There are approximately 50 ginger growers located in Australia’s sub-tropical and tropical production regions. Ginger production is both labour and capital intensive, and the industry faces challenges around biosecurity, pest and disease management, securing inputs such as irrigation, labour and seed, and an ageing grower base. 20% of ginger grown in Australia is sold to the processing sector and 80% is sold to the domestic fresh market.
Ginger Agritech has taken enormous steps in recent times – but on-farm uptake hasn’t advanced at the same pace. Determined to match strides, AgriFutures Australia hosted the inaugural Innovation Intensive Tour in February 2023.
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GINGER / 02.11.22 Advancements in agricultural technology have enabled more informed decision-making about crops and livestock, eased traditionally labour-intensive tasks, reduced environmental impacts, and generated a range of efficiencies in production, processing and distribution.
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GINGER / 13.10.22 Phil Brett joined the AgriFutures Ginger Advisory Panel at the beginning of 2022– and he’s full of enthusiasm for the seasons ahead. Based in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland in Southeast Queensland, Phil is now in his fourth season of growing ginger after a long affiliation with horticulture.
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GINGER / 26.09.22 New technologies, market opportunities, high quality and sustainable product systems and industry engagement are the priorities for the Australian ginger industry for the next five years under the new AgriFutures Ginger Program research, development and extension (RD&E) Plan (2022-2027).
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Ginger is grown primarily in the sub-tropical, nutrient-rich soils of Queensland, where the largest risk to production for most growers is persistent soilborne fungal pathogens....
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The Australian ginger industry can be considered too small and not profitable enough for chemical companies to actively engage with the industry and undertake the...
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Growing ginger is resource intensive; one of the most resource-intensive periods for ginger production is from planting through to canopy closure (August-October to January-February). During...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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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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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...
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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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SoiLife / Sustainable Solutions Hub
November 2023 - December 2024
Agaware Consulting Pty Ltd
November 2023 - June 2025
The State of Queensland acting through the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
October 2023 - October 2024
Censeo Field and Lab Pty Ltd
January 2023 - June 2026
Queensland University of Technology
July 2022 - March 2023
Australian Ginger Industry Association Incorporated
August 2019 - August 2023
The State of Queensland acting through the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
August 2019 - July 2022
Queensland University of Technology
July 2019 - April 2021
The University of Sydney
July 2019 - July 2022
University of the Sunshine Coast
November 2018 - January 2020
Plant Health Australia Limited
July 2018 - April 2023
Brand Story Pty Ltd
February 2018 - October 2018
The State of Queensland acting through the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
November 2017 - July 2019
B&LC Duncan
September 2016 - August 2017
Agtrans Research
July 2016 - December 2016
The State of Queensland acting through the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
October 2015 - May 2017
Australian Ginger Industry Association Incorporated
August 2015 - May 2017
The State of Queensland acting through the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
June 2014 - May 2019
RM Consulting Group Pty Ltd
May 2014 - February 2016
Australian Ginger Industry Association Incorporated
June 2013 - March 2016
Australian Ginger Industry Association Incorporated
May 2013 - May 2017
Australian Ginger Industry Association Incorporated
May 2013 - July 2015
The State of Queensland acting through the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
January 2013 - November 2016
Julie Stanton
May 2012 - June 2012
Plant Health Australia Limited
March 2012 - May 2013
Hallways Consulting
March 2012 - June 2012
The State of Queensland acting through the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
February 2012 - July 2013
Australian Ginger Industry Association Incorporated
February 2012 - May 2013
The AgriFutures Ginger Program aims to support a sustainable, growing and prosperous industry. The Program focuses on ensuring a continued premium for Australian ginger with four key objectives:
The AgriFutures Ginger Program RD&E Plan identifies and balances the research, development and extension priorities and outcomes to promote industry productivity, profitability and sustainability.
Australian primary industries that choose to invest in the levies system prescribe the amount of levy or charge applied to a commodity under the Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Act 1999, Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Act 1999, National Residue Survey (Customs) Levy Act 1998 and the National Residue Survey (Excise) Levy Act 1998.
A continued investment into ginger research will ensure the industry continues to increase its value. We are committed to working closely with all those involved in ginger production, including Advisory Panels and industry associations to identify research priorities and make Program investments which will have the greatest impact on the industry.
Learn about the AgriFutures Ginger Advisory Panel
Visit Australian Ginger Industry Association (AGIA)
For project-related inquiries:
Amy La
Manager, Levied & Emerging Industries – Ginger Program
amy.la@agrifutures.com.au
0447 453 254
Zoe Schipp
Coordinator, Levied & Emerging Industries – Ginger Program
zoe.schipp@agrifutures.com.au
02 6923 6953
For industry and strategic issues and inquiries:
Lucinda Staley
Senior Manager, Levied & Emerging Industries – Ginger Program
lucinda.staley@agrifutures.com.au
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