R&D projects
Discover processing potato levy investments into Potato – Processing Fund R&D initiatives
The processing potato levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Potato – Processing Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Improving plant industry access to new genetics through faster and more accurate diagnostics using next generation sequencing (MT18005)
This investment was tasked with supporting the adoption of ‘next generation sequencing’ in the screening of imported horticultural plant material in post-entry quarantine facilities.
23 August 2023
Spongospora infection of potato roots – ecology, epidemiology and control (PT14002)
This project improved current understanding of the pathogen that causes powdery scab and identified opportunities for improved disease management
21 November 2018
Nuffield scholarship for a horticulturalist from the potato industry (PT18001)
This investment supported a Nuffield Scholarship for the Australian potato industry.
16 April 2021
Potato stakeholder needs analysis and extension strategy development (PT18003)
This investment looked at the Australian potato industry’s needs, wants and opportunities around extension and communication activities, and develop a proposed integrated approach to delivering them
1 March 2019
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