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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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Completed project Final Research Report

Diagnostic capability to detect Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (CLso) (PT17000) (PT17000a)

This research improved diagnostic capabilities related to Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (CLso) – the bacterium that can be carried by tomato potato psyllid and that is associated with ‘zebra chip’ disease in potatoes

13 December 2018

Completed project Final Research Report

Review of the national biosecurity plan for the potato industry and development of a biosecurity manual for potato producers (PT16004)

This investment updated the potato industry’s biosecurity plan and developed a biosecurity manual for potato producers to increase their awareness of key pests and diseases, and the steps that can be taken to minimise their risk.

30 June 2021

Completed project Final Research Report

Impact of groundwater quality on the management of centre-pivot-grown potato crops (PT16001)

This project looked at groundwater quality in potato production areas in South Australia and investigated how regional and seasonal water-quality variability impacts potato production and quality.

12 December 2018

Completed project Final Research Report

Soil wealth and integrated crop protection – phase 2 (VG16078)

This investment delivered the potato and vegetable industry's Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection programs.

3 April 2023

Completed project Final Research Report

Potato industry communication program 2016-18 (PT15007)

This investment aimed to grow awareness and on-farm adoption of the results of levy-funded projects for the Australian fresh potato industry.

27 June 2019

Completed project Final Research Report

An IPM extension program for the potato and onion industries (MT16009)

This project focused on integrated pest management (IPM) for the onion and potato growing and processing industries.

27 September 2022

Completed project Final Research Report

Review of bacterial blackleg diseases and R&D gaps with a focus on the potato industry (PT18000)

The bacteria responsible for blackleg/soft rot diseases in potatoes were investigated by this project, to help inform biosecurity preparedness

4 November 2018

Completed project Final Research Report

Review and update of the National Standard for Certification of Australian Seed Potatoes (PT15004)

This project undertook a review and update of the National Standard for Certification of Australian Seed Potatoes.

15 February 2017

Completed project Final Research Report

National Governance Framework for Australian Seed Potato Certification: an options paper (PT15005)

This project developed an options paper to identify a fit-for-purpose, cost-effective and independent national governance framework for Australian Seed Potato Certification.

13 February 2017

Completed project Final Research Report

Potatoes Australia (PT12019)

This investment delivered the potato industry's Potatoes Australia magazine from 2012 to 2016.

14 November 2016