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SINCE 1948Vol. 44 No 7. June 2010

Albany Farmers Market –

Drought reform pilot a big opportunity for Carnarvon Growers

vegetablesWA pilots nozzle workshop for growers

vegetablesWA tổ chức buổi trình bày thí điểm về vòi phun cho người trồng

WA GrowerPotato GrowersAssociation Inc.

APC-VPCAPC-PPC

Agricultural Produce Commission

Supporting local growers and the community markets

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

Vegetable Growers Association

PresidentMaureen Dobra Gingint: 9575 2086 m: 0417 174 110

Vice PresidentDenise Ellement Metro Southm: 0417 907 910

TreasurerAnthony Marinovich Myalup/Bunbury m: 0417 907 910

CommitteeH. Shapland t: 9845 1064 AlbanyK. Sue m: 0417 986 467 BusseltonR. Shain m: 0429 988 809 CarnarvonI. Gaylard m: 0409 292 367 CarnarvonK. Edwards m: 0427 724 243 Manjimup D. Le m: 0417 962 427 MetroD. Rigali m: 0407 447 524 MetroA. Bogdanich m: 0419 248 422 Metro NorthP. Bogdanich m: 0421 575 124 Metro NorthM.Grubisa m: 0413 050 182 Metro North S. Calameri m: 0418 957 236 Metro SouthP. Humble m: 0419 917 302 Metro South

Potato Growers Association

PresidentDarryl Smith Busselton m: 0428 933 154

Vice PresidentSimon Moltoni Pembertont: 9776 1693

TreasurerAndrew Tempra Manjimup m: 0417 097 729

CommitteeC. Ayres m: 0428 451 014 AlbanyB. Russell m: 0429 318 216 DonnybrookP. Patane m: 0407 993 580 MyalupS. Calameri m: 0418 957 236 Metro SouthG. Bendotti m: 0427 569 903 Pemberton

Western Potatoes Pty Ltd

ChairmanRoss Taylor m: 0412 446 512

Executive Offi cer Georgia Thomas m: 0431 444 918

A. Kirou m: 0400 996 153D. Niciejewski m: 0400 996 180

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Cover photo: Howard Shapland selling his own fresh local produce at the Albany Farmers Market

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Faith picks her raspberries in December.

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2 Buylocalbuyfresh Albanyfarmersmarkets

3 PinnarooSpudfest–April2010

4 vegetablesWApilotsnozzle workshopforgrowers

5 vegetablesWA tổ chức buổi trình bày thí điểm về vòi phun cho người trồng

6 Droughtreformpilotabigopportunity forCarnarvongrowers

7 Helpingfarmersplantohandthe reinstothenextgeneration(FED)

8 Chương trình thí điểm cải tổ hạn hán một cơ hội lớn cho người trồng trọt vùng Carnarvon

10 Newleadershipteamtodrive agricultureandfood

11 TicketsonSaleforvegetablesWA BiannualDinner!

12 SouthEastAsianbuyersshowrenewed interestinWAfreshproduce

13 Growerprofile–PaulEdwards

15 FeelGoodFoodkeepskickinggoals!

16 Growerprofile–DavidEast

17 WAConsumerssufferaftergrowershit byseverehailstorm

18 WesternPotatoesrevealsnew PointofSale(POS)material

19 DiseasesofvegetablecropsinAustralia —Abookreview

20 FoodIndustryheadlines

22 NutritionwithRossB.Taylor

24 Growerprofile–Ryanfamily

25 2010NationalsWAFoodbankFood Runneedsyou!

26 Revivedvarietydevelopmentproject kicksoff

28 vegetablesWA–workingforgrowers

30 ValueofIrrigatedHorticulture

31 President’sReport

32 AmberlightforcarrotexportstoTaiwan

33 CyrilJacksonSeniorCampus HealthFestival

35 VeginsightsQuarterlyreport

36 Beefeduppotatocalculatormakes agoodtoolbetter

37 SkillsDiaryLaunch

38 Recipes

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Howard states Albany is quite unique as it is isolated and produces such a wide variety of produce therefore having access to fresh local produce is a massive benefit to the consumer. The produce is always as fresh as possible and growers are able to pick immediately before the markets so that it is at its optimum in order to achieve the best flavours.

Ian says a huge benefit of the markets is they sell everything as opposed to just fruit and vegetables catering for the whole family and offers reassurance to customers who can rely on knowing exactly where there food has come from.

There are strict criteria in place for growers who wish to participate in the market, with the condition that all produce must be grown and farmed in the Great Southern region by the person selling the goods. This means customers can rest assured they are supporting local growers and consuming fresh, local produce.

The Albany Farmers Market is always looking to move forward and doesn’t look to stand still, Ian comments, ‘we are always looking for new and innovative products’. With this philosophy in place and a desire to support local industry we’re sure future success is guaranteed.

for more information On albany Farmers Market please visit www.albanyfarmersmarket.com.au.

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Establishedin2002,todaytheAlbanyFarmersMarketisabustlinghiveofactivityeverySaturdaymorningdrawinginpeoplefromfarandwidetopurchasefreshproducedirectfromthefarm.

Open from 8am until midday each Saturday, Coordinator Ian Haines says the markets have garnered massive support from local community looking to support local business.

In late 2001 to early 2002 growers, farmers, DAFWA staff, health nutritionists and a number of others got together and discussed their concerns about the issues relating to the transport of fresh produce and decided to do something themselves to circumvent the issue.

Growers approached the Great Southern Regional Marketing Association to put the idea forward and held workshops to discuss. Chair of the Australian Farmers’ Market Association and ‘Farmers market guru’, Jane Adams travelled over to Albany to help growers get the project up and running, with the first market kicking off in April of 2002

Within 12 months of operation the market was managing itself, Ian says, and it has since grown from strength to strength.

The Albany Farmers Markets have won 2 prestigious awards in recent years, the 2008 Vogue Entertaining and Travel Award for an Outstanding Farmers Market and also the WA Food and Beverage Industry Awards – Service to Industry Award in November 2009

Vegetable grower and vegetablesWA Committee of Management members, Howard Shapland states being involved with the Albany Farmers Market is an invaluable opportunity for growers, offering a chance to direct market their produce and build rapport with their customers.

Howard comments that selling produce directly to consumers at the markets is much more profitable for farmers, cutting out the costly freight and commission expenses.

Howard says through direct customer feedback he has been able to tailor his crops to suit the needs of the consumer and is happy to put in extra effort to satisfy his customers.

Howard says the feedback is always really positive and the fact that customers return every week speaks volumes.

Buy local buy fresh Albany farmers markets

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By anne KirOu

WESTERNPOTATOES

WesternPotatoeswaskeentolearnfromtheonlyregionalspudeventinAustraliasoitcanconsiderrunningasimilareventinWAinthefuture.

The weekend’s events comprised of numerous activities including cooking competitions, mashed potato wrestling (amateur and professional), potato sculptures and potato putt-putt amongst other attractions.

The Pinnaroo Spudfest held a Ready, Steady, Cook cook-off competition, with the Channel 10 Ready, Steady, Cook team – Matt Golinski, Dominique Rizzo and Peter Everett as the judges. The cook-off was held on the Tuesday and Wednesday prior to the weekends festivities with the winners announced at the black tie dinner on the Friday night. Great prizes, including TV sets, tabletop heaters and vegetable dehydrators were on offer to the top three winners in both the professional and novice categories.

On Saturday, the Spudfest commenced with the Mashed Potato Wrestling. The competitors on the day were Dominique Rizzo from Ready, Steady, Cook and the winner decided by an auction held at the Black Tie Dinner. The pool of Mash Potato consisted of approximately 4 tonnes of potatoes which were boiled and mashed in big pots over an open fire and transported to a cooling tank using a small crane. On the morning of the Spudfest, the mash was poured into a concrete truck mixer and mashed again before it was transported to

Pinnaroo Spudfest – April 2010

the site and poured into a makeshift above-ground pool lined with hay stacks and tarpaulin. The competitors entered the pool of mashed potato and wrestled for about 5 minutes before a winner was decided, it was a great event and a lot of fun for spectators.

The black tie dinner fundraiser was very well presented with elaborate decorations covering the local hall. The Ready, Steady, Cook team took on the role of chefs for the night accompanied by a large team of local members who assisted with preparations as well as serving meals to guests.

The event was a huge success with several thousands of dollars being raised from the tickets sold and also the auction held on the night. One of the auctions was to determine who was going to compete against Dominique Rizzo during the Mash Potato Wrestling. Dominique offered herself up for auction and the highest bidder on the night ($900) got the opportunity to wrestle against her.

Other attractions during the weekend included pro-wrestling, belly dancing, chainsaw carving, live bands, numerous food

stalls which included a popular van serving delicious stuffed potatoes. Children were entertained by the bouncy castle, potato putt-putt, croquet, velcro wall climbing, the laser skirmish, plaster painting, and also a children’s entertainer.

The festivals president, Anthony Moyle (a local potato grower) said “the event is a great way to promote the small Mallee town’s potato production. All of the potatoes used were donated by local growers, including one farm which sponsored the mash potato wrestling”.

AnneKirou,Retail&ConsumerManagerforWesternPotatoes,hadtheopportunitytoattendtheSouthAustralianPinnarooSpudfestheldonthe9thand10thofAprilthisyear.

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InMarch,vegetablesWAcoordinatedapilotworkshoponspraynozzlesinpartnershipwithSyngenta,providingtheirexpertise;andtheRigalifamilyinWanneroo,generouslyprovidingthevenueanddemonstrationsite.

Growers were able to have a general discussion about nozzles and spray application, investigate conventional nozzles versus the latest technology in nozzles for different foliage densities on the actual boom, before venturing out into the field with UV lights to see the differences in coverage dramatically demonstrated across the nozzle types where glow in the dark dye had been added to the mix before being applied.

The aim of the workshop was to help growers:

• Reduce costs by increasing application efficiency;

• Maximise the performance of crop protection products;

• Improve drift control; and

• Minimise environmental impacts.

The workshop was kept small enough that growers could discuss their individual setup with the experts and each other, as well as see the results of the demonstration. The BBQ and beers provided also assisted with discussion.

The growers present said that the evening gave them an excellent chance to learn some new things as well as brush up on a few things they hadn’t considered for a while. A number have since changed their practices as well as starting to use the modern nozzles.

The success of the pilot workshop was enough that vegetablesWA and Syngenta are now planning to roll out more workshops in other growing regions.

for more information More details will be announced through the e-news, although growers are also encouraged to register their interest with the Field extension Officer on 0488 111 526 or at [email protected].

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Trong Tháng 3, vegetablesWA điều phối một buổi trình bày thí điểm về các vòi phun với sự hợp tác của Syngenta cung cấp ý kiến chuyên môn và gia đình Rigali ở Wanneroo đã rộng lượng cung cấp địa điểm và chỗ để trình bày.

Người trồng đã có một cuộc bàn thảo tổng quát về các vòi phun và phương pháp tưới phun, điều tra các vòi thường so với kỹ thuật mới nhất của vòi phun dùng cho các mức độ rậm rạp khác nhau của lá ngay lúc phát triển, trước khi họ mạo hiểm ra ngoài đồng với đèn cực tím để thấy những mức bao phủ khác nhau được điển hình qua tất cả các loại vòi mà thuốc nhuộm phát sáng trong bóng tối đã được cho thêm vào phần pha trộn trước khi áp dụng.

Mục đích của buổi trình bày là để giúp người trồng:

• giảm chi phí bằng cách tăng mức hiệu quả trong việc áp dụng;

• tối đa năng suất của các sản phẩm bảo vệ vụ mùa;

• cải tiến việc điều khiển sự cuốn đi; và

• giảm thiểu những tác động cho môi trường.

Buổi trình bày được tổ chức với số người tham dự vừa đủ để người trồng có thể bàn với nhau về cách bố trí riêng của họ với những người chuyên môn và đồng thời với những người trồng khác, cũng như kết quả của sự trình bày. Thịt nướng BBQ và bia được cung cấp cũng đã giúp ích cho cuộc bàn thảo.

Người trồng có mặt trong buổi trình bày nói rằng đây là một cơ hội thật tốt để học những điều mới lạ cũng như ôn lại một số điều mà đã lâu họ đã không nghĩ tới. Một số người trồng đã thay đổi lối thực hành của họ cũng như bắt đầu dùng những vòi kiểu mới sau buổi trình bày này.

Sự thành công của buổi trình bày thí điểm đủ cho vegetablesWA và Syngenta bây giờ dự tính lần lượt tổ chức các buổi trình bày này ở các khu trồng trọt khác. Các chi tiết khác sẽ được thông báo qua tờ E-news, tuy nhiên chúng tôi cũng khuyến khích người trồng đăng ký ý định tham gia với Field Extension Officer qua số 0488 111 526 hoặc tại [email protected].

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Building Farm BusinessesGrants of up to $60 000 are available via two components:

• Business Adaptation Grants — up to $40 000 for eligible activities identified in the strategic plan that help farm businesses prepare for the impacts of drought, reduced water availability and a changing climate.

• Landcare Adaptation Grants—up to $20 000 for eligible activities identified in the strategic plan with a natural resource management focus and having a broader public benefit.

Completion of the Farm Planning component is a prerequisite for accessing grants under this initiative. The payments under this part of the pilot are to be paid in instalments over four years from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2014.

stronger rural communitiesGrants are available to local government authorities to fund projects that build the resilience of rural communities and help them to prepare for and manage hardship resulting from an agricultural downturn.

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Thepilotwilltestapackageofnewinitiativesdevelopedinresponsetothenationalreviewofdroughtpolicy.Thepilotisdesignedtohelpmovefromacrisismanagementapproachtoriskmanagement.Theaimistobettersupportfarmers,theirfamiliesandruralcommunitiesinpreparingforfuturechallenges,ratherthanwaitinguntiltheyareincrisistoofferassistance.

InitiativesunderthepilotFarm PlanningUp to $7500 for farmers to undertake training to develop or update a strategic plan for their farm business. The plan will identify priority activities to help improve the management and preparedness of the farm business to respond to future challenges. The assistance will come in two forms:

• Up to $6500 per farm business to develop or update a written strategic plan by

participating in approved training sessions. This includes up to $2500 available to offset the cost of developing the financial components of the strategic plan, including an independent assessment that the implementation of the plan would lead to a more viable farm business.

• Up to $1000 per farm business, paid by reimbursement, to offset the costs of attendance at training sessions such as travel, accommodation and childcare costs.

Drought reform pilot a big opportunity for Carnarvon growers

Announcedinthefederalgovernment’sBudget2010,growersinanumberofregionscantakeadvantageofthenewpilotofdroughtreformmeasureswhichpromisetogreatlyassistgrowerstakechargeofthefutureandaccessgrantsofconsiderablevalue.The12-monthpilotwillbeinplacefrom1July2010.vegetablesWAurgeseligiblegrowerstoparticipateintheprogram.

PilotRegionThe pilot region includes the following Local Government Areas, including the Carnarvon area.

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Farm social supportSupport for a better coordinated social support network to meet the mental health, counselling and other social needs of farming families and rural communities. There are three programs available through Farm Social Support:

• Rural Support Initiative — Rural Services Officers can assist with access to a range of payments and services and refer farmers and their families to other government and non-government agencies for further assistance. Social workers can provide short-term personal support and counselling in difficult times. Areas where social workers can help include, but are not limited to, domestic and family violence, financial hardship, homelessness, loss and bereavement.

• Online Counselling for Rural Young Australians Initiative — This initiative provides an online counselling and information service for young people in the drought pilot region. The service is anonymous, confidential and free.

• Rural and Regional Family Support Service — Professionals such as counsellors, psychologists and community welfare workers will be available to

provide practical support, help work through issues and concerns and help deal with relationship problems. Services include: counselling; support and information; crisis support; relationship education and skills training; and community development referral to other services and support.

Farm Family support

Income support for farmers facing financial hardship, allowing them to meet basic household expenses.

Farm exit support

Grants of up to $170,000 are available to support growers who decide to sell their plantation or garden, including for retraining and relocation expenses. Three grants are available.

• Farm Exit Support Grants — up to $150 000 for eligible farmers who sell their farm business during the pilot period.

• Farm Exit Support Advice and Re-training Grant — up to $10 000 for recipients of the Farm Exit Support Grant for professional advice and retraining after selling their farm.

• Farm Exit Support Relocation Grants — up to $10 000 for recipients of the Farm Exit Support Grant to help with relocation expenses and accessing job-seeking services after they have sold their farm.

BeyondFarmingBeyond Farming puts current growers in touch with former farmers to talk about opportunities outside of farming and to talk to someone who has been in the same position about the options for themselves and their families if selling the farm business or retiring.

for more information More information will be available in the lead up to the commencement of the trial on july 1. For additional details now, please contact the Drought assistance Hotline on 13 23 16 or visit www.daff.gov.au/droughtpilot. vegetablesWa will keep growers updated as new information is provided through the e-news.

TheGovernmenthasactedonakeyrecommendationfromthedroughtpolicyreviewtobetterhelpolderfarmersplantohandtheirfarmsontothenextgeneration.

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Tony Burke today announced an extra $2.43 million for the Rural Financial Counselling Service. With the extra funding, Mr Burke said he had asked that issues surrounding succession planning should, for the first time, be a key focus for rural financial counsellors. The drought

Helping farmers plan to hand the reins to the next generation (FED)

review expert social panel, led by Peter Kenny, found that as the average age of farmers continued to climb, many found it hard to face the complex issues around succession.

for more information Please call (02) 6277 7520.

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Được tuyên bố trong Ngân sách 2010 của chính phủ, người trồng ở một số miền có thể hưởng lợi một chương trình thí điểm cải tổ cách xử trí hạn hán có triển vọng giúp đỡ người trồng thật nhiều trong việc đảm đương với tương lai và xin các số quỹ có giá trị đáng kể. Chương trinh thí điểm dài 12 tháng sẽ bắt đầu vào ngày 1 Tháng 7, 2010. vegetablesWA thúc giục người trồng hãy tham gia vào chương trình nầy.

Chương trình thí điểm sẽ thử một loạt các đề xướng trọn gói được khai triền nhằm đáp ứng với cuộc tái xét chính sách hạn hán quốc gia. Chương trình nầy được thiết kế nhằm giúp sự chuyển đổi từ phương pháp quản lý tình trạng khủng hoảng qua quản lý rủi ro. Mục đích của chương trinh là nhằm hỗ trợ tốt hơn các nhà nông, gia đình họ và cả cộng đồng nông thôn có sự chuẩn bị cho những thử thách trong tương lai, thay vì trợ giúp họ khi nào họ trong trường hợp khủng hoảng.

Vùng Thí Điểm

Vùng thí điểm bao gồm các Khu vực Chính quyền Địa phương dưới đây, bao gồm khu vực Carnarvon.

Các đề xướng của chương trình

Kế hoạch làm nông

Số tiền lên đến $7500 dành cho các nhà nông tham gia huấn luyện nhằm khai triển hoặc cập nhật kế hoạch có sách lược cho doanh nghiệp nông trại của họ. Kế hoạch sẽ nhận định các hoạt động được ưu tiên nhằm giúp cải tiến quản lý và có sự chuẩn bị cho doanh nghiệp nông trại để đối phó với những thử thách trong tương lai. Trợ giúp nầy gồm hai dạng:

Số tiền lên đến $6500 cho mỗi doanh ngiệp nông trại để khai triển hoặc cập nhật một kế hoạch có sách lược bằng cách tham gia các buổi huấn luyện được công nhận. Quỹ nầy bao gồm số tiền lên đến $2500 có sẵn để bù đắp cho chi phí khai triển phần tài chính của kế hoạch có sách lược, bao gồm một cuộc khảo sát độc lập rằng sự thực thi kế hoạch đem lại một doanh nghiệp nông trại vững vàng hơn.

Số tiền lên đến $1000 cho mỗi doanh nghiệp nông trại, được trả bằng sự bồi hoàn, để bù đắp cho việc đến tham gia các buổi huấn luyện như chi phí đi lại, chỗ ở và chăm sóc trẻ.

Xây dựng các Doanh nghiệp Nông trại

Số quỹ lên đến $60 000 được cấp qua hai phần:

Quỹ cho sự Thích Ứng của Doanh Nghiệp—số tiền lên đến $40 000 cho các hoạt động có điều kiện nhận định rõ trong kế hoạch có sách lược giúp các doanh nghiệp nông trại chuẩn bị cho những tác động của hạn hán, lượng nước sẵn có giảm đi, và một khí hậu đang thay đổi.

Quỹ cho sự Thích Ứng với Chăm sóc Ruộng đất—số tiền lên đến $20 000 cho các hoạt động có điều kiện nhận định rõ trong kế hoạch có sách lược có trọng tâm quản lý tài

nguyên thiên nhiên và đem lại lợi ích cho cộng đồng rộng hơn.

Hoàn tất Kế Hoạch Nông Trại là điều kiện tiên quyết để nhận được các số quỹ dưới đề xướng nầy. Các khoản tiền trả dưới phần nầy của chương trình thí điểm sẽ được trả từng đợt qua thời gian bốn năm bắt đầu từ ngày 1 Tháng 7, 2010 cho đến 30 Tháng 6, 2014.

Các Cộng đồng Nông thôn Vững mạnh hơn

Có các quỹ dành cho chính quyền địa phương tài trợ cho các đề án xây dựng tính mau phục hồi của các cộng đồng nông thôn và giúp các cộng đồng có sự chuẩn bị cho và quản lý gian khổ do một cuộc suy sụp ngành nông nghiệp.

Hỗ trợ Xã hội Nông thôn

Hỗ trợ cho một mạn lưới hỗ trợ xã hội được điều phối tốt hơn để đáp ứng với sức khỏe tâm thần, tư vấn và nhu cầu xã hội khác của các gia đình nhà nông và cộng đồng nông thôn. Có ba chương trình dưới Hỗ trợ Xã hội Nông thôn:

Đề xướng Hỗ trợ Nông thôn- Các Nhân viên Phục vụ Nông thôn có thể giúp xin các khoản tiền tài trợ và tìm đến các dịch vụ và giới thiệu các nhà nông và gia đình họ tới các cơ quan chính phủ và phi-chính phủ để được giúp đỡ thêm. Các nhân viên xã hội có thể cung cấp sự hỗ trợ cá nhân và tư vấn trong thời gian ngắn trong những thời điểm khó khăn. Những lĩnh vực mà các nhân viên xã hội có thể giúp bao gồm, nhưng không chỉ giới hạn với, bạo hành trong gia đình, gian khổ về mặt tài chính, vô gia cư, mất mát và mất người thân.

Đề xướng Tư vấn Trực tuyến dành cho Những người Úc Trẻ vùng Nông thôn- Đề xướng nầy cung cấp dịch vụ tư vấn và thông tin trực tuyến cho

Chương trình thí điểm cải tổ hạn hán một cơ hội lớn cho người trồng trọt vùng Carnarvon

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những người trẻ sống trong vùng thí điểm hạn hán. Đây là một dịch vụ ẩn danh, kín đáo và miễn phí.

Dịch vụ Hỗ trợ Gia đình Nông thôn và Khu vực- Các nhà chuyên môn như chuyên viên tư vấn, tâm lý gia và các nhân viên chăm síc sức khỏe cộng đồng sẽ có thể cung cấp sự hỗ trợ thực tiễn, giúp giải quyết các vấn đề và sự lo ngại và giúp xử lý các vấn đề về mối quan hệ. Các dịch vụ bao gồm: tư vấn; hỗ trợ và thông tin; hỗ trợ tình trạng khủng hoảng; giáo dục về mối quan hệ và huấn luyện kỹ năng; và sự giới thiệu phát triển cộng đồng tới c1c dịch vụ và hỗ trợ khác.

Hỗ trợ Gia đình Nhà nông

Hỗ trợ thu nhập cho các nhà nông đang gian khổ về mặt tài chính, giúp họ chi trả các chi phí căn bản trong gia đình.

Hỗ trợ Rời bỏ Nghề nông

Số quỹ lên đến $170,000 có sẵn để hỗ trợ những người trồng quyết định bán nông trại hay vườn trồng trọt của họ, bao gồm chi phí tái huấn luyện dời chỗ. Có ba loại quỹ.

Các Quỹ Hỗ trợ Rời bỏ Nghề nông—số tiền lên đến $150 000 cho các nhà nong hội đủ điều kiện và bán doanh nghiệp nong trại của họ trong thời gian của chương trình thí điểm.

Quỹ Cố vấn và Tái Huấn Luyện Hỗ trợ Rời bỏ Nghề nông—số tiền lên đến $10 000 cho người nhận Quỹ Hỗ trợ Rời bỏ Nghề nông để được lời khuyên chuyên môn và tái huấn luyện sau khi bán nông trại.

Quỹ Dời chỗ Hỗ trợ Rời bỏ Nghề nông— số tiền lên đến $10 000 cho người nhận Quỹ Hỗ trợ Rời bỏ Nghề nong để giúp với các chi phí dời chỗ

và tìm đến các dịch vụ tìm việc sau khi họ đã bán nông trại của mình.

Sau Nghề nông

Sau Nghề nông giúp các nhà nông hiện thời liên lạc với các cựu nhà nông để bàn về các cơ hội bên ngoài nghề nông nghiệp và để trò chuyện với một người mà đã trải qua hoàn cảnh như vậy và các sự lựa chọn cho họ và gia đình nếu họ bán nông trại hoặc về hưu.

Từ bây giờ cho đến ngày chương trinh thí điểm được bắt đầu vào ngày 1 Tháng 7 sẽ có thêm các thông tin. Để biết thêm chi tiết ngay bây giờ, vui lòng liên lạc Đường dây nóng Giúp đỡ Hạn hán (Drought Assistance Hotline) qua số 13 23 16 hoặc vào trang mạng www.daff.gov.au/droughtpilot. vegetablesWA sẽ cập nhật người trồng khi được những thông tin mới qua bản tin E-news.

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Fast maturing medium sized cabbage with a

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shape and smooth texture. MOOR offers resistance

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Improved Atomic type with early maturity (60 days

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TheDepartmentofAgricultureandFoodhasannounceditsnewexecutivelineuptoleadtherevitalisedorganisationandsupporttheState’s$6billionsector.

Department Director General Rob Delane said the new six member executive would be on board within the next two months to support the department’s ongoing transformation and modernisation.

The new operational structure will commence from 1 July and include three industry-based directorates for grains, livestock and irrigated agriculture as well as agricultural resource risk management (including border biosecurity and invasive species), regional operations and development, and corporate strategy and operations.

The new executive directors include:

• Greg Paust, Regional Operations and Development

• Peter Metcalfe, Grains Industries

• Kevin Chennell, Livestock Industries

• Terry Hill, Irrigated Agriculture and Diversification

• Meg Somers, Corporate Strategy and Operations

• John Ruprecht, Agricultural Resource Risk Management

New leadership team to drive agriculture and food

Mr Delane said the executive directors had excellent credentials and would help the department move forward to meet its key priority of building industry productivity, profitability and resilience.

“The department is introducing a new business approach and refocussing its efforts on innovation and economic development to boost the contribution of the agriculture and food sector to the WA economy,” Mr Delane said.

“This means we will be working closely with industry to ensure our work is targeting those areas that will really make a difference to the success of the sector.”

Mr Delane said, in a major shift from the previous structure, the industry-focused executives would have responsibility for policy, productivity, innovation, biosecurity, food and value adding, trade, sustainability and business development within each sector.

“The new structure and holistic approach will bring together all of the key factors which affect industry development and enable the department to be more responsive to the changing needs of industry and markets.”

for more information www.agric.wa.gov.au

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LandmarkhaveagreedtoagainsponsorthevegetablesWABiannualDinnerandshowtheirsupportforthehorticultureindustryinWA.

A more modest affair than the 60th

anniversary dinner, this year’s event provides

an opportunity to come together for a night

of quality food and wine and to mingle with

growers and industry stakeholders.

There will be a few short speeches by industry leaders and then it will be time to enjoy the night with great live music and entertainment.

The event will be held at the Joondalup Resort, where there will be accommodation packages available for those wishing to stay on and make a night of it. The Kangaroo Bar will also be open late to serve drinks over the bar.

In addition to the dinner, a free grower seminar is being arranged for the afternoon of the 10th to inform growers about the national Vegetable Industry Development

Tickets on Sale for vegetablesWA Biannual Dinner!

Program and other important issues. A detailed agenda will be distributed in the next few weeks once speakers are confirmed.

Date: 10th september

Time: 7 pm pre-drinks for a 7.30 pm sit down

Venue: joondalup resort

Price: $150 per ticket

There is a limit of 180 seats available so please don’t delay!!

for more information Please phone Valeria Kozak on (08) 9481 0834.


Grower profile – Paul Edwards

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RenewedinterestinWAfreshfruitandvegetablesiscomingfromSingapore,MalaysiaandThailandfollowingrecentvisitstoWesternAustralia.

Major supermarkets, importers, market agents and fresh produce processors from the three countries participated in the fact-finding trips, which were facilitated by the Department of Agriculture and Food.

Food security is an important issue in Singapore and Malaysia with governments encouraging buyers to look wider to source fresh, quality produce.

The Government of Singapore has set up a fund to enhance food supply resilience in six products including leafy vegetables. It is also encouraging healthy eating with support for supermarket promotion programs. There has been a significant increase in the consumption of fresh produce, particularly vegetables.

The Malaysian Agrifood Corporation was keen to visit WA to investigate opportunities for partnerships under contract farming arrangements for premium vegetables including carrots, lettuce and broccoli. This is an integrated supply chain management company specialising in supplying horticultural produce to large retail and food service outlets in Malaysia. It was also interested in talking with suppliers about the opportunity to promote fresh produce under its ‘Luscious’ brand in Singapore and Hong Kong.

South East Asian buyers show renewed interest in WA fresh produce

The Agri-food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) of Singapore led a delegation of importers and processors who account for around 90 per cent of its fresh fruit and vegetable imports. Some were already purchasing WA vegetables, mainly carrots, but also seeking opportunities to expand relationships and investigate contract supply arrangements.

The visitors were impressed with the modern growing and packing technology in carrots, leafy vegetables and tomatoes, particularly around Gingin and the Manjimup/Pemberton areas.

They were also very interested in the Market City layout and operations as the Government of Singapore is looking to relocate its wholesale markets from Pasir Panjang.

These visits allow overseas buyers to view WA’s vegetable operations first-hand, showcasing our clean environment and safe handling practices which are becoming more important to their customers.

They also expose WA growers to experienced export market operators, providing opportunities to develop relationships and learn more about market trends and demand for fresh produce. Facilitating these visits is part of the department’s greater focus on connecting growers and exporters to key market operators to achieve benefits for WA agriculture.

for more information contact the Department of agriculture and Food Wa on 9368 3333 or go to www.agric.wa.gov.au.

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Thirdgenerationfarmer,PaulEdwardshasalwaysembracedthefarminglifestyle,workingonthefamilypropertyinManjimupwithhisparent’sRossandDaleandbrother,Luke.

Paul’s father, Ross, purchased 680 acres in Manjimup over 60 years ago in 1948 and developed the land himself.

Ross originally farmed sheep and cattle on the Manjimup property until 1992 when his sons, Paul and Luke, finished school and were old enough to help out on the farm. In 1992, whilst still running 800 head of sheep, seeing a limited future in cattle and sheep farming the Edwards family ventured into vegetable growing as they still believe ‘It’s very hard to make a living” out of sheep and cattle.

The Edwards family grow a selection of lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbages for local sales to Perth and the Canning Vale Markets, they also sell directly to various IGA stores stretching from Busselton to Walpole.

The farm is operated by the entire Edwards family with the assistance of three casual workers. Paul says the 680 acres is operated on a four year rotation of 50 acres and they harvest from October through to June.

The family formerly grew cauliflower for export but Paul says they have built on that and now grow lettuce for GSF Processing.

The Edwards family are the only growers in WA to sell wrapped cauliflowers and lettuce that are packaged on the harvester. Paul says this means the cauliflower and lettuce is picked, packaged and delivered to Perth within 24 hours optimising freshness and quality. The Edwards family began packaging from the harvester 4-5 years ago and says that although it was difficult to market initially the demand is now building and being picked up by such retailers as Herdsman Fresh in Perth.

The Diamond Back Moth has proven to be a large pest that has caused problems for the Edwards family on Manjimup property. Paul comments that this pest is at its worst from October through to December each year and its impact can only be minimised through regular crop spraying.

Paul says that in summer growing is a full-time job with the Edwards family harvesting from October through to June. They enjoy a break over winter when Paul says “growing conditions are difficult in Manjimup and there is too much competition from Perth growers”.

Grower profile – Paul Edwards

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WesternPotatoes,FeelGoodFoodmagazinehasreachednewheightswithitsWinter2010editiontobereleasedinJune.Themagazineisnowbeingdistributedto300,000consumerseachquarterandcontinuallymotivatescustomerstotrynewdishesandvarieties.

In a massive boon for the industry, Gary Mehigan, famous TV personality from the hit show MasterChef, will grace the cover of the new edition. MasterChef has been a hugely successful reality TV series and rates highly with over 1.5 million viewers tuning in regularly. In Feel Good Food Gary talks about comfort food and gives WA consumers some great recipes to try at home.

In another big coup for the magazine, Bud the Spud gets to meet the West Coast Eagles mascot Rick the Rock at Subiaco Oval. The two mascots test the best dips for wedges to encourage footy fans to use WA spuds to make their snacks while they watch the big games.

Finally, Western Potatoes has recently scored some great promotional partners including the Kitchen Warehouse. Kitchen Warehouse is a family owned business having been retailers of Kitchenware since 1992. Go to www.kitchenwarehouse.com.au to find out more about this great WA company.

for more information Go to www.feelgoodfood.com.au for more information.

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Grower profile – David EastFor the love of growing

David operates a small nursery on their property where he grows lettuce seedlings for his own use. Seeding begins in August, transplanting in October and harvesting in December.

David comments that Maine Geese can be a problem in Manjimup consuming new seedlings at a rapid pace. They have managed to deter the geese from settling on their property and causing major damage but states they need to remain vigilant.

David states that one of the better investments for their business has been the installation of the Nelson rotator sprinkler system. This system uses a lower amount of water and allows a larger area to be irrigated at one time, therefore reducing input costs and run off.

According to David the use of water magnets has also been effective on their property. Magnetic water treatment is said to change the structure of water so that it can flow more easily and reduce the friction in pipes. David says he believes it has been beneficial and “has seen improved results in the plants response to watering” and his crops are showing an improved response to fertilisers.

David comments that they suffered a “major setback” on Christmas Eve in 1995, with all of their crops wiped out in a massive hail storm. He said that the storm destroyed all

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DavidEastsuccessfullyoperatesa300acrepropertyinManjimupgrowinglettucewithhiswifeLeeandfamily.David’sfreshattitudeandopennesstousingnewmethodsofoperationhasaidedintheirsuccess.

In 1976 David’s father Mervyn, purchased 300 acres in Manjimup to farm cattle and sheep, complimenting the 1300 acres already farmed in Northcliffe. After going to Perth to complete years 11 & 12 of his schooling , David returned to the farm in 1983 but wanted to diversify as he could no longer see a future in cattle and sheep, believing that vegetable growing would be more sustainable.

David comments “it wasn’t an easy transition” from cattle farming to vegetable growing but with valuable knowledge imparted from local vegetable grower John Ryan, David commenced growing cauliflower and broccoli in 1983.

John kindly shared his extensive knowledge of vegetable production with David and

helped him get started from scratch. David says he “couldn’t buy the experience and knowledge John possesses” and over the years the East’s have developed a very close friendship with the Ryan family.

Today, the East family own 1300acres in Northcliffe on which they grow Bluegums and 300 acres in Manjimup where they grow Iceberg and Cos lettuce, which is sold to processors in Perth.

The farm is very much a family-run business with David and his wife Lee operating the property Their sons Ryan (21), Courtney (19) and Brettney (17) each worked on the property from a young age and for 12 months after finishing high school before starting University or a trade. Davids father Mervyn, although semi retired is still very much involved. He is responsible for the produce delivery and equipment maintenance. David’s brothers Anthony and Darren work full time at the family owned newsagency in town but are on-hand to help out on the property when needed.

David says that the best time to grow Lettuce in Manjimup is during the summer months with harvesting running from December through to May. David says lettuce is a very touchy crop to grow and not at all forgiving, taking 6-8 weeks from transplant to harvest.


of their cauliflower crops during their peak production period and when all crops were ready for harvest and was a terrible loss. After losing 20acres of crops ranging from seedlings to fully grown cauliflowers David says “it took years to recover”.

David states that a frustrating aspect of growing is minor use permits in Western Australia. He believes minor use permits are a barrier to WA growers with growers in the Eastern States not needing the same permits to operate which provides an unfair trade advantage. David says a fairer system is necessary because growers need to safely use chemicals for the production of unblemished crops.

David says that what he loves most about growing is the fresh air and the feeling of accomplishment received from growing a seed to a fully developed plant. Every day there are new challenges and because there is variation it doesn’t become monotonous.

David has worked with Dennis Phillips from the Department of Agriculture and Food WA (DAFWA) in order to improve his operations in Manjimup. David comments that a lot of the research conducted in Perth was of no

use to him as the growing conditions in Perth vary greatly to the Manjimup region.

In 1999 Dennis Phillips set up fertiliser trials and showed David the basics, David then modified the system to suit his crops. Experienced agronomist, Mike Titley, has been involved more recently and David is quick to express his gratitude for the valuable assistance both Dennis and Mike have provided over the years.

David and Lee purchased a vacuum cooling system in 2009 which they say has been their biggest investment and is “an asset

to the business”. The vacuum cooler can take the field heat out of produce in 20 minutes down to 2’C. David comments that this has given them a lot more flexibility and has given suppliers the peace of mind that produce is fresh. He says with the use of the vacuum cooler, lettuce is cut in the morning, vac cooled and on the way to Perth by midday providing his customers with optimum shelf life.

The vacuum cooler is located centrally at Manjimup Fresh in the town centre for all growers to utilise.

WA Consumers suffer after growers hit by severe hail storm

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WAvegetablegrowersnorthofPerthwerehithardbyahailstorminlateMarchcostingWAconsumersintheweeksfollowing.ThefreakstormthathitPerthcausedmillionsofdollarsworthofdamagetocropslocatednorthofPerthintheCaraboodaandWestGinginareas.

vegetablesWA Executive Officer, Jim Turley, stated that the hail storm was a ‘catastrophic disaster’ for the areas of Carabooda and West Gingin. “As a result of the severe hail storm grower’s immediate concerns relate to cash flow and retaining their employees.”

“Millions of dollars have been lost particularly in lettuce, celery, tomatoes and to a lesser extent cabbage. As a consequence of this, the local retail market has risen substantially for those products concerned for consumers.”

‘This has been a devastating blow for growers who will take months to recover’. Mr Turley commented that it would be

‘three to four months before affected growers could expect any cash flow’.

vegetablesWA through the Minister of Agriculture & Food approached the Australian Attorney General for an immediate cash grant for affected growers without success. Mr Turley stated ‘there are National Disaster Relief Funds available but in terms of improving their immediate cash flow this fund is not suitable in a lot of cases for our growers.’

Prices for vegetables skyrocketed as a result with lettuces jumping from an average of $1.50 each to $5.00 each and cabbage, tomatoes and celery also increasing in price.

Grower profile – David EastFor the love of growing


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Ruby Lou

A very popular multi-purpose variety Ruby Lou is great for roasting, boiling, salads,

frying and microwaving. It has a dark pink skin and is normally oval in shape.

Ruby Lou is great for roasting, boiling, salads,


Kipfler

The potato connoisseur’s delight, Kipfler is a delicious potato boiled, steamed

or roasted. It makes great potato salad, especially when the skin is left on.


Desiree

A popular variety, known for being full of flavour and versatile, Desiree is great for

boiling, mashing, roasting and microwaving.


Royal Blue

Like the name suggests, Royal Blue is the cream of the crop. Ideal for mashing, roasting, chips, salads and microwaving,

it is the supreme all rounder.


Delaware

A long-time favourite, Delaware is packed with flavour and stores particularly well.

A medium to large potato, Delaware is great for roasting, boiling and microwaving.


Kestrel

An all purpose potato due its versatile cooking characteristics, the Kestrel is

excellent for frying and roasting. It also mashes and microwaves well.


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It also mashes and microwaves well.


White Star

A new variety to WA, White Star is tasty and very versatile. It’s great for mashing, boiling, microwaving, roasting, frying and in salads.

A new variety to WA, White Star is tasty and very versatile. It’s great for mashing, boiling, microwaving, roasting, frying and in salads.very versatile. It’s great for mashing, boiling,


Nadine

The ‘good looker’ of the potato family with its smooth, creamy-white skin and white flesh,

Nadine is a favourite all year round. Great for boiling and salads.


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Nadine is a favourite all yearround. Great for boiling and salads. round. Great for boiling and salads.


Mondial

If you love mashed potatoes you’ll love Mondial. Oval in shape with pale yellow skin,

the Mondial boils very well and makes a magnificent smooth, creamy mash.


Eureka

Ideal for boiling, microwaving, roasting and frying - but be careful not to

over-boil Eureka as it can fall apart.


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WesternPotatoesareexcitedtoannouncethataftermonthsofdevelopmentthenewPointofSale(POS)materialhasarrived.

Distribution has commenced to stores throughout Western Australia with customers already providing positive feedback to the Western Potatoes team.

Western Potatoes reveals new Point of Sale (POS) material


Carlingford Available all year round, Carlingford is particularly good for boiling and in salads.

It also mashes, roasts and microwaves very well.


Available all year round, Carlingford isparticularly good for boiling and in salads.It also mashes, roasts and microwaves very well.

Western Potatoes have developed the new material for each of the 12 preferred potato varieties with the aim of educating consumers. Each poster features a clear picture of each potato variety with a short and informative summary of its characteristics and best cooking methods.

The new range of POS material offers WA stores labels, posters or cards available in various sizes and formats to suit the needs of individual stores and the ‘Pick Me, Pick Me’ theme is displayed on all POS material along with Bud the Spud.


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Lastyear,vegetablesWAproducedtheGoodPracticeGuidePestandDiseaseManagementchapter.Section5ofthatchapter,VegetableDiseasesontheSwanCoastalPlain,wasausefulguidetobasiclocaldiseaseinformation.However,ifyouarefrombeyondtheSwanCoastalPlainorwantmoredetailedinformation,goodnews,theCSIRODiseasesofVegetableCropsinAustraliaishere!

When the WA Grower asked me to review the publication, my first comment was “It’s a pity this wasn’t available when we were writing the Good Practice Guide” and my first question was “Can I keep it?”

A quick browse of the book and the CSIRO website and I was sold, this is indeed a very good publication. The following is what CSIRO had to say:

DescriptionDiseases of Vegetable Crops in Australia provides a diagnostic guide and a key reference for diseases affecting vegetable crops in Australia.

This is an extensively revised and expanded edition of a previous publication that was a standard reference for the Australian vegetable industry.

Diseases of vegetable crops in Australia

Authors from across Australia provide essential information about the important diseases affecting most vegetable grown across Australia’s diverse horticultural production areas. The book includes an account of the causes of plant diseases and the principles underlying their control. It provides an overview of important diseases common to many Australian vegetable crops. Causal pathogens, symptoms, source of infection, how the diseases are spread and recommended management are described for 36 major and specialty crops. Special reference is made to exotic diseases that are biosecurity threats to Australian vegetable production.

The text is supported by quality colour images to help growers diagnose diseases.

Features• Written in a straightforward style with a

minimum of scientific terms

• Introductory chapter outlines the causes of diseases and principles of management

• Each disease is extensively illustrated with high quality colour photographs. Over 190 pages of colour plates

• Contains a comprehensive glossary and provides up-to-date sources of further information

Readership• Vegetable growers

• Consultants

• Technical representatives

• Plant pathologists

• Teachers

• Students

• Extension professionals

• Administrators

• Industry and pest management personnel

SampleThere is even a sample on the website that shows exactly what to expect from the hardcopy.

EasiestrevieweverThis is probably the easiest review I’ve ever done. The only issue I have is that vegetablesWA want the book back, so if I want my own copy I’ll have to order my own, either by going to the website - www.publish.csiro.au/nid/20/pid/6057.htmor by phoning 1300 788 000.

At $150.00, I think this is great value for a lasting reference suitable for anyone who wants to know more about diseases affecting our industry.

Authors from across Australia

Readership• Vegetable growers

• Consultants

• Technical representatives

• Plant pathologists

• Teachers

• Students

• Extension professionals

• Administrators

• Industry and pest management personnel

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TheEUhasapprovedthecultivationofageneticallymodifiedpotatoandtheuseofthreetypesofalteredmaize,sayingtheydon’tposeahealthrisk.

The go-ahead for the Amflora potato — developed by BASF SE, based in Ludwigshafen, Germany — was the first green light in 12 years to grow a genetically modified food in the EU.

Critics accused the European commission of pandering to corporate interests at the expense of public health.

The EU’s public health commissioner, John Dalli, said the EU executive is only guided by science in approving genetically modified organisms, which is an issue of fierce debate in Europe.

The first approval request for the Amflora dates back to 2003. Dalli said the potato will produce starch for paper production to help save “raw materials, energy, water and oil-based chemicals”.

Though widely used in the US, genetically modified foods face opposition in Europe, where critics see them as a health and environmental risk. Opposition is strong in the UK, Austria, Italy, Hungary, Greece and France.

Some EU countries ban them, fearing their seeds will accidentally spread and alter the natural surroundings; others do not.

The German government said the Amflora potato will be grown in eastern Germany but not on an industrial scale.

Amflora and the three genetically modified maize varieties had already been approved by the European Food Safety Authority.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/mar/03/eu-approves-gm-food-potato

Golden circle apologise after labelling blunder May18,2010JaniceWong

Fruit and vegetable manufacturers Golden Circle has apologised for out-dated labelling, packaging and advertising that still state Golden Circle is “Proudly Australian Owned”. The company was acquired by US company Heinz last year.

Earlier this year Golden Circle donated more than 800,000 cans of Golden Circle fruit and vegetables to Australian welfare agencies in response to concerns raised by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) about the misleading country ownership claims.

The company has made a statement to say they are now working on updating material.

www.ausfoodnews.com.au

Heart Foundation sets the record straight on antioxidants May14,2010,JosetteDunn

Wal-The National Heart Foundation of Australia has released a summary of research on antioxidants which warns that drinking red wine or coffee and eating chocolate to prevent heart disease will not achieve expected results.

The Heart Foundation reviewed over 100 studies to confirm that eating fruit and vegetables and drinking tea helps lower your risk of heart disease.

National Director of Healthy Weight at the Heart Foundation, Ms Susan Anderson said

that there was no need to avoid these foods and drinks completely.

Chocolate, coffee and red wine are okay as part of a balanced diet but these findings confirm that if you’re consuming them thinking you’re reducing your risk of heart disease then think again, she said.

The best way to get enough antioxidants is to eat a variety of plant based foods, such as vegetables, fruit, legumes, wholegrain breads and cereals, nuts and seeds every day. Specifically, the Heart Foundation recommends:

• Eat at least two serves of fruit and five serves of vegetables every day.

• Drink black or green tea, and if you add milk, use reduced, low or no fat milk.

• Use raw cocoa powder in drinks and cooking as most commercial cocoa and chocolate will be poor sources of antioxidants.

• If you drink alcohol, drink no more than two standard drinks a day.

• If you drink coffee, drink less than five cups of paper-filtered, percolated, café style or instant coffee a day.


aussie customers choosing imports over locally grown food May14,2010,JosetteDunn

While Australian’s are spoilt for choice when it comes to the abundance of quality local produce available at our supermarkets and specialty stores, figures from business information analysts IBISWorld reveal that in some fresh and processed food sectors we are increasingly selecting imports over those home grown. In 2010, IBISWorld is estimating a significant 30% of our total seafood consumption will be made up of imports - equating to close to $1.05 billion

Food Industry HeadlinesGM potato to be grown in Europe


in dollar terms, and 20.4% of our fruit and vegetables will be from overseas – valued at over $1.7 billion.

Explaining the growth in imports, IBISWorld General Manager (Australia), Mr Robert Bryant said there were a number of factors driving the trend.

“Determining factors vary across the different product segments, however include a decrease in local production and an increase in consumer demand for greater variety, through to the employment of clever marketing by international exporters,” Mr Bryant said.

In 2010, IBISWorld expects our fruit and vegetable imports to be worth over $1.7 billion, representing 20.4% of total fruit and vegetable consumption.

“Breaking this down, 30% of all processed fruit and vegetables and 4.2% of all fresh fruit and vegetables consumed by Australians this year are likely to be imported,” Mr Bryant said.

“Over the past five years processed vegetable imports have increased steadily by 4.1% per annum, mainly driven by time poor Australians seeking quick and convenient food choices. Looking towards 2015 IBISWorld believe these processed imports will grow by a further 3.6% per annum to reach to $2.06 billion in value.”

New Zealand, the United States of America, China and Thailand are our primary import suppliers, with convenience foods such as individual serves of vegetables suitable for cooking in the microwave being the most popular product category.


Frito lay increase Potato contract Farming in india Frito Lay is looking to almost triple its contracts for potato farming in India within the next three years.

The Indian leg of the crisp multi-national currently contracts 15,000 farmers to grow potatoes.

Frito Lay is hoping to increase that number to 40,000.

Agreements with farmers in Punjab, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Uttaranchal and West Bengal are already in place.

Frito Lay is also considering entering similar contracts in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

www.potatobusiness .com

aussie’s top 10 favourite vegetables May11,2010,JaniceWong

When it comes down to buying fresh greens, Australians are buying carrots, lettuce, potato and tomato, twice as much as any other vegetable. The data comes from a new quarterly report by Australian Vegetable Industry (AUSVEG).

Chief Executive Officer of AUSVEG Richard Mulcahy said the reports are designed to get behind consumer preferences and help vegetable growers make easier product development decisions that better respond to consumer needs in future.

“By analysing market performance for different vegetable types, Australian growers become better equipped to respond to consumer needs. The objective of the report is to make vegetable growing businesses more responsive to what the market wants.”

The Market which profiled consumer behaviour from October-December 2009 revealed that 58 per cent of households purchased carrots and potatoes in the December quarter, meaning they were in the top four vegetables purchased, with onions following closely behind at 54 per cent.

While lettuce was also purchased by 58 per cent of households, double the amount of females to males purchased lettuce in the December quarter.

Capsicum, mushroom, broccoli, pumpkin and zucchini also made the top 10, however, all were purchased by less than 40 per cent of the households surveyed.


Broccoli extract could fight breast cancer May6,2010,NicoleEckersley

A compound derived from broccoli could help prevent or treat breast cancer by killing cancer stem cells, according to a study at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The study tested the effect of a concentrated dose of broccoli component sulforaphane on breast cancer in both live mice and human cell cultures.

In both cases, the sulforaphane targeted and killed many of the cancer stem cells and prevented new tumours from growing, with little effect on normal cells.

Current chemotherapies do not work against cancer stem cells, causing cancer to recur and spread. By targeting the stem cells, researchers believe they may be able to control cancers at the source.

“This research suggests a potential new treatment that could be combined with other compounds to target breast cancer stem cells. Developing treatments that effectively target the cancer stem cell population is essential for improving outcomes,” says study author Max S. Wicha, M.D., Distinguished Professor of Oncology and director of the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The amounts of sulforaphane tested were higher than can be gotten from eating broccoli or broccoli sprouts. While sulforaphane is available as a supplement in some places, concentrations are unregulated and side effects are not wholly known.


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idaho Potato Producers Plant spuds Without Deal Potato growers in Idaho have begun planting despite failing to strike a deal with the major processors.

A dispute between ConAgra Foods and the Southern Idaho Cooperative (SIPco), a

growers’ bargaining organisation, caused talks to break down last year.

Further meetings between SIPco and the three major processors, ConAgra, J.R Simplot Co and McCain Foods have failed to secure contracts for the new crop.

But farmers have decided to go ahead with planting without endorsement from SIPco.

The organisation, which now faces an uncertain future, has warned growers that contracts undertaken individually with the major players may not be profitable without the state-wide price SIPco has been able to secure in previous years.

www.potatobusiness .com

No Cure for Arthritis and Osteoporosis?Veggies... good health naturallyIamconstantlyamazedathowmanycolleaguesandfriendsItalkwithwhosufferfromlifestylediseasessuchasarthritis;adiseasethataffectsover195millionpeopleworldwide!Theirlivesarespentinconstantpainandendureadailyroutineofdrugsandmedications-whichinturncausefurtherproblems.

To answer this question we first need to look at how our body needs to be balanced to ensure we enjoy good health without the impact of diseases such as arthritis. Our blood and cells need to be maintained in a slightly alkaline state-at around 7.4pH. To ensure our bodies are slightly alkaline,

Socouldtherebeabettersolutionthroughnaturalfoods?Until recently, the medical authorities refused to accept that vegetables and fruit could act to prevent disease. And to suggest that these ‘miracle’ foods could actually be used therapeutically to improve someone’s health was considered nonsense. How times are changing!

‘Experts’ love to tell me that there is ‘no cure’ for diseases such as arthritis. True. Yet I quickly remind them that we have no cure for the most fundamental of diseases such as scurvy! But no one complains about scurvy do they? Why? Because whilst we have no cure, we have used nutrition (that supplies vit C) to reduce the impact of scurvy to a point that it has no affect on us at all in our daily lives. Arthritis should be seen in the same light.

Sohowcanweusenutritiontosubstantiallyreducetheimpactofarthritisonourlives?

we need to consume foods that are 80% alkaline and no more than 20% acid-based.

So where do alkaline and acid foods come from? As a general guide, if it grows in the ground or on trees the food will be alkaline. Vegetables for example are almost totally alkaline. If it walks around on legs, the probability is that it will be acid-forming. Beef, chicken, pork etc., are or acid-forming foods. And finally, if it is manufactured or processed the food will also be acid. Coffee, soft drink, margarine, cakes, refined sugar, smoking, wine, beer and confectionery are mostly acid-forming in the body.

Solet’slookattheaveragediethereinAustralia.A daily diet consisting of 3–4 coffees, a muffin for morning-tea, a pie for lunch and finished-off with steak and chips for dinner will give our bodies an alkaline/acid ration of 20/80: Exactly opposite to what our cells and blood need to maintain good health! And then we complain about how ‘unlucky’ we are to suffer from diseases such as arthritis.

And there is more bad news. Once your body is in this highly acid state, your pH will start to fall from its desired level of 7.4. Your body is smart and will act quickly to attempt to neutralise the excess acid in your body. How? Ask any farmer. By accessing

calcium carbonate. Farmers get it from lime, and your body gets it from... your bones! So not only do you suffer from arthritis but you are now on a journey towards osteoporosis.

But there is good news. How can we reverse this impact without bombarding ourselves with drugs and medications? Simple. Increase your intake of raw vegetables every day. Full of nutrients and bursting with minerals, vitamins and enzymes, veggies are nature’s miracle! It’s just that you are required to make an effort to feel well.

Reduce your coffee intake to say one a day. Eat more fruit and drink 2–3 glasses of raw veggie juice every day. And the results?

I have not seen even one person who has changed their diet to alkaline-based foods built on raw or steamed vegetable who has NOT seen a dramatic improvement in their health-including arthritis.

And in the meantime our government spends billions of dollars on treating people for these lifestyle diseases, and millions of people struggle to get in and out of bed each day and to even get out of their car.

There is a simple and natural answer to restoring good health. And it’s growing on your property now.

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Grower profile – Ryan Family

The biggest pest they have faced on their properties is the Diamond Back Moth, Ian claims, which they have managed to control by spraying crops twice a week from November through to January. Ian comments that rabbits have proven to be a pest in the Manjimup region however they have managed to minimise the damage to crops.

They harvest from November to April each year and use their down-time to catch up on maintenance of the properties and enjoy a well-earned rest. Gary states that it would be pointless for them to grow in the winter months as it would be too hard competing with Perth Metropolitan region grower’s prices.

Gary and his wife Tracey have two children Jake (14) and Kayla (13). Gary comments that Jake is already keen to follow in his father’s footsteps and work in the vegetable growing industry, but Gary insists that Jake must complete a trade or diploma first so that he will always have a valuable skill to fall back on.

Gary comments that the business is ticking along nicely and everything is going well.

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Avidvegetablegrowers,JohnandLynnetteRyan,purchasedlandinManjimupnearly50yearsagoandworkedtirelesslytoclearthelandfromnativebushintoprimevegetablegrowingland.

Today, the Ryan’s own more than 400 hectares on which they grow cauliflower, broccoli and red and green cabbage for sale within WA to Coles and Woolworths stores, independent grocers and processors.

The Ryan family also run sheep and cattle on the property owning over 3,500 head of sheep.

Gary comments that their family has always been involved in the vegetable growing industry with him and his brother Ian joining their father on the farm straight after high school in order to work off the new properties the family were purchasing.

Gary states that his father has an incredible work ethic, these days, even though John is now completely blind he still works on the property with his two sons during harvesting, packing and counting produce as it is loaded into crates.

The Ryan family have always farmed in Manjimup but Ian says the most difficult thing about vegetable growing in Manjimup is the transport costs, as all fresh produce is transported in large foam trays so they must pay for a full truck both to and from Perth.

The Ryan brothers state that one of their greatest innovations has been ‘to incorporate fertiliser instead of banding’. Studies have shown that incorporation of the fertiliser into a strip helps cauliflower and broccoli plants grow faster, particularly during the cooler winter months. Plant growth occurs immediately as the plant roots are surrounded by the fertilizer mixed through the soil.

Another valuable change was the conversion to low volume sprinklers. Gary says that due to the water efficiency of the new sprinklers they have managed to reduce costs and achieve 100% soak in with no run off and also uses less horse-power to operate. He comments that the sprinklers now water more area in less time and is therefore more time-efficient.


ColinHolt,memberfortheSouthWestRegionasksforyoursupporttohelpcreateauniqueeventwhichwillbenefitamuchneeded,localandveryworthwhilecharityinFoodbankWA.

WhatistheNationalsWAFoodbankFoodRun?In its inaugural year, the ‘Nationals WA Foodbank Food Run’ is a bold fundraising drive which aims to collect as many food donations as possible to boost Foodbank’s winter stocks.

This year’s run will be taking place from August 2-6 2010. Colin will personally be driving a refrigerated truck from Mandurah to Albany stopping at most major centres along the way collecting food donations from businesses, growers and the community.

Through your support and donations Foodbank will be able to directly deliver much needed food to desperate WA families who often find it tough to otherwise put food on the table at this time of year.

Donations have already started with Truckworld Rentals lending a refrigerated truck for this year’s run. Special thanks must go to Tony Ives and his team at Truckworld Rentals, Maddington for this generous offer.

WhatisFoodbankandwhatdoesitdo?Foodbank WA is a not for profit organisation which was established in 1994 to work as a bridge between business and community to deliver much need food to over 600

2010 Nationals WA Foodbank Food Run needs you!

community agencies. Foodbank is also the driving force behind the schools breakfast program which ensures kids in schools across WA have breakfast made available to them five days a week. Foodbank do all this with their small army of volunteers who donate their time week in week out for this great cause.

HowCanYouHelp?As part of the Foodbank Run, Colin is asking for food donations of any description and size from members of the vegetable growing community. And he will come to you.

To organise a pickup of donated produce during that week of August 2-6 please contact Colin’s office on 98417 144 or Vicki 0407 172 627 to make arrangements.

Hon. colin Holt Mlc

Member for the south West

contact suite 12a, The link shopping centreaberdeen streetalBany Wa 6330Ph: (08) 9841 7144Fax: (08) 9841 7188.

Grower profile – Ryan Family


Australia to fast track the project over the next 2-3 years.

Cooking tests will now be completed on the four varieties harvested in May and results will be made available following that process. The next trial with around 12 varieties will be conducted in the second half of 2010.

for more information if you are interested in learning more about the strategy and the varieties being considered, please contact Georgia Thomas on [email protected] or 9481 0834.

By GeOrGia THOMasvegetablesWa

Onthe13thMay,asmallgroupofgrowersandstaffjoinedwiththeDepartmentofAgricultureandFood(DAFWA)expertsDavidTookeandPeterDawsontohaveafirstlookatfournewvarieties.ThevarietiesbeingconsideredinthistrialareChallenger,Innovator,RodeoandLaurene.InitialvisualassessmentsindicatethatLaureneandRodeowerelookingverygood,howeverfurtheranalysisandtrialswillberequired.

The renewed Variety Development Strategy, developed by Western Potatoes in conjunction with the Potato Marketing Corporation and the Potato Growers Association is a testament to industry working together to achieve innovation and better outcomes for growers and consumers alike.

The strategy has been deemed vital for industry development and recommends a schedule of new variety trials to be conducted each year under rigorous scientific conditions. A group of local industry experts will be brought together to assist in the variety selection process after each trial is conducted.

The funding for the Variety Development Strategy is currently being met by Western Potatoes. However, further funding applications have been made to the Potato Producers Committee and Horticulture

Revived variety development project

kicks off

Visualassessmentswereundertakenofnewvarieties.

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vegetablesWA – working for growers

recommendations from the 2009/10 capacity building project.

ProjectManager: Georgia Thomas (Program Manager)

Deadline: june 30th 2010

Funding: aPc VPc and Promoting australian Produce (Federal)

Activity:Field/extension Officer (john shannon)The Field/Extension Officer role has been developed to ensure close two way communication between vegetablesWA and its members. The Field/Extension Officer provides a service to growers by being on the ground and in the field. Additionally, all of the intelligence gathered is returned to the office to ensure that the organisation is aligned to member needs. The Field/Extension Officer is in an ideal position to lead relevant projects and provide essential feedback to the office.

LineManager: Georgia Thomas (Program Manager)

Deadline: Ongoing

Funding: aPc VPc and Projects

By GeOrGia THOMas

vegetablesWa

Thefirsthalfof2010hasbeenaverybusyonefortheteamatHorticultureHouse.Inordertoprovidethebestrangeofservicesandinformationforgrowers,theteamhavebeenresearchinganddevelopinglongtermstrategies,liaisingwithkeystakeholdersandapplyingforfundstoassistustoreachindustrygoals.

In facilitating planning for the future, it is of critical importance that the vegetablesWA team understands the day to day concerns of our members. As such, John Shannon our Field/Extension Officer has conducted extensive interviews with growers in the last 6 months and identified the following areas of focus:

• Water planning and use

• Certification/Auditing and quality assurance

• Marketing and promotion

• Communication/lobbying outcomes

• Standardised grading

• Chemical regulation

• Development application assistance

• Labour availability

• Input costs

• Business skills and risk management

• Climate change

In order to address these grower issues and meet long term industry goals the team has identified a range of projects and activities. The activities will link issues and goals with real activities to create practical outcomes for growers.

A summary of current and proposed activities are listed below:

Activity: communication innovation Project (2009/10)

The Communication Innovation Project aims to improve overall communications between vegetablesWA and members. The project will investigate the most advanced methods of communication available and determine the best mix of techniques to reach the largest group of growers in WA.

ProjectManager:john shannon (Field/extension Officer)

CompletionDate:june 30th 2010

Funding: aPc VPc

Activity: Marketing and Promotion Project (2009/10)

This is primarily a capacity building project to develop a targeted strategy for marketing and promotion of WA vegetables. The project will provide a desktop study of existing campaigns, a consumer preferences study, a study linking wine and vegetables and finally a strategy listing recommendations for vegetablesWA. There are also some promotional activities included in the 2009-10 project such as advertising, development of materials (such as banners and fliers), and participation in events.

The 2010/11 marketing and promotion project will be determined by the

vegetablesWA’sstrategicplanidentifies5majorgoalsthatare:

1. Consumers —facilitatingbetterinteractionbetweenconsumersandindustry

2. Markets —maintainingandbuildingdomesticandinternationalmarkets

3. Competitiveness —ensuringprofitable,competitiveandsustainablebusiness

4. Information —deliveringinformationforbetterbusinessdecisions

5. Leadership —buildingindustrycapabilitythroughleadershipdevelopmentandtraining.


Activity: Grower representation and advocacyThis activity addresses the need for WA growers to be considered in all relevant Local, State and National Government forums for matters such as water use, land use planning, chemical use, environmental issues and many others. Through this activity vegetablesWA aims to consider and respond to all relevant issues through channels such as public forum, written submissions or lobbying the government directly.

GrowerLiaison: jim Turley (executive Officer vegetablesWa)

Deadline: Ongoing

Funding: vWa

Activity: communications vegetablesWA’s Communications activities enables the streamlining and coordination of communications from the office. The WA Grower magazine, E-news, Committee correspondence and grower liaison activities all form part of the strategy. The aim is to provide a useful mix of communication to give members the best opportunity to receive relevant and timely information. The Communications Innovation project will assist in refining this strategy once complete.

The vWA grower database is also an integral part of Communications as success relies on up to date information and as such is managed through this activity.

Coordinator:elizabeth Wolfenden (Pa/communications Officer)

Deadline: Ongoing

Funding: aPc VPc

Activity: upskilling Water ManagersThe Upskilling Water Managers project focuses on expanding the grower uptake of the Vegetable Irrigation Scheduling System (VISS) in WA. Managed in-house, the project will work with the Department of Agriculture and Food to undertake one on one work with growers and train them in the use of VISS.

ProjectManager:john shannon (Field/extension Officer)

Deadline:December 2010

Funding: Federal

Activity: sustainable Farm Practices 2010-2013

Two applications have been made to the Caring For Our Country fund to further previous work in encouraging growers to take up the Good Practice Guide. The new applications will focus on the expansion

of demonstration sites to regional areas in Carnarvon and the South West. The goal is to improve farm practices and assist growers to be able to meet the climate change challenge.

An additional project has been submitted to the APC VPC and Horticulture Australia to continue to manage the Good Practice Sites on the Swan Coastal Plain.

ProjectManager:Georgia Thomas (Program Manager)

Deadline: 2013

Funding: cFOc/aPc VPc/Hal

Activity: national levy — extension of research Tools and informationThe new Vegetable Industry Development Program administered by HAL has yet to finalise its grower extension component. As such, vegetablesWA is going to apply to undertake this role for WA growers. This will mean liaising with HAL, AUSVEG and other stakeholders to be able to supply growers with the latest and most relevant information in the best way possible (fax, phone, sms etc).

ProjectManager: Georgia Thomas (Program Manager)

Deadline: TBc

Funding: Hal.

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Value of Irrigated Horticulture

involving horticulture and health include the ‘Go for 2 and 5’ campaign.

5. EnvironmentalmanagementThe horticulture industry is reliant on natural resources, especially water for irrigation. Hence, emphasis is placed on best practice natural resource management.

The irrigation industry has a significant role to play in water use, management and conservation.

Horticulture is also a high value user of water. Horticultural crops account for only 17 per cent of total irrigation but produce more than 40 per cent of Australia’s irrigated production. Water is a key resource for the horticulture industry for both permanent and annual plantings, so efficiency is a strong focus of the industry (HAL 2010b).

In addition, horticulture emissions are only 1% of total agriculture emissions which equates to 0.2% of Australia’s total emissions. Perennial crops such as fruit trees also provide an effective form of above ground carbon capture and storage (HAL 2010b).

6. ReferencesHorticulture australia limited (2010a) Horticulture Water initiative, [online]

http://www.horticulture.com.au/areas_of_investment/environment/Horticulture%20Water%20initiative/water_overview.asp

Horticulture australia limited (2010b) Value of Horticulture, [online]

http://www.horticulture.com.au/areas_of_investment/environment/climate/value_horticulture.asp

national Program for sustainable irrigation (2008a) irrigation in australia: Facts & Figures, land and Water australia, Product no. Pn22088

national Program for sustainable irrigation (2008b) Vital role for australian irrigation, land and Water australia, Product no. Pn22081

HOrTiculTure ausTralia liMiTeD (Hal)

1. IntroductionHorticulture in Australia is intensive, generally irrigated, agriculture. It is a diverse industry including vegetables, fruit, grapes (dried, fresh and wine grapes), nuts, mushrooms, nursery, turf, cut flowers and extractive crops, and is spread across the continent in a wide array of climates.

This paper aims to highlight the social, economic and environmental value of the horticulture industry, both to Australia and abroad. Key issues surrounding the value of horticulture include:

• Economic development and employment (Section 2)

• Productive capacity and food security (Section 3)

• Social and health benefits (Section 4)

• Environmental management (Section 5)

2. Economicdevelopmentand employmentHorticulture is the second largest and the fastest growing industry in agriculture; with some 30,000 businesses nationally, and a farm gate value of $9 billion. Total horticulture exports (including fresh fruit, vegetable, nuts and plants including flowers) were $751 million (12 months to May 2008). As the most labour intensive of all agricultural industries, horticulture employs approximately 108,000 people, accounting for one-third of those employed in agriculture (HAL 2010b).

The horticulture industry is also a significant supplier to, and consumer of the products of other industries (HAL 2010b).

Horticulture represents approximately 40% of the value of production generated by irrigation, and more than this when the urban activity associated with turf, nursery and garden industries are included (HAL 2010a). It is estimated that for every 100 megalitres

(ML) of water used in horticulture $250,000 and four jobs are generated at the farm gate (HAL 2010b).

3. Productivecapacityand foodsecurityAgriculture uses 65-70% of the water consumed in Australia per annum and irrigation uses 90% of that (NPSI 2008a). As horticulture is a largely irrigated form of agriculture, the industry uses a large proportion of this water.

Australian irrigators are among the most efficient in the world at turning water into food and natural fibre. Therefore, the Australian horticulture industry plays a vital role in contributing to meet global food demand. It is estimated that global food production will have to double in the next 25 years in order to meet demand, largely due to increases in population and standards of living. Irrigation is projected to provide 60% of that increase in production (NPSI 2008b).

Efficiency in production is particularly pertinent in times of water scarcity and varying climate in food producing areas (NPSI 2008b).

The horticulture industry is well placed to increase production efficiency in irrigation regions through the widespread adoption of innovative technologies and practices.

4. SocialandhealthbenefitsThe horticulture industry plays a vital role in local communities and economies in rural and regional Australia (HAL 2010b). Horticulture is important in sustaining the livelihoods of people in these communities, through providing income, social networks and contributing to the local and regional economy.

In addition, horticulture produce provides numerous health benefits. Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables not only contributes to good health, but also protects against a number of diseases and helps maintain a healthy weight (HAL 2010b). Initiatives

May2010


President’s Report

By Maureen DOBra

vegetablesWa

Attendingmeetingsandnetworkingisquitechallenging,sometimes,butitalsobringsitsrewardsinthepeopleyoumeet.

At the “Leafy Think Tank” that I attended in Adelaide, late last year, I met Mr Mo McCosker, a hydroponic gourmet lettuce, herb and fresh-cut salad grower. Mr. McCosker’s business — Territory Lettuce — is nestled in the McDonnell Ranges in Alice Springs. Whilst recently visiting Alice Springs, I called upon Mo and could only admire this hydroponic business growing in such adverse conditions. Mo’s water, for this hydroponic setup, comes via a reverse osmosis process. The issues affecting Mo are the same as the growers in any region — costs such as packaging, fertiliser, transport, electricity, staff and of course the weather, just to name a few.

As I think about our upcoming winter weather conditions — my thoughts went back to the growers that were affected by the severe hail storm that we had recently. Not only were the general public affected by damage to their vehicles but some of our growers had their crops severely decimated. In communicating to the consumer, regarding the crops that were slightly damaged, I would tell them that the quality had not diminished in any way.

The National Awards for Excellence will be announced at the end of May. I would like to congratulate and send my best wishes to all the finalists, from Western Australia. You are all great examples of leaders in our vegetable industry!

And lastly I would like to say goodbye and a big thankyou to Liz – our communications officer in vegetablesWA. Liz will have left at the end of May. I really appreciate all your efforts and inputs into our magazine and the office.

To Liz — I wish you well!

To all the finalists — good luck to you all!

for more information please contact the vegetablesWa T: 9481 0834

Wa Finalists nominated for awards at the national awards for excellence are:FinalistfortheGroweroftheYearAward,sponsoredbySyngentaforWA is jim Trandos of Wanneroo.

FinalistfortheResearcheroftheYearAward,sponsoredbyBayerCropScience,forWA is rohan Prince.

FinalistfortheIndustryRecognitionAward,sponsoredbyDuPontforWAis jim Turley of West Perth, john Gallagher of city Beach.

FinalistfortheIndustryImpactAward,sponsoredbyBoomarooNurseries,forWA is Gavin Foord of West Perth.

FinalistsfortheWomeninHorticultureAward,sponsoredbyMcCainsFoodsforWA are joyce Babun of carnarvon, Denise ellement of Wattleup, and Maureen Dobra of Gingin.

FinalistfortheYoungGroweroftheYearAward,sponsoredbyDowAgroSciences,forWA is Damien rigali of Wanneroo.

FinalistfortheInnovativeMarketingAwardforWA is Western Potatoes of West Perth.

FinalistforThePremier’sAwardforWA is David anderson from shoalwater.

Value of Irrigated Horticulture


Amber light for carrot exports to Taiwan

Taiwan’s Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine Council (BAPHIQ), and nematologist Dr Janet Chen from Chung Hsing University.

The visitors were impressed by the scale and quality of WA carrot production, Mr McKay said. They travelled to farms north of Perth, talked to exporters, visited DAFWA laboratories and discussed protocol details with DAFWA senior nematologist Dr Vivien Vanstone.

The draft protocol involves soil sampling for nematode extraction and identification, and depends on full product traceability, Mr McKay said.

Anne Gardner, manager Plant Biosecurity, Biosecurity Australia in Canberra, said the visit had resulted in good progress towards a workable market access protocol, although the fine detail was still to be agreed.

“For example, the soil sampling intensity presents some logistical and cost issues given that the largest carrot farm in WA has more than 900 hectares under irrigation,” she noted.

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Prospectsforare-openingoftheTaiwanesemarketforWesternAustraliancarrotshaveimprovedfollowingarecentvisitfromquarantineofficials.

Two quarantine specialists from Taiwan came to WA in April to progress development of a protocol under which carrot exports might resume.

Department of Agriculture and Food researcher Allan McKay said the visit to farms and research facilities had gone well, and substantial progress made towards a protocol that should be practical for WA carrot producers and acceptable to Taiwan.

“Until recent changes to its quarantine regulations surrounding banana burrowing nematode, Taiwan was a small but growing market for WA carrots,” Mr McKay said. “The quarantine changes meant that

WA carrots were prohibited from entry to Taiwan from March 2009. We also lost access to the South Korean market in similar circumstances in 2007.”

Carrots are WA’s most important vegetable export, sold to 20 countries. About 56,600 tonnes of carrots worth more than $41 million (free on board) were shipped in 2008-09, about 90 per cent of the national total.

Mr McKay said submissions from Biosecurity Australia and the department were put to Taiwan by the Australian Government in 2008 to demonstrate why restrictions need not apply to Australian carrots.

While Taiwanese authorities did not agree, they indicated that a protocol to prove and maintain production site freedom might be acceptable, and under which carrot trade might continue, he said.

WA carrot producers asked the department and Biosecurity Australia for help in regaining market access to Taiwan because they considered it important for future trade.

VegetablesWA helped fund the costs of developing the protocol, including bringing to WA the Chief of the Plant Quarantine Technical Section, Mr Daniel Chen, from

TaiwaneseofficialsinspectedcarrotproductionatSumich’sWestHillsFarmduringtheirrecentvisit.


The outcome for the carrot industry will depend on approval by BAPHIQ’s Quarantine Advisory Committee following this audit visit.

The banana burrowing nematode (Radopholus similis) is found in areas including New South Wales, Queensland, the Northern Territory and WA. In WA it has only been found in Carnarvon – more than 700 km from commercial carrot growing areas.

Surveys have found no banana burrowing nematodes in Australian carrot growing areas. Tasmania and Victoria can still export carrots to Taiwan because there is no record of the burrowing nematode in those States.

After leaving WA, the Taiwanese visitors inspected the SARDI nematode laboratory in South Australia and then inspected carrot production areas and nematode laboratories in Queensland.

for more information allan McKay, Department of agriculture and Food, telephone 9368 3820 or 0427 988 629. MrDanielChenfromTaiwan(left),AnneGardnerfromBiosecurityAustraliaandnematologist

DrJanetChenfromTaiwantouredCenterWestExportswithmarketingmanagerPeterWauchope(secondleft)

Cyril Jackson Senior Campus Health Festival

By anne KirOu

WESTERNPOTATOES

WesternPotatoesjoinedtheCyrilJacksonSeniorCampus’sannualHealthFestivalheldonWednesday12thMay2010.

On the day, the school was divided into several different areas including workshop

areas for yoga and meditation, health issues such as cervical cancer and aids awareness stalls. In addition, they had a healthy food area which included Western Potatoes. Western Potatoes handed out samples of the popular Royal Blue Mash and showbags. The showbags contained Feel Good Food magazines and loads of other potato information.

Senior students and staff were educated on the correct potatoes to use for various cooking methods.

The Western Potatoes team were well received by both the staff and students at the school

and there was a lot of interest generated by the Royal Blue Potato Mash samples with many queries as to where the mash could be purchased.

The students were also entertained with some acoustic music by the Cyril Jackson Music students.

It was a very well organised festival with interest shown from around the region with several other local schools attending the event such as Morley and Balcatta Senior High Schools.

TaiwaneseofficialsinspectedcarrotproductionatSumich’sWestHillsFarmduringtheirrecentvisit.

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supermarkets, with a national share of 63.2% or $3.65 billion, and “specialists” with 36.2% or $2.15 billion.

• Consumers are shopping for retail food 3-4 times a week and food to eat away from home a further 2-3 times a week.

• Processed vegetable products enjoy more exposure than fresh vegetable products in the weekly retail promotional activity due to dedicated marketing support from the manufacturers.

for more information if you would like to see a full copy of the report, please contact Georgia Thomas on [email protected] or call 9481 0834.

By GeOrGia THOMasvegetablesWa

Marketing report released by levy funded program.

UnderthenationalVegetableIndustryDevelopmentProgram,theConsumersandMarketssub-programhasbeenoperatingsincelate2009.Thesub-programcontractors,freshlogic,prepareregularemailmarketreportsforindustrycalledVeginsights.Nowfreshlogichavealsoreleasedadetailedmarketreportonvegetablemarketingandconsumerbehaviourforthe3monthstoDecember2009.

The report aims to profile vegetable consumer-buyer behaviours and vegetable market performance. The information compiled in the report can be used by industry members to:

• Access market, channel and category performances

• Guide production forecasting

• Guide business planning

• Enable and guide new product development decisions

KeyFindings:Since its first TV run, the MasterChef style of TV show has changed attitudes towards home-meal preparation among all age groups. It has resulted in positive attitudes towards scratch cooking at home by increasing its entertainment value and has

enhanced meal quality. More key findings from the freshlogic report are listed below:

• Consumer confidence has lifted from the lows of 2008 and in spite of the increasing interest rates, sentiment indicators are positive.

• Sales of fresh retail vegetables in Australia are valued at $5.83 billion annually and processed retail vegetable sales are valued at $1.22 billion annually.

• The retail channel dominates the distribution of fresh vegetables with 82% volume share.

• Two types of retail channels distribute fresh vegetables to the consumers:

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Skills Diary Launch

By jOHn sHannOn

vegetablesWa

Following a three-month pilot, a Vegetable Industry Rural Skills Diary for seasonal employees is being launched to assist growers select the right seasonal workers.

Many growers have identified that they face an increasing challenge in finding and retaining competent staff. With a high and seasonal staff turnover, growers were interested in employing staff who already had some skills and knowledge within the industry. Many businesses are also looking for systems to recognise and reward staff skills and knowledge to help retain staff.

Therefore, the Skills Diary has been designed to address this need by providing a compact notebook that seasonal employees can use to show what skills and

experience they have gained in previous jobs. It includes uniform templates to record their personal and contact details, previous employers, tasks undertaken and what training they have completed.

Copies of the diary will be sent to relevant employment agencies and be made

available to all growers upon request.

Would like a copy? If you’re interested in receiving copies, please call the Field extension Officer, john shannon, on 0488 111 526 or at [email protected].


Recipes Gnocchi with spinach and walnut

Pumpkin and passionfruit scones*

Ingredients250g pumpkin, peeled, seeded, diced & cooked2 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons margarine1 egg, lightly beaten1⁄3 cup soy milk 4 passionfruit, pulped2 ½ cups wholemeal self-raising flour1 cup white self-raising flour¼ teaspoon salt

MethodDrain warm cooked pumpkin. Place in a bowl and mash with sugar and margarine until smooth.

stir through egg, soy milk and passionfruit.

sift flour and salt into warmed pumpkin mixture and stir through.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly.

Pat dough out into a 17 x 27cm lamington tin.

With a floured knife, score dough, almost through, into 18 squares.

Brush with a little extra soy milk.

Bake in a very hot oven, 220ºc, for 15 minutes or until risen and golden.

Ingredients1½ tablespoons olive oil 1⁄3 cup walnut pieces, chopped

1 small onion, finely chopped 1⁄3 cup currants

2 garlic cloves, crushed

120g baby spinach leaves

¼cup salt reduced vegetable stock

625g fresh potato gnocchi

MethodHeat 1 teaspoon oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. add walnuts and cook, stirring often, until golden. Transfer to a plate. set aside.

add remaining oil to pan. add onion and sauté for 3 minutes or until tender. add currants and crushed garlic. cook, stirring often, for 1-2 minutes until currants are plump. add spinach and stock. Gently toss until spinach begins to wilt.

Meanwhile, cook gnocchi, following instructions on the packet, until al dente.

Drain gnocchi and immediately return to the pan. add spinach mixture and walnuts. Gently toss and serve.

TipsBe guided by the packet instructions, but a general rule of thumb when cooking gnocchi, is that they’re ready once they have risen to the surface — only taking a few minutes.

if you would like a recipe for homemade gnocchi, email us at [email protected]

sultanas can be used instead of currants in this recipe if you have them handy.

Preptime: 5 minutes

Cookingtime: 10 minutes

Level: Medium

serves 4

* HighinFibre

Preptime: 15 minutes


Makes 18

© recipe and images kindly provided by sanitarium Health Food company.

Calcium 65mg. Carbohydrate 55gCalories 411cal. Kilojoules 1720Kj.Totalfat 16g. Fibre 6g. Iron 2.8mg.Potassium 625mg. Protein 9g.Sodium 145mg.N

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Recipes (cont.)Winter vegetables with garlic and yoghurt sauce

IngredientsWintervegetables

400g new potatoes, boiled and cut in half 2 cobs sweet corn sliced into 3cm rounds 1 bunch baby carrots, cut in half lengthways 200g baby green beans, tailed 2 heads broccolini, trimmed 3 large zucchini, sliced thickly on the diagonal ¼ cup coriander leaves chopped

GarlicandYoghurtSauce

4 cloves garlic, roasted 1/2 cup low fat greek yoghurt 1/2 cup low fat mayonnaise 1 lemon, juice and rind 1 teaspoon cumin

Method

Fill a large pot with cold water, add potatoes and bring to the boil, after 8 minutes add the corn, after 2 minutes add the carrots. after another 3 minutes add zucchini, beans and broccolini.

cook for a further 3-5minutes or until vegetables are cooked to your liking.

Make the Garlic yoghurt sauce by adding all the ingredients and whisking well to a smooth sauce.

Drain vegetables and serve with sauce, garnish with coriander.

Preptime: 20 minutes


Level: easy

serves 4

TipsTo roast garlic, pre-heat oven to 180°c, place garlic cloves in their skin into oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until soft. allow to cool and squeeze out garlic.

select a variety of vegetables in season, to your own taste, or that are growing in your garden.


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PER10334 AG Methomyl/SpecifiedFruitingvegetables,Legumevegetablesandsweetpotato/Heliothis,cucumbermothandclustercaterpillar

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PER10335 AG Petroleumoil/Lettuce(greenhouse&hydroponic)/VariousInsects CURRENT 18-Mar-08 31-Mar-11PER10402 AG Clethodim/Carrots&Parsnips/Grassweedcontrol CURRENT 16-Jan-09 31-May-11PER10407 AG Prochloraz/Mushrooms/Cobwebdisease CURRENT 19-Jan-08 31-Mar-11PER10416 AG Methamidophos/HeadLettuce/WesternFlowerThrips CURRENT 25-Mar-08 31-Mar-13PER10427 AG Fipronil(Regent200SC)/Swede&Turnip/Diamondbackmoth CURRENT 24-Jan-08 30-Sep-11PER10431 AG Methomyl/Beetroot/Helicoverpaspp.,loopers,webworm CURRENT 30-Apr-08 30-Apr-11PER10433 AG Pirmicarb/Sweetcorn/Aphids CURRENT 12-May-09 31-Mar-12PER10460 AG Phorate(Thimet100G)/SweetPotatoes/Aphids,Thrips,Jassidsand

OrganophosphateSusceptibleTwoSpottedMiteandWireworm.CURRENT 2-Jan-08 1-Jan-13

PER10497 AG Imidacloprid/Brassicaleafyvegetables/Aphids,WhiteflyandThrips CURRENT 11-Jun-09 31-Mar-14PER10571 AG Dimethoate/Durian,mangosteen,rambutan/mealybugs,scales CURRENT 1-Apr-08 31-Mar-13


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Permits (cont.)Permit iD Type Description status Date issued expiry DatePER10588 AG Iprodione/Broccoli/Rhizoctonia CURRENT 7-May-08 30-Apr-13PER10596 AG Success(spinosad)/Springonionsandshallots/Westernflower

thripCURRENT 23-Apr-09 31-Oct-11

PER10628 AG Basta/SandalwoodPlantations/Weeds CURRENT 19-May-08 30-Dec-10PER10652 AG Alphacypermethrin/Avocado/GardenWeevil CURRENT 1-Apr-08 30-Apr-13PER10656 AG Pyrimethanil/Snowpeas,Sugarsnappeas,Protectedtomatoesand

Protectedcapsicums/BotrytisCURRENT 1-Jun-09 30-Jun-12

PER10670 AG Abamectin/Tomatoes,cucumber,eggplant,ornamentals,strawberries&CapeGooseberries/Twospottedmite&Westernflowerthrips

CURRENT 1-Apr-08 30-Apr-11

PER10674 AG Mancozeb+Metalaxyl-M/Brassicavegetables,Brassicaleafyvegetables&Rocket/DownyMildew&Whiteblister

CURRENT 14-Apr-08 31-Mar-13

PER10675 AG Metolachlor/Spinach,Silverbeet,Springonions,Shallots,Greenbeans,Navybenas,Celeriac&Celery/Variousbroadleafandgrassweeds.


PER10676 AG Pendimethalin/SpringOnions,Shallots&Radish/Variousbroadleafandgrassweeds

CURRENT 16-Apr-08 30-Apr-13

PER10688 AG Alpha-Cypermethrin/Cauliflowercrops/Staphylinidbeetle CURRENT 1-May-08 30-Apr-13PER10691 AG Diflufenican/Peas/Broadleafweeds CURRENT 28-Apr-08 30-Apr-13PER10695 AG MethylBromide/FruitandFruitingVegetables/FruitFly&Thrips CURRENT 4-Jun-08 30-Jun-13PER10714 AG Karate(Lambda-cyhalothrin)/BulbOnions/OnionThrip CURRENT 8-Sep-08 30-Sep-11PER10720 AG BetanalHerbicide/Chicory,endive,radicchio,silverbeet&spinach/

BroadleafWeedsCURRENT 11-Feb-09 30-Sep-10

PER10727 AG RidomilGoldMZWG/Celery,Silverbeet&Spinach/LateBlight,SeptoriaLeafBlight&DownyMildew

CURRENT 31-Mar-09 30-Sep-12

PER10729 AG ApplaudInsecticide(buprofezin)/Celery/Greenhousewhitefly CURRENT 15-Jan-09 31-Jan-13PER10735 AG APRONXL350ES&Maxim100FS/Broccoli/Dampingoff&

RhizoctoniaCURRENT 1-Jun-09 30-Sep-11

PER10758 AG Pendimethalin/Parsnip/GrassesandBroadleafWeeds CURRENT 16-Jan-09 31-Jan-14PER10764 AG Pyriproxyfen/Cucurbits,eggplant&tomato/Silverleafwhitefly CURRENT 1-Jul-08 30-Sep-12PER10807 AG Vertimec(abamectin)/HeadLettuce(field)/Two-spottedmite CURRENT 1-Jun-09 31-Mar-14PER10816 AG Amistar(azoxystrobin)/Horseradish/WhiteBlisterRust&Downy

MildewCURRENT 1-Jun-09 30-Jun-12

PER10818 AG BravoWeatherStikFungicide(chlorothalonil)/Cucumbers/Botrytisrot

CURRENT 1-Jun-09 30-Sep-13

PER10822 AG Sodiumhypochlorite/Potatoes,Variousseeds&Soil/Variousinsectandfungalpests

CURRENT 30-Jan-09 1-Feb-14

PER10824 AG CopperOxychloride,CuprousOxideorCupricHydroxide/SpringonionsandShallots/DownyMildew


PER10845 AG BarmacZinebFungicide/Brassicaleafyvegetables/Cercosporaleafspot&Downymildew

CURRENT 11-Jun-09 31-Mar-15

PER10846 AG RovralAquafloFungicide(Iprodione)/Celeriac/Sclerotiniarot CURRENT 9-Jun-09 30-Jun-12PER10868 AG Ioxynil/Springonions,Shallots&Welshonions/BroadLeafand

GrassWeedsCURRENT 1-Jun-09 31-Mar-13

PER10878 AG Trifluralin/Peppers(sweetandchillie)/Broadleafandannualgrassweeds

CURRENT 11-Aug-08 30-Sep-13

PER10882 AG Diazinon/Springonionsandshallots/Thrips(excludingWFT)andonionseedlingmaggot

CURRENT 1-Jul-08 30-Jun-13

PER10902 AG Dimethomorph/Leeks/Downymildew CURRENT 11-Oct-08 30-Sep-13PER10905 AG Dimethomorph/Silverbeet/Downymildew CURRENT 10-Dec-08 30-Sep-11PER10906 AG AcrobatFungicide/Spinach/DownyMildew CURRENT 10-Dec-08 30-Sep-11PER10907 AG AcrobatFungicide/BrassicaLeafyVegetables/Whiteblister CURRENT 10-Dec-08 30-Sep-11PER10913 AG Azoxystrobin/Carrot/SclerotiniaRotandBlackRot CURRENT 17-May-09 30-Sep-10

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Permits (cont.)Permit iD Type Description status Date issued expiry DatePER10914 AG Azoxystrobin/Radish,leek&carrot/Powderymildew,Downy

mildewandWhiteblisterrustCURRENT 9-Jun-09 31-May-14

PER10920 AG Chlorpyrifos/Brassicas/Vegetablebeetleadults CURRENT 9-Jun-09 30-Sep-12PER10927 AG Lambda-cyhalothrin,gamma-cyhalothrin,alpha-cypermethrinand

betacyfluthrin/AustralianPlagueLocustCURRENT 11-Aug-08 30-Jun-11

PER10928 AG Cypermethrin/Locust CURRENT 11-Aug-08 30-Jun-11PER10934 AG Buprofezin/Tomatoes(protected)/GreenhouseWhitefly CURRENT 9-Jun-09 30-Sep-13PER10946 AG Linuron/Celery/rangeofweeds CURRENT 1-Nov-08 30-Apr-12PER10948 AG Abamectin/Eggplant/TwoSpottedMite CURRENT 17-Oct-08 30-Oct-13PER10964 AG Iprodione/Carrots/SuppressionofBlackRot CURRENT 17-May-09 30-Sep-10PER10971 AG TectoFlowableSCorStorite/SweetPotato/FieldRotsofSeed

Rootscausedbyscurf(Monilochaetesinfuscans)androotrot(Fusariumspp)

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PER10976 AG Bentazone/Snowpeasandsugarsnappeas/Broadleafweeds CURRENT 10-Aug-09 31-Mar-15PER10979 AG Bupirimate/Cucurbits&Peppers/Powderymildew CURRENT 31-Mar-09 30-Sep-14PER10980 AG Propiconazole/Radishes/Cercospora CURRENT 26-May-09 31-Mar-12PER10988 AG Bladex900WG(cyanazine)/Snowpeasandsugarsnappeas/

BroadleafweedsCURRENT 10-Aug-09 31-Mar-15

PER11120 AG NatrasoapandNeemtech/Greenhousetomatoes/Greenhousewhitefly


PER11350 AG Mancozeb/Radish,swede&turnip/Alternaria,cercosporaleafspot,whiteblister

CURRENT 10-Aug-09 31-Mar-15

PER11355 AG Abamectin/SweetCorn CURRENT 19-Jan-10 30-Sep-12PER11356 AG Flint500WG(trifloxystrobin)/Silverbeet,spinach,chicory&endive/

PowderyMildewCURRENT 27-Nov-09 31-Oct-12

Fairbanks Seeds - We’ve got the West covered.

Disclaimer: All cultural and descriptive information is given as a general guide only. Substantial variations may occur due to many environmental factors, including climate, soil type, location, management and cultural practices. No liability will be accepted by Fairbank’s Selected Seed Co. Pty. Ltd. (ABN 86 007 138 276), or its representatives as to the accuracy of the information. All information is given in good faith . Fairbanks Seeds Ph 03 9689 4500 Fax 03 9689 8106

West Australian Agent: Mr. Don Arbuckle - Mobile: 0411 437 299

Brittany – 12/13 week cauliflower, well covered curd, with excellent adaptability. Dual purpose, cuts well late autumn and again mid spring

Prophet – Uniform broccoli with thick stems, medium beads and heavy head weight. Cuts well from late autumn through winter into spring. Not recommended for cutting later in spring, as it performs best under cooler conditions.

Origin – New release, a top performer in trials. Relatively slow bolting with IR to some Club Root strains.

Miyako – Green stem Pak Choi which has dominated the market, especially where Club Root is a problem. IR to Club Root.

Celtic - A revelation in the baby leaf market. Mid green oakleaf with very upright habit. Excellent tolerance to mildew pressure.


Permits (cont.)Permit iD Type Description status Date issued expiry DatePER11358 AG Clethodim/Rhubarb/Grassweedslistedonlabel CURRENT 24-Jun-09 30-Jun-14PER11438 AG Glyphosate(shieldedsprayer)/Specifiedvegetables/Grassand

broadleafweedsCURRENT 5-May-09 30-Jun-19

PER11439 AG Pirimicarb/SweetPotato,Brassicaleafyvegetables,Chicory&Coriander/Aphids


PER11440 AG Sumiclex500(procymidone)/Peppers/Sclerotiniarot CURRENT 1-Jun-09 31-Dec-11PER11441 AG Propachlor/Radish,swede,turnip/GrassandBroadleafweeds CURRENT 27-May-09 31-Dec-19PER11442 AG Lambda-cyhalothrin/Cucumbers(GreenhouseandField)/Heliothis,

OnionThrips,RutherglenBugandLoopersCURRENT 3-Jun-09 31-May-11

PER11443 AG Metribuzin/SpecifiedRootVegetables,SnowPeas,SugarSnapPeas/AnnualWeeds


PER11450 AG Ethofumesate(Tramat)/Beetroot&Onions/Grassweeds CURRENT 8-Jun-09 30-Jun-15PER11453 AG Fluazifop/Shallots,Springonions,Leeks,Garlic,Parsnips&Sweet

potato/GrassweedsCURRENT 25-Nov-09 31-Oct-12

PER11472 AG VectoBacWGBiologicalLarvicide/Variousprotectedcrops&mushrooms/FungusgnatsandSciarids

CURRENT 18-Jun-09 31-May-14

PER11474 AG Metalaxyl-M/Lettuce/Dampingoff CURRENT 1-Jul-09 30-Jun-11PER11475 AG Alpha-cypermethrin/BrassicaLeafyVegetables&Radish/

RedleggedEarthMite,PlagueThrips&LepidopteraCURRENT 11-Jun-09 30-Jun-12

PER11477 AG LannateLInsecticide(methomyl)/Silverbeet/VariousInsects CURRENT 1-Jul-09 31-Dec-10PER11479 AG Linuron/Leeks/GrassandBroadleafweeds CURRENT 1-Jul-09 30-Jun-11PER11480 AG AmistarFungicide/BrassicaLeafyVegetables&Carrots/Alternaria

LeafSpot&PowderymildewCURRENT 10-Aug-09 30-Sep-11

PER11508 AG Secure360SC/SpringOnionsandShallots/Westernflowerthrips CURRENT 9-Jul-09 31-Jul-11PER11510 AG MouseoffandRattoffZincPhosphideBaits/SweetPotato/House

MouseandIntroducedRatsCURRENT 12-Aug-09 31-Jul-11

PER11641 AG Flint500WG(trifloxystrobin)/Celery/CercosporaleafspotandSeptoriaspot

CURRENT 27-Nov-09 31-Oct-12

PER11651 AG AcramiteMiticide/Lettuce/Two-Spotted(RedSpider)Mite CURRENT 22-Jan-10 31-Dec-12PER11658 AG Variousactives/Cropsasdescribedontheregisteredlabels/

AustralianPlagueLocust(Chortoicetesterminifera)CURRENT 28-Sep-09 30-Jun-11

PER11747 AG 2,2-DichloropropionicAcid/carrotcrops(forseed)/promotionofboltingandgrassweedcontrol

CURRENT 1-Oct-09 30-Nov-14

PER11763 AG Pirimicarb/SpringOnions/Aphids CURRENT 6-Jan-10 31-Dec-12PER11765 AG Etoxazole/SnoworSugarSnapPeas/TwoSpottedMite CURRENT 6-Jan-10 31-Dec-12PER11775 AG Movento/Seedsunflower,Seedsorghum,Seedcorn,Seedsweet

corn/GreenPeachAphid,CottonAphid,WesternFlowerThripCURRENT 19-Jan-10 31-Dec-11

PER11828 AG Phosphorousacid/Avocados/Rootrot CURRENT 18-Feb-10 31-Mar-11PER11935 AG Triadimenol/Parsnips,Radish,Swede&Turnip/PowderyMildew CURRENT 5-Feb-10 30-Jun-12PER11941 AG Pirimicarb/Almond,Eggplant/Aphids(consolidatedapplication) CURRENT 1-Apr-10 31-Mar-12PER11949 AG Lambda-Cyhalothrin/Beetroot&Radish/VariousInsects CURRENT 1-Apr-10 31-Mar-15PER11950 AG Chlorothalonil/VariousCrops/VariousFungicides CURRENT 1-Apr-10 31-Mar-13PER11952 AG Amistar250SC(azoxystrobin)/Broccoli,Brussellssprouts,

Cauliflower,Lettuce&Beans/VariousfungaldiseasesCURRENT 1-Apr-10 30-Sep-11

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