Emeritus Professor Ray Collins
Emeritus Professor
School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
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Publications
Books
Broadley, R H, Collins, R. J., George, A., Isaacson, B., Jeffers, S., Ledger, S., Nissen, B. and Rigden, P. (2005). Sweet Persimmon: Grower's handbook. Brisbane: Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries.
Collins, R. J. and Dunne, A. J. (2002). Learning from Others: Supply Chain Management in Agribusiness, Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Australia. Canberra, A.C.T.: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
Book Chapters
Ariyawardana, Anoma, Collins, Ray and Lim-Camacho, Lilly (2016). Value chains: making the connections between producers and consumers of native plant foods. Australian native plants: cultivation and uses in alternative medicine and the food industry. (pp. 321-338) edited by Yasmina Sultanbawa and Fazal Sultanbawa. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group. doi: 10.1201/b20635
Collins, Ray (2014). Value chain management and rostharvest handling. Postharvest handling: a systems approach. (pp. 123-145) edited by Wojciech J. Florkowski, Robert L. Shewfelt, Bernhard Brueckner and Stanley E. Prussia. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-408137-6.00006-5
Collins, R. J. (2009). Value Chain Management and Postharvest Handling: Partners in Competitiveness. Postharvest Handling: A Systems Approach. (pp. 107-128) edited by Wojciech J. Florkowski, Robert L. Shewfelt, Bernhard Brueckner and Stanley E. Prussia. San Diego, CA, USA: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-374112-7.00006-8
Dunne, A.J. and Collins, R. J. (2004). The Marketing of Food and Fibre Products: Evolution and revolution. Emerging Challenges for Farming Systems. (pp. 39-52) edited by Ken Rickert. Kingston, ACT: Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation.
Fletcher, R. J. and Collins, R. J. (2004). New Crops. The New Crop Industries Handbook. (pp. 1-7) edited by Sue Salvin and Max Bourke and Tony Byrne. Kingston, ACT: Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation.
Keilar, S. M. and Collins, R. J. (2004). Culinary Bamboo Shoots. The New Crop Industries Handbook. (pp. 42-48) edited by Sue Salvin and Max Bourke and Tony Byrne. Kingston, ACT: Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation.
Journal Articles
Badar, Hamad, Ariyawardana, Anoma and Collins, Ray (2019). Dynamics of mango value chain in Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Science, 56 (2), 523-530. doi: 10.21162/PAKJAS/19.6936
Sun, X., Ariyawardana, A., Collins, R., Nicetic, O., Somogyi, S., Concepcion, S., Gabunada, F., Abamo, T., Maunahan, D. and Nuevo, P. (2016). Market opportunities to improve vegetable value chains and rural livelihoods in southern Philippines. Acta Horticulturae, 1128, 347-352. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1128.53
Badar, Hammad, Ariyawardana, Anoma and Collins, Ray (2015). Capturing Consumer Preferences for Value Chain Improvements in the Mango Industry of Pakistan. International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, 18 (3), 131-148.
Mazhar, M., Joyce, D., Cowin, G., Brereton, I., Hofman, P., Collins, R. and Gupta, M. (2015). Non-destructive 1H-MRI assessment of flesh bruising in avocado (Persea americana M.) cv. Hass. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 100, 33-40. doi: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2014.09.006
Al-Jabri, Omar, Collins, Ray, Sun, Ximing, Bose, Shekar and Belwal, Rakesh (2015). Measuring relationship marketing effect in small-scale fishing in Oman and enhancing efficiency and economic gains for traditional fishermen. Marine Fisheries Review, 77 (4), 20-28. doi: 10.7755/MFR.77.4.3
Ariyawardana, A., Collins, R. and McNeil, D. (2014). The value of enhancing nutrient bioavailability of lentils: the Sri Lankan scenario. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 14 (7), 9529-9543.
Petersen. L. M., Moll, E. J., Hockings, M. T. and Collins, R. J. (2014). Implementing value chain analysis to investigate drivers and sustainability of Cape Town's informal economy of wild-harvested traditional medicine. Local Environment, 20 (9), 1040-1061. doi: 10.1080/13549839.2014.887667
Petersen, Leif M., Charman, Andrew J. E., Moll, Eugene J., Collins, Ray J. and Hockings, Marc T. (2014). Bush doctors and wild medicine: the scale of trade in Cape Town's informal economy of wild harvested medicine and traditional healing. Society and Natural Resources, 27 (3), 315-336. doi: 10.1080/08941920.2013.861558
Kurnia P., Sun X. and Collins R. (2013). Consumers perceptions towards organic food in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Acta Horticulturae, 1006, 185-192. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2013.1006.22
Sun X. and Collins R. (2013). A preliminary study of chinese consumers' willingness-to-pay for fruit produced with sustainable attributes. Acta Horticulturae, 1006, 349-354. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2013.1006.44
Widijastuti E., Sun X. and Collins R. (2013). The impact of the agropolitan project on agribusiness activities in Waliksarimadu, Central Java Province, Indonesia - Using chili farmers as an example. Acta Horticulturae, 1006, 411-416. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2013.1006.52
Adhikari R.P., Collins R. and Sun X. (2013). Relationship management in a value chain involving "bottom of the pyramid" participants: A case study from Nepal. Acta Horticulturae, 1006 (1006), 41-48. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2013.1006.3
Ariyawardana, Anoma and Collins, Ray (2013). Balancing industry needs against global competitiveness: a challenge for the Australian vegetable industry. Outlook on Agriculture, 42 (3), 155-161. doi: 10.5367/oa.2013.0131
Bonney, Laurie, Collins, Ray, Miles, Morgan P. and Verreynne, Martie-Louise (2013). A note on entrepreneurship as an alternative logic to address food security in the developing world. Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship, 18 (3) 1350016, 1350016.1-1350016.20. doi: 10.1142/S1084946713500167
Fizzanty, Trina, Russell, Iean and Collins, Ray (2013). Learning from failed supply chains: the application of complex adaptive systems and a modified SAFE framework in evaluating proposed system improvements. International Journal of Agile Systems and Management, 6 (3), 232-258. doi: 10.1504/IJASM.2013.054979
Macharia, John, Collins, Ray and Sun, Tim (2013). Value-based consumer segmentation: the key to sustainable agri-food chains. British Food Journal, 115 (9), 1313-1328. doi: 10.1108/BFJ-09-2011-0215
Ariyawardana, Anoma and Collins, Ray (2013). Value chain analysis across borders: the case of Australian red lentils to Sri Lanka. Journal of Asia-Pacific Business, 14 (1), 25-39. doi: 10.1080/10599231.2012.717839
Adhikari, Rajendra Prasad, Collins, Ray and Sun, Ximing (2012). Segmenting consumers to inform agrifood value chain development in Nepal. International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, 15 (4), 93-114.
Petersen, L. M., Moll, E. J., Collins, R. and Hockings, Marc T. (2012). Development of a compendium of local, wild-harvested species used in the informal economy trade, Cape Town, South Africa. Ecology and Society, 17 (2), 26.1-26.31. doi: 10.5751/ES-04537-170226
Ariyawardana, Anoma and Collins, Ray (2012). The future of Sri Lankan agri-business: what needs to be done?. Journal of Asia-Pacific Business, 13 (1), 59-72. doi: 10.1080/10599231.2011.630603
Collins, Ray, Sun, Ximing and Li, Chong Guang (2012). Are supply-chain relationships more influenced by buyer-supplier relationships or the business environment of the country itself? Evidence from the 'China-Australia' trading relationship. Asia Pacific Business Review, 18 (3), 391-405. doi: 10.1080/13602381.2011.624359
Dargusch, Paul, McMahon, Shaun, Thomas, Sebastian and Collins, Ray (2011). Why are there so few carbon offset projects in Pacific Island countries?. Annals of Tropical Research, 33 (1), 101-121.
Mazhar, M. S., Collins, R., Campbell, J. A., Malik, A. U., Johnson, P., Dunne, A., Sun, X. and Amin, M. (2010). Managing mango fruit quality through the supply chain: a Pakistan case study. Acta Horticulturae, 880 (880), 117-124. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2010.880.12
Collins, R. (2010). Postharvest science and value chain management: Using the virtuous value cycle to define common ground. Acta Horticulturae, 880 (880), 67-74. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2010.880.5
Collins, Ray and Sun, Ximing (2010). China's grey channels as access points for foreign food products to the Chinese domestic market. China Information, 24 (1), 61-74. doi: 10.1177/0920203X09354962
Collins, R. and Sun, X. (2009). Comparing business relationships of horticultural firms in supply chains between China and Australia. Acta Horticulturae, 831 (831), 105-114. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2009.831.11
Sun, X. and Collins, R. (2009). An approach to identifying potential post-fta opportunities for agribusinesses to access the Chinese market: An Australian case study. Acta Horticulturae, 831 (831), 153-160. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2009.831.17
Lyne, M. and Collins, R. J. (2008). South Africa's New Cooperatives Act: A missed opportunity for small farmers and land reform beneficiaries. Agrekon, 47 (2), 180-196. doi: 10.1080/03031853.2008.9523796
Bonney, Laurie, Clark, Rob, Collins, Ray and Fearne, Andrew (2007). From serendipity to sustainable competitive advantage: Insights from Houston's Farm and their journey of co-innovation. Supply Chain Management, 12 (6), 395-399. doi: 10.1108/13598540710826326
Khatri, Yunus and Collins, Raymond J. (2007). Impact and status of HACCP in the Australian Meat Industry. British Food Journal, 109 (5), 343-354. doi: 10.1108/00070700710746768
Sun, X T and Collins, R J (2007). The Application of Fuzzy Logic in Measuring Consumption Values: Using data of Chinese consumers buying imported fruit. Food Quality and Preference, 18 (3), 576-584. doi: 10.1016/j.foodqual.2006.08.001
Sun, X T and Collins, R J (2006). Chinese Consumer Response to Imported Fruit: Intended uses and their effect on perceived quality. International Journal of Consumer Studies, 30 (2), 179-188. doi: 10.1111/j.1470-6431.2005.00474.x
Sun, XM and Collins, R (2004). A comparison of attitudes among purchasers of imported fruit in Guangzhou and Urumqi, China. Food Quality And Preference, 15 (3), 229-237. doi: 10.1016/S0950-3293(03)00062-4
Collins, R. J., Dunne, A.J. and O'Keeffe, M. (2002). The 'Locus of Value': A hallmark of chains that learn. Supply chain Management an International Journal, 7 (5), 318-321. doi: 10.1108/13598540210447764
Sun, T. X. and Collins, R. J. (2002). Attitudes and Consumption Valies of Consumers of Imported Fruit in Guangzhou, China. International Journal of Consumer Studies, 26 (1), 34-43. doi: 10.1046/j.1470-6431.2002.00208.x
Collins, Ray J. and Mowatt, Alistair (2000). Consumer behaviour and fruit quality: Supply chain management in an emerging industry. Supply Chain Management an International Journal, 5 (1), 45-54. doi: 10.1108/13598540010312963
George, AP, Mowat, AD, Collins, RJ and MorleyBunker, M (1997). The pattern and control of reproductive development in non-astringent persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.): a review. Scientia Horticulturae, 70 (2-3), 93-122. doi: 10.1016/S0304-4238(97)00043-5
Collins, R. J. and Tisdell, J. G. (1996). Predicting the storability of Suruga persimmons. Postharvest Biology And Technology, 7 (4), 351-357. doi: 10.1016/0925-5214(95)00046-1
George, AP, Nissen, RJ, Collins, RJ and Rasmussen, TS (1996). Effects of shoot variables and canopy position on fruit set, fruit quality and starch reserves of persimmon (Diospyros kaki L) in subtropical Australia. Journal of Horticultural Science, 71 (2), 217-226. doi: 10.1080/14620316.1996.11515399
George, A. P., Nissen, R. J., Collins, R. J. and Haydon, G. F. (1995). Seasonal leaf nutrient patterns and standard leaf nutrient levels for non-astringent persimmon in sub-tropical Australia. The Journal of Horticultural Science, 70 (5), 807-816.
Collins, RJ and Tisdell, JS (1995). The Influence of Storage Time and Temperature On Chilling Injury in Fuyu and Suruga Persimmon (diospyros-Kaki L) Grown in Subtropical Australia. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 6 (1-2), 149-157. doi: 10.1016/0925-5214(94)00046-U
George, A. P., Nissen, R. J., Collins, R. J. and Rasmussen, T. S. (1995). Effect of fruit thinning, pollination, and paclobutrazol on fruit set and size of persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.) in subtropical. Australia. The Journal of Horticultural Science, 70 (3), 477-484. doi: 10.1080/14620316.1995.11515318
George, A. P., Collins, R. J. and Rasmussen, T. S. (1994). Phenological cycling of non-astringent persimmon in subtropical Australia. The Journal of Horticultural Science, 69 (5), 937-946. doi: 10.1080/14620316.1994.11516530
George, AP, Nissen, RJ and Collins, RJ (1994). Effects of Temperature and Pollination On Growth, Flowering and Fruit-Set of the Nonastringent Persimmon Cultivar Fuyu Under Controlled Temperatures. Journal of Horticultural Science, 69 (2), 225-230. doi: 10.1080/14620316.1994.11516448
George, A. P., Collins, R. J. and Nissen, R. J. (1994). Growth, yield, and fruit quality of two non-astringent persimmon (Diospyros kaki) cultivars, Izu and Fuyu, in subtropical Australia. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 34 (2), 267-275. doi: 10.1071/EA9940267
George, A. P., Nissen, R. J., Bunker, M. J. M. and Collins, R. J. (1993). Effects of pollination and irradiance on fruiting of persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.) in subtropical Australia. The Journal of Horticultural Science, 68 (3), 447-454. doi: 10.1080/00221589.1993.11516372
Conference Papers
Mehdi, M., Dunne, A. J., Collins, R. J. and Adeel, A. (2017). Opportunities and constraints in building improved domestic mango value chains in Pakistan. XI International Mango Symposium, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, 28th September- 3rd. October 2015. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1183.57
Malik, A. U., Amin, M., Mazhar, M. S., Johnson, P., Hofman, P. J., Campbell, J., Holmes, R., Rehman, A., Dunne, A. J., Mehdi, M., Adeel, A., Ayyaz, S., Sun, T. and Collins, R. J. (2017). Mango value chain improvement through postharvest research and development: A developing country case study. XI International Mango Symposium, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, 28th September- 3rd. October 2015. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1183.58
Sun, X., Collins, R. J., Dunne, A. J., Khooharo, A. and Panhwar, A. (2017). An integrated multidisciplinary approach to developing value-added products: A case study of mango pickle production and marketing by women in a poor rural village. XI International Mango Symposium, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Conference, 28th September- 3rd. October 2015. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1183.55
Badar, H., Ariyawardana, A. and Collins, R. (2016). Mango value preferences of consumers in Pakistan. XXIX International Horticultural Congress on Horticulture: Sustaining Lives, Livelihoods and Landscapes (IHC2014): International Symposia on Postharvest Knowledge for the Future and Consumer and Sensory Driven Improvements to Fruits and Nuts, Brisbane, Australia, 17 - August 22, 2014. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1120.68
Bonney, L. B., Nicetic, O., Collins, R., Le Quoc, A., Thi, H. D., Thanh, T. H., The, A. D., Nguyen, T. T. H. and Van, H. P. (2016). Tarn Hoa plums (Prunus salicina) in the maize-based system in the north-west highlands of Vietnam. XXIX International Horticultural Congress on Horticulture: Sustaining Lives, Livelihoods and Landscapes (IHC2014), Brisbane, Australia, 17 - 22 August 2014. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1128.14
Mazhar, M., Joyce, D., Lisle, A., Collins, R. and Hofman, P. (2016). Comparison of firmness meters for measuring 'Hass' avocado fruit firmness. XXIX International Horticultural Congress on Horticulture: Sustaining Lives, Livelihoods and Landscapes (IHC2014): International Symposia on Abscission Processes in Horticulture and Non-Destructive Assessment of Fruit Attributes, Brisbane, Australia, 17-22 August 2014. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1119.22
Maunahan, M. V., Absulio, W. L., Esguerra, E. B., Sun, T. and Collins, R. (2015). A value chain approach to developing export markets for 'Solo' papaya farmers in the Philippines. II Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality Management in Postharvest Systems, Vientiane, Laos, June 2015. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2015.1088.45
Badar, Hammad, Ariyawardana, Anoma and Collins, Ray (2014). Capturing consumer preferences for value chain improvements in the mango industry of Pakistan. 24th Annual World Symposium of the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA 2014), Cape Town, South Africa, 16-19 June, 2014. Washington, DC, United States: International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA).
Ariyawardana, Anoma and Collins, Ray (2013). Competitive landscape of the Australian vegetable industry. 23rd Annual IFAMA World Forum and Symposium, Atlanta, GA, U.S.A., 17-20 June, 2013. International Food and Agribusiness Management Association.
Collins, R. and Sun, X. (2012). "Walking the chain”: training stakeholders from developing countries in agrifood supply chain managemen. 22nd Annual IFAMA World Forum and Symposium, Shanghai, China, 11-12 June 2012. College Station, TX, United States: International Food and Agribusiness Management Association.
Adhikari, Rajendra Prasad, Collins, Ray and Sun, Ximing (2012). Segmenting consumers of tomato in Nepal: implications for value chain development. 22nd Annual IFAMA World Forum and Symposium, Shanghai, China, 11-12 June 2012. College Station, TX, United States: International Food and Agribusiness Management Association.
Dunne, A. J., Collins, R. J. and Bryceson, K. P. (2011). Human capital development through an undergraduate agribusiness program: A reflection on 20 years experience at The University of Queensland. 2011 World Food and Agribusiness Forum, Symposium and Case Conference, Frankfurt, Germany, 20-23 June 2011. College Station, TX, United States: International Food and Agribusiness Management Association.
Sun, X., Collins, R., Dunne, A., Bajwa, B., Mazhar, S. and Iqbal, M. (2011). A whole of supply chain approach to developing a new market for Pakistan mangoes: The case of China. III International Symposium on Improving the Performance of Supply Chains in the Transitional Economies, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 4-8 July 2010. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2011.895.34
Collins, R. and Iqbal, M. (2011). Integrating postharvest, marketing and supply chain systems for sustainable industry development: The Pakistan mango industry as work-in-progress. III International Symposium on Improving the Performance of Supply Chains in the Transitional Economies, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 4-8 July 2010. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2011.895.11
Collins, R. (2010). Postharvest science and value chain management: Using the Virtuous Value Cycle to define common ground. 5th International Symposium on Managing Quality in Chains and Australasian Postharvest Horticultural Conference, Napier, New Zealand, 2009. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science.
Sun, X. T. and Collins, R. J. (2009). Systems thinking, relationship management and supply chains. 53rd Meeting of The International Society for the Systems Sciences, Brisbane, Australia, July 12-17 2009. United Kingdom: International Society for the Systems Sciences.
Sun, X. and Collins, R. (2009). An approach to identifying potential post-fta opportunities for agribusinesses to access the Chinese market: An Australian case study. XVI International Symposium on Horticultural Economics and Management, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 28 June - 2 July, 2009. Brugge, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science.
Collins, R. and Sun, X. (2009). Comparing business relationships of horticultural firms in supply chains between China and Australia. XVIth International Symposium on Horticultural Economics and Management (ISHSEM, 2009), Chiang Mai, Thailand, 28 June-2 July 2009. Brugge, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science.
Collins, R. J. and Dunne, A. J. (2009). Can Dual Degrees Help to Arrest the Decline in Tertiary Enrolments in Horticulture: a Case Study from the University of Queensland, Australia. V International Symposium on Horticultural Research, Training and Extension, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 28 June - 2 July, 2009. Brugge, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science.
Collins, R. J. and Dunne, A. J. (2008). A rapid supply chain appraisal approach for Agribusiness development projects. 2nd International Symposium on Improving the Performance of Supply Chains in the Transitional Economies, Hanoi, Vietnam, 23-27 September 2007. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2008.794.8
Fizzanty, T., Collins, R. J. and Russell, I. (2008). Complex adaptive processes in building supply chains: case studies of fresh mangoes in Indonesia. 2nd International Symposium on Improving the Performance of Supply Chains in the Transitional Economies, Hanoi, Vietnam, 23-27 September 2007. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2008.794.16
Collins, R. and Sun, X. (2006). North-South supply chain alliances between developed and less developed countries: A feasible fresh produce strategy?. 1st International Symposium on Improving the Performance of Supply Chains in the Transitional Economies, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 19-23 July 2005. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2006.699.12
Sun, X. and Collins, R. (2006). Types of Chinese fruit grower cooperatives and their supply chain relationships. 1st International Symposium on Improving the Performance of Supply Chains in the Transitional Economies, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 19-23 July 2005. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2006.699.49
Junquiera, A., Sun, X. and Collins, R. (2006). Consumers’ perceptions of quality of minimally processed vegetables in Brasilia, Brazil. Brazilian Congress on Horticultural Crops, Brazil, 2006.
Collins, R. J. (2006). The Function and Consequences of Alternative Fresh Produce Supply Chain Models. 4th International Conference on Managing Quality in Chains, Bangkok, Thailand, 7-10 August, 2006. Budapest, Hungary: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2006.712.5
Collins, Ray. J. (2005). A model of new industry development in horticulture. International Symposium on Harnessing the Potential of Horticulture in the Asian-Pacific Region, Coolum, Qld., Australia, 1-3 September 2004. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2005.694.3
George, A. P., Nissen, R. J., Broadley, R. H. and Collins, Ray J. (2003). Improving the nutritional management of non-astringent persimmon in subtropical Australia. Second International Persimmon Symposium, Queensland, Australia, 10-13 September, 2000. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2003.601.17
Nissen, R. J., George, A. P., Broadley, R. H. and Collins, R. J. (2003). A Survey of Cultivars and Management Practices in Australian Persimmon Orchards. 2nd International Persimmon Symposium, Queensland, Australia, 10-13 September, 2000. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2003.601.24
Paulin, N. and Collins, R. J. (2003). The Development of the Australian Sweet Persimmon Industry. 2nd International Persimmon Symposium, Queensland, Australia, 10-13 September 2000. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2003.601.25
Collins, R. J. (2003). Quality in Handling in Fruit and Vegetable Chains: A Challenge for Retailers. International Conference on Quality in Chains. An Integrated View on Fruit and Vegetable Quality, Wageningen, The Netherlands, 6-9 July, 2003. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2003.604.19
Collins, R. J. (2003). Supply Chains in New and Emerging Fruit Industries: The Management of Quality as a Strategic Tool. International Conference on Quality in Chains: An Integrated View on Fruit and Vegetable Quality (ISHS Acta Horticulturae 604), Wageningen, The Netherlands, 6-9 July, 2003. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2003.604.6
George, A. P., Nissen, R. J., Mowat, A. and Collins, R. J. (2003). Innovative production systems for non-astringent persimmon. 2nd International Persimmon Symposium, Queensland, Australia, 10-13 September 2000. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science.
George, AP, Nissen, RJ, Mowat, A and Collins, RJ (2003). Innovative production systems for non-astringent persimmon. 2nd International Persimmon Symposium, Queensland Australia, Sep 10-13, 2000. LEUVEN 1: INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2003.601.20
Sun, X. T., Collins, R. J. and Kim, J. (2001). A Comparison of SOM Neural Networks and K-Means Clustering Using Real World Data: Chinese consumer attitudes towards imported fruit. Model-IT, New Zealand, 9-13 December 2001. New Zealand: ISHS.
Monem, T. A. and Collins, R. J. (2000). The Use of Inductive Methodology to Understand Incongruities in the Australian Fresh Produce Supply Chain. Australian Agri-Food 2000 Research Forum, Melbourne, 17 August 2000. Melbourne: Agribusiness Association Australia.
Collins, R. J. (1999). Developing Supply Chains in New Agricultural Industries: A Social Systems Approach. Country Matters, National Convention Cen., Canberra, 20 -21 May 1999. Canberra: Bureau of Rural Sciences.
Mowat, A. D., George, A. P. and Collins, R. J. (1997). Macro-climatic effects on fruit development and maturity of non-astringent persimmon (Diospyros kaki L. cv Fuyu). 1st International Persimmon Symposium, Chang Mai City, Thailand, 17-19 July , 1996. Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.1997.436.22
Mowat, A. D., Collins, R. J. and Spencer, M. M. (1997). A persimmon industry systems dynamics model for research and development management. 1st International Persimmon Symposium, Chang Mai City, Thailand, 17-19July , 1996. Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.1997.436.4
George, A. P., Collins, R. J. and Mowat, A. D. (1997). Seasonal changes in photosynthesis of the non-astringent persimmon cultivar Fuyu in subtropical Australia. 1st International Persimmon Symposium, Chang Mai City, Thailand, 17-19July , 1996. Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.1997.436.37
George, A. P., Collins, R. J. and Mowat, A. D. (1997). Factors affecting blemishing of persimmon in New Zealand and Australia. 1st International Persimmon Symposium, Chang Mai City, Thailand, 17-19July , 1996. Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.1997.436.19
Collins, R. J. (1997). Perceptions of product quality as a basis for new horticultural industry development: Lessons from the Australian non-astringent persimmon industry. 1st International Persimmon Symposium, Chang Mai City, Thailand, 17-19July , 1996. Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.1997.436.16
Collins, R. J. and George, A. P. (1997). Managing crop load on non-astringent persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.) grown in the sub-tropics. 1st International Persimmon Symposium, Chang Mai City, Thailand, 17-19 July , 1996. Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.1997.436.27
Hodge, I and Collins, R (1985). Recreation Management with Multiple Activities. ABERDEEN: AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS SOC.
Research Reports
Collins, Ray, Sun, Ximing, Li, C. and Chen, T. (2008). Building effective Australia-China supply chains post WTO: a Chinese perspective. Final report. Canberra, ACT, Australia: Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation.
Collins, Ray and Lim-Camacho, Lilly Ann (2005). Unlocking successful new rural industries: is supply chain management the key?: final report to the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. RIRDC Publication Barton, ACT: Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation.
Collins, R. J. and Keilar, S. M. (2005). The Australian Bamboo Shoot Industry: A supply chain approach. Kinston, ACT: Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation.
Johnston, M.E., Cecil, A., Kilminster, C. J.C., Collins, R.J. and Keto, A. (2001). Centre for Native Floriculture Feasibility Study and Business Plan Terms of References. Gatton: The University of Queensland, Gatton.