Tasmanian Produce - Vegetables
Tasmania produces an extensive range of fresh and processed vegetables. 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 $82.5m, the potato industry makes up approximately 70% of the total value of vegetable production.
The Tasmanian Pototo Industry
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 Keeton Miles of Nietta.
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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Simplot Scottsdale Vegetables
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Onion Growers
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Pyrethrum Growers
If you have any queries please contact:
Nick Steel
Manager, Commodities
Email commodities@tfga.com.au