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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
Supercharging the future of horticulture
Hort Innovation has announced two more initiatives to help future-ready the vegetable, fruit, nut, turf, nursery and cut-flower sectors.
12 September 2016
Leadership opportunities for Aussie horticulture businesses
Hort Innovation is calling for businesses in all levels of the production and supply chain to participate in a new program which aims to strengthen the industry by attracting the next generation of employees.
9 August 2016
Igniting new horticulture generation
Media ReleaseIN THE FACE of an ageing horticultural industry and a fast-moving technological landscape, Horticulture Innovation Australia (Hort Innovation) has launched its biggest industry recruitment and leadership initiative in history. The
1 August 2016
Historical Potato Tracker Reports 2014 - 2015
The Potato Tracker reports summarise the findings of a monthly online tracking project for potatoes across a 12 month period to assist in the better understanding of consumer behaviour.
31 August 2015
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
The impact of potato seed quality and handling on potato seed production, processing and fresh market production
This literature review delivers a summary of findings and recommendations for potato growers on potato seed quality and handling practices
31 August 2018
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