Articles
PYRETHRUM AND POPPY: TWO TASMANIAN INDUSTRIES OF WORLD SIGNIFICANCE
Article number
1073_11
Pages
85 – 90
Language
English
Abstract
Pyrethrum and poppy are two world class export industries that have been introduced and developed in Tasmania during the last 30-40 years.
There are many similar features that have contributed to the success of these two industries.
These include the utilization of local R&D in the development of low cost and effective plant propagation systems, effective weed and disease management, mechanical harvesting and associated logistics and extraction and further processing of active products within Tasmania.
The importance of these technological factors is discussed together with other success factors such as management, marketing and team work.
There are many similar features that have contributed to the success of these two industries.
These include the utilization of local R&D in the development of low cost and effective plant propagation systems, effective weed and disease management, mechanical harvesting and associated logistics and extraction and further processing of active products within Tasmania.
The importance of these technological factors is discussed together with other success factors such as management, marketing and team work.
Authors
A.J. Fist, B. Chung
Keywords
poppy, pyrethrum, extractive crops, broadacre production, mechanisation
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