Tasmanian Produce - Vegetables
Tasmania produces an extensive range of fresh and processed vegetables. The Tasmanian vegetable industry generates $160million at the farm gate, representing a small fraction of the global food industry. It is currently heavily reliant on domestic commodity markets in both the fresh and process sector.
The Tasmanian Pototo Industry
As the highest value vegetable produced in the State, the potato is considered the backbone of the Tasmanian vegetable industry. With a farm gate value of approximately $82.5m, the potato industry makes up approximately 70% of the total value of vegetable production.
The TFGA Vegetable Council is the combined voice of vegetable growers in Tasmania. Growers of crops that include potatoes, onions, beans, peas, carrots and brassica's (broccoli, cauliflower and brussel sprouts) are represented through the Vegetable Council.
Improved profitability, identification of new markets, ongoing research and development are key areas of activity with-in the Vegetable Council. These activities, together with value adding and the continued advancement in promotion of Tasmania's quality agricultural produce are objectives of the Council.
The Chairman of the Vegetable Council is Andrew Craigie of Latrobe.
The committees representing your interests are:
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McCain Peas
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McCain Processed Potatoes
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McCain Beans
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McCain Seed Potatoes
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McCain Brassica
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McCain Brassica
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Simplot Processed Potatoes
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Simplot Seed Potatoes
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Simplot Peas
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Simplot Beans
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Simplot Brassicas
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Simplot Carrots
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Onion Growers
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Pyrethrum Growers
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Fresh Market & Export Growers
If you have any queries please contact:
Nick Steel
Manager, Commodities
Email commodities@tfga.com.au