AusVeg - Seed to Shelf

AUSVEG HAL Seed to Shelf: Australian Vegetables Are Fresh, Clean and Safe. Horticulture Australia Ongoing Australian investment in research Wide climate range - seasonal variety and development of agricultural practices Country averages and strategies has resulted in innovation in Consistent counter-seasonal and year-round supply vegetables the management of natural resources and the output of high quality vegetables. ASPARAGUS I Satellite temperature BROCCOu CELERY monitoring in food transport Research and development ensure that BEANS & PEAS CAPSICUM PUMPIN O Australian growers are able to consistently DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY AUN RA AG SP OCT NOV deliver high quality and safe produce. Australia is becoming increasingly interconr ted wit Asia-Pacific region. RESEARCH & PLANTING EARLY STAGE LATE STAGE TRANSPORT Australia can be a major supplier of high STORAGE HARVESTING PRODUCTION STAGE GROWTH GROWTH AND EXPORT quality fresh produce to Asia as a result of industry research and development. Envtrees Wide spread use of soil & plant analysis & agronomic EnviroVeg program supports sustainable practice on farm Advanced production expertise practices Advanced logistics 24 systems Quality Assurance systems in place to ensure food safety Post-harvest practices and Sustainable short timeframes from seed to shelf ensure freshness of produce and prolonged shelf-life management Adoption of Integrated Pest Management reducing use of plant protectants of soil health Fast and modern packaging facilities Excellent water quality & il soil management techniques For more information Biosecurity measures support reliability of supply Australian validated export operations and industry commitment means reliability of supply R&D investment to meet customer needs and requirements Cleanliness and traceability through advanced post-harvest processes