Study Group Resources
Study Group Meetings are facilitated throughout the year in each of the four major pineapple production regions - North Queensland, Central Queensland, Wide Bay and South East Queensland. These grower-led sessions are an opportunity to view current research & development trials and discuss regional issues. Study Groups are organised and facilitated by the team at DPI.
Study Group Meeting Minutes
Pineapple Best Practice Manual
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0. Introduction
01. The Pineapple
1. Site selection
2. Layout and drainage
3. Ground preparation, fallow & bed formation
4. Management of erosion and sedimentation
5. Different plant and ratoon cycles
6. Smooth cayenne processing clones
7. Fresh fruit varieties
8. Planting material
9. Plant density and planting
10. Essential pineapple nutrients
11. Pre and post plant nutrition
12. Irrigation
13. Weed management
14. Monitoring for root health and nutrition
15. Soil fumigation
16. Phytophthora root rot and heart rot
17. Nematodes
18. Symphylids
19. White grub and black beetle
20. Pineapple mites
21. Mealybug wilt
22. Fruit nitrate management
23. Other disorders
24. TSS (brix) management
25. Minimising natural initiation
26. Flower induction
27. Ethephon ripening
28. Harvesting
29. Keys to good ratoons
30. Postharvest management and packing
33. Fresh fruit specifications
34. Registered chemicals and using them effectively
35. Pesticide safety and handling