Postharvest

From broad scale dryland cropping systems to intensive irrigated production the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development works with industry and business to ensure market access locally, interstate and internationally for Western Australian produce.

Handling and storage postharvest is vital to maintaining quality of produce. The department provides information on optimal conditions for storage, including chilling and pest management as well as information on biosecurity in relation to export commodities.

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  • Photo shows water cooling units for carrot hydrocooler

    Postharvest handling of carrots

    1 May 2014

    Good postharvest cooling and storage allow product to be stored and shipped to distant markets and meet consumer requirements.

  • A flower arrangement of Western Australian wildflowers including Banksia's, Kangaroo Paw and Wax Flowers.

    Drying cut flowers and foliage

    20 January 2014

    Dried flowers are a popular longer-lasting alternative to fresh flowers. A number of methods can be used to dry flowers but some basic principles apply generally such as drying as fast as possible

  • The photo shows a forced air cooling setup at a commercial flower exporters packing shed

    Cooling cut flowers and foliage

    22 January 2014

    Cut flowers and foliage are highly perishable items. Field heat should be removed as soon as possible after picking.

  • Eucalyptus foliage that has been prepared for export to Japan

    Preserving plant foliage with glycerine

    21 January 2014

    Glycerining is the term used in the ornamental cutflower and foliage processing industry to describe treating fresh plant material with a hygroscopic (water-attracting) chemical. The objective is t

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