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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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
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
Sampling for Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (CLso) (PT19001)
This project has developed a sampling kit and protocols for the collection and preservation of field samples for testing of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (CLso) in potato tubers.
12 January 2021
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
Exploring Spongospora suppressive soils in potato production (PT16002)
This project identified opportunities for the management of Spongospora diseases including tuber powdery scab and root galling through manipulation of soil factors.
10 August 2020
Investigating soil pH and nutrition as possible factors influencing pink rot in potatoes – a pilot study (PT19000)
This project investigated how soil pH and nutrition may play a part in reducing the impact of pink rot disease in potatoes.
30 January 2023
New potato cultivar evaluation for McCain Foods (PT07021)
This is a final research report from Hort Innovation’s historical archives. Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.
1 August 2008
New potato cultivar evaluation for McCain Foods (PT06012)
This is a final research report from Hort Innovation’s historical archives. Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.
1 August 2007
New potato cultivar evaluation for McCain Foods (PT05018)
This is a final research report from Hort Innovation’s historical archives. Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.
1 August 2006
Category and Consumer Impact Monitor (ST19031)
This investment provided weekly updates on consumer attitudes and behaviours during and beyond COVID-19.
15 June 2020