The AgriFutures Ginger Program, along with the Ginger Advisory Panel and researchers, invite you to Nambour, QLD for the 2025 Ginger Research Update.
This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with growers and hear from the AgriFutures team and our current researchers about how your levy is making a difference in the Australian ginger industry.
Date: Tuesday, 27 May 2025 Time: 8.30am – 2pm (AEST) Location: Maroochy Research Facility, 47 Mayers Road, Nambour, QLD RSVP: Please register your attendance and any dietary requirements by 12 noon (AEST) Wednesday, 21 May 2025.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided. View the agenda for the 2025 Ginger Research Update here.
Fact sheet: Identifying new revenue opportunities for the Australian ginger industry
The primary objective of the Identifying revenue opportunities for AgriFutures Australia’s rural industries project was to identify potential new and alternate revenue sources within 28...
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Industry blueprint: Ginger
This blueprint serves as a resource for those interested in the ginger industry provides essential fast facts alongside the fundamental themes highlighted in the AgriFutures...
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AgriFutures Ginger Program RD&E Plan (2022-2027)
The AgriFutures Ginger Program invests in research, development and extension (RD&E) that improves the productivity, profitability and sustainability of the Australian ginger industry. The Australian...
Publication / 44 Pages
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An economic evaluation of investment in AgriFutures Ginger Program projects (2017-2022)
The AgriFutures Ginger Program invests in research, development and extension (RD&E) to support a sustainable, growing and prosperous ginger industry that supplies product of the...
Publication / 38 Pages
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Ginger Ninja: Automating disease detection
This podcast explores a project called Ginger Ninja which piloted the development of an automated system that aimed to identify and sort Fusarium infected seed ginger stock.
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Project overview: Improving ginger, to future proof the industry against major pest and diseases
This research addresses the critical need to better manage ginger for Australian pests and diseases (e.g., Fusarium yellows, Pythium soft rot, and Root-knot nematodes) and...
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Ginny the ginger robot with a licence to kill weeds
The Australian ginger industry is hoping robotics will help solve one of its biggest challenges: the removal of weeds that compete with ginger plants for water, space and nutrients.
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Final Report Summary: Improving ginger to futureproof the industry against pests and diseases
The commercial ginger industry in Australia is based on only two edible ginger cultivars, which are both susceptible to soil borne fungal pathogens, this puts...
The project will also help improve the adoption of improved planting material and enhanced pre and post-harvest management practices. It will provide support and maintenance...
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Project summary: Site-specific weed control for ginger cropping systems
This project aims to improve weed control for ginger growers, using artificial intelligence for weed detection, precision herbicide delivery and an evaluation of alternative weed...
Pests and diseases pose a significant production concern to most ginger growers and are a constant threat to yields. Fusarium, in particular, is a key...
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Fact Sheet: Improving Soil Health To Suppress Soil Borne Diseases Of Ginger