Ginger Tech Support and Minor Use (MUP renewals)
Australian Ginger Industry Association Incorporated
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Project code: PRJ-008385
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Project stage: Closed
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Project start date: Friday, February 17, 2012
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Project completion date: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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National Priority: GIN-High quality product and sustainable production systems
Summary
The project will gather data and conduct trials in support of minor chemical use applications to APVMA (and submit such applications).
• It will provide technical support to QDAFF (previously) DEEDI in respect of ginger horticulture and pest management (but not to individual growers).
• It will provide documentation/training on relevant technical aspects of ginger growing through industry meetings, one or more field days and on-farm demonstrations.
• Outcomes of this project will be documented, published and distributed (including through newsletters and on web site).
Program
Ginger
Research Organisation
Australian Ginger Industry Association Incorporated
Objective Summary
Business Development
• New and updated agricultural chemical use permits relevant to maximising production of ginger
• Documentation and training in the use of these products and systems to achieve more sustainable farming systems
Extension of Research & Development Outcomes
The on-going outcomes of this project need to be clearly documented, published and demonstrated to ginger growers through newsletters, web site, general meetings and field days which include on farm practical demonstrations.