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New Crop Industries Handbook

New Crop Industries Handbook

Edited by Sue Salvin, Max Bourke AM and Tony Byrne
RIRDC publication number 04/125

This handbook is a comprehensive introduction to new crop industries in Australia. It presents new research findings and draws on practical experiences of experts in the industry. It is a guide for farmers, investors, advisors, bank managers, students and others who want to find out more about new crop opportunities.

Facts and figures are available on markets, production requirements, varieties, pest and disease control, harvest and post-harvest matters as well as potential returns. The book examines the strengths, weaknesesses, opportunities and threats for each new crop industry and highlights the important areas that should be considered before investing in new crops.

The authors, whose chapters have been reviewed by others in the industry, are researchers or industry / agribusiness experts with extensive knowledge of their topic.

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The book is presented here in low resolution pdf files.

New Crop Industries Handbook - Introduction - Part 1.pdf

New Crop Industries Handbook - Asian Vegetables - Part 2.pdf

New Crop Industries Handbook - Essential Oils - Part 3.pdf

New Crop Industries Handbook - Fruits and Berries - Part 4.pdf

New Crop Industries Handbook - Grains and Legumes - Part 5.pdf

New Crop Industries Handbook - Herbs and Spices - Part 6.pdf

New Crop Industries Handbook - Miscellaneous Crops - Part 7.pdf

New Crop Industries Handbook - Native Foods - Part 8.pdf

New Crop Industries Handbook - Nuts - Part 9.pdf

New Crop Industries Handbook - Wildflowers - Part 10.pdf

New Crop Industries Handbook - Financial Analysis - Part 11.pdf