Miscellaneous Publication 37/99 - Codes of practice for vegetable production on the Swan Coastal Plan

Authors

N. Lantzke, Agriculture, Western AustraliaFollow
A. Galati, Agriculture, Western Australia

Publication Date

7-1999

Series Number

Miscellaneous Publication 37/99

Publisher

Agriculture, Western Australia

City

Perth

ISSN

1326-4168

Abstract

Codes of practice contain information on good management practice and set viable limits to inputs such as fertilisers and irrigation, so as to minimise environmental impact. They are written by growers, they need to be regularly updated, and they deal with aspects of horticulture that have environmental and social impact/consequence.

The vegetable industry was worth about $162 million to the State in 1994/95. The Swan Coastal Plain produces over 58 per cent of the State's vegetable production. Western Australia is also the leading State for vegetable exports in Australia. The major crops grown on the coastal plain include potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, lettuce, celery and onions.

Environmental, social and health issues associated with horticulture affect growers and are of concern to the public and government agencies. This code of practice deals with these issues by outlining management practices to address these problems.

Number of Pages

15

Keywords

Code of Practice (Vegetables), Swan Coastal Plain, Western Australia, Horticulture

Disciplines

Agricultural Science | Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Horticulture | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Operations and Supply Chain Management | Plant Sciences

Comments

These guidelines were prepared by the Vegetable Growers, Market Gardeners and Potato Growers Associations.

(Edited by N. Lantzke and A. Galati, Agriculture Western Australia)

Recommended Citation

Lantzke, N, and Galati, A. (1999), Miscellaneous Publication 37/99 - Codes of practice for vegetable production on the Swan Coastal Plan. Agriculture, Western Australia, Perth. Report Miscellaneous Publication 37/99.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/hc_publishedrpts/16

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