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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Management strategy for serpentine leafminer, Liriomyza huidobrensis (MT20005)
This project increased awareness and significance of three leafminer pests (serpentine leafminer, American serpentine leafminer and vegetable leafminer), their host range, how they are suited to various regions, what to look out for, and the significance of beneficial insects in managing them and how to look after these beneficial insects by selectively using insecticides.
3 March 2024
Horticulture trade data (MT19005)
This investment provided Hort Innovation with a subscription to the Global Trade Atlas Database.
22 March 2023
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT20007)
This project provided the Australian horticulture industry with key information regarding domestic and international pesticide regulation.
23 September 2024
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT17019)
Among other thing, this project produced the Ag Chemical Updates, detailing chemical issues and reviews.
9 July 2021
Extension of the PreDicta Pt potato diagnostic service (PT15008)
The PREDICTA® PT testing system was expanded by this project, to help minimise the impact of soilborne and seedborne diseases on Australian potato businesses.
22 June 2021
The Australian potato grower’s manual (PT19003)
This project delivered a manual for Australian potato growers that hosts a wealth of information about best practice potato management.
28 September 2022
RD&E program for control, eradication and preparedness for vegetable leafminer (MT16004)
This project assisted the vegetable industry prepare and protect against the potential spread of the vegetable, serpentine and American serpentine leafminers.
16 March 2021
Phenomenom - The Good Mood Food Module (ST19041)
This project, which was completed during 2020, expanded the number of Phenomenom resources available by adding a module that educates children, parents and teachers on the beneficial mood effects of a diet and lifestyle encompassing horticulture products.
22 February 2021
Seasonal horticulture labour demand and workforce study (ST19040 and ST20008) (ST19040)
This short project ran in 2020 to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the horticulture sector in accessing and securing their casual workforce. The study provided an 18-month outlook on the casual labour demand across different regions, to support industry discussion on longer-term COVID-19 responses
22 February 2021
Australian potato industry communication and extension project (PT20000)
This investment is tasked with supporting Australian potato growers in adopting improved practices on-farm and keeping up to date with the latest industry news, information, resources and technologies.
19 February 2021