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HorticultureTasmania has a number of healthy plant industries with growing export markets. The island's mild climate, good quality water, highly fertile soils, isolation and clean atmosphere are natural advantages. |
| Pome Fruit (Apples and Pears) The pome fruit industry has a long history and rich heritage in Tasmania. The future of the industry is seen in upgrading rather than expanding prese... | |
| Berry Fruits The principal berries grown commercially in Tasmania are strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants and blueberries. | |
| Calendar for Tasmanian Stonefruit A colour poster showing cultural, biological and chemical management methods for various stonefruit pests and diseases throughout the year. | |
| Integrated Pest & Disease Management - Horticulture Recent publications on many aspects of IPM in orchards and other fruit-growing industries and in the vegetable industry. | |
| Wine Industry Tasmanian producers concentrate on growing & making table wines of high quality. Production is concentrated on 2 varieties - Chardonnay & Pinot Noir. | |
| Grove Research and Demonstration Station A centre of excellence for research and development into Tasmania's pome and stonefruit industries. | |
| Vegetables Vegetable research, development and extension activities are delivered through the Vegetable Centre of the Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Researc... | |
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