Peppermint yields in Southern Australia are highly variable and this is impacting on the long term viability of the industry. The average yield is approximately 50 kg / ha, despite attempts to improve management practice. Peppermint is also an important crop that provides the necessary throughput to sustain the viability of field distillation units.
Editora:
Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, RIRDC Australia
The spinach production manual addresses the following topics:
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Varieties
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Seeding and planting
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Fertilizer and lime
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Plant tissue analysis
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Irrigation
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Weed management
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Insect management
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Disease management
Editora:
University of Florida, IFAS Extension
The market for organic food products in the Netherlands is growing; however, supply shortages are hampering the grow th of the market. The Republic of South Africa (RSA) has the advantage of being able to produce organic food products during the European winter seas on, as it is located in the southern hemisphere. Sourcing organic products from the RSA could therefore amelio- rate the current shortness of supply.
Editora:
LEI Wageningen UR
