Historical document
Economic research services for the vegetable industry (VG08040)
Publication date: June 1, 2012
Delivery Partner: Industry Data Economic Analysis
This is a final research report from Hort Innovation’s historical archives. Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.
The objective of VG08040 “Economic research services for the vegetable industry” was to improve the range of economic data available; research and analyze that data and provide a range of economic information previously denied to the vegetable industry. The project also sought to apply economic expertise on issues relating to the industry and to broaden growers’ horizons from farm production issues to post farm gate issues. These economic inputs were seen as essential for industry development and to ensure the long term viability of the vegetable industry.
This project was multi faceted in both areas covered and methods of delivery. Major components of the project were:
This project had delivered an expansion in the range of economic data and information available on the vegetable industry as well as rigorous research and analysis of the implications for the industry of trends in that data.
As a result of this project;
Further development of economics based work was essential for the industry’s future well being. Ongoing development work was required on data collection and to utilize more fully information on growers’ financial conditions. Further in depth analysis of trends in trade was required as the industry was facing stagnant export markets and increasing import penetration. Benchmarking studies and analysis was required to encourage best practice in the industry and to identify the areas where cost competitiveness and/or quality had been lost. Supply chain issues need economic analysis to enhance the returns to growers and identify areas for cost reduction.
This historical project was a strategic levy investment in the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund
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