ISHS Acta Horticulturae 529: III International Pineapple Symposium
THE AUSTRALIAN PINEAPPLE INDUSTRY |
| Authors: | G. Sanewski, C. Scott |
| Keywords: | Australia, pineapple, industry |
| Abstract:
The Australian pineapple industry is represented by 327 growers producing about 125,000 tonnes. 100,000 tonnes is processed through the sole processor, Golden Circle Ltd. The remaining 25,000 tonnes is sold on the domestic fresh market with about 70% being packed and marketed through 1 of 3 packhouses. Plantings for the processing sector have declined over the last 4 years but have now stabilised. There are currently good prospects for expansion of the fresh market sector. The industry has recently established a strategic plan to guide its development through to the next century. The industry vision is “To be recognised as an innovative and unified pineapple industry by improving existing and creating new and exciting products which delight customers, increase demand and continuously improve the sustainability of the Queensland pineapple industry and grower wealth”. The strategic plan addresses long and short term problems and opportunities and has a major emphasis on industry cohesion and quality assurance. Revitalisation of the fresh market sector is seen as a major priority. However, the most pressing problem for the industry is presented by the imminent withdrawal of the soil fumigants ethylene dibromide and methyl bromide. Phytophthora control is an emerging issue. The major research and extension programs include, genetic improvement, quality assurance training (to SQF 2000 standard) for growers, EDB replacement, the development of nematode monitoring protocols, studies into mealybug wilt and studies into phytophthora root and heart rot control. | |
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