much perfectly edible food. MORE INFORMATION To read the full story on The Conversation click go to http://bit.ly/1FtVAHm

WITHOUT sufficient alternative markets for these ‘ugly’ foods, much of the produce inevitably goes to waste.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Jade Herriman has received funding from the Environmental Trust as part of the NSW EPA’s Waste Less, Recycle More initiative, funded from the waste levy, to deliver a Love Food Hate Waste project raising awareness of food waste amongst households and students. Jenni Downes has received funding from the Environmental Trust as part of the NSW EPA’s Waste Less, Recycle More initiative, funded from the waste levy, to deliver a Love Food Hate Waste project raising awareness of food waste amongst households and students.

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ALDI’s Western Australia expansion brings new opportunities for local growers ALDI’s expansion into Western Australia continues to progress, with its first stores on track to open in 2016. As part of this expansion, ALDI will be growing its network of local suppliers, bringing new and exciting opportunities for vegetable growers in the state. ALDI is committed to buying locally and to helping sustain the industries that support its operation in Australia. ALDI already enjoys strong relationships with Western Australian suppliers and manufacturers, who provide products for stores in other states. Bringing our stores to Western Australia will offer increased opportunities for vegetable growers, as well as strengthen existing relationships. To prepare for its entry into Western Australia, ALDI conducted in-depth research into the local market and needs of consumers. This research revealed that while many shoppers are unfamiliar with ALDI’s alternative retail format, they are eager to experience the ALDI difference.

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It’s all about offering a convenient way to shop for high-quality products that are equivalent to, or better than, the market leading brands, at permanently low prices.

ALDI has been keen to create an open dialogue with local suppliers as its plans for Western Australia progress. For example, more than 100 local businesses attended ALDI’s Supplier Open Day in 2014 to express interest and learn more about partnering with one of Australia’s top retailers. ALDI has continued to engage with local suppliers and manufacturers about opportunities as it moves closer to opening its stores. From discussions with suppliers and consumer market research, ALDI is acutely aware of the unique challenges facing growers across the state. Many of these are driven by the rising costs associated with labour and transportation, market access and competition from international imports. ALDI’s high-volume, timely and consistent orders have provided security for many local manufacturers on the eastern seaboard, and it hopes that its unique business model will also positively impact local growers.

ALDI recently became the first supermarket to opt into the Federal Government’s Food and Grocery Code, reflecting its dedication to local suppliers and commitment to forging long-term and sustainable supplier relationships. Independent research has also ranked the quality of ALDI’s supplier relationships ahead of the major supermarket chains. Since its first store opened in Australia in 2001, ALDI has simplified its processes to be as easy and efficient as possible, empowering Australian suppliers to invest more time back into their businesses. ALDI is deeply focused on product innovation and works closely with suppliers to create new product offerings benefitting not only customers, but also its suppliers. In 2015, ALDI won eight categories in the 2015 Product of the Year Awards, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to innovation. For the third time in four years, Roy Morgan Research named ALDI ‘Supermarket of the Year’, which is a testament to the continued value offered to shoppers. As it grows its network of suppliers in Western Australia, ALDI is looking for local businesses that share its commitment to quality.

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What are the emerging opportunities for WA vegetable growers?

ALDI will create greater competition in the supermarket sector and provide WA growers with more opportunities to explore new supplier partnerships.

INDEPENDENT research has ranked the quality of ALDI’s supplier relationships ahead of the major supermarket chains.

In recent years, we have seen changing consumer preferences and purchasing trends, including growing support for local suppliers. Shoppers are actively seeking out Australian made and grown produce and also adopting new health trends like the consumption of superfoods and fresh juices. We anticipate that the demand for fresh, quality produce from Australian suppliers will continue to grow.

How are you engaging (or planning to engage) with WA vegetable growers?

Size is no barrier when it comes to partnering with ALDI. Some of its current partners are niche boutique manufacturers, while others are much larger operations. MORE INFORMATION ALDI looks forward to working with more local businesses to bring its alternative shopping experience to Western Australian shoppers. Suppliers interested in learning more about partnering with ALDI can visit aldisuppliers.com.au to download an application form.

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As we expand into Western Australia, we’ll be looking for a broad range of high calibre Australian suppliers to help cater to our expanding range of products and existing everyday range of exclusive brands. In March 2014, we introduced more than 100 Western Australian suppliers and manufacturers to the ALDI business and its unique and dynamic approach to retail. The day included a ‘Meet the Buyers’ session. For any supplier or manufacturer who is interested in joining the ALDI ranks and supplying high-quality goods to one of Australia’s fastest growing retailers, we ask that they visit aldisuppliers.com.au and submit an application form.

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What challengers do WA vegetable growers face? As well as the rising cost of doing business, we know that market access and competition with imported produce are two key challenges for local growers. We believe our expansion into WA will help alleviate some of these pressures. Our plans to open up to 70 stores across the state from mid-2016 will increase market access by creating new distribution opportunities for local producers. We are proud supporters of Australian suppliers and manufacturers, with the majority of ALDI’s exclusive brands sourced from local businesses. We only source products from overseas when we can’t find the product, quality, efficiency or innovation we seek here in Australia.

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What are your future plans for WA? We are excited to bring the ALDI shopping experience to WA. Our expansion plans will create approximately 1,250 new permanent jobs and growth opportunities for the local economy, with more than $450 million in capital investment in the state. We are planning up to 70 stores in WA and to date have identified 17 locations and/or areas of interest, including Cannington, Southern River, Halls Head, Kwinana, Rockingham, Australind, South Lake, Joondalup, Camillo, Midland, Mundaring, Ellenbrook, Mandurah, Belmont, Nedlands, Morley and Hilton. Our first stores will open in mid-2016, with remaining stores to be developed in the coming years.

ALDI won eight categories in the 2015 Product of the Year Awards

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ASIAN

vegetables BY HELEN SMITH FREELANCE WRITER

Asian vegetables are a relatively new phenomenon in supermarkets across Australia. A generation ago they were a novelty product but now they are a common sight looking at home amongst vegetables more traditional to Anglo-Saxon meal times.

Today shoppers can find a wide variety of Asian vegetables from China, Japan, Vietnam, India, Thailand, Korea, Indonesia and the Philippines at their supermarkets and specialty stores.

A growing Asian population, including an influx of Vietnamese migrants following the Vietnam War, wanting to eat some of their traditional dishes, showed the way. As a large proportion of the general population adopted healthier lifestyles, stir-fries and Asian salads have become regulars on the menus of home cooks as well as those of restaurants.

In Western Australia there are some 400 Vietnamese small landholders growing Asian vegetables commercially.

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In Asia it is the traditional family-size farms that grow most of the vegetables sold at small markets in towns and villages. So it is in Australia where growing Asian vegetables is largely carried out by Asian growers on small landholdings, although there are some significant exceptions to this generalisation.

Around 200 growers are located in the Perth region, another 50 near Geraldton five hours north of Perth, and 150 growers further North again around Carnarvon.

VAN and Thinh Do grow Chinese cabbage, coriander, pak choy, bok choy, kai choy, choi sum and kang kong.

Van and Thinh Do were boat people who came to Australia after spending two years in a refugee camp in Indonesia. They have been growing Asian vegetables at Mariginup north of Perth since 2001. Beginning with 20 hectares they now have over 30 hectares under cultivation with a further four hectares acquired recently. Seven varieties of vegetables are grown on the property, including Chinese cabbage, coriander, pak choy, bok choy, kai choy, choi sum and kang kong. All of these are leaf vegetables so must be picked fresh and processed every day before the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large truck is loaded and Thinh delivers to the city markets, local markets and shopping centres throughout the region.

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A total of ten people are needed to work the farm, including a farm manager who oversees operations and ensures smooth running of the business. Van and Thinh take care of production with Thinh also carrying out deliveries. An air-seeder is used to sow the seeds directly into the ground in long blocks wide enough for workers to reach from either side. In summer the crop must then be tended for six weeks before the plants are ready to be harvested. In winter, colder conditions mean it takes nine to ten weeks before they become mature enough to cut. Hothouses are also used in winter months to provide warmer conditions for some plants.

“Hot conditions in summer make it difficult to keep the plants growing well,” says Van. “The soil dries out very quickly and the leaves can burn.” The soil on the property is pure sand and holds very few nutrients, all of which must be added during the growing phase. Chicken manure, lime and gypsum are delivered at intervals as well as NPK. Some of the plants, such as Coriander, are too delicate for normal overhead watering and must be misted. Otherwise, large arcs of water from sprinklers can be seen throughout the property much of the time. Water consumption is very high and requires a licence to pump from the water.

ALL the vegetables must be washed prior to repacking into crates.

VEGETABLESWA Field Officer and interpreter, Truyen Vo, with owners, Thinh and Van Do and Farm Manager, Wendy, at the property North East of Perth.

All harvesting is carried out by hand with a number of pickers moving slowly through the long rows, sorting the harvest into handful sized bunches as they go before placing them into crates. Some of the vegetables, such as coriander, are harvested whole with roots attached while others are cut just above ground level before being made into bunches with rubber bands and placed into the crates which are loaded onto pallets for delivery by tractor to the packing shed. Back at the shed it is a legal requirement that all the vegetables are washed before being packed back into crates for delivery. The very nature of the products demands that the turnover is as speedy as possible before nutrients are lost and wilting makes them unattractive to customers, so there are no real storage facilities — the plants are in the ground one day and in the shops the next. Out in the field, the areas that have been harvested are rotary hoed. The remnants of plants that have been cut off above ground level are mulched into the soil, which is then left fallow for three or four weeks before the air seeder is used to plant the next crop. Two summer crops and two winter crops with up to four weeks between each mean that Van and Thinh are able to produce four crops per year from their land. Because the turnover is so rapid, pests and diseases are few and far between and workers tending the plants quickly spot any problems that do occur.

“We have long experience, so we can prevent problems rather than having to cure them,” says Van. The Western Australian vegetable industry (vegetablesWA), have recognised a language disadvantage suffered by the growers and, with support from the State Government, has now funded an English speaking Vietnamese field officer who provides liaison between the Vietnamese growers in the State and the authorities (as well as acting as interpreter for enquiring journalists). Truyen Vo is a Vietnamese born, New Zealand qualified agricultural field officer. His job is to get to know the growers well enough to identify and/or understand any problems that need his interpretive skills. His job is also to make sure the growers understand Government requirements. “It’s no good just calling in,” he explains. “I have to sit down with them and get to know them to find out what is happening. Then we can work together to sort out any problems.” Truyen spends about two days a week at his desk in West Perth. The rest of his time is spent travelling to talk with growers. MORE INFORMATION For more information or to contact Truyen Vo, email truyenvo@vegetableswa.com.au

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High Pressure Processing to reduce waste

Fresh Produce Alliance (FPA), a subsidiary company to Advance Packing and Marketing Services (APMS) is busy with the early construction phases of the very first high tech processing facility in Australia, with the capability of High Pressure Pasteurisation (HPP), Individual quick freezing (IQF) and value-add packing of fresh produce, all under the same roof. Jennie Franceschi, Marketing Manager and Product Development, said “the idea for an IQF and HPP plant had been researched for almost three years and it was approximately 18 months ago the idea was proposed to the APMS directors, and a cost analysis and business study was actioned.” HPP subjects produce to high levels of hydrostatic pressure, which kills the bacteria and pathogens which are responsible for the break-down of food. In turn this process increases the product shelf life without the use of preservatives and additives. As HPP does not use heat, the product keeps its flavours and nutritional value. IQF will be used to process various berries in the region to launch a 100% Australian grown and packed frozen berry line. The rapid freezing process of IQF helps the product retain its nutritional value and flavour. FPA will offer HPP as a toll service to other producers who would like the opportunity to expand their business potential and access new markets.

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An example of just a few of the products currently adopting the HPP technology are; Meat, seafood, poultry, wet salads, ready-toeat meals and juices.

Mrs Franceschi says “A key drive behind the new process facility, is to reduce the mass amount of waste in the region by utilising currently unmarketable product and therefore increase farmers’ profitability.” APMS has been able to reduce the average overall waste of avocados packed in their facility from 8% to less than 1% by value adding, for example creating the ‘Perfect Portion’ avocado punnet which uses undersized fruit that would normally be dumped. Another reason for building the facility is to utilise cutting edge technology for value adding the additional growth in primary production in the region.

BY DOMINIC JENKIN FIELD EXTENSION OFFICER, VEGETABLESWA

In Mrs Franceschi’s opinion this growth with result in an increased need for processing and exporting to overseas markets. “By acting now, we’re helping to secure the region’s future.” Through building the process facility, FPA aims to help strengthen the community by creating employment and training opportunities. FPA is hoping to work with the schools and TAFE in developing and expanding courses in areas such as food technology, product development and brand development. Mrs Franceschi said she hoped that the substantial private sector investment into the process facility would result in equivalent government funding to facilitate skills and innovation development in the region. MORE INFORMATION Contact Jennie Franceschi, Advance Packing and Marketing Services Pty Ltd — West’nFresh. Phone 0417 988 246, email jennie@westnfresh.net.au or go to www.westnfresh.net.au

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High Pressure Processing High Pressure Processing (HPP) is a cold pasteurisation technique by which products, already sealed in its final package, are introduced into a vessel and subjected to a high level of isostatic pressure (300–600MPa) transmitted by water. Pressures above 400MPa/58,000 psi at cold (+ 4ºC to 10ºC) or ambient temperature inactivate the vegetative flora (bacteria, virus, yeasts, moulds and parasites) present in food, extending the products shelf life importantly and guaranteeing food safety. HPP respects the sensorial and nutritional properties of food, because of the absence of heat treatment, and maintains its original freshness throughout the shelf-life.

Operation of a HPP machine Freshly processed fruit and vegetable products are introduced into the high pressure vessel in their final flexible package and are subjected to a high level of hydrostatic pressure. The shape and integrity of the product remains unchanged as the pressure is evenly distributed on every part of the product. For example, if a cherry tomato is squeezed between two fingers it will be easily broken. If instead the cherry tomato is squeezed evenly from all sides it will not burst. To demonstrate, if a cherry tomato is placed inside a plastic bottle filled with water, and then the bottle is squeezed, you pressurise the water inside, not just the tomato. The cherry tomato will not be physically damaged, regardless of the pressure applied to the outside of the bottle.

Advantages Thermal methods, traditionally used in the food industry for food preservation, carry disadvantages like vitamin destruction or flavour changes that can be avoided with HPP. HPP offers the following benefits: • Characteristics of the fresh product are retained, sensorial and nutritional properties remain almost intact: High quality food products • Destroys pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, Vibrio, Norovirus, etc.): Enhanced food safety attributes and exportation options

FIGURE 1 Cold pasteurisation technique of HPP

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• Extends product shelf life: Lower returns, improved customer satisfaction • Reduces drastically the overall microbiological spoiling flora: Higher quality along shelf life • Avoids or reduces the need for food preservatives: Clean label foods (Natural/Additive Free). • New innovative food product options. Products that cannot be thermally treated can now be High Pressure Processed: Innovation and competitive advantages • Requires only water (which is recycled) and electricity: Environmentally friendly.

Uses of HPP HPP is an alternative to heat processing for vegetable products. The main advantage is achieving a significant shelf life extension while retaining the natural taste of the product. It also offers a vast variety of options for the creation of new and improved product lines. Wet salads (for example, potato salads, coleslaws, etc.), purees, coulis, soups, sauces, dips, smoothies, chunks, slices, ready-to-eat meals are only some of the potential vegetable-based products waiting to be created from the utilisation of HPP. MORE INFORMATION Contact Dominic Jenkin on (08) 9481 0834 or at dominic.jenkin@vegetableswa.com.au

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Export update

Are you export ready? Is there an echo in here?

Department of Agriculture and Food

Airfreight Airfreight to Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong is variable but all in the same ball-park. Rule of Thumb prices start at just over $0.50/kg in a PMC (4.5t) and just over $0.80/kg in an AKE (1.5t) BY GAVIN FOORD EXPORT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, HORTICULTUREWA

Sea freight

In recent times, how often have you heard the term ‘export ready’?

MALAYSIA is close and freight options are good, though market access can be a little more challenging.

It seems like every day, someone is asking the question. There are a range of ways to test the export readiness of your business. AUSVEG (http://ausveg.com.au/export/ export-readiness.htm), Austrade (www. austrade.gov.au/Export) and others can guide you through a range of processes.

• Have they considered available pathways to export, that is; partnering with businesses already in the game?

vegetablesWA are routinely contacted by potential importers and exporters and asked if our members can supply different products to different markets. Many growers will have been contacted as a potential supplier through this ‘matchmaking’ process. We were recently asked how we make the call on the matches we make. The following are some of the criteria we use: • Has the business expressed an interest in export? • Does the business have the capacity to expand? • Do they supply the major chains domestically? • Are they already exporting? • Are they willing to make a commitment to supplying export markets? • Do they understand some of the additional steps they need to take in order to export their product?

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Sea freight is also variable but in the same ballpark for the different destinations. Rule of thumb; expect to pay around $0.20/kg.

Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong

• Are their expectations for returns on produce they export realistic?

As a destination, Singapore ticks most of the boxes. We have good access to Singapore, it is relatively close and well serviced by air and by sea.

Our first suggestion is always to go with existing pathways to export. Our aim is to help create new business, not competition for existing business.

Malaysia is also close and freight options are good, though market access can be a little more challenging. Hong Kong is further away, which can create issues with freight, but is well serviced and like Singapore, a good access market.

Invariably we get back to some key issues:

Price becomes the key, can we get the price we need? The answer to that is the business end of the equation. Supermarket retail prices in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong would indicate that, at the premium end, there is margin for us to be competitive in these markets with some products. Experience tells us that anything less than premium becomes more challenging. The bottom line is, we don’t really know what we can get until we start negotiating.

• Market access — can we meet the importing countries quarantine requirements? • Sea or air — this will have a massive impact on freight cost. Large volumes of produce that can endure a sea voyage will be more internationally competitive. Air freight is only viable for relatively high return produce. • Price — we must understand our cost of production and the return we need to make it work. One simple strategy to export success is to concentrate on markets with good access, appropriate freight at the right price and reasonable returns. Stating the obvious? Maybe, however this is often easier said than done.

MORE INFORMATION Want to know more? Contact Gavin Foord or Dominic Jenkin at Horticulture House on (08) 9481 0834.

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TESCO Malaysia visit to WA

BY GAVIN FOORD EXPORT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, HORTICULTUREWA

Late in April a delegation of buyers from TESCO Stores (Malaysia) was in Western Australia to visit our agriculture and food industries and to discuss trade opportunities with WA producers with emphasis on fruit and vegetable, meat, seafood and dairy products.

Department of Agriculture and Food

The itinerary was developed with Soon Chye Tan (Department of Agriculture and Food, WA) and Peter Wauchope (Centre West Exports). This included a day trip to the north of Perth where they were able to visit Center West, T&C Do and Son, Taddei Orchards and Trandos Farms.

Our friends from Malaysia were suitably impressed with the scale of operations, level of professionalism and quality of the produce. As usual, hot topics were price and volume. Visits such as these are an important part of the relationship building process that is critical to establishing trade.

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It is an exciting time with AHEA being accredited as a Standards Development Organisation (SDO). There are only six companies that stand independently to Standards Australia and AHEA is second organisation to become an SDO in the food industry.

Australian Horticultural Exporters Association What does AHEA do? BY DOMINIC JENKIN FIELD EXTENSION OFFICER, VEGETABLESWA

vegetablesWA is pleased to announce that it is now an associate member of the Australian Horticultural Exporters Association (AHEA)

AHEA is a national association formed to promote the development of the export and import of fresh horticultural resources. AHEA’s Board and Members are representative stakeholders across the horticulture industry.

Why was the AHEA formed? AHEA, in its current form as the peak industry body for Australian horticultural exporters, commenced in 1987, as a ‘not for profit’ organisation representing the interests of Australian horticultural exporters to both Government and industry to facilitate trade.

Benefits of joining the AHEA! AHEA and its members identify issues that affect exports and imports; and work on solutions to facilitate and maintain trade. Members are regularly updated on all important issues affecting horticultural exports and imports via member email messages, newsletters and on the website www.ahea.com.au

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AHEA is accredited to “develop Australian export standards for fresh horticultural resources in the post harvest area which includes packaging, labelling, handling, storage, cold chain, quality control, pest control, post harvest washing, treatment and presentation.” Indonesia, Thailand and other nations are calling for produce to comply with international standards. We are look to develop standards with industry which will assist growers in gaining access to key markets. These standards will also help the Department be proactive in discussions focussing on the negotiations rather than the detail as they present standards that industry can deliver against. AHEA is also managing the Asian Business Engagement (ABE) project which will result in a new Australian Horticulture Export Portal (AHEP) to foster knowledge sharing between Australian exporters and Asian importers. This project has one year until completion and is matched in kind with resources from Austrade for research and physical resources from Queensland Trade & Investment and DAFF. Austrade are also providing incountry research into Korea, China and Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Taiwan.

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INDONESIA, Thailand and other nations are calling for produce to comply with international standards.

Major past achievements The AHEA … • Has been front and centre with multiple representations to DoA and the Minister for Agriculture on market failures and loss of trading to Vietnam, etc. • Presented on the State of Horticultural exports and opportunities at the Minister’s Horticulture Industry Forum held at Parliament House on March 19, 2015. • Has greatly increased profile of AHEA and its members with government and industry agencies, industry forums, etc. • Is currently establishing a horticulture portal to provide information on commodities and markets so exporters can make the best commercial decisions.

• Negotiated reduced fees and charges at Ports • Facilitated State and Federal Governments on a national fruit fly strategy. • Was instrumental at extending to exporters the registered establishment fee refunds. • Conducted Trade and Market Access forums in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in 2014 — including 67 importers and eight Exec Chefs from Malaysia. • Prevented removal of AQIS 40% subsidy rebate, saving exporters more than $4 million over two years. • Negotiated a refund to exporters of nearly $800,000 in overcharged AQIS fees backdated to July 2009.

• Provided numerous AHEA submissions, for example, GST on Food, Agriculture Green Paper, Port of Melbourne sale, Agriculture Competitiveness Issues Paper’, Air Cargo Security Discussion Papers’, etc.

• Has played a key role with AQIS in reviewing citrus and mango export inspection work plans and influencing discussions with Thailand, China, Japan and Korea to allow commercial focused protocols.

• Continually scans for opportunities to leverage funding from grants to develop and improve the horticulture export and import industry. AHEA currently has submitted funding applications for development of Australian Standards and Airfreight Protocols.

• Continues representation at OHMA, HEICC and IFCC, along with various Forums.

• Established the AHEA Horticulture Import Committee to provide expert input to the DoA Import Food Consultative Committee. • Facilitated the first Australian Export Brochure Industry Capability Report since 1985 (see www.ahea.com.au) • Provides annual ‘bible’ of export and import statistics on Australian fresh fruit and vegetable to members at AGM. • Negotiated hub trial extension of hours and changes to the services level agreement.

• Continues ongoing and open dialogues with Grower bodies about export related issues impacting on the horticultural industry, and to enhance export sectors. • Has participated in a number of Government forums to discuss the review of usage of various chemicals on fresh fruit and vegetable crops, including Dimethoate and Fenthion.

• Negotiated a breakthrough with China to gain access to table grapes and improved access for citrus and mangoes, which offers a more commercially viable and less restrictive protocol for exporters and growers. • Supported BA and DFAT to maintain and improve trade and quarantine conditions to Thailand, particularly table grapes and cherries and the need to keep access open for air-freighted Australian fresh produce. • Was instrumental in stone fruit and cherry fruit fly research and encouraged fruit fly R&D on apples and pears. Taiwan reinstated access in 2010 for cherries and stone fruit under cold treatment conditions. • Negotiated biosecurity acceptance of in-transit cold disinfestation as a commercial treatment for fruit fly host commodities exported to India, and has regained access for kiwifruit. • Pushed for change in NZ access priorities including renewal of protocol for stone fruits and selected vegetables. AHEA has also been involved in restoring the valuable tomato and rock melon export trade to NZ that was concerned about Dimethoate dipping post harvest. MORE INFORMATION For more information contact Australian Horticultural Exporters’ Association Inc. on (07) 3379 4983 or 1800 2EXPORT, email ahea@ahea.com.au or go to www.ahea.com.au

• Supported continued improvements in citrus protocol for Japan, which saw Japan remove need to have a MAFF inspector during the citrus export season to sign off each shipment under cold treatment, and replace with an annual audit arrangement, which included winter window area freedom for Sunraysia. WA Grower WINTER 2015

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Export

HOW DOES IT STACK UP? Looking forward, looking back BY DOMINIC JENKIN FIELD EXTENSION OFFICER, VEGETABLESWA

So we’ve all heard the reports regarding the food bowl of Asia: • 6 billion globally now, to be nine billion by 2050 • 70% of projected growth to come from Asia • Urban population to increase from 50% (now) to 70% by 2050 • China will represent 43% of new food demand • 2.5 billion more in the Asian middle class by 2050 • Australia’s current capacity could feed 150 million (6%) • And so on…

Now export is not a new thing. • Fresh vegetable exports were valued at A$168 Million for the 12 month period ending June 2014, an increase of 7% over the previous year. • Fresh vegetable export peaked in 2001–02 coinciding with the lowest value of the US dollar and has settled around $150–160 million for the past decade.” • Carrots, onions, potatoes and asparagus were the leading product lines accounting for 73% of the value and 62% of the volume of fresh vegetable exports in 2013–14. • Volume decreased 13% to 163,948 tonnes which reflected a higher unit value per kg. Onions had the greatest impact on the result with a volume decline of 32% and held the same overall value of $28 million.

Carrots are a good example of a successfully exported product line in which WA dominates market share (see Figure 1).

However not all products have fared well on international markets, China especially has had a devastating competitive effect on some crops. In Japan the USA has suffered market decline in broccoli while China is in the ascendancy. Similarly the SE Asian markets for Australian produce have been affected. These effects were pronounced in WA and were exacerbated by changing terms of trade over the same period (see Figure 2). While Australia is considered to be a provider of safe, quality produce the cost difference with China needs to be reduced considerably to regain market share at competitive prices. In the longer term there are economic forces at work in China that will contribute to a re-establishment of Australia and SE Asia. These include fast growth of disposable income and the increased trend towards Western-Type vegetables and eating habits. This coupled with a major limiting factor for the advancement of horticulture in Chinese agriculture is the competition for water between farms, communities and industry is expected to contribute to vegetable to vegetable imports within the next decade.

So what does that mean for me?

Source: UN Comtrade

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Average of unit value (US$/kg)

$0.8 $0.7 $0.6 $0.5 $0.4 $0.3 $0.2 $0.1 $0.0

Trade unit value (US$/kg)

Sum of netweight (kg)

180,000,000 160,000,000 140,000,000 120,000,000 100,000,000 80,000,000 60,000,000 40,000,000 20,000,000 0

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For those new to export, deciding where to begin can be a challenging notion and for the uninitiated export seems a daunting proposition, full of complication and risk. The reality however is that getting in the game is often not as complicated as often thought.

FIGURE 1 Total Australian Carrot exports, 1990–2014

Trade volume (kg)

Exporting can be a profitable way of expanding your business, spreading your risks and reducing your dependence on the local market. Austrade research shows that, on average, exporting companies are more profitable than their non-exporting counterparts.

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The checklist

Unit value (US$/kg)

$3.0

60,000,000

$2.0

40,000,000

$1.0

20,000,000 0

$0.0

This checklist gives a quick overview of what is required to get in the game, and points that should be considered before you begin to trade.

Trade unit value (US$/kg)

Volume (kg)

80,000,000

1 What am I growing/could I grow? Before getting carried away with the possibilities that are offered by new markets, it is important to focus on what you know best. Look at what you produce, are they the right fit for target countries? Exporting isn’t for everyone initially, and it’s best to start doing what you do best.

1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Trade volume (kg)

FIGURE 2 Total Australian Broccoli exports, 1990-2014

Source: UN Comtrade

FIGURE 3 Total Australian spinach exports, 1990–2014 $12.0

300,000

$10.0

250,000

$8.0

200,000

$6.0

150,000

$4.0

100,000 50,000

$2.0

$0.0

Trade unit value (US$/kg)

Unit value (US$/kg)

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Trade Volume (kg)

Volume (kg)

350,000

Source: UN Comtrade

Parallels to this development have occurred in the past decade when Taiwan was a net exporter of broccoli and celery but today is a net importer of these products.

Approximate trade value (US$)

Developments of mechanical harvesting, scale of operation and increased automation of minimal processing coupled with orderly Hong Kong SAR marketing willChina, accelerate the Malaysia $40,000,000 rate of West Australian Growers’ $35,000,000 position in Asia.

Spinach is an example of a product that has taken advantage of the developments in the mechanisation of production and harvest operations and the advanced cold chain logistics as points of competitive advantage to drive export growth (see Figure 3).

Old-model versus new-model exporting It Singapore is important to note that just like in the domestic industry the modes of doing business have changed over time in export markets. An important means of ensuring export success is to understand and adopt the new export model and take the necessary steps to instil this focus in your export ambitions (see Table 1).

Aspects to consider: • Products • Varieties • Seasonality • Volume. 2 Where is their demand for these products to match? Understanding demand in export markets is a multi-faceted and complicated process. Some of the aspects to consider are presented in later on this article. Often this is all reduced down to the price point (your minimum price requirements, i.e. Cost of Production + Margin). Knowing what price is required to begin trade and being ready to trade consistently at that price point is important. Aspects to consider: • Market/Country • Market segments/target markets (for example, supermarkets, food service, etc.) 3 Can I supply what is required?

demand $0 — Small sizes — Composite grade

• Supply what is in demand: — 1st grade produce — Premium varieties

It is essential that commitments are met and continuously met. Successful exporters commonly apportion a set volume to export sales, regardless of what is happening in the local market. This ensures maximum visibility in the markets you are serving, and stable and consistent relationships with trading partners. Consistency of supply (quantity and quality) and a commitment to supplying export markets is the basis of a strong export business.

• Supply to importer/wholesalers who target

• Direct to retailers or to importers with

Aspects to consider:

$30,000,000 $25,000,000 $20,000,000

$15,000,000 TABLE 1 Comparison of models of export Old$10,000,000 Model Export

New Model Export

• Export when domestic market is oversupplied $5,000,000

• Long-term commitment to target export

markets

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• Supply what is grown, in excess of domestic

‘wet markets’ or secondary wholesalers

• Ship and forget

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• Postharvest/cool-chain requirements • Quality/food safety requirements and documentation • Distribution options (Direct to customer, Via import agent/ distributor, Via exporter, Via packer/ exporter, Collaboration with similar growers/packers) • What resources do I need (what ability do I have to expand?). 4 Am I competitive?

Being ready to trade requires that everyone in the supply chain is also ready. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. It’s important to be aware of the additional requirements of export and ask for help from others where necessary. 3rd party service providers (such as exporters/freight forwarders/ etc.) can add value to the export process and should be employed where necessary. Aspects to consider: • Terms of trade/payment • Reliability of others in supply/ marketing chain • Legal requirements. 6 Results To properly evaluate it is important to keep good records of your export venture so you can compare returns against other markets/products. It is equally important to identify and rectify shortcomings as it is to celebrate successes. Aspects to consider: • When/how will I measure results • Timeframe for reviewing the export plan.

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OK, so you’ve quickly determined what 350,000 return you require to trade profitably. Now, 300,000 where to first? 250,000

A first port of call for most 200,000 exporters are established 150,000 markets with lower phytosanitary 100,000 requirements and barriers to entry. 50,000

$12.0

For example, when the average price$10.0 of imports for a country is below the average $8.0 sales price in Perth it is unlikely that $6.0 significant market share will be attained, but rather there may be niche opportunities $4.0 of the market (upper-middle and upper $2.0 segments). If an average import price in a market is comparable or higher than$0.0 the average price currently attained in Perth, this results in a significant opportunity for WA produce to attain dominant market share (providing transaction costs can be covered).

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Figure 4 and 0 Table 2 gives a brief synopsis on three potential markets, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia, which fulfil these criteria. These markets are compared against the Perth market to give a frame of reference.

LOOKING at prices can be a good way of evaluating the potential of a market. Trade unit value (US$/kg)

Unit value (US$/kg)

Prices Looking at prices can be a good way of evaluating the potential of a market. Average prices can be used to determine the potential of a market for trade, but also the potential market share that may be available.

Whatever the scenario there are plenty of opportunities for local produce in export markets. To put things in perspective, a market share of 1% in Malaysia may be equivalent in volume to 15% in Perth and potentially even more in value.

FIGURE 4 Australian exports to Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia, 1990–2014 $40,000,000

China, Hong Kong SAR

Malaysia

Singapore

$35,000,000 $30,000,000 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $0

Source: UN Comtrade

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5 Financial

Volume (kg)

Trade Volume (kg)

Aspects to consider: • Price competitive • Service competitive (Reliability/ consistency of supply, Relationships/ communication, Marketing support and promotion).

Plucking the low-hanging fruit

Approximate trade value (US$)

Once a price point is determined for your product, offers can be made to target markets. You will very quickly determine where the opportunities exist. Often it is a case of ruling out markets where your competitive advantages are weak and focussing on establishing market share in those in which you are well positioned to compete. There is a wealth of data available to assist with this process.

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TABLE 2 Market Comparison: Western Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia Western Australia

Singapore

Hong Kong

Malaysia

Air/Sea access Free trade No duties/tariffs No phyto required

Vegetable imports from Australia: ~$29.5 million

Vegetable imports from Australia: ~$8 million

Vegetable imports from Australia: ~$25.5 million

Population: 5.4 million Population growth: 1.6% Urban: 100% GDP/capita: US$55,182 GDP growth: 3.9%

Population: 7.2 million Population growth: 0.5% Urban: 100% GSP/capita: US$38,123 GDP growth: 2.9%

Population: 30.6 million Population growth: 1.6% Urban: 72% GSP/capita: US$23,298 GDP growth: 4.7%

• Highly reliant on imports • Australia is a major supplier, others include China, Malaysia, Thailand • An estimated 25-75% of imports are re-exported • Small local population somewhat limits demand • Singaporeans spend an average of 22% of their income on food • There is capacity of the middle income groups to purchase imported product (most Singaporeans) • Increasingly health conscious population, interested in premium offers • Wealth and health have led to an interest in organics • At premium end of the market there is an interest for novelty and variety • Australia has a good reputation for quality and convenient time zone for trading • Fast, frequent and relatively cheap freight options available

• Affluent economy and net food importer • Advanced modern retail environment interested in novelty/different product offerings • Large expat community with high disposable income • Demands for safe, reliable, premium food (to contrast unreliable Chinese product) • Key drivers of food safety, health qualities, changing demographics, busy lifestyles (opportunities for convenience, snack options, functional offerings) • Mature market with modest growth potential • Strong competition in vegetable markets from China which has significant production cost, culture and freight advantages

• One of the world’s leading importers of vegetables • Has a developed modern retail sector • Has highly productive vegetable production regions in Genting and Cameron highlands with modern food safety programs • Produce quality from Cameron highlands is high as there has been significant investment in modern protected cropping structures and systems • High value production of tomato, eggplant, cucumber, lettuce and leafy lines • Local production is primarily for local consumption, however some is exported to Singapore

• Modern retail is well developed • Singapore is an extremely competitive market and powerful retailers control access to shoppers and have strong bargaining power • There is a fierce battle among supermarkets for market share and margin and retailers are actively seeking direct supply relationships to secure margin • Major supermarkets and hypermarkets control the entire retail market, dividing it into separate outlets and concepts that target all market segments • With market maturity and continued growth come new market segments a large growth in tourism has also lead to an increase in the food service segment • Singapore’s per capita food consumption level is the highest in the region • Thriving and constantly evolving food service sector, which is susceptible to the state of the economy • Food related tourism receipts in 2014 >S$2.3 Billion

• Modern and well-developed supermarket chains control the majority of retail trade, however traditional markets are still popular for vegetables • Tourism growth has led to an increase in food service demand for hotels/restaurants/ institutions • Very high ‘dining out rate (62% dine out 4 times/week) • Restaurant receipts >US$17 Billion in 2014 • Highly competitive market that sources globally, sensitive to price and quality and quick to switch There is a current trend in non-Chinese foods and restaurants • The fresh produce trade is supported by well developed infrastructure

• Demand for sophisticated food and beverage products is increasing, especially with regards to quality, food health, safety and nutrition • Hypermarkets dominate the format with urban areas with 45-60% of population populations predominantly using these outlets • Modern retail continues to expand its footprint • Chains are targeting middle to high income groups expanding shop floor-space and chiller capacity for fresh produce • The chains do little advertising by are service oriented with strong loyalty programs. They have infrastructure and a desire to conduct promotions • It is estimated that modern retail constitutes approx. 10% of total • Traditional retail is structured around morning/night/farmers markets and small vendors

Market access

Trading relationship (2014) Interstate/International imports of fresh produce: 130,000t Demographics (2014) Population: 2.6 million Population growth: 2.2% Urban: ~75% GSP/capita: US$93,393 GSP growth: 5.5% Consumption • $1 Billion for combined local market for fruit and vegetables • Total WA market volumes decreased by 3.1% while the market value increased by 0.4% • Competitive intensity is flowing through to impact retail market share and retailer sourcing strategies, which has potential to move more volume to direct buying • WA market for fresh vegetables has continued to enjoy population-based growth beyond the levels of the other states • Increasing shopping frequency is changing the pack sizes of product consumers are purchasing, an increasing volume of food is being sold in small portions at higher per kg rates • In WA the provenance shift is set against a background of organised promotion for local production. The rising levels of imported produce will challenge the strength of this state-level provenance Relative size of market segments • Retails constitutes over 650 outlets and trades in over 350,000 tonnes of fresh produce at a value of over $800 Million • Retail grower of 4.2% annually • Food service constitutes over 6600 outlets in the takeaway, dining, event/leisure and institutional channels • Food service accounts for over 60,000 tonnes of fresh produce traded in WA to a value of over $130 Million • The food service sector is growing at approximately 3.8% annually

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TABLE 3 Average prices of imports by market, all trade partners Singapore (US$/kg)

Hong Kong (US$/kg)

Malaysia (US$/kg)

Perth Market (US$/kg)

Asparagus

3.97

5.46

2.64

7.30

Bean

2.07

0.89

0.93

4.11

Beetroot/salsify/celeriac/radishes/edible roots

2.44

1.17

0.65

1.60

Brussel sprouts

1.64

2.58

0.27

3.28

Cabbage/kohlrabi/kale/edible brassicas

0.57

0.65

0.61

0.72

Capsicum

1.36

0.27

0.31

2.66

Carrot/turnip

0.56

0.41

0.51

0.91

Cauliflower/Broccoli

0.92

0.66

0.83

1.62

Celery

0.69

0.67

0.96

0.66

Cucumber

0.58

0.13

0.73

2.71

Eggplant

1.10

0.49

0.57

1.84

Leek

1.05

2.09

0.83

2.14

Lettuce

1.59

0.24

0.96

0.98

Melons — other

1.09

1.39

2.06

1.60

Onion

0.34

0.48

0.29

1.10

Pea

1.15

1.34

1.70

4.41

Spinach

1.96

0.36

1.80

4.98

Sweet corn

1.60

1.05

1.00

2.21

Tomato

1.53

0.53

1.02

1.79

Watermelon

1.98

1.01

0.46

0.81

Witloof

0.75

3.29

0.67

13.00

Source: UN Comtrade

Table 3 is a list of average prices of imports into the three studied markets in 2014. The average prices, represent the average price of imports from all trading partners (not just Australia).

Get down to business! Who among you held off producing fruits and vegetables until you had confirmed purchase orders for direct supply program into major retailers? No one. First you grow the produce, then you trade the produce, gradually the reputation for you product builds and you enter into more stable trading relationships, then you vertically integrate to capture more of the margin until you are operating as a refined, and very profitable vertically integrated horticultural enterprise. This however took years, generations, to achieve. Why should export be any different?

The most important thing to do is to trade. It is from that point that you can refine your supply chain. Find the price that allows you to attain an acceptable profit margin, and start! Visibility in the destination market will lead to more opportunities and eventually guide you to success. MORE INFORMATION To discuss this further please contact Dominic Jenkin on (08) 9481 0834 or email dominic.jenkin@vegetableswa.com.au SOURCES • VG05073: Mechanical Harvesting of Selected Vegetables • VG12042: Domestic and Export Market Access and Trade Viability Issues • www.austrade.com.au • www.freshlogic.com.au • www.ahea.com.au

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SELF

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r e t f a g n i k o o L ! k c a b r you Did you know that lower back injuries account for 25% of compensation claims on farms? Not only that, they generally last around six weeks which has a significant impact on farm activities. Managing your work and setting up your workspace effectively can minimise your risk of a lower back injury. Whether you work in an office in the city or on a farm, your work space setup is equally critical. The nature of vegetable farming means that many farmers are particularly vulnerable to lower back injuries because their work involves many risk factors including: • Lifting heavy objects • Repeated lifting of light objects • Awkward postures whilst working • Prolonged driving of vehicles with whole body vibration, for example, tractors, trucks etc. • Slips, falls and injuries associated with adverse working conditions, wet, muddy, uneven ground etc. Manual handling techniques such as the ones listed below can assist in managing these risks.

• Rotate your body by moving your feet rather than twisting your trunk • Use mechanical assistance wherever possible • Organise your work area to minimise lifting, bending, stretching, twisting • Minimise lifting above shoulder height and below knee height • Ensure suspension or vibration damping mechanisms are functional on vehicles • Take regular breaks and stretch, particularly if sitting in vehicles for long periods.

For vegetable farmers, key times such as planting, harvesting and packing often require long shifts and repetitive work. Managing each of these areas well can assist in maintaining a strong, healthy back.

Planting

• Warm up cold muscles before heavy lifting

Planting can involve repetitive work on uneven ground. Placement of planting racks can also be an issue, as is their size. Tips include:

• Make the load as compact and light as possible, separate into smaller loads

• Use suitable sized seeding trays that are easy to handle and manage

• Get assistance for heavy loads

• Place planting racks as close as possible to the planter and in a position to minimize twisting

• Keep the load close to the body • Lift by straightening legs rather than bending your back

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• Ensure bed ends are as smooth and even as possible.

HARVESTING, particularly manual harvesting can involve repetitive work. This includes bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching and throwing.

Harvesting Harvesting, particularly manual harvesting can involve repetitive work. This includes bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching and throwing. Often these awkward positions are sustained for long periods of time and the risk is increased with heavier produce. Managing harvesting risks include: • Situating bins, crates or conveyors close to and in front of the picker • Rotating jobs around where possible and ensuring rest breaks are taken regularly • Where possible use drop down or removable sides on bins to minimise bending down • Alternatively spring loaded cases can be used.

Packing Packing produce often involves standing for long periods and also potentially reaching, bending forward, twisting, lifting above shoulders or below knees. Setting up your work area effectively, depending on the individual farm’s circumstances, can minimise the impact of back injury.

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These include: • Wearing comfortable shoes and standing on a comfortable surface • Changing your foot position regularly • If using a production line/conveyor ensure maximum width is 400mm to minimise forward reaching • Set the height at around waist height and ensure space for feet under the production line • Use mechanical conveyors, rotating tables and pallets, hoists, forklifts and other mechanical aids to assist in packing and stacking crates and boxes

Prep time: 5 minutes

• Reduce lifting above shoulder height and below knee height by reduced layers on the pallet, lifting aids, or raised platforms. • Set up work area so bulk produce is close to crates and in front of the worker to minimise bending, twisting and reaching • Use small boxes to keep the weight in a safe range • Rotate jobs as much as possible and take regular breaks.

Cooking time: 25 minutes Level: Easy

Makes 16 portions

Sweet potato chocolate brownies

MORE INFORMATION If you do encounter back pain, please see your health professional for appropriate treatment and stretches specific to your injury. For a series of stretches that you can do regularly, particularly after a long day on the tractor, go to exerciseismedicine.org.au If you would like more information please contact Lisa Stegna at Nutrition Force on (08) 9385 7755 or visit www.nutritionforce.com.au

TO protect your back always warm up cold muscles before heavy lifting.

Ingredients 450g orange sweet potato

Nutritional analysis Nutrient

Quantity per serve

200g almond meal ¼ cup Dutch cocoa powder 125g dried dates

Energy (calories) Protein (g)

Quantity per 100g

295

1.98

6.71 12.98

Total fat (g)

3.84

¼ cup honey

— saturated fat (g)

0.28

0.97

Method

Carbohydrate (g)

8.59

29.04 22.35

1. Peel, chop and boil sweet potato until soft. Be sure use the correct amount of sweet potato as if you use too much, it will not set. 2. Place cooked sweet potato in a food processor and blend with all other ingredients until mixture is combined and moist.

— sugars (g)

6.60

Dietary fibre (grams)

1.57

5.33

Sodium (mg)

5.22

17.68

Calcium (mg)

23.18

78.42

Iron (mg)

0.53

1.81

3. Spread mixture into a lined lamington tray and bake in a moderate oven for 20–25mins. 4. The brownies will stay fresh in an air tight container in the fridge for 2–3 days (if it lasts that long!)

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SANITATION IS CRITICAL TO PREVENT PLANT DISEASES — VIETNAMESE TRANSLATION

Vệ sinh là vấn đề thiết yếu để phòng bệnh — Công tác vệ sinh đồng ruộng Thực hiện tốt công tác vệ sinh đồng ruộng sẽ giảm thiểu sực tích lủy của mầm bệnh trên hoa màu. Vệ sinh là một trong những chiến thuật cần thiết cho chiến lược quản lý dịch hại hiệu quả ngoài đồng ruộng cũng như canh tác trong nhà (nhà lưới, nhà kính…). Làm vệ sinh đúng và đều đặn gia tăng đáng kể cơ hội canh tác được cây trồng mạnh khỏe. Công tác vệ sinh nhằm mục đích ngăn chặn sự phát tán của mầm bênh bằng cách thu gom và loại bỏ cây/phần phế thải của cây bệnh và cây có biểu hiện triệu chứng bệnh và tẩy trùng công cụ lao động và rửa sạch tay chân. Bài viết này sẽ giúp quí vị và nhân công của quí vị áp dụng biện pháp vệ sinh tốt và hạn chế sự tích tụ của mầm bệnh.

Vệ sinh đồng ruộng Công tác vệ sinh đồng ruộng cần phải được thực hiện xuyên suốt từ trườc, trong và sau mùa vụ. Trước khi bắt đầu vụ mùa nên rà xoát kỹ lại lịch/biện pháp phòng trừ cỏ dại. Nhiều lại cỏ dại là nơi trú ẩn của mầm sâu bệnh – khống chế cỏ dại trên đồng ruộng là chiến thuật đầu tiên giảm thiểu mật độ mầm bệnh và côn trùng truyền bệnh. Rửa sạch đất trên công cụ/máy móc bao gồm cả việc rửa sạch đất bám trên cày cuốc. Việv này giúp ngăn chặn khả năng di chuyển các loại mầm bệnh trong đất như Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (tác nhân gây bệnh mốc trắng), Phytophthora capsici (Tác nhân gây bệnh thán thư /đốm trái), Verticillium dalhiae and different species of Fusarium (tác nhân gây bệnh héo rủ/ chạy dây trên nhiều loại hoa màu). Vòi phun áp lực là một trong những dụng cụ cần thiết cho công việc vệ sinh. Tất cà các công cụ như chảo cày, guốc xới, lưởi xới…nên được rửa sạch đất trước khi di chuyển từ nơi này sang nơi khác. Tránh làm việc trên đồng khi cây còn ướt. khuyến cáo này nhằm giảm thiểu sự lây truyền của vi khuẩn (chẳn hạn như bệnh ghẻ, canker trên cà chua) từ cây bệnh sang cây khỏe.

Loại bỏ cây bệnh. Ngay khi phát hiện triệu chứng bệnh thì nên thu gom tiêu hủy cây bệnh cách xa nơi trồng và xa nguồn nước. Đống xác bả cây bệnh nên được chôn sâu hoặc phủ ny-lon để thúc đẩy nhanh quá trình phân hủy và tránh mầm bệnh phát tán. Lựa chọn biện pháp nào là tùy theo loại mầm bệnh hiện diện trong vụ trước.

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Biện pháp này có tác dụng giảm thiểu sự tích lủy và lây truyền của mầm bệnh.

Trong lúc thu hoạch nên trách gây thương tích trên cây/trái vì các vết thương là cửa ngỏ cho mầm bệnh xâm nhập vào cây hoặc gây bệnh trên trái sau thu hoạch. Thường xuyên vệ sinh dụng cụ như dao, kéo trong quá trình lao động. Có thể rửa sạch dụng cụ bằng xà phòng rồi nhúng trong dung dịch ethanol 70% hoặc các sản phẩm khác theo khuyến cáo. Nên thay dung dịch định ký như hước dẩn trong nhản thuốc. Trên đồng nên bố trí chổ rửa tay và rửa dụng cụ có nước sạch và xà phòng. Rửa tay và rửa dụng cụ giúp giảm thiểu sự lan truyền của nhiều loại bệnh vi khuẩn và virus. Thí dụ như bệnh khảm virus trên vcây thuốc lá có thể lan truyền qua cho cà và ớt nếu người làm hút thuốc và không rửa tay thường xuyên vì loại

virus này tồn tại rất lâu ngay cả trên cọng thuốc khô trong điếu thuốc.

(Nếu quí vị có sử dụng máy tính và internet thì nhấp vào tên bệnh phía trên sẻ dẩn qúi vị vào các trang cung cấp thêm thông tin/hình ảnh liên quan) Công tác vệ sinh cần phải được hướng dẩn cặn kẻ đến nhân công.

Phải luôn kiểm tra thật kỹ lưỡng cây gíông trước khi đem trồng vì cây giống cũng có thể mang mầm bệnh vào đồng ruộng. Nên hướng dẫn nhân công một số cách nhậc diện sâu bệnh hại phổ biến. Thường xuyên thăm đồng giúp phát hiện bệnh sớm , nếu nhiều người cùng có khả năng nhận diện bệnh thì cơ hội phát hiện bệnh sẻ cao hơn.

BẢNG 1 Những thí dụ về tác dụng của vệ sinh trong ngăn ngừa chu kỳ phát truển của các loại bệnh Tên bệnh

Tên mầm bệnh

Cách lan truyền

Loại hoa màu

Tay, dụng cụ

Cà chua

Dụng cụ, rầy mềm (Aphids)

Khai tây, cà, ớt

Dụng cụ, hột giống, bọ dưa

Bầu, bí, dưa

Virus (Siêu vi trùng) TMV PVX PVY SqMV ZYMV PMNV CMV BCTV TSWV LNSV

Tobacco mosaic virus (khảm trên thuốc lá)

Potato virus X (Virus X khoai tây)

Potato virus Y (Virus Y khoai tây)

Dụng cụ

Zucchini yellow mosaic virus (Khảm zucchini)

Dụng cụ, rầy mềm (Aphids), hột giống

Squash mosaic virus (Khảm bầu bí dưa)

Pepper mild mottle virus (Virus đốm lá ớt)

Cucumber mosaic virus (Khảm dưa leo)

Beet curly top (xoăn lá củ cải)

Tomato spotted wilt (Héo đốm cà chua)

Bầu, bí, dưa

Dụng cụ, hột giống

Ớt

Rấy mềm, cỏ dại

Bầu, bí, dưa , cần, cà, đậu, ớt, dền, xà lách

Cỏ dại

Củ cài, cà, các loại đậu

Thrips, cỏ dại

Cà, ớt, xà lách, các loại rau khác

Lettuce necrosis stunt virus (thun đọt trên xà lách)

Đất, nước

Xà lách

Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato

Dụng cụ, hột giống, cỏ dại, tay

Cà

Bacteria Bacterial speck

Bacterial canker

Bacterial spot

Clavibacter michiganense pv.michiganense

Xanthomonas campestris pv.vesicatoria

Cỏ dại, xác cây trồng vụ trước, dụng cụ, tay

Cà

Hột giống, cỏ, dụng cụ, tay, đất, xác cây trồng

Cà, ớt

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Những điều luật “Liên đới trách nhiệm” mới sẽ tác động tới doanh nghiệp ở mọi qui mô. Cho dù quí vị mới khởi nghiệp hay đã làm chủ doanh nghiệp lâu năm, quí vị nên biết về một cơ quan gọi là Tổ chức phát triển doanh nghiệp nhỏ (SBDC)

ĐỈNH Hạt bụi vi khuẩn. TRUNG Dốm nâu do vi khuẩn. DƯỚI Zucchini virus khảm vàng. Hình ảnh: bugwood.org

Tóm tắt Loại bỏ tàn tích cây trồng củ, cây nhiểm bệnh và nghi bị nhiểm bệnh ngay khi phát hiện triệu chứng bằng cách thu gom vào bao và chuyển đi.

Chôn sâu hoặc băm nhỏ (bằng mày băm) trong mùa thu hay rải mỏng đầu mùa đông. Tẩy trùng dụng cụ dao, kéo thường xuyên Thường xuyên rửa tay với xà phòng và nước sạch. Rửa sạch đất trên máy móc công cụ

Phủi sạch đất dính giày khi đi từ farm này sang farm khác. THÊM THÔNG TIN

• Soilborne Disease Management in Organic Vegetable Production, eXtension • Plant disease management for organic crops, University of California, Davis

• Greenhouse sanitation is the first step in managing pests and pathogens, MSU Extension • Cleaning and Disinfecting the Greenhouse, University of Massachusetts Extension

• Commercial Greenhouse and Nursery Production HO-250-W, Purdue Extension.

Bài viết này đã được xuất bản bởi Michigan State University Extension. For more information, visit www.msue. msu.edu. http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/ sanitation_is_critical_to_prevent_ plant_diseases_part_2_field_sanitation

Trồng ra các sản phẩm rau củ tươi ngon và bổ dưỡng cho thị trường nội địc và xuất khẩu là một công việc đáng tự hào và được người dân toàn nước Úc trân trọng, tuy nhiên khâu vận chuyển sản phẩm rau củ từ nông dân đến tay người tiêu dùng cũng cần phải được quan tâm tương đương như kh6u sản xuất. Tổ chức phát triển doanh nghiệp nhỏ (SBDC) đang cảnh báo tất cả các chủ doanh nghiệp có liên quan đến khâu vận chuyển hàng hóa đường bộ phải lưu ý đến trách nhiệm của mình được qui định trong những điều luật mới được thực thi vào 27/4/2015.

Những điều luật về “Liên đới trách nhiệm” được xây dựng nhằm cải thiện an toàn giao thông đường bộ, giảm thiểu hư hại đường xá và các công trình cũng như tăng cường hiệu quả doanh nghiệp thông qua vấn đề chia sẽ trách nhiệm trong quản lý rủi ro của công tác vận chuyển. Tổng giám đốc SBDC, ông David Eaton, phát biểu rằng tất cả mọi người có liên quan đến khâu di chuyển hàng hóa bằng đường bộ ra và vao doanh nghiệp, giử nhiệm vụ giao hàng cho công ty vận chuyển hoăc là giao khách hàng chất hàng hoá họ mua lên xe…đều cần phải biết thật đầy đủ trách nhiệm của mình. Một cách tổng quát thì luật mời áp dụng cho tất cả các cá nhân và tổ chức doanh nghiệp chịu trách nhiệm về:

• Ủy thác — ủy quyền cho người khác vận chuyển hàng hoá • Đóng hàng — Đóng hàng hoá vào thùng, bin, pa-let

• Chất hàng — đưa hàng hoá lên phương tiện vận chuyển • Tài xế — trực tiếp điều khiển phương tiện vận chuyển • Điều hành — Sử dụng/điều phối phương tiện vận chuyển

• Nhận hàng — trả chi phí và nhận hàng hoá, sở hửu hàng hoá được vận chuyển

Luật cũng mở rộng đến giám đốc công ty, nhân công, các hội đoàn và các cộng sự trong một doanh nghiệp hợp tác. Nói một cách dể hiểu là tất cả những ai ít nhiều có liên quan đến bất kỳ khâu nào trong quá trình vận chuyển đều có thể bị truy cứu rách nhiệm nếu các hành động hoặc không hành động của họ trực tiếp hoặc gián tiếp đẩn đến tai nạn hay vi phạm đến lảnh vực an toàn giao thông. Nhà làm luật nói rằng mỗi thành phần liên quan đều có trách nhiệm rỏ ràng tùy theo luật định trong vấn đề quản lý rủi ro và đảm bảo tuân thủ an toàn giao thông.

Ông Eaton cho rằng: “Hy vọng rằng việc chia sẽ trách nhiệm và tăng cường ý thức về an toàn trong suốt quá trình vận chuyển sẽ có kết quả làm giảm thiểu nhiều tại nạn có thể lường trước”. Ông Eaton còn nói: “Đây là thời điểm thông báo cho nhân công biết về luật mới cùng với những hình thức phạt kèm theo củng như rà xoát lại hệ thống nội bộ và các qui trình để chắc rằng chúng thật sự tốt để đáp ứng một cách đầy đủ theo yêu cầu của pháp luật. Những điều cần ghi nhớ:

• Đảm bảo rằng phương tiện vận tải phù hợp với mục đích công việc • Hàng hoá được chất hợp lý

• Dụung cụ cố định hành hóa phù hợp • Kiểm tra tải trọng hàng hóa trước, trong, và sau chuyến hành trình.

• Lưu ý rằng phương tiện vận chuyển có thể vận hành khác thường khi vận chuyển một loại hàng hóa đặc biệt nào đó • Hảy tập cho quen với các cách sắp xếp, cố định hàng hóa khác nhau và chọn cách phù hợp nhất cho từng chuyến hàng. THÊM THÔNG TIN

Để biêt thêm chi tiết về những điều luật “liên đới trách nhiệm” mời quí vị xem thêm trên trang thông tin www.mainroads. wa.gov.au hoặc www.smallbusiness. wa.gov.au hoặc liên hệ hoặc liên hệ SBDC theo số 13 12 49.

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Bệnh Fusarium trên cây cà chua ở North Perth BY VO THE TRUYEN CHUYÊN VIÊN KHUYẾN NÔNG VIỆT NAM, HIỆP HỘI RAU TÂY ÚC Võ Thế Truyền, chuyên viên khuyến nông Việt Nam, Hiệp hội Rau Tây Úc.

Hồi tháng ba năm nay một nông dân trồng cà chua ở Carabooda đã báo động một đợt bùng phát bệnh trên cây cà chua ở khu vực này. Phản ứng trước báo động trên, chuyên viên khuyến nông Việt Nam của Hiệp hội Rau Tây Úc đã đến thăm trang trại cà chua bị nhiểm bệnh và những trang trại lân cận đồng thời khảo sát triệu chứng, mức độ, và phân bổ của bệnh. Chân đoán ban đầu của chuyên viên khuyến nông dựa trên các yếu tố trên là bệnh do tác nhân là nấm Fusarium sp. gây ra. Tuy nhiên mẩu cây bệnh cũng đã được thu thập cùng với mẩu cây giống chưa trồng ra ruộng để gởi đến phòng thí nghiệm bệnh cây của Bộ Nông Nghiệp và Lương thực Tây Úc kiểm tra nhằm có được kết luận chắn chắn vế mặt khoa học. Đợt bệnh trên cây cà chua này xuất hiện trên các trang trại trồng cà chua trên đường safari, Wesco, Koroborup North (Carabooda) và đường Gibbs (Nowergrup). Kết quả xét nghiệm trong phòng thí nghiệm khẳng định bệnh trên các mẩu cây đang cho trái tại Carabooda là do tác nhân là nấm Fusariun gây ra. Ngoài ra một tác nhân khác là nấm Colletotrichum Cocodes củng được phát hiện cùng với tác nhân nấm Fusarium trên mỗt mẩu cây cà chua đang cho trái tại Nowergrup trong khi không tìm thấy các tác nhân gây bệnh này trên mẩu cây giống chưa trồng ra đồng. Xét nghiệm các mẩu không phát hiện các tác nhân bị nghi ngờ khác như vi khuẩn và virus.

Bệnh cây do nấm Fusarium sp. Đặc điểm của bệnh do nấm Fusarium đã được đề cập trong một bài viết chuyên về loại bệnh này trong ấn bản tháng 12/2014 của tạp chí VegetablesWA. Nói tóm tắt đây là một loại bệnh cây có tác nhân là nấm Fusarium sp, thường xuất hiện triệu chứng trong điều kiệu thời tiết nóng. Bệnh có thể tấn công cây cà chua trong mọi giai đoạn sinh trưởng, nhưng thường phát hiện trên cây bắt đầu nuôi trái.

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Ở tiểu bang Tây Úc triệu chứng bệnh này thường xuất hịân trong khoảng từ tháng 10 đến tháng 4 khi trời nắng nóng.

Một số mối liên hệ đến bệnh do nấm Fusarium tại Carabooda Nguồn lây nhiểm: Đặc điểm của loại Mầm bệnh này là chúng có thể lưu tồn trong đất trong thời gian dài mà không cần ký chủ và hầu hết phát hiện lây nhiểm là từ tàn dư xác bả cây cà chua bị nhiểm bệnh. Trong điều kiện nóng ẩm mầm bệnh có thể lưu tồn trong đất qua nhiều năm. Phát tán bệnh: Quan sát cho thấy công tác thực hành vệ sinh phòng bệnh của nông dân trong vùng không tốt thể hiện qua việc xử lý vệ sinh tàn dư cây vũ trước một cách xơ xài và nhiều cây cỏ dại thuộc họ cà mọc quanh năm trong vườn. Trinh trạng này có thể tạo điều kiện cho mầm bệnh lưu tồn và tích tụ trong vườn như dạng bom nổ chậm có thể bùng phát thành bệnh trên diện rộng bất cứ khi nào điều kiện môi trường bất lợi.

Phòng ngừa và xử lý bệnh: Khuyến cáo kiểm soát bệnh do nấm Fusarium chủ yếu bao gồm canh tác trên vùng đất sạch mầm bệnh, sử dụng cây giống sạch bệnh của các giống kháng.

Giống Swanson bị nhiểm bệnh vừa qua được ký hiệu Fol 0,1. Có khả năng kháng bệng Fusarium Wilt do chủng nấm Fusarium dòng 0,1 và khuyến cáo trong trong vụ xuân khi thời tiết mát mẻ. Trồng giống này trong điều kiện thời tiết mùa hè nóng ở Tây Úc như trường hợp ở Carabooda và Nowergrup có thể được xem là một trong những yếu tố cấu thành của đợt bệnh như báo cáo. Hơn nữa, cũng nên xem xét đến khả năng tồn tại chủng nấm Fusaium vượt ngoài giới hạn kháng của giống Swanson, đặc biệt là triệu chứng tương tự cũng được quan sát thấy trên giống Duncan (một giống mới được khuyến cáo kháng bệnh Fusarium tốt hơn giống Swanson). Đáng tiếc là không thu thập được mẩu cây bệnh giống Duncan để phân tích.

Quản lý bệnh: Cần phải khẳng định ngay là trong thực tế sản xuất không có loại nông dược nào lưu hành hiện nay có tác dụng khống chế bệnh héo rủ Fusarium một cách hiệu quả một khi vườn bị nhiểm bệnh.

Thực hành tốt công tác vệ sinh đồng ruộng (tham khảo bài viết vể vấn đề này trong cùng ấn bản) là công tác sống còn không chỉ để quản lý bệnh do nấm Fusarium mà cho các tác nhân âu bệnh hại trong nông nghiệp. Khử trùng đất trồng bằng chất xông hơi chẳng hạn như Methm Sodium đã được chứng nhận có tác dụng kiểm soát nhiều loại bệnh cây sinh ra to tác nhân sinh học lưu tồn trong đất. Quí vị có thể tham khảo bài viết về khử trùng đất trong trong ấn bản này.

Tuy nhiên không nên cho rằng biện pháp khử trùng đất trồng bằng hóa chất xông hơi là đủ để khống chế mầm bệnh mà biện pháp này chỉ phát huy tác tốt khi xem xét cùng với ác vấn đề nêu trên và kết hợp chúng trong một chiến lược quản lý và phòng trừ dịch hại tổng hợp.

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Via Albany

Certified

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(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.61

Certified

23-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

1.51

Certified

28-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.2

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.89

Certified

28-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-14

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

AG 68

AG 69 GP AYRES & SONS AG 71 GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.22

Certified

10-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

6-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.3

Certified

7-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

4.9

Certified

27-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.1

Certified

9-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.44

Certified

27-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.3

Certified

7-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

AG 86

AG 87

AG 88

AG 90

WA Grower WINTER 2015

YOUR PRODUCTION

Seed potato varieties (cont.) Grower

Town

Hectares

Class

Gen

Planted

Harvested

Phone

Fax

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.2

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.3

Certified

6-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.37

Certified

28-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

AG 91 GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

6-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

1.02

Certified

9-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.24

Certified

17-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

1.(08)

Certified

23-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.16

Certified

30-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

Via Albany

0.15

Certified

20-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

0.035

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

3.37

Certified

8-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

0.8

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.51

Certified

18-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.45

Certified

18-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

1.15

Certified

29-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

1.59

Certified

3-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

4.93

Certified

3-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

Registered

8-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98452038

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.02

Registered

21-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98452038

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.1

Registered

15-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.3

Registered

8-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98452038

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.82

Registered

16-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.5

Registered

19-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.5

Registered

10-Nov-14

Feb-15

(08) 98452038

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.8

Registered

10-Nov-14

Feb-14

(08) 98452038

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.8

Registered

17-Oct-14

Jan-15

(08) 98452038

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

4.33

Certified

20-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

4.78

Certified

24-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

SMITH, P, P & B

Busselton

0.58

Registered

6-Jul-14

Nov-14

(08) 97554006

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.09

Certified

27-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

1.41

Certified

27-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.29

Certified

18-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

1.81

Certified

27-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

Cuthbert

Certified

10-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

AG 92 GP AYRES & SONS Aladin GP AYRES & SONS Almera (Carisma)

Amorosa (Virginia Rose)

Apache ELDRIDGE, LS & JL Argos ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

Certified

10-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.35

Certified

9-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

1.89

Registered

31-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

1.57

Registered

2-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.55

Registered

28-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

1.8

Registered

3-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

3.3

Registered

30-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

Atlantic

100

WA Grower WINTER 2015

YOUR PRODUCTION

Grower

Town

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

Hectares

Class

Gen

Planted

Harvested

Phone

Fax

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

ACKLEY, TR & CK WA ELITE SEED

Albany

Registered

28-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

Manjimup

0.02

Certified

28-Jan-15

Apr-15

0409559716

GP AYRES & SONS PEOS BROTHERS

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

Manjimup

0.134

Certified

5-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 97772222

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

0.035

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.2

Certified

30-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

PEOS BROTHERS

Busselton

2.28

Certified

20-Dec-14

May-15

(08) 97772222

PEOS BROTHERS

Manjimup

1.18

Certified

10-Nov-14

Feb-15

(08) 97772222

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

1.14

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

1.94

Certified

13-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

HULCUP, B

Manjimup

2.765

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

0429453626

(08) 97731366

PEOS BROTHERS

Busselton

17.72

Certified

3-Jan-15

May-15

(08) 97772222

WA ELITE SEED

Manjimup

6.44

Certified

4-Dec-14

Mar-15

0409559716

WA ELITE SEED

Manjimup

7.(08)

Certified

28-Nov-14

Mar-15

0409559716

WA ELITE SEED

Manjimup

4.76

Certified

14-Dec-14

Mar-15

0409559716

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.03

Registered

15-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.(08)

Registered

20-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.23

Registered

19-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

PEOS BROTHERS

Manjimup

0.13

Certified

5-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 97772222

PEOS BROTHERS

Manjimup

0.06

Certified

1-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 97772222

HULCUP, B

Manjimup

0.037

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

0429453626

(08) 97731366

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

0.97

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

HULCUP, B

Manjimup

0.22

Certified

6-Dec-14

Apr-15

0429453626

(08) 97731366

WA ELITE SEED

Manjimup

0.75

Certified

18-Dec-14

Mar-15

0409559716

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.1

Registered

8-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98452038

Cuthbert

Certified

10-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

Registered

28-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

Certified

10-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.2

Certified

9-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.09

Registered

15-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.42

Registered

13-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.22

Registered

16-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

Registered

28-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

Certified

21-Jan-15

May-15

(08) 97574531

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.2

Certified

30-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.2

Certified

17-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.36

Certified

13-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

Registered

13-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98452038

Cuthbert

Certified

10-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

Cuthbert

Certified

10-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

Via Albany

Certified

6-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.16

Certified

17-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.2

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

Barcelona

Bliss

Bounty (Potato) ELDRIDGE, LS & JL Bute (166-HVN-05)

Caberet

Casablanca ELDRIDGE, LS & JL Chicago ELDRIDGE, LS & JL Cremosa GP AYRES & SONS

Crop 55

WA Grower WINTER 2015

101

YOUR PRODUCTION

Seed potato varieties (cont.) Grower

Town

Hectares

Class

Gen

Planted

Harvested

Phone

Fax

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

0.035

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

Manjimup

0.035

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

Crop 56 A PARKER & SONS Delaware GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

PEOS BROTHERS

Manjimup

0.134

Certified

5-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 97772222

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

0.035

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.2

Certified

30-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

PEOS BROTHERS

Manjimup

1.14

Certified

30-Sep-14

Feb-15

(08) 97772222

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.31

Certified

13-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

PEOS BROTHERS

Busselton

3.75

Certified

3-Jan-15

May-15

(08) 97772222

PEOS BROTHERS

Manjimup

1.97

Certified

30-Sep-14

Feb-15

(08) 97772222

PEOS BROTHERS

Manjimup

2.87

Certified

15-Sep-14

Feb-15

(08) 97772222

PEOS BROTHERS

Manjimup

4.01

Certified

25-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 97772222

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.15

Certified

4-Oct-14

Jan-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

PEOS BROTHERS

Manjimup

6.83

Certified

20-Sep-14

Feb-15

(08) 97772222

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.03

Registered

15-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.22

Registered

13-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.17

Registered

18-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.43

Registered

13-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.11

Registered

2-Oct-14

Jan-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.25

Registered

23-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

Via Albany

Certified

6-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

Registered

28-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

Certified

10-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.02

Certified

9-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.05

Registered

15-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.61

Registered

13-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.54

Registered

16-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.68

Registered

15-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

Registered

28-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

0.012

Certified

23-Jan-15

May-15

(08) 97574531

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

0.05

Certified

22-Jan-15

May-15

(08) 97574531

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

0.2

Certified

14-Dec-14

Feb-15

(08) 97574531

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.06

Registered

23-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.16

Registered

18-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.39

Registered

20-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

Registered

28-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

Certified

21-Jan-15

May-15

(08) 97574531

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

9-Feb-15

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.58

Certified

9-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

Registered

13-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98452038

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.37

Registered

21-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

Via Albany

0.3

Certified

7-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

Manjimup

0.03

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

Delphine GP AYRES & SONS Divaa (CA 99-1)

Dutch Cream

Emma

Esmerelda GP AYRES & SONS Ethan GP AYRES & SONS Eureka A PARKER & SONS

102

WA Grower WINTER 2015

YOUR PRODUCTION

Grower

Town

Hectares

Class

Gen

Planted

Harvested

Phone

Fax

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

0.07

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

PEOS BROTHERS

Manjimup

0.46

Certified

24-Sep-14

Feb-15

(08) 97772222

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.03

Registered

15-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.06

Registered

16-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

Certified

10-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.1

Certified

9-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.38

Registered

22-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

1.67

Registered

9-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

Cuthbert

Certified

10-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.71

Certified

6-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.3

Certified

8-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

1.04

Certified

9-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.54

Certified

10-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.9

Certified

18-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

1.24

Certified

21-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

1.65

Certified

20-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

Registered

13-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98452038

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.02

Registered

21-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98452038

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.5

Registered

8-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98452038

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

1.5

Registered

14-Nov-14

Feb-15

(08) 98452038

Eva

Excalibur ELDRIDGE, LS & JL FL 1867

FL 2126 GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

5-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.74

Certified

10-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

9-Feb-15

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

WA ELITE SEED

Manjimup

1.12

Certified

17-Dec-14

Mar-15

0409559716

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.83

Certified

30-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.68

Certified

17-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.2

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.7

Certified

9-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

FL 2215

FL 2221

Friar ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

Certified

10-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.(08)

Certified

9-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.23

Registered

14-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

1.92

Registered

20-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

Golden Nugget GP AYRES & SONS Granola WA ELITE SEED

Bayswater

0.02

Certified

28-Jan-15

Apr-15

0409559716

WA ELITE SEED

Bayswater

0.06

Certified

28-Jan-15

Apr-15

0409559716

PEOS BROTHERS

Busselton

0.99

Certified

3-Jan-15

May-15

(08) 97772222

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.01

Registered

21-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98452038

Harmony ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

Certified

10-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.12

Certified

9-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.07

Registered

15-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

2.23

Registered

23-Nov-14

Apr-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

3.48

Registered

5-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

WA Grower WINTER 2015

103

YOUR PRODUCTION

Seed potato varieties (cont.) Grower

Town

Hectares

Class

Gen

Planted

Harvested

Phone

Fax

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

2.54

Registered

2-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

0.035

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

0.5

Certified

12-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

Innovator

Inova ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

Certified

10-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.02

Certified

9-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.(08)

Registered

22-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.22

Registered

15-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

Kestrel ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

Certified

10-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.14

Certified

9-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

1.71

Registered

5-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

2.67

Registered

30-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

1.17

Registered

12-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

1.26

Registered

8-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

1.72

Registered

6-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

Albany

0.21

Registered

20-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

Registered

28-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

Certified

21-Jan-15

May-15

(08) 97574531

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

6-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.18

Certified

16-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.3

Certified

7-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

((08)) 98451123

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

Registered

13-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98452038

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.22

Registered

23-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.1

Registered

18-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.34

Registered

23-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

King Edward ACKLEY, TR & CK Kipfler

Lady Christl GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

0.035

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.3

Certified

6-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

0.33

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.9

Certified

16-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

0.51

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.5

Registered

3-Nov-14

Feb-15

(08) 98452038

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.68

Certified

20-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.91

Certified

29-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.06

Registered

22-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.38

Registered

20-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

SMITH, P, P & B

Busselton

0.55

Registered

6-Jul-14

Nov-14

(08) 97554006

SMITH, P, P & B

Busselton

0.58

Registered

6-Jul-14

Nov-14

(08) 97554006

Cuthbert

Certified

10-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

Cuthbert

Certified

10-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

Lanorma ELDRIDGE, LS & JL Laperla ELDRIDGE, LS & JL Laura

104

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

6-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

0.035

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.3

Certified

7-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.42

Certified

17-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.5

Certified

13-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

WA Grower WINTER 2015

YOUR PRODUCTION

Grower

Town

Hectares

Class

Gen

Planted

Harvested

Phone

Fax

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

MacRusset A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

Certified

PEOS BROTHERS

Manjimup

0.134

Certified

5-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 97772222

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

0.035

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

0.26

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

Registered

28-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

Certified

21-Jan-15

May-15

(08) 97574531

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

9-Feb-15

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.19

Certified

10-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.19

Certified

13-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.33

Certified

17-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

Registered

13-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98452038

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.1

Registered

8-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98452038

(08) 98452038 (08) 98451123

Malin

Maranca GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.49

Certified

9-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

FOX, D & B

Dandaragan

2.67

Certified

5-Jun-14

Oct-14

896514460

896514623

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

1.26

Certified

6-Oct-14

Jan-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

1.8

Certified

16-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.13

Certified

9-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

Registered

28-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

Certified

10-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.2

Registered

15-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.03

Registered

15-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.1

Registered

16-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.32

Registered

23-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

0.035

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.52

Certified

10-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

0.16

Certified

12-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.9

Certified

21-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.2

Certified

30-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.26

Certified

20-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.48

Certified

6-Oct-14

Jan-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.3

Certified

4-Oct-14

Jan-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.91

Certified

4-Oct-14

Jan-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

PEOS BROTHERS

Manjimup

1.44

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772222

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

Registered

13-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98452038

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.01

Registered

21-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98452038

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.02

Registered

20-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98452038

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.5

Registered

20-Sep-14

Jan-15

(08) 98452038

Marcelle

Maris Piper

Melody

Mondial

Monte-Carlo PEOS BROTHERS

Manjimup

0.134

Certified

5-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 97772222

PEOS BROTHERS

Manjimup

0.(08)

Certified

1-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 97772222

PEOS BROTHERS

Manjimup

0.134

Certified

5-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 97772222

PEOS BROTHERS

Manjimup

0.05

Certified

1-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 97772222

Montreal

Mozart

WA Grower WINTER 2015

105

YOUR PRODUCTION

Seed potato varieties (cont.) Grower

Town

Hectares

Class

Gen

Planted

Harvested

Phone

Fax

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

Registered

28-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

BOCIAN, J

Albany

Certified

24-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98464306

(08) 98464401

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

Nadine ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

Certified

10-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.33

Certified

9-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.51

Registered

30-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

BOCIAN, J

Albany

0.5

Certified

24-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98464306

(08) 98464401

BOCIAN, J

Albany

0.56

Certified

24-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98464306

(08) 98464401

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

0.06

Certified

22-Jan-15

May-15

(08) 97574531

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.1

Certified

22-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.88

Certified

16-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

1.05

Registered

27-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

0.13

Certified

14-Nov-14

Feb-15

(08) 97574531

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

0.37

Certified

7-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 97574531

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

0.52

Certified

17-Nov-14

Apr-15

(08) 97574531

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.51

Certified

29-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

2.2

Certified

17-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

2.3

Certified

10-Oct-14

Feb-14

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

3.71

Certified

22-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

2.13

Certified

24-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

4.11

Certified

2-Jan-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.88

Registered

2-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

2.99

Registered

17-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

3.2

Registered

30-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.24

Registered

8-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

1.63

Registered

9-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

1.88

Certified

22-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

2.05

Registered

5-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

2.11

Registered

24-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

2.2

Registered

16-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

2.3

Registered

16-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

1.29

Registered

19-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

2.93

Registered

9-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

4.14

Registered

8-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.2

Registered

17-Oct-14

Jan-15

(08) 98452038

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.3

Registered

10-Nov-14

Feb-15

(08) 98452038

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.4

Registered

20-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98452038

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.5

Registered

9-Nov-14

Feb-15

(08) 98452038

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

1.4

Registered

29-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

1.73

Registered

8-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

3.75

Registered

1-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

Registered

17-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

Nicola A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

Registered

28-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.03

Registered

22-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.39

Registered

20-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.02

Registered

21-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.07

Registered

18-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.04

Registered

2-Oct-14

Jan-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

Norland

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Grower

Town

Hectares

Class

Gen

Planted

Harvested

Phone

Fax

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.09

Registered

23-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.2

Certified

2-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.(08)

Certified

13-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.24

Certified

18-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

0.035

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.3

Certified

6-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

0.26

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

0.25

Certified

12-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.05

Registered

21-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.35

Certified

23-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

Registered

28-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

0.035

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

PEOS BROTHERS

Manjimup

0.(08)

Certified

24-Sep-14

Feb-15

(08) 97772222

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

0.04

Certified

22-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

Registered

13-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98452038

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.03

Registered

22-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.09

Registered

20-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.1

Registered

8-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98452038

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

2.09

Registered

23-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.05

Registered

8-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98452038

Manjimup

0.34

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

Registered

28-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

0.005

Certified

23-Jan-15

May-15

(08) 97574531

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.2

Certified

30-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

0.02

Certified

22-Jan-15

May-15

(08) 97574531

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

0.12

Certified

14-Nov-14

Feb-15

(08) 97574531

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.4

Certified

22-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.62

Certified

13-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

2.89

Certified

25-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

1.8

Certified

22-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

Registered

8-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98452038

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.01

Registered

22-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.01

Registered

21-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98452038

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.16

Registered

21-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.2

Registered

8-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98452038

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

1.32

Registered

12-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.1

Registered

10-Nov-14

Feb-15

(08) 98452038

SMITH, P, P & B

Busselton

0.64

Registered

6-Jul-14

Nov-14

(08) 97554006

Orchestra

Purple Delight

Ranger Russet

Red Rascal A PARKER & SONS Rodeo

Romeo ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

Registered

28-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

Certified

21-Jan-15

May-15

(08) 97574531

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

9-Feb-15

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.2

Certified

2-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.(08)

Certified

17-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

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Seed potato varieties (cont.) Grower

Town

Hectares

Class

Gen

Planted

Harvested

Phone

Fax

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

Registered

13-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98452038

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

Registered

28-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

BOCIAN, J

Albany

Certified

24-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98464306

(08) 98464401

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

Certified

21-Jan-15

May-15

(08) 97574531

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

Certified

10-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

0.018

Certified

23-Jan-15

May-15

(08) 97574531

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.52

Certified

10-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

Royal Blue

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

0.1

Certified

22-Jan-15

May-15

(08) 97574531

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.07

Certified

28-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

1.2

Certified

28-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

0.54

Certified

4-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 97574531

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

1.5

Certified

25-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

3.84

Certified

21-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

0.13

Certified

14-Nov-14

Feb-15

(08) 97574531

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.72

Certified

21-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

Registered

8-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98452038

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.01

Registered

21-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98452038

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.07

Registered

15-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.1

Registered

8-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98452038

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.21

Registered

16-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.17

Registered

12-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

1.77

Registered

12-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

2.13

Registered

28-Nov-14

Apr-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.3

Registered

20-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98452038

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.4

Registered

10-Nov-14

Feb-15

(08) 98452038

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

Registered

1-Nov-14

Feb-15

(08) 98452038

SMITH, P, P & B

Busselton

0.56

Registered

6-Jul-14

Nov-14

(08) 97554006

SMITH, P, P & B

Busselton

1.27

Registered

6-Jul-14

Dec-14

(08) 97554006

BOCIAN, J

Albany

0.62

Registered

2-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98464306

(08) 98464401

Cuthbert

Certified

10-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

Registered

28-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.2

Certified

30-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.21

Certified

1-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.42

Certified

9-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.56

Certified

28-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

Registered

13-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98452038

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.01

Registered

21-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98452038

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.03

Registered

15-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.1

Registered

8-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98452038

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.(08)

Registered

22-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.17

Registered

16-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

0.3

Registered

16-Sep-14

Jan-15

(08) 98452038

Rubesse ELDRIDGE, LS & JL Ruby Lou

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.5

Registered

10-Nov-14

Feb-15

(08) 98452038

WESTCOTT, SL & K, CR & RK

Albany

0.34

Registered

23-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98415474

(08) 98423538

A PARKER & SONS

Manjimup

Certified

11-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772410

(08) 97711019

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

Registered

28-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

BOCIAN, J

Albany

Certified

14-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98464306

(08) 98464401

Sifra

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Grower

Town

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

Hectares

Class

Gen

Planted

Harvested

Phone

Fax

Certified

21-Jan-15

May-15

(08) 97574531

GP AYRES & SONS GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

Via Albany

0.26

Certified

9-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

0.09

Certified

14-Nov-14

Feb-15

(08) 97574531

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.35

Certified

17-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.57

Certified

13-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

Registered

13-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98452038

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.18

Registered

21-Dec-04

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

ACKLEY, TR & CK

Albany

0.34

Registered

21-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98414286

(08) 98411987

Cuthbert

Certified

10-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

1.2

Certified

13-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

1.2

Certified

29-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

PEOS BROTHERS

Manjimup

1.03

Certified

27-Sep-14

Feb-15

(08) 97772222

PEOS BROTHERS

Manjimup

2.7

Certified

30-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 97772222

PEOS BROTHERS

Manjimup

6.19

Certified

14-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 97772222

PEOS BROTHERS

Manjimup

3.3

Certified

10-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 97772222

Via Albany

0.3

Certified

7-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

Cuthbert

Certified

10-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

SM 03/83/10R ELDRIDGE, LS & JL Soprano

Spunta

Virginia Rose (Amorosa) GP AYRES & SONS White Star ELDRIDGE, LS & JL GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

Certified

3-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

0.015

Certified

23-Jan-15

May-15

(08) 97574531

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.15

Certified

9-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.2

Certified

30-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

0.13

Certified

22-Jan-15

May-15

(08) 97574531

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

0.41

Certified

17-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

DARNELL, AH

Margaret River

0.88

Certified

14-Nov-14

Feb-15

(08) 97574531

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

1.57

Certified

9-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

GP AYRES & SONS

Via Albany

4.01

Certified

27-Oct-14

Feb-15

(08) 98451135

(08) 98451123

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

Registered

8-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98452038

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.02

Registered

21-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98452038

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

0.6

Registered

20-Dec-14

Apr-15

(08) 98452038

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

1.93

Registered

1-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

BARKER, TA & PA

Albany

Registered

16-Sep-14

Jan-15

(08) 98452038

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.52

Registered

10-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.99

Registered

10-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

1.5

Registered

26-Nov-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

1.95

Registered

15-Jan-15

Apr-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

SMITH, P, P & B

Busselton

1.64

Registered

6-Jul-14

Nov-14

(08) 97554006

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

Certified

10-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

ELDRIDGE, LS & JL

Cuthbert

0.02

Registered

22-Dec-14

Mar-15

(08) 98446269

(08) 98446169

Winston

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Permits Permit No.

Minor Use Permits can also be searched by specific crop or pest types at https://portal.apvma.gov.au/permits

Description

Virus

Issued date

Expiry date

Alliums PER13088

Success Neo Insecticide (spinetoram)

Various insect pests

29-Mar-12

31-Mar-17

PER13088

Success Neo Insecticide (spinetoram)

Various insect pests

29-Mar-12

31-Mar-17

PER13698

Phosphorous

Downy mildew

1-Oct-12

30-Sep-17

PER12050

Boscalid

Sclerotinia rot

28-May-12

30-Jun-15

Weeds

12-Nov-13

30-Nov-16

Confidor 200 SC Insecticide

Greenhouse whitefly and green peach aphid

12-Apr-15

30-Sep-20

Avatar (indoxacarb)

Garden weevil

2-Nov-11

30-Sep-16

Artichoke â&#x20AC;&#x201D; globe PER14203

Propyzamide

Asian root vegetables PER12716 Asparagus PER12777 Beans PER12947

Talstar 100 EC Insecticide/Miticide

Specified whitefly and mite species

7-May-12

30-Apr-16

PER14701

Pyriproxyfen

Silverleaf whitefly

4-Feb-15

30-Jun-20

PER12567

Various

Sclerotinia, botrytis rot and black rot

18-Nov-14

30-Sep-17

16-Dec-13

31-Aug-18

1-Apr-10

31-Mar-20

Beetroot PER14245

Score Foliar Fungicide

Leaf spot

PER11949

Lambda-Cyhalothrin

Various insects

PER14184

Phosphorous (phosphonic) acid

Damping off and downy mildew

PER14043

Chlorothalonil

Various diseases

PER14456

Tebuconazole

Sclerotonia rot

1-Apr-14

30-Jun-19

PER11853

Imidacloprid

Aphids & thrips

10-Apr-12

30-Sep-15

1-Jul-13

30-Jun-17

16-Apr-14

30-Nov-18

PER14891

Trifloxystrobin

Alternaria leaf spot

1-Jan-15

30-Sep-19

PER11450

Ethofumesate (Tramat)

Grass weeds

8-Jun-09

30-Jun-15

Brassica leafy vegetables PER11990

Chlorothalonil

Downy mildew, alternaria spot & grey mould

12-Apr-15

30-Jun-17

PER80538

Mancozeb

Anthracnose and septoria

1-Apr-15

31-Mar-25

PER14184

Phosphorous (phosphonic) acid

Damping off and downy mildew

1-Jul-13

30-Jun-17

PER10845

Barmac Zineb Fungicide

Cercospora leaf spot & downy mildew

11-Jun-09

31-May-20

PER13154

Dual Gold Herbicide

Various broadleaf and grass weeds

20-Feb-12

31-Mar-17

PER14907

Emamectin

Various pests

9-Dec-14

30-Nov-19

PER14584

Imidacloprid

Aphids, whitefly and thrips

1-Apr-14

31-Mar-19

PER14127

Pendimethalin

Weeds

31-Oct-13

31-Aug-18

PER11848

Clethodim

Grass weeds

20-Jun-12

30-Sep-15

PER14292

Secure 360SC (chlorfenapyr)

Lepiotera and mites

24-Dec-13

31-Mar-16

PER14045

Mancozeb + Metalaxyl

Various fungal diseases

1-Apr-13

31-Mar-18

PER14958

Dimethomorph & Mancozeb (Acrobat Fungicide)

Downy mildew & other diseases

21-Dec-14

31-Oct-19

PER14433

Alpha-cypermethrin

Various insects

31-Jan-14

30-Jun-17

PER14596

Chlorpyrifos

Vegetable beetle adults

1-Oct-14

30-Sep-19

PER12008

Ramrod Herbicide (propachlor)

Annual grasses and broadleaf weeds

18-Jun-12

30-Sep-15

PER14864

Pirimicarb

Aphids

11-Nov-14

30-Jun-19

PER12947

Talstar 100 EC Insecticide/Miticide

Specified whitefly and mite species

7-May-12

30-Apr-16 31-Mar-18

Broccoli PER14045

Mancozeb + Metalaxyl

Various fungal diseases

1-Apr-13

PER14164

Clethodim

Rye grass, winter grass

11-Oct-13

30-Jun-17

PER11951

Phosphorous acid

Downy mildew

1-Nov-10

31-Mar-20

PER14051

Iprodione

Rhizoctinia

1-May-13

31-Mar-18 30-Jun-17

Brussels sprouts

110

PER14164

Clethodim

Rye grass, Winter grass

11-Oct-13

PER14432

Pendimethalin

Weeds

23-May-14

30-Jun-19

PER11951

Phosphorous acid

Downy mildew

1-Nov-10

31-Mar-20

WA Grower WINTER 2015

YOUR PRODUCTION

Permit No.

Description

Virus

PER10090

Iprodione

Grey mould

Issued date 12-Jan-10

Expiry date 1-Aug-15

PER14045

Mancozeb + Metalaxyl

Various fungal diseases

1-Apr-13

31-Mar-18 30-Sep-17

Capsicum PER12565

Scala Fungicide

Botrytis rots

5-Apr-12

PER14722

Abamectin

Tomato red spider mite

17-Feb-15

30-Sep-20

PER12712

Applaud Insecticide

reenhouse whitefly, silverleaf whitefly and G leafhoppers

13-May-14

31-Mar-17

PER14326

Captan

Grey mould

19-Dec-13

30-Nov-16

PER11778

Agri-fos 600 Systemic Fungicide (phosphorous acid)

Phytophthora soil fungus

29-Jun-11

30-Nov-15

PER14725

Paramite Selective Miticide

Tomato spider mites

22-Oct-14

30-Jun-18

PER13031

Maldison

Fruit fly

6-Oct-11

31-May-17

PER14050

Flint 500 WG Fungicide

Powdery mildew

1-Jun-13

30-Jun-23

30-Sep-13

31-May-16

PER12447

Teldor 500 SC Fungicide

Botrytis rot

PER14077

Eco-Oil (Botanical Oil)

Silverleaf whitefly

PER11564

Switch Fungicide

PER12399

1-Oct-13

30-Sep-23

Botrytis & sclerotinia

28-May-12

30-Nov-17

Ridomil Gold MZ Systemic & Protective Fungicide

Downy mildew

17-Oct-13

30-Sep-16

PER14184

Phosphorous (phosphonic) acid

Damping off and downy mildew

1-Jul-13

30-Jun-17

PER14816

Azoxystrobin

owdery mildew, sclerotinia rot (white mould), P black rot

1-Jun-14

30-Jun-19

PER11747

2,2-Dichloropropionic Acid

Promotion of bolting and grass weed control

PER12567

Various

Sclerotinia, botrytis rot and black rot

PER14045

Mancozeb + Metalaxyl

Various fungal diseases

PER14535

Clethodim

Grass weed control

PER13305

Glyphosate (shielded sprayer)

Certain broadleaf and grass weeds

28-May-12

30-Jun-20

PER12050

Boscalid

Sclerotinia rot

28-May-12

30-Jun-15

PER14045

Mancozeb + Metalaxyl

Various fungal diseases

1-Apr-13

31-Mar-18

PER14164

Clethodim

Rye grass, winter grass

11-Oct-13

30-Jun-17

PER11951

Phosphorous acid

Downy mildew

1-Nov-10

31-Mar-20

PER13147

Lontrel

Capeweed and clover

21-Nov-11

30-Nov-19

PER14037

Alpha-Cypermethrin

Staphylinid beetle

1-May-13

31-Mar-23

PER10272

Diazinon

Onion fly and onion seedling maggot

13-Aug-13

30-Sep-16

PER14043

Chlorothalonil

Various diseases

16-Apr-14

30-Nov-18

PER10875

Pirimor WG Aphicide (pirimicarb)

Aphids

7-May-12

30-Sep-15

PER13114

Prometryn

Grass weeds listed on label

29-Mar-12

31-Mar-17

PER13323

Score Foliar Fungicide (difenoconazole)

Cercospora leaf spot & septoria leaf blight

28-May-12

31-Mar-16

PER14353

Rovral Aquaflo Fungicide (iprodione)

Sclerotinia rot

1-Jul-14

31-Mar-17

PER13367

Linuron

Grass and broadleaf weeds

31-May-13

30-Apr-16

PER13673

Ridomil Gold MZ WG

ate Blight, septoria leaf blight & downy L mildew

22-Apr-13

30-Sep-16

PER14494

Trifloxystrobin

DM, cercospora & septoria

1-Oct-14

30-Jun-19

PER14436

Applaud Insecticide (buprofezin)

Greenhouse whitefly

9-May-14

30-Jun-19

PER14341

Chess Insecticide (pymetrozine)

Aphids

30-May-14

30-Jun-17

PER14843

Indoxacarb (Avatar Insecticide)

eliothis, lightbrown apple moth, lucerne leaf H roller and vegetable weevil

1-Oct-14

30-Sep-19

Carrot

1-Oct-09

30-Nov-19

18-Nov-14

30-Sep-17

1-Apr-13

31-Mar-18

12-May-14

31-Mar-19

Cauliflower

Celeriac

Celery

PER13496

Linuron

Range of weeds

4-May-12

30-Apr-17

PER14049

Permethrin (Ambush )

Helicoverpa and looper

1-Apr-13

31-Mar-23

PER14812

Score Fungicide

Cercospora & septoria leaf spots

17-Feb-15

30-Sep-20

PER13122

Proclaim Insecticide

eliothis, lightbrown apple moth and cluster H caterpillar

31-Oct-13

30-Sep-16

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Permits (cont.) Permit No.

Description

Virus

Issued date

Expiry date

PER11686

Nufarm Regent 200SC Insecticide

estern flower thrips (celery) & onion thrips W (lettuce)

25-Mar-14

31-Mar-17

Chicory PER14456

Tebuconazole

Sclerotonia rot

1-Apr-14

30-Jun-19

PER11848

Clethodim

Grass weeds

20-Jun-12

30-Sep-15

PER14457

Alpha-cypermethrin

Red-legged earth mite, onion thrips

19-Mar-14

30-Jun-19

PER14795

Phenmedipham (Bental)

Broadleaf weeds

1-Jul-14

31-Mar-20

PER80282

Alpha-cypermethrin

Red-legged earth mite, onion thrips

PER80538

Mancozeb

Anthracnose and septoria

PER14494

Trifloxystrobin

PER10677

Propyzamide

PER14841

Walabi Fungicide

Botrytis and alternaria

PER14045

Mancozeb + Metalaxyl

PER11951

Phosphorous acid

PER14864

16-Dec-14

30-Nov-17

1-Apr-15

31-Mar-25

DM, cercospora & septoria

1-Oct-14

30-Jun-19

Grass and broadleef weeds

14-Apr-08

30-Apr-18

1-Oct-14

30-Sep-19

Various fungal diseases

1-Apr-13

31-Mar-18

Downy mildew

1-Nov-10

31-Mar-20

Pirimicarb

Aphids

11-Nov-14

30-Jun-19

PER14326

Captan

Grey mould

19-Dec-13

30-Nov-16

PER13397

Clethodim (Select Herbicide)

Fops annual ryegrass and winter grass

15-Nov-13

31-Mar-18

PER13254

Dimethoate

Queensland and Mediterranean fruit fly

2-Feb-12

5-Oct-15

PER12823

Trifluralin

Various broad leaf and grass weeds

11-May-11

30-Jun-21 31-May-16

Chilli

PER12447

Teldor 500 SC Fungicide

Botrytis rot

30-Sep-13

PER14722

Abamectin

Tomato red spider mite

17-Feb-15

30-Sep-20

PER12399

Ridomil Gold MZ Systemic & Protective Fungicide

Downy mildew

17-Oct-13

30-Sep-16

PER14536

Abamectin

Two-spotted mite

30-May-14

30-Jun-17

Triadimenol

White rot (sclerotium)

22-Oct-14

31-Oct-19

Triadimenol

White rot (sclerotium)

22-Oct-14

31-Oct-19

Applaud Insecticide

reenhouse whitefly, silverleaf whitefly and G leafhoppers

13-May-14

31-Mar-17

Phosphorous

Downy mildew

1-Oct-12

30-Sep-17 30-Sep-20

Chinese onions PER14906 Chives PER14906 Choko PER12712 Coriander PER13698 Cucumber PER14722

Abamectin

Tomato red spider mite

17-Feb-15

PER12947

Talstar 100 EC Insecticide/Miticide

Specified whitefly and mite species

7-May-12

30-Apr-16

PER12906

Acramite Miticide (bifenazate)

Two-spotted mite

21-Oct-13

31-Mar-18

PER12391

Prodigy Insecticide

Lepidopteran pests

31-May-13

30-Sep-17

PER12447

Teldor 500 SC Fungicide

Botrytis rot

30-Sep-13

31-May-16

PER14043

Chlorothalonil

Various diseases

16-Apr-14

30-Nov-18

PER7909

Scala 400 SC Fungicide

Botrytis rot

5-Apr-12

30-Sep-17

PER14077

Eco-Oil (Botanical Oil)

Silverleaf whitefly

1-Oct-13

30-Sep-23

PER14326

Captan

Grey mould

19-Dec-13

30-Nov-16

PER14433

Alpha-cypermethrin

Various insects

31-Jan-14

30-Jun-17

PER14050

Flint 500 WG Fungicide

Powdery mildew

1-Jun-13

30-Jun-23

PER12712

Applaud Insecticide

reenhouse whitefly, silverleaf whitefly and G leafhoppers

13-May-14

31-Mar-17

PER13031

Maldison

Fruit fly

6-Oct-11

31-May-17

PER14046

Mancozeb

Grey mould

1-May-13

31-Mar-18

PER13349

Pyranica

Two-spotted mite

3-Apr-12

31-Mar-16

PER14765

Hexythiazox (Calibre 100 EC miticide)

omato spider mite, two-spotted mite, broad T mite, tomato russet mite

21-Feb-15

31-Mar-18

PER14840

Bupirimate

Powdery mildew

1-Oct-14

30-Sep-19

Cucurbits

112

WA Grower WINTER 2015

YOUR PRODUCTION

Permit No.

Description

Virus

Issued date

Expiry date

PER80138

Alpha-cypermethrin

Cucumber fruit fly

26-Feb-15

31-Mar-20

PER14725

Paramite Selective Miticide

Tomato spider mites

22-Oct-14

30-Jun-18

PER13304

Paramite

Two-spotted mite, red spider mite

12-Jul-13

30-Jun-18

Eggplant PER14722

Abamectin

Tomato red spider mite

17-Feb-15

30-Sep-20

PER12823

Trifluralin

Various broad leaf and grass weeds

11-May-11

30-Jun-21

PER12947

Talstar 100 EC Insecticide/Miticide

Specified whitefly and mite species

7-May-12

30-Apr-16

PER12391

Prodigy Insecticide

Lepidopteran pests

31-May-13

30-Sep-17

PER12712

Applaud Insecticide

reenhouse whitefly, silverleaf whitefly and G leafhoppers

13-May-14

31-Mar-17

PER14484

Fluazifop

Grass weeds

16-Apr-14

31-Mar-18

PER14839

Zineb

Anthracnose (Colletotrichum spp.)

1-Aug-14

30-Sep-19 31-May-17

PER12442

Trichlorfon

Fruit fly

10-Aug-11

PER11451

Chlorothalonil

Various fungal diseases

12-Jun-13

30-Jun-18

PER11778

Agri-fos 600 Systemic Fungicide (phosphorous acid)

Phytophthora soil fungus

29-Jun-11

30-Nov-15 31-Mar-18

PER14036

Bupirimate

Powdery mildew

1-Apr-13

PER12506

Dimethoate

Queensland fruit fly & Mediterranean fruit fly

30-Jan-13

5-Oct-15

PER13351

Pirimicarb

Aphids

28-Jun-13

31-Mar-16

PER13517

Rovral (iprodione)

Grey mould

1-Nov-12

30-Sep-15

PER14186

Success Neo (spinetoram)

Melon thrips

3-Oct-13

30-Sep-18

PER8930

Phorate

Aphids, jassids, mites, thrips and onion maggot

14-Aug-11

31-Jul-16

PER13122

Proclaim Insecticide

eliothis, lightbrown apple moth and cluster H caterpillar

31-Oct-13

30-Sep-16

PER13397

Clethodim (Select Herbicide)

Fops annual ryegrass and winter grass

15-Nov-13

31-Mar-18

PER14047

Methidathion

Rutherglen bug

1-Jun-13

30-Jun-18

PER12906

Acramite Miticide (bifenazate)

Two-spotted mite

21-Oct-13

31-Mar-18

Endive PER11951

Phosphorous acid

Downy mildew

1-Nov-10

31-Mar-20

PER14795

Phenmedipham (Bental)

Broadleaf weeds

1-Jul-14

31-Mar-20

PER11848

Clethodim

Grass weeds

20-Jun-12

30-Sep-15

PER14494

Trifloxystrobin

DM, cercospora & septoria

1-Oct-14

30-Jun-19

PER10677

Propyzamide

Grass and broadleef weeds

14-Apr-08

30-Apr-18

PER14841

Walabi Fungicide

Botrytis and alternaria

1-Oct-14

30-Sep-19

PER14456

Tebuconazole

Sclerotonia rot

1-Apr-14

30-Jun-19

PER14045

Mancozeb + Metalaxyl

Various fungal diseases

1-Apr-13

31-Mar-18

Fennel PER13698

Phosphorous

Downy mildew

1-Oct-12

30-Sep-17

PER13036

Bravo 720 SC

Downy mildew, purple blotch

21-Sep-11

31-Jul-16

Fruiting vegetables PER14765

Hexythiazox (Calibre 100 EC miticide)

omato spider mite, two-spotted mite, broad T mite, tomato russet mite

21-Feb-15

31-Mar-18

PER80099

Alpha-Cpermethrin

Mediterrean fruit fly and Queeensland fruit fly

26-Feb-15

31-Mar-20

Fluazifop

Grass weeds

16-Apr-14

31-Mar-18

Metolachlor

Various broadleaf and grass weeds

23-Jul-12

30-Jun-17

PER14326

Captan

Grey mould

19-Dec-13

30-Nov-16

PER12351

Confidor Guard Soil

Silverleaf whitefly

30-Mar-15

30-Jun-20

PER14958

Dimethomorph & Mancozeb (Acrobat Fungicide)

Downy mildew & other diseases

21-Dec-14

31-Oct-19

PER12712

Applaud Insecticide

reenhouse whitefly, silverleaf whitefly and G leafhoppers

13-May-14

31-Mar-17

Garlic PER14484 Green beans PER13626 Leafy lettuce

WA Grower WINTER 2015

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Permits (cont.) Permit No.

Description

Virus

Issued date

Expiry date

PER12391

Prodigy Insecticide

Lepidopteran pests

31-May-13

30-Sep-17

Potato moth

12-Jun-12

31-May-17

Leafy vegetables PER13322

Success Neo (spinetoram)

Leek PER14906

Triadimenol

White rot (Sclerotium)

22-Oct-14

31-Oct-19

PER14457

Alpha-cypermethrin

Red-legged earth mite, onion thrips

19-Mar-14

30-Jun-19

PER14484

Fluazifop

Grass weeds

16-Apr-14

31-Mar-18

PER80282

Alpha-cypermethrin

Red-legged earth mite, onion thrips

16-Dec-14

30-Nov-17

PER13257

Select Herbicide (clethodim)

rass weeds as per label including winter G grass (Poa annua)

28-May-12

31-Mar-17

PER13466

Various Actives

Specified grass and broadleaf weeds

17-May-12

30-Sep-15

PER13367

Linuron

Grass and broadleaf weeds

31-May-13

30-Apr-16

PER10272

Diazinon

Onion fly and onion seedling maggot

13-Aug-13

30-Sep-16

PER14473

Dimethomorph & Mancozeb

Downy mildew, purple blotch & botrytis rots

18-Dec-13

30-Jun-18

PER13653

Maldison

Onion thrips

1-Oct-12

31-Oct-18

PER14742

Methabenzthiazuron (Tribunil Herbicide)

Various broadleaf and grass weeds

1-Jul-14

30-Jun-16

Talstar 100 EC Insecticide/Miticide

Specified whitefly and mite species

7-May-12

30-Apr-16

1-Jul-14

31-Mar-20

Lettuce PER12947 PER14795

Phenmedipham (Bental)

Broadleaf weeds

PER12008

Ramrod Herbicide (propachlor)

Annual grasses and broadleaf weeds

18-Jun-12

30-Sep-15

PER14210

Acramite Miticide

Two-spotted (red spider) mite

17-Oct-13

30-Sep-18

PER13301

Alpha-cypermethrin

Red-legged earth mite & vegetable weevil

12-Jun-12

31-May-20

PER14430

Azoxystrobin (Amistar 250 SC)

Bottom rot

21-Mar-14

30-Jun-17

PER12386

Dacthal (chlorthal-dimethyl)

Stinging nettle

29-Jun-11

31-Aug-16

PER14351

DC-Tron Plus

Various bugs

24-Dec-13

31-Mar-17

PER14431

Rizolex Liquid

Bottom rot

21-Mar-14

30-Jun-17

PER12846

Abamectin

Two-spotted mite

31-May-13

30-Sep-17

PER13698

Phosphorous

Downy mildew

1-Oct-12

30-Sep-17

PER12565

Scala Fungicide

Botrytis rots

5-Apr-12

30-Sep-17

PER13332

BALAN (benfluralin)

Grass and broadleaf weed control

1-Apr-12

31-Mar-22

PER14964

Chlorothalonil

Antracnose (shot hole)

21-Dec-14

30-Nov-19

PER14336

Prodigy

luster caterpillar, looper and light brown C apple moth

17-Dec-13

30-Sep-17 31-Mar-19

PER14696

Abamectin

Two-spotted mite

1-Apr-14

PER14077

Eco-Oil (Botanical Oil)

Silverleaf whitefly

1-Oct-13

30-Sep-23

PER12447

Teldor 500 SC Fungicide

Botrytis rot

30-Sep-13

31-May-16

PER11686

Nufarm Regent 200SC Insecticide

estern flower thrips (celery) & onion thrips W (lettuce)

25-Mar-14

31-Mar-17

Applaud Insecticide

reenhouse whitefly, silverleaf whitefly and G leafhoppers

13-May-14

31-Mar-17

PER14649

Acramite (bifenazate)

Two-spotted mite

7-Nov-14

30-Jun-17

PER14650

Paramite (etoxazole)

Two-spotted mite

7-Nov-14

31-May-18

PER13170

Dimethoate

Various fruit fly species

13-Oct-11

5-Oct-15

Metolachlor

Various broadleaf and grass weeds

23-Jul-12

30-Jun-17

Confidor Guard Soil

Silverleaf whitefly

30-Mar-15

30-Jun-20

Marrow PER12712 Melons

Navy beans PER13626 Okra PER12351 Onions

114

PER14602

Boscalid, Iprodione & Chlorothalonil

Botrytis neck-rot

24-Jul-14

30-Sep-16

PER11450

Ethofumesate (Tramat)

Grass weeds

8-Jun-09

30-Jun-15

PER14773

Basagran (bentazone-sodium)

Broadleaf weeds

16-Apr-14

30-Jun-16

PER80282

Alpha-cypermethrin

Red-legged earth mite, onion thrips

16-Dec-14

30-Nov-17

WA Grower WINTER 2015

YOUR PRODUCTION

Permit No.

Description

Virus

Issued date

Expiry date

PER13397

Clethodim (Select Herbicide)

Fops annual ryegrass and winter grass

15-Nov-13

31-Mar-18

PER14536

Abamectin

Two-spotted mite

30-May-14

30-Jun-17

PER14722

Abamectin

Tomato red spider mite

17-Feb-15

30-Sep-20

PER12823

Trifluralin

Various broad leaf and grass weeds

11-May-11

30-Jun-21

PER12399

Ridomil Gold MZ Systemic & Protective Fungicide

Downy mildew

17-Oct-13

30-Sep-16

Phosphorous

Downy mildew

1-Oct-12

30-Sep-17 31-Mar-23

Paprika

Parsley PER13698 PER14032

Chlorthal-dimethyl

Various broadleaf weeds and grasses

1-May-13

PER13121

Ridomil Gold 25G (metalaxyl-M)

Pythium & phytophthora

16-Nov-11

30-Nov-16

PER80538

Mancozeb

Anthracnose and septoria

1-Apr-15

31-Mar-25

Phosphorous (phosphonic) acid

Damping off and downy mildew

1-Jul-13

30-Jun-17

Parsnip PER14184 PER14045

Mancozeb + Metalaxyl

Various fungal diseases

1-Apr-13

31-Mar-18

PER11348

Clethodim

Grass weeds

11-Jan-12

31-Mar-22

PER14858

Pendimethalin

Grasses and broadleaf weeds

1-Apr-15

31-Mar-20

PER12048

Prometryn

Weeds

9-May-12

30-Sep-15

PER12357

Linuron

Grass and broadleaf weeds

9-May-12

30-Sep-15

PER14695

Ridomil Gold 25G (metalaxyl-M)

Pythium spp. and Phytophthora spp.

1-May-14

30-Jun-19

PER13696

Trifluralin

Wintergrass

28-Aug-12

31-Mar-18

PER11935

Triadimenol

Powdery mildew

5-Feb-10

30-Jun-17

PER14484

Fluazifop

Grass weeds

16-Apr-14

31-Mar-18

PER14043

Chlorothalonil

Various diseases

16-Apr-14

30-Nov-18

Peas PER12947

Talstar 100 EC Insecticide/Miticide

Specified whitefly and mite species

7-May-12

30-Apr-16

PER11451

Chlorothalonil

Various fungal diseases

12-Jun-13

30-Jun-18

PER14035

Diflufenican

Broadleaf weeds

1-May-13

31-Mar-23

PER11951

Phosphorous acid

Downy mildew

1-Nov-10

31-Mar-20

PER13397

Clethodim (Select Herbicide)

Fops annual ryegrass and winter grass

15-Nov-13

31-Mar-18

PER12712

Applaud Insecticide

reenhouse whitefly, silverleaf whitefly and G leafhoppers

13-May-14

31-Mar-17

PER12391

Prodigy Insecticide

Lepidopteran pests

31-May-13

30-Sep-17

Peppers

PER12947

Talstar 100 EC Insecticide/Miticide

Specified whitefly and mite species

7-May-12

30-Apr-16

PER11440

Sumiclex 500 (procymidone)

Sclerotinia rot

1-Jun-09

31-Jan-20

PER14353

Rovral Aquaflo Fungicide (iprodione)

Sclerotinia rot

1-Jul-14

31-Mar-17

PER14047

Methidathion

Rutherglen bug

1-Jun-13

30-Jun-18

PER8930

Phorate

phids, jassids, mites, thrips and onion A maggot

14-Aug-11

31-Jul-16 30-Sep-19

PER14840

Bupirimate

Powdery mildew

1-Oct-14

PER12378

Acephate

Western flower thrips

25-Oct-10

31-Oct-15

PER12906

Acramite Miticide (bifenazate)

Two-spotted mite

21-Oct-13

31-Mar-18

Potato PER14722

Abamectin

Tomato red spider mite

17-Feb-15

30-Sep-20

PER80344

Chlorpyrifos

lack Beetle, Wingless Grasshopper, redB legged earth mite

2-Jan-15

30-Sep-20

PER14765

Hexythiazox (Calibre 100 EC miticide)

omato spider mite, two-spotted mite, broad T mite, tomato russet mite

21-Feb-15

31-Mar-18

PER10822

Sodium hypochlorite

Various insect and fungal pests

30-Jan-09

30-Nov-19

PER12612

Alpha-cypermethrin

Garden weevil

29-Jun-11

30-Apr-16

Chlorpyrifos

African black beetle

28-Jun-13

31-Mar-16

Mancozeb + Metalaxyl

Various fungal diseases

1-Apr-13

31-Mar-18

Pumpkin PER11768 Radicchio PER14045

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Permits (cont.) Permit No.

Description

Virus

Issued date

Expiry date

PER11951

Phosphorous acid

Downy mildew

1-Nov-10

31-Mar-20

PER14795

Phenmedipham (Bental)

Broadleaf weeds

1-Jul-14

31-Mar-20

PER14841

Walabi Fungicide

Botrytis and alternaria

1-Oct-14

30-Sep-19

PER11848

Clethodim

Grass weeds

20-Jun-12

30-Sep-15

PER14864

Pirimicarb

Aphids

11-Nov-14

30-Jun-19

Radish PER14433

Alpha-cypermethrin

Various insects

31-Jan-14

30-Jun-17

PER11949

Lambda-Cyhalothrin

Various insects

1-Apr-10

31-Mar-20

PER11451

Chlorothalonil

Various fungal diseases

12-Jun-13

30-Jun-18

PER13035

Clethodim

Control of grasses

27-Sep-11

30-Sep-16

PER11441

Propachlor

Grass and broadleaf weeds

27-May-09

31-Dec-19

PER14456

Tebuconazole

Sclerotonia rot

1-Apr-14

30-Jun-19

PER11935

Triadimenol

Powdery mildew

5-Feb-10

30-Jun-17

PER14048

Pendimethalin

Various broadleaf and grass weeds

1-May-13

31-Mar-23

PER13444

Propiconazole

Cercospora

1-Apr-12

31-Mar-17

Ambush Emulsifiable Concentrate Insecticide

reen peach aphid, green looper, light brown G apple moth and budworms

11-Apr-12

31-Mar-17

Rhubarb PER13441 Rocket PER14433

Alpha-cypermethrin

Various insects

31-Jan-14

30-Jun-17

PER14127

Pendimethalin

Weeds

31-Oct-13

31-Aug-18

PER14292

Secure 360SC (chlorfenapyr)

Lepiotera and mites

24-Dec-13

31-Mar-16

PER14864

Pirimicarb

Aphids

11-Nov-14

30-Jun-19

PER12008

Ramrod Herbicide (propachlor)

Annual grasses and broadleaf weeds

18-Jun-12

30-Sep-15

PER14045

Mancozeb + Metalaxyl

Various fungal diseases

1-Apr-13

31-Mar-18

Root & tuber vegetables PER14385

Prometryn

Grass and broadleaf weeds

10-Mar-14

31-Mar-19

PER14282

Fluazifop-P as butyl

rass weeds including couch and Guinea G grass

22-Nov-13

31-Dec-16

PER13088

Success Neo Insecticide (spinetoram)

Various insect pests

29-Mar-12

31-Mar-17

PER14906

Triadimenol

White rot (Sclerotium)

22-Oct-14

31-Oct-19

PER13626

Metolachlor

Various broadleaf and grass weeds

23-Jul-12

30-Jun-17

PER14842

Copper Oxychloride, Cuprous Oxide or Cupric Hydroxide

Downy mildew

1-Oct-14

30-Sep-19

PER14073

Diazinon

hrips (excluding WFT) and onion seedling T maggot

1-Jul-13

30-Jun-18

Shallot

PER14890

Methomyl (Lannate-L)

Western flower thrips

25-Nov-14

31-Oct-19

PER13205

Secure 360 SC (chlorfenapyr)

Western flower thrips

28-May-12

30-Jun-17

PER13257

Select Herbicide (clethodim)

rass weeds as per label including winter G grass (Poa annua)

28-May-12

31-Mar-17

PER14048

Pendimethalin

Various broadleaf and grass weeds

1-May-13

31-Mar-23

PER14142

Ioxynil

Broad leaf and grass weeds

17-Oct-13

31-Mar-16

PER14473

Dimethomorph & Mancozeb

Downy mildew, purple blotch & botrytis rots

18-Dec-13

30-Jun-18

PER13653

Maldison

Onion thrips

1-Oct-12

31-Oct-18

PER14742

Methabenzthiazuron (Tribunil Herbicide)

Various broadleaf and grass weeds

1-Jul-14

30-Jun-16

PER14471

Lambda-cyhalothrin

Various pests

30-May-14

31-Mar-19

PER14457

Alpha-cypermethrin

Red-legged earth mite, onion thrips

19-Mar-14

30-Jun-19

PER8930

Phorate

phids, jassids, mites, thrips and onion A maggot

14-Aug-11

31-Jul-16

PER14484

Fluazifop

Grass weeds

16-Apr-14

31-Mar-18

PER12008

Ramrod Herbicide (propachlor)

Annual grasses and broadleaf weeds

18-Jun-12

30-Sep-15

PER14536

Abamectin

Two-spotted mite

30-May-14

30-Jun-17

Silverbeet

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Permit No.

Description

Virus

Issued date

Expiry date

PER14433

Alpha-cypermethrin

Various insects

31-Jan-14

30-Jun-17

PER14456

Tebuconazole

Sclerotonia rot

1-Apr-14

30-Jun-19

PER11951

Phosphorous acid

Downy mildew

1-Nov-10

31-Mar-20

PER13673

Ridomil Gold MZ WG

ate blight, septoria leaf blight & downy L mildew

22-Apr-13

30-Sep-16

PER14494

Trifloxystrobin

DM, cercospora & septoria

1-Oct-14

30-Jun-19

PER13397

Clethodim (Select Herbicide)

Fops annual ryegrass and winter grass

15-Nov-13

31-Mar-18

PER11991

Legend Fungicide (quinoxyfen)

Powdery mildew

29-Jun-11

31-Mar-16

PER14703

Tramat 500 SC Selective Herbicide (ethofumesate)

Various weeds

1-Aug-14

31-Jul-19

PER14034

Chlorothalonil

Various fungal diseases

9-Dec-14

31-Oct-19

PER13626

Metolachlor

Various broadleaf and grass weeds

23-Jul-12

30-Jun-17

PER14839

Zineb

Anthracnose (Colletotrichum spp.)

1-Aug-14

30-Sep-19

18-Jun-12

30-Sep-15

1-Oct-14

30-Sep-19

PER12008

Ramrod Herbicide (propachlor)

Annual grasses and broadleaf weeds

PER14841

Walabi Fungicide

Botrytis and alternaria

PER12567

Various

Sclerotinia, botrytis rot and black rot

18-Nov-14

30-Sep-17

Acramite Miticide (bifenazate)

Two-spotted mite

21-Oct-13

31-Mar-18

PER14765

Hexythiazox (Calibre 100 EC miticide)

omato spider mite, two-spotted mite, broad T mite, tomato russet mite

21-Feb-15

31-Mar-18

PER14725

Paramite Selective Miticide

Tomato spider mites

22-Oct-14

30-Jun-18

PER12846

Abamectin

Two-spotted mite

31-May-13

30-Sep-17

PER13899

Etoxazole

Two-spotted mite

1-Jan-13

31-Mar-20

PER14470

Mancozeb & Dimethomorph

Downy mildew

1-May-14

30-Apr-17

PER14211

Fenhexamid

Grey mould and chocolate spot

27-Nov-13

30-Sep-16

PER14044

Acramite Miticide

Mites

12-Mar-14

30-Nov-15

PER11964

Chlorothalonil (Bravo)

Downy mildew & chocolate spot

13-Nov-12

31-Mar-18

PER10976

Bentazone

Broadleaf weeds

10-Aug-09

31-Mar-20

PER10988

Bladex 900 WG (cyanazine)

Broadleaf weeds

10-Aug-09

31-Mar-20

PER14033

Lambda-cyhalothrin

Pasture webworm, cutworm, Rutherglen bug and thrips

1-Jun-13

31-May-18

PER14505

Pyrimethanil

Grey mould (botrytis)

1-Jul-14

30-Jun-19

PER12399

Ridomil Gold MZ Systemic & Protective Fungicide

Downy mildew

17-Oct-13

30-Sep-16

PER14722

Abamectin

Tomato red spider mite

17-Feb-15

30-Sep-20

PER14839

Zineb

Anthracnose (Colletotrichum spp.)

1-Aug-14

30-Sep-19

PER11951

Phosphorous acid

Downy mildew

1-Nov-10

31-Mar-20

PER14703

Tramat 500 SC Selective Herbicide (ethofumesate)

Various weeds

1-Aug-14

31-Jul-19

PER14034

Chlorothalonil

Various fungal diseases

9-Dec-14

31-Oct-19

PER13626

Metolachlor

Various broadleaf and grass weeds

23-Jul-12

30-Jun-17

PER14456

Tebuconazole

Sclerotonia rot

1-Apr-14

30-Jun-19

PER14433

Alpha-cypermethrin

Various insects

31-Jan-14

30-Jun-17

PER13673

Ridomil Gold MZ WG

ate blight, septoria leaf blight & downy L mildew

22-Apr-13

30-Sep-16

PER14494

Trifloxystrobin

DM, cercospora & septoria

1-Oct-14

30-Jun-19

PER13397

Clethodim (Select Herbicide)

Fops annual ryegrass and winter grass

15-Nov-13

31-Mar-18

18-Nov-14

30-Sep-17

Snake bean PER12906 Snow peas

Spinach

PER12567

Various

Sclerotinia, botrytis rot and black rot

PER14841

Walabi Fungicide

Botrytis and alternaria

1-Oct-14

30-Sep-19

PER14795

Phenmedipham (Bental)

Broadleaf weeds

1-Jul-14

31-Mar-20

PER12008

Ramrod Herbicide (propachlor)

Annual grasses and broadleaf weeds

18-Jun-12

30-Sep-15

PER14457

Alpha-cypermethrin

Red-legged earth mite, onion thrips

19-Mar-14

30-Jun-19

PER14906

Triadimenol

White rot (Sclerotium)

22-Oct-14

31-Oct-19

PER14473

Dimethomorph & Mancozeb

Downy mildew, purple blotch & botrytis rots

18-Dec-13

30-Jun-18

Spring onions

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Permits (cont.) Permit No.

Description

Virus

PER13653

Maldison

Onion thrips

Issued date 1-Oct-12

Expiry date 31-Oct-18

PER14742

Methabenzthiazuron (Tribunil Herbicide)

Various broadleaf and grass weeds

1-Jul-14

30-Jun-16

PER14536

Abamectin

Two-spotted mite

30-May-14

30-Jun-17

PER8930

Phorate

phids, jassids, mites, thrips and onion A maggot

14-Aug-11

31-Jul-16

PER14484

Fluazifop

Grass weeds

16-Apr-14

31-Mar-18

PER80282

Alpha-cypermethrin

Red-legged earth mite, onion thrips

16-Dec-14

30-Nov-17

30-May-14

31-Mar-19

PER14471

Lambda-cyhalothrin

Various pests

PER14034

Chlorothalonil

Various fungal diseases

9-Dec-14

31-Oct-19

PER13626

Metolachlor

Various broadleaf and grass weeds

23-Jul-12

30-Jun-17

PER14842

Copper Oxychloride, Cuprous Oxide or Cupric Hydroxide

Downy mildew

1-Oct-14

30-Sep-19

PER14073

Diazinon

hrips (excluding WFT) and onion seedling T maggot

1-Jul-13

30-Jun-18

PER14890

Methomyl (Lannate-L)

Western flower thrips

25-Nov-14

31-Oct-19

PER13205

Secure 360 SC (chlorfenapyr)

Western flower thrips

28-May-12

30-Jun-17

PER13257

Select Herbicide (clethodim)

rass weeds as per label including winter G grass (Poa annua)

28-May-12

31-Mar-17

PER14048

Pendimethalin

Various broadleaf and grass weeds

1-May-13

31-Mar-23

PER14142

Ioxynil

Broad leaf and grass weeds

17-Oct-13

31-Mar-16

PER12008

Ramrod Herbicide (propachlor)

Annual grasses and broadleaf weeds

18-Jun-12

30-Sep-15

reenhouse whitefly, silverleaf whitefly and G leafhoppers

13-May-14

31-Mar-17

30-Sep-20

Squash (all type) PER12712

Applaud Insecticide

Sugar snap peas PER14722

Abamectin

Tomato red spider mite

17-Feb-15

PER14725

Paramite Selective Miticide

Tomato spider mites

22-Oct-14

30-Jun-18

PER14765

Hexythiazox (Calibre 100 EC miticide)

omato spider mite, two-spotted mite, broad T mite, tomato russet mite

21-Feb-15

31-Mar-18

PER12846

Abamectin

Two-spotted mite

31-May-13

30-Sep-17

PER13899

Etoxazole

Two-spotted mite

1-Jan-13

31-Mar-20

PER14211

Fenhexamid

Grey mould and chocolate spot

27-Nov-13

30-Sep-16

PER14044

Acramite Miticide

Mites

12-Mar-14

30-Nov-15

PER11964

Chlorothalonil (Bravo)

Downy mildew & chocolate spot

13-Nov-12

31-Mar-18

PER10976

Bentazone

Broadleaf weeds

10-Aug-09

31-Mar-20

PER10988

Bladex 900 WG (cyanazine)

Broadleaf weeds

10-Aug-09

31-Mar-20

PER14033

Lambda-cyhalothrin

asture webworm, cutworm, Rutherglen bug P and thrips

1-Jun-13

31-May-18

PER14505

Pyrimethanil

Grey mould (botrytis)

PER12399

Ridomil Gold MZ Systemic & Protective Fungicide

Downy mildew

PER11935

Triadimenol

Powdery mildew

5-Feb-10

30-Jun-17

PER11441

Propachlor

Grass and broadleaf weeds

27-May-09

31-Dec-19

PER14337

Trifluralin

Weeds

10-Mar-14

30-Jun-20 30-Sep-20

1-Jul-14

30-Jun-19

17-Oct-13

30-Sep-16

Swede

Sweet corn PER14722

Abamectin

Tomato red spider mite

17-Feb-15

PER14474

Methoxyfenozide

Lepidopteran pests

25-Nov-14

30-Jul-17

PER13116

Propiconazole

Northern corn leaf blight

8-Feb-12

31-Mar-16

PER14536

Abamectin

Two-spotted mite

30-May-14

30-Jun-17

PER14484

Fluazifop

Grass weeds

16-Apr-14

31-Mar-18

PER13151

Mouseoff and Rattoff Zinc Phosphide Baits

House mouse and introduced rats

14-Dec-11

31-Dec-16

PER13153

Regent 200 SC

White fringed weevil & wireworm

14-Dec-11

31-Dec-16

PER12047

Tecto Flowable SC Fungicide (thiabendazole)

Field rots caused by scurf & root rot

29-Jun-11

30-Sep-16

Sweet potato

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Permit No.

Description

Virus

Issued date

PER14864

Pirimicarb

Aphids

11-Nov-14

Expiry date 30-Jun-19

PER13902

Phorate

phids, thrips, jassids and organophosphate A Susceptible two-spotted mite and wireworm

2-Jan-13

31-Mar-18

Trichlorfon

Fruit fly

10-Aug-11

31-May-17

Abamectin

Tomato red spider mite

17-Feb-15

30-Sep-20 31-Mar-18

Thai eggplant PER12442 Tomatoes PER14722 PER12906

Acramite Miticide (bifenazate)

Two-spotted mite

21-Oct-13

PER12378

Acephate

Western flower thrips

25-Oct-10

31-Oct-15

PER14725

Paramite Selective Miticide

Tomato spider mites

22-Oct-14

30-Jun-18

PER13675

Maldison

ueensland, Mediterranean and lesser Q Queensland fruit fly and cucumber fly

16-May-13

31-May-18

PER12514

Sencor 480 SC (metribuzin)

Weed control

11-Jan-11

31-Dec-15

PER13721

Switch

Grey mould (Botrytis)

7-May-13

31-May-16

PER13716

Abrade Abrasive Barrier Insecticide

Various insect pests

24-Dec-12

31-Jan-16

PER13717

Amistar Top (azoxystrobin + difenoconazole)

Powdery mildew

31-Jan-14

31-May-16

PER13723

Avatar

eliothis (corn earworm), looper, cluster H caterpillar, leafhoppers, green mirid

28-Jun-13

31-May-16

PER14100

Buprofezin

Greenhouse whitefly

PER13725

Chess

reenhouse whitefly, silverleaf whitefly, green G peach aphid

1-Oct-13

31-Mar-16

18-Apr-13

31-May-16

PER13724

Previcur

PER13720

Pristine

Root rot

18-Apr-13

31-May-16

Powdery mildew

28-Jun-13

PER13722

31-May-16

Teldor 500SC Fungicide

Grey mould (Botrytis)

30-Sep-13

PER80216

31-May-16

Torque Insecticide (fenbutatin oxide)

Two-spotted mite

17-Feb-15

31-Mar-18

PER13726

Trifloxystrobin

Powdery mildew

28-Jun-13

31-May-16

PER80210

Pyrimethanil

Botrytis

13-Nov-14

30-Jun-17

PER11935

Triadimenol

Powdery mildew

5-Feb-10

30-Jun-17

PER11441

Propachlor

Grass and broadleaf weeds

27-May-09

31-Dec-19

PER14337

Trifluralin

Weeds

10-Mar-14

30-Jun-20

Stable fly larvae

14-Feb-14

31-Mar-19

1-Apr-14

31-Mar-19 30-Nov-19

Turnip

Vegetable crop residue PER14565

Various Products

Vegetable crops PER14583

Chlorpyrifos

Various insect pests

PER14479

Propiconazole

Various pests

12-May-14

PER11438

Glyphosate (shielded sprayer)

Grass and broadleaf weeds

5-May-09

30-Jun-19

PER13695

Ecocarb Fungicide

Powdery mildew

31-Oct-12

30-Sep-17

Ioxynil

Broad leaf and grass weeds

17-Oct-13

31-Mar-16

Welsh onions PER14142 Zucchini PER12906

Acramite Miticide (bifenazate)

Two-spotted mite

21-Oct-13

31-Mar-18

PER12712

Applaud Insecticide

reenhouse whitefly, silverleaf whitefly and G leafhoppers

13-May-14

31-Mar-17

PER14722

Abamectin

Tomato red spider mite

17-Feb-15

30-Sep-20

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Address

Agsafe / drumMuster (p2)

www.drummuster.com.au

Level 4, AMP Building 1 Hobart Pl, Canberra ACT 2601 Bevan Henderson 0429 089 780

Capogreco Farms: Fabrication Division (p25) www.capogreco.com

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Contact name

142 McClure Rd, Hamel WA 6215

Contact number (08) 9733 2878

Crop Care (p65)

www.cropcare.com.au

Unit 15, 16 Metroplex Ave Murarrie QLD 4172

Customer Care

1800 111 454

C-Wise (p17)

www.cwise.com.au

Nambeelup Rd, Nambeelup WA 6207

David Howey

(08) 9581 9582

Dobmac Ag Machinery (OBC)

www.dobmac.com.au

36-38 Industrial Dr, Ulverstone, TAS 7315

Mark Dobson

(03) 6425 5533

edp Australia Pty Ltd (p53)

www.edp.com.au

33-37 O'Brien St, Mooroopna, VIC 3629

(03) 5820 5337

HM.Clause Pacific (p7)

www.hmclause.com

165 Templestowe Rd, Lower Templestowe, VIC 3107

Horticulture Innovation Australia (p51)

www.horticulture.com.au

Level 8, 1 Chifley Square, Sydney, NSW 2000

Growcom (p66)

www.growcom.com.au

68 Anderson St, Fortitiude Valley, QLD 4006

Perth Energy (p43)

www.perthenergy.com.au

Level 4, 165 Adelaide Tce, East Perth, WA 6004

South Pacific Seed (p45)

www.southpacificseeds.com.au Unit 1/14 Bowen St, O'Conner, WA 6163

(08) 9331 6356

United Crate (p77)

www.unicrate.com.au

1 Zanni St, Canning Vale, WA 6155

(08) 9455 1540

Vin Rowe Farm Machinery Pty Ltd (p69)

www.vinrowe.com.au

3 Endeavour St, Warragul, VIC 3820

(03) 5623 1362

WA Crates (IBC)

service@wacrates.com.au

Crate Yard, Market City, 280 Bannister Rd, Canning Vale, WA 6155

(08) 9456 4092

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0400 622 314

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1800 654 222

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Jute or Net bags

Verbruggen palletizers are distinguished by their solid and practical design. From simple semi-automatic models to suit smaller operations, optionally expandable to fully automatic installation models to suit the medium and larger sized packaging companies where flexibility is desired. All groups of machines are widely applicable due to their modular design.

Tasmania - AUSTRALIA Pukekohe - NEW ZEALAND Phone: (03) 6425 5533 Phone: (09) 238 5699 Email: dobmac@dobmac.com.au • Website: www.dobmac.com.au A leader in the design, manufacture & supply of specialised agricultural machinery