WA Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman this week visited two leading vegetable production businesses near Gingin to see firsthand how investment in infrastructure and equipment is boosting local production.

"These businesses should be applauded for their vision to develop and expand the WA vegetable industry," Mr Redman said.

"Their financial commitment ensures that WA will sell more of our home grown product into overseas markets - creating jobs and prosperity for Western Australians."

Mr Redman was particularly interested in Center West Exports’ new $3.5million expansion of packing facilities at West Gingin.

"The upgrade includes automatic carton filling machines and robotic pallet stacking equipment that is helping to cut costs and improve efficiencies. These new technological advances show that WA agriculture is on the cutting edge and will ensure the success of the industry in competitive world markets," he said.

Center West produces 25,000 tonnes of carrots throughout the year, supplying local and eastern states markets, as well as exporting to more than 15 countries.

"The local carrot industry is enjoying a renaissance in demand for its high-quality, safe product," Mr Redman said.

"The Department of Agriculture and Food works closely with the WA carrot industry to develop export markets and securing market access for our carrots to countries like Taiwan."

Mr Redman also visited Bogdanich Farms’ West Gingin property, which produces iceberg and cos lettuce, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and celery for local, interstate and processing markets.

"Both Bogdanich Farms and Center West are illustrations of how vegetable businesses are expanding their operations to meet increasing local and international demand for quality, safe products that are produced efficiently," he said.

"These investments, backed by industry and government support, will provide for a successful future for the WA vegetable industry."