Horticulture and Farming
The use of ozone in horticulture and farming has become fairly widespread in recent years. These processes vary from special insect control through washing and cleaning to post harvest storage and the processing of the final product.
Ozone in Fruit and Vegetable Cleaning and Storage
During post harvest storage, surface infections on produce can spread and cause significant losses of the crop. The use of ozonated water for washing and disinfecting can reduce these losses and maximise returns. More…
Ozone in Mushroom Growing
Mushrooms are highly nutritious and a valuable crop but commercial growing presents many problems. Usually the crop is of high density making it susceptible to the spread of disease. More…
Ozone in Wholesale Cut Flower Storage
The shelf life of cut flowers in storage is affected by ethylene gas production and the spread of disease. More…
Ozone in Aquaculture and Aquaponics
With the increase in demand for seafood and the reduction of ocean fish stock Aquaculture is now a growth industry. Growing healthy fish stock requires waste matter removal and water treatment to provide a healthy environment for the stock. More…
Ozone in Organics
Ozone is considered the safest and most natural disinfection agent for fresh produce. It is approved in Australia by FRANZ as a food contact substance and is certified organic. FDA and USDA also have similar approvals. More…
Ozone in Hydroponics
The NIASA (Nursery Industry Accreditation Scheme of Australia) has been implemented to establish safe water disposal and re-use practices Australia wide. It is mandatory to treat used water to render it harmless and to kill dangerous pathogens and other organisms before disposal or re-use. More…
Ozone in Fodder Production
In Australia growing fodder in a closed environment using only water and light to germinate and grow various types of grass seeds is becoming very popular.Crops grown in this way and fed directly to the animals, roots and all, provide a highly nutritious and easily digested food. More…
Ozone in Grain Storage
Insects, particularly weevils, and fungi cause losses in stored grains amounting to millions of dollars every year. Currently the main weapons against these pests are a few varieties of chemicals. More…