R&D projects
Discover sweetpotato levy investments into Sweetpotato Fund R&D initiatives
The sweetpotato levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Sweetpotato Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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A review of the scientific literature on the health and nutrition of sweetpotato (PW20001)
This project communicated the health benefits of Australian sweetpotatoes by developing a range of resources that targeted stakeholders such as consumers and health professionals
20 October 2022
Price elasticity of demand for sweetpotato (PW20003)
This project delivered the sweetpotato industry with valuable information on how changes in the price of sweetpotatoes and substitute/complementary products (such as potatoes, pumpkins and carrots) can affect the industry’s market share and overall revenue.
17 October 2022
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT17019)
Among other thing, this project produced the Ag Chemical Updates, detailing chemical issues and reviews.
9 July 2021
Investigation of skin hardening and splitting disorders in sweetpotatoes (PW18001)
This project looked at how crop nutrition could be used to influence skin hardening in sweetpotatoes, in turn reducing splitting and skinning.
31 May 2021
Sweetpotato export strategy (PW20004)
This investment developed an export plan for the Australian sweetpotato industry so that the industry can take advantage of a global expansion in demand.
28 September 2022
Identifying potential parasitoids of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, and the risk to Australian horticulture (MT19015)
This project examined potential parasitoids of fall armyworm and delivered extension materials to growers on how to effectively manage this pest.
28 September 2022
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
Scanning technologies for horticulture packhouses (ST19022)
This project investigated the potential of in-line scanning technology to detect market access pest and disease organisms.
11 September 2020
Nutrition claims for The Good Mood Food educational website (ST19037)
This investment assessed 70 horticultural commodities for their nutrient composition related to psychological, neurological and energy benefits.
10 December 2020