18 November 2013
The 2013 Potato Growers. Study Tour . USA & Canada provided 9 Australian potato levy payers with a comprehensive understanding of the methods and practices utilised […]
8 February 2015
Building on established relationships from the 2013 Reverse Trade Mission, AUSVEG worked closely with the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) to select the best candidates to attend […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to compare seed coating materials, for their drying and healing properties on cut seeds. The study tested a range of products with […]
20 July 2012
This study seeks to devise techniques to control cadmium accumulation in Potato tubers. It investigates; an extension program to increase awareness, develop predictive tests to determine […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken between October 1992 and September 1994 to investigate the link between soil characteristics and cadmium concentration in potato tubers. The specific objectives […]
20 July 2012
The project investigates the impact of Western Australian seed potato use upon the productivity of crisp processing crops grown in West Java. Related ProjectsA Partnership To […]
20 July 2012
Tasmania produces around half of Australia’s French fry processing potatoes, but has struggled to replicate the gains experienced recently by other production areas within Australia and […]
6 August 2015
The purpose of this report is two-fold; 1. to extract science supported information that can be used by industry and form the basis of an extension […]
20 December 2015
The Gap Analysis report is a review of all production related R&D funded through the HAL (now HIA) mechanism over the past two decades and has […]
8 February 2015
It is vital that Australia’s horticultural industries consider how their pest risks could be impacted by climate change as the scientific evidence has shown that indeed […]
20 July 2012
This report investigated and presents the incident of after cooking darkening (ACD) of potatoes. Significant reductions in the incidences and severity of the disorder were obtained […]
20 July 2012
The project was designed to investigate how seed growers could produce round seed, the cost of growing and under what conditions processing growers could benefit from […]
20 July 2012
Colletotrichum coccodes has been observed in many potato growing areas in Tasmania. In many instances, the disease was suspected to cause premature senescence of potato crops. […]
20 July 2012
The project identifies water application and use practices, best management and encourages the uptake of soil and water monitoring equipment, enabling the good management decisions of […]
20 July 2012
This project aims to improve the awareness of growers in relation to greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprinting. The project has developed a website, which contains […]
20 July 2012
Study tour undertaken in June 2003 in which nine potato growers and three industry representatives from Victoria and NSW took part in a study tour to […]
8 February 2015
A benchmarking study was carried out by the independent company Euromonitor International over the course of 16 weeks, from 28 March, 2014 to 21 July, 2014. […]
20 July 2012
The research report deals with the development of bioplastics in the potato industry in Australia. There is growing interest in increasing the share of agricultural in […]
20 July 2012
Project documents the experiments undertaken which tested the ability of the fungicides and biological agents to reduce sclerote viability on Tubers. Laboratory, shadehouse and field experiments […]
20 July 2012
The study investigates the importance of a supply of new varieties, which have the quality attributes and are high yielding with efficient use of inputs, to […]
20 July 2012
Potatoes are the fourth largest food crop internationally and are easily the largest vegetable crop in Australia accounting for 20% of all vegetable production. The Australian […]
20 July 2012
The Australian vegetable and potato industry is now competing in an international food marketplace as rapid globalisation increasingly impacts on the competitive position of the industry. […]
20 July 2012
This Canadian study tour was undertaken to attend a world renowned seed scheme training program. The Canadian Potato Certification scheme is one of the largest certified […]
20 July 2012
This final report details the ViCSPA Potato Seed Certification Workshop that was successfully held from the 1st to 5th December 2008. The venue was the Primary […]
20 July 2012
The purpose of the workshop is to facilitate the uniform application of standards to produce quality certified seed potatoes for all Australian domestic and export markets. […]
20 July 2012
Potato cyst nematode (PCN) has been found in Western Australia and Victoria. Populations of PCN that were studied by this project belonged to one species (Globodera […]
20 July 2012
This investigation characterises the Australian late blight fungus against other strains from around the world, thus allowing for reference to test population in the future in […]
20 July 2012
The 5th World Potato Congress was held in March 2004 in Kunming in the Yunnan Province in the South West of China. This project supports the […]
20 July 2012
This project examines the risks of contaminating seed stocks with common potato pathogens in the potato shed, evaluates disinfection procedures and hygiene protocols as well as […]
12 September 2013
A fact sheet outlining the contribution of horticulture to climate change, the impact of climate change on horticulture and ways in which farmers can reduce their […]
20 July 2012
Both the larvae and adults of the Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata, feed on the leaves of the potato. Adult beetles are easily confused with the […]
20 July 2012
This project sought to determine the effects of infected seeds with superficial and low scab coverage and to establish achievable and meaningful common scab thresholds levels […]
20 July 2012
Crisping growers of South Australia and other parts of Australia have been progressive in their adoption of IPM philosophy and techniques. Chemical usage has changed from […]
20 July 2012
This project was developed to create management strategies to control the black dot disease for both washed potato growers and seed growers. Research will allow growers […]
20 July 2012
Storage rots of seed potatoes cause significant losses for growers in Victoria. Mercuric dips were used effectively for many years to control fungal and bacterial rots […]
20 July 2012
This report investigates the potential threats for the control of black night shade in potatoes, with improved control of Black Nightshade thought to improve production efficiency […]
8 February 2015
Engagement with key stakeholder groups (including growers, industry associations, grower associations, wholesalers/markets, retailers, educators, public and community health groups, food writers and chefs) was integral to […]
20 July 2012
This project allowed for the creation of a national distribution system with state groups working with the project officer to ensure all growers and technical service […]
20 July 2012
This project highlights a crop management program which was developed to assist seed growers to adopt new technologies to address tightening profit margins, the spread of […]
20 July 2012
This project involved the collection and adaptation of crop management technologies and tools, checklists and measurement recording pages for crop monitoring tools in order to achieve […]
20 July 2012
A pilot decision support software package has been developed for the nutrient management of irrigated potato crops in South Australia. The data obtained from research and […]
20 July 2012
This project conducted a field study survey on stem end browning at different sites in the Ballarat district in 1992/93 and 1993/94 to determine factors causing […]
20 July 2012
The Australian Potato Industry has identified the need for a national marketing strategy for fresh potatoes. This strategy is required if the industry is to build […]
20 July 2012
This study monitored seed potato crops, assisting growers reduce the abundance of insect vectors of virus diseases, and also reported on other pests that might otherwise […]
16 April 2014
A large number of physical, chemical and biological soil properties together with management practices were analysed against carrot and potato crop performance over a three year […]
20 July 2012
This report details potato yields in sandy compacting soils, and the significant boosts experienced following research into new methods of deep tillage. These trials have led […]
20 July 2012
This study identifies more effective insecticides and the significance of good hygiene, alternative hosts and the possible use of varieties which show tolerance or resitiance to […]
20 July 2012
Hygiene standards in the potato industry have been increasing in recent years. However, there are some areas which are still in need of attention. This project […]
20 July 2012
Potato moth is a serious pest of potatoes and other solanaceous crops in Australia. Several species of biological control agents exist nationally and with cultural control […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to develop a Threat Specific Contingency Plan for the Zebra chip complex. This plan will assist the potato industry prepare for an […]
20 July 2012
This project aimed to provide the potato industry, particularly growers, with information and guidance on changes in the potato industry, focusing on marketing issues. This work […]
20 July 2012
Potato growers face increased demands for higher quality produce and tighter environmental standards. As such, they need to find ways of controlling diseases like black dot, […]
20 July 2012
This project was conducted to devise a method for Potato Leafroll Virus (PLRV) to avoid the need for virus transfer and be senstive enough to detect […]
20 July 2012
This study investigates the importance of coordination and effective communication between various sectors in the supply chain. The highest priority by supply chain members was the […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to consult with the South Australian fresh-washed potato industry to obtain the industry views on the establishment of an industry development fund. […]
20 July 2012
This project aimed to test and develop a biological control agent for use against the potato wireworm, Hapatesus hirtus. The biological control agent was a strain […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to study the effect of soil acidity on potato yield, quality and chemical composition. The specific objectives of the study were to […]
20 July 2012
Thie project has enabled the sustainable management of common scab disease of potato based on resistance within commercial cultivars, development of valuable export potato lines of […]
20 July 2012
This project developed protocols which can be used as the basis for an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy for the control of the major potato pests […]
20 July 2012
This project aims to establish if improving planting technique and establishment increased the yield of easy to peel sweetpotatoes. Results indicated that many of the techniques […]
20 July 2012
This report discusses the investigation into the incidence of diseases in potatoes grown on Kangaroo Island. Crop monitoring and soil sampling have shown extremely low incidence […]
13 September 2013
This article reports on the financial state of the vegetable industry between 2009-10 based on research conducted by ABARES and considers the varied findings between the […]
20 July 2012
This project involved the complilation of a database of the DNA fingerprints that provides a rapid method for cultivar identification and differentiation. It also provides evaluation […]
20 July 2012
The project examined the performance (yield and quality) of two commercially important fry varieties under different nitrogen fertiliser regimes and winter planting times on the Swan […]
20 July 2012
This project sought to find a solution to the continuing problem of seed tuber loss for Australian potatoes growers. In the field, the disease usually manifests […]
20 July 2012
This project provides a feasibility study, conducted to investigate the potential of a range of seeds values that may be useful indicators of potato seed quality […]
20 July 2012
The report discusses the prevalence of Bacteria wilt and potato Cyst nematode and the DNA testing procedures that are more sensitive and robust. The report finds […]
20 July 2012
This study investigates the key strategy of the potato industry to enhances in competiveness and environmental sustainability. The report quantifies inputs and outputs of production of […]
20 July 2012
This project investigated the epidemiology and control of powdery scab of potatoes. In tests under controlled conditions in the glasshouse, the fungus causing powdery scab infected […]
20 July 2012
The study discusses the implications that environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity and air movement that effect the storage of potatoes. Along with this alternatives to current […]
20 July 2012
This project aims to enable the sustainable management of common scab disease, development of current commercial cultivars exhibiting disease durability, creating effective disease control strategies and […]
20 July 2012
This project evaluated and identified new potato varieties for washing and processing markets, with releases of the trials carried out being commercially grown within Australia. The […]
20 July 2012
The report discusses trials that were conducted to assess suitability of international commercial varieties to tropical and subtropical potato production regions in Australia. The trials indicated […]
20 July 2012
Effective weed management strategies are limited for capsicum and chilli producers. Current weed management practices include the use of plastic mulch, selective grass herbicides, handweeding or […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to evaluate the potato publications – Eyes on Potatoes and Potato Australia. Related ProjectsEvaluation Of Potato PublicationsThis project has been funded by […]
20 July 2012
This report provides a summary of the results of continued evaluation of selected processing potato cultivars and lines in Tasmania for the production of French fries […]
20 July 2012
The recent availability of the round or whole seed from certified seed schemes in Australia has given growers a new option when deciding what seed to […]
21 March 2017
This project was undertaken to examine the potential benefits of using degradable polyethylene films in horticultural crops. Trials were conducted using degradable film on potato crops […]
20 July 2012
The project conducted a literature review of potato specific gravity (SG), surveying of crisp potato growers and processors within the region and the organisation of focus […]
6 March 2016
Extension of research and development outputs and other information remains a critical factor in advancing the vegetable industry. Along with a range of other extension tools, […]
14 April 2016
The Potato Industry Extension Program (PT11004) was the Australian potato industry’s key source of R&D information. Aimed specifically at growers, agronomists and processors, the program aimed […]
30 January 2017
This article contains a research report written following the delivery of Potatoes Australia as part of a levy investment project by Hort Innovation. To read Potatoes Australia online, please click here. Potatoes […]
20 July 2012
This final report communicates the successful delivery of the project of the PCN National Management Plan. A National Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) Plan will demonstrate that […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to identify and recommend the most appropriate and cost efficient strategies and activities for effective technology transfer to fresh market growers and […]
20 July 2012
This project undertook comprehensive market and industry research for developing a market development strategy for fresh potatoes for the Australian Potato Industry. It identified and quantified […]
20 July 2012
This project identifies potential new potato varieties for the future fresh market in Australia in order to achieve high yielding varieties that have both good appearance […]
20 July 2012
This project identifies new potential potato varieties for future fresh market in Australia, in order to select high yielding varieties that have a good appearance and […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to provide benchmarking data on the quality and handling of fresh potatoes at retail for project PT2015, Supply chain-handling systems for premium […]
22 January 2015
Research into on farm power generation has produced details of the options, and explored feasibility of adoption of such systems. Growers can use this to help […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet provides information on how to grow sweet potatoes in Western Australia – required climate, soils, rotation, obtaining planting material, preparing cuttings, varieties, irrigation, […]
13 October 2013
For the WA potato industry to expand it needs to move into new areas outside traditional potato growing areas near and south of Perth. The Mid […]
30 January 2017
The Dandaragan area of the Mid West area appears suitable for expanding the winter production of ware, crisp and possibly seed potatoes to cover the loss […]
20 July 2012
A study tour of potato, carrot, and onion producing areas in Idaho, Washington State and Oregon as well as potato production areas in Holland and Scotland […]
20 July 2012
In 2002-03, approximately $4.5m worth of horticultural projects funded through HAL included a biotechnology component. Biotechnology is a modern field of science that will underpin advances […]
20 July 2012
This report details the research undertaken to aid in the differentiation of biological variants or pathotypes within the potato cyst nematode (PCN) species complex. This work […]
20 July 2012
The report details research using chaperonin gene technology from the medical field to characterise the consortia of soil microbes associated with two potato cultivars and two […]
20 July 2012
This study assessed potato growers’ knowledge, understanding and use of integrated pest management (IPM) in relation to their major pest problems, chemical pesticide use and methods […]
20 July 2012
This work reports on the implementation of the Communication Plan 2000-2005 for the Australian potato industry. Related ProjectsImplementing the Potato Industry’s communication planThis project has been […]
20 July 2012
The Queensland Department of Primary Industries maintains a sweet potato nursery to supply commercial growers with cuttings free of Feathery Mottle Virus (FMV). Because of the […]
20 July 2012
This project improved irrigation management in potatoes and onions, augmenting results from previous projects in other vegetables. The project had two components: firstly, it conducted detailed […]