R&D projects
Discover fresh potato levy investments into Potato - Fresh Fund R&D initiatives
The fresh potato levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Potato – Fresh Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Mechanisms and manipulation of resistance to powdery scab in potato roots (PT17003)
This project investigated root resistance to powdery scab infection in potatoes.
24 May 2023
Navigating the wealth of soil health information and identification of opportunities (PT16003)
Potato soil health information was delivered to growers through this project, which brought together current soil health research, knowledge on what constitutes a healthy and productive soil, and information on how to best improve soil health.
5 February 2019
Monitoring psyllids and psyllid predators in Australian potato crops (PT14001)
This project maintained a psyllid and psyllid predator trapping program in potato crops across major production areas of eastern Australia for three consecutive cropping seasons.
5 February 2019
Improving management of white-fringed weevils in potatoes (PT09027)
This project investigated white-fringed weevil as a major pest of potatoes. It developed a method to determine the density of grubs present in a paddock and furthered understanding of how the weevil detect roots in the soil.
5 February 2019
Potato Industry Extension Program (PT11004)
This investment aimed to bridge the gap between R&D outcomes and stakeholders in the potato industry via workshops, events and communications material.
31 March 2016
Extension activities for the Australian potato industry – literature review and survey (PT16000) (PT16000a)
This investment identified and documented potential opportunities for improving Australian potato seed quality and handling practices in order to support growers in the adoption of improved, sustainable best practice delivery of high-quality seed.
20 November 2018
Surveillance of tomato potato psyllid in the Eastern States and South Australia (MT16016)
Surveillance activities for tomato potato psyllid (TPP) were funded through this project from mid-2017 into 2018.
23 July 2018
International Potato Group Meeting China 2015 (PT14702)
Australian potato industry representatives attended the 2015 International Potato Group meeting in China under this investment.
5 November 2015
2014 potato industry study tour (PT13704)
This project supported a 2014 potato industry study tour for Australian growers and agronomists to visit major potato growing regions in the United States and Canada.
27 February 2015
Transformational innovation performance analysis (AI13011)
This project examined the level of innovation in the Australian horticulture industry, and its relationship to productivity.
4 September 2015