20 July 2012
This study was designed to assist potato growers to increase their early crop yields by six tonnes a hectare and to improve the average gross margins. […]
20 July 2012
This project aimed to improve the productivity of the French Fry Industry in Victoria. It undertook studies on seed management, effect of latitude on Russet Burbank […]
20 July 2012
This project examines aspects of seed physiological quality and investigated treatments to manipulate stem number per seed piece and tuber number per plant in seed potato […]
17 November 2013
Mauritius has been an important market for Australian potato seed with Western Australia being the major supplier in recent years. Mauritius is diversifying its agricultural sector […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to define and document the cosmetic quality problems causing significant downgrading of potatoes produced in the Manjimup/Pemberton region of Western Australia. This […]
20 July 2012
This project developed and delivered a Potato Crop Management Service (PCMS) which is a modular crop management service assisting growers to adopt the latest technology on […]
20 July 2012
The project sought to gain better understanding of the means by which Potato Virus S (PVS) enters early generation seed crops. Related ProjectsImproving management of Potato […]
27 November 2016
The white-fringed weevil (Naupactus leucoloma) is a major pest of potatoes in Australia. Grubs live in the soil where they cause devastating damage to the roots […]
20 July 2012
This project evaluated agronomic practices that improve marketable yield of sweet potato roots of marketable size and quality. It also provides evaluation and promotion of the […]
20 July 2012
The Australian sweetpotato growers group (ASPG), a group that represents 80% of Australia’s production, identified soil insect pest management as the industry’s number one research priority. […]
20 July 2012
This project introduced an improved method of virus detection as well as a preventative strategy by operating a pest monitoring service for Western Australian seed potatoes. […]
20 July 2012
This project forms part of a national scheme to evaluate potato varieties developed or introduced by the potato breeding program based at Toolangi in Victoria. It […]
20 July 2012
This report evaluates the influence of crop rotation practices on soil borne pathogens, diseases and yields of potato crops in Australia. It also evaluates the importance […]
20 July 2012
This project discusses the creation of packages and decision support software for the improved management of potato crops throughout Australia. Related ProjectsInformation Packages And Decision Support […]
20 July 2012
Report details the development of a fan forced ventilated transport system for shipment of Australian Potatoes at ambient temperature. This report highlights that the container itself […]
20 July 2012
Successful and consistent use of Target spot was achieved by using an integrated management strategy based on crop monitoring which resulted in an overall reduction in […]
20 July 2012
This report summarises the progress to date on development of a rapid and reliable soil and tuber test to detect pathogenic strains of Streptomyces sp. It […]
20 July 2012
This paper provides a high level of basic scientific information on the biology and ecology of soil pests, the chemical profile of brassicas, methods for testing […]
20 July 2012
This tour report details the International Potato Group Meeting, which saw three Australian delegates from the Australian potato industry travel to South Africa to learn from, […]
20 July 2012
This project started in 1989 initially as a three-year project funded by voluntary contributions from Edgell-Birds Eye and McCain Australia with matching HRDC support. Thirty cultivars […]
20 July 2012
There has been uncertainty in the potato industry regarding the significance of common scab infected seed in commericial seed lines, and their potential for transmitting the […]
20 July 2012
This project evaluates irrigation strategies of crisping potato producers and demonstrates irrigation scheduling using tensionmeters. This project sought to improve the irrigation management in crisping potato […]
20 July 2012
A Pest Risk Analysis and a Pest-Specific Contingency Plan developed through this project will put Australia in good stead to deal with potential incursions of exotic […]
18 January 2015
Infotech Research conducted a series of 22 energy audits of levy paying vegetable growers in 2014, as part of a project with Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited […]
19 January 2014
The National public potato in vitro collection is maintained at ViCSPA, Toolangi with 94 cultivars/clones and at Stoney Rise, Devonport at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture […]
20 July 2012
This paper investigates the factors affecting the prevalence of the Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV), the comparative resistance of potato cultivars, the effects of temperature and […]
20 July 2012
This trials conducted in this report aimed to establish the seasonal abundance of thrips particularly melon thrips in the autumn potato crop in order to development […]
20 July 2012
This project carries out an audit of current seed handling practices and provides recommendations to growers to control viruses. This information was used to refine a […]
20 July 2012
This project delivers a functional framework to ensure the communication function and the delivery of research and development (R&D) outcomes were converyed to Australian potato growers. […]
17 November 2013
It is vital that potato growers within both the fresh and processed sectors of the industry are adequately equipped to meet challenges and understand the changes […]
20 July 2012
This report details investigations undertaken at Commercial washing plants in order to determine where bacterial soft rot originates and develops. Studies also include those undertaken at […]
20 July 2012
This project involves the evaluation of second generation crops within the Tasmania seed potato industry to assess the prevalence and incidence of two viruses (Potato virus […]
20 July 2012
This report discusses the Potato Crop nutrient evaluation system software. Essentially the software is a decision support system for improved nutrient management of potato crops. Related […]
20 July 2012
This research program analysed the pattern of cadmium accumulation in potato tubers, examined the pathways of cadmium movement within potato plants and help to determine the […]
20 July 2012
This studying illuminates the state of Western Australia’s certified and registered seed potato schemes. This survey undertaken shows that the new certified seed scheme is successfully […]
20 July 2012
The discovery of Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) in Western Australia in 1986 and Victoria in 1991 has resulted in breeding for resistance to PCN becoming an […]
20 July 2012
This project sought to achieve improved capability of growers or their crops consultants to determine whether crops faced a risk of damage by soil insects and […]
20 July 2012
The project examines the potential reduction in Phosphorus applications on potatoe ferrosols in order to decrease the costs along with reductions in phosphorus and cadmium levels […]
26 March 2017
This report presents options for a national governance framework for Australian seed potato certification. This project and a related project (PT15004: Seed Potato Certification Standard Review) […]
20 July 2012
Information on the components of an Integrated Pest Management strategy has been developed with support from HRDC funding over several years. In this project, information on […]
27 November 2016
Potatoes are the fourth-largest food crop internationally, and account for 20% of all vegetable production in Australia. Although potatoes are a valuable food crop, the current […]
21 March 2017
Potatoes are the fourth-largest food crop internationally, and account for 20% of all vegetable production in Australia. Unfortunately, the current main Australian commercial cultivars suffer from […]
30 January 2017
The recent accidental introduction of the tomato potato psyllid (Bactericera cockerelli) into New Zealand has raised fears that this insect pest could readily enter Australia and […]
20 July 2012
This project evaluates chemical treatments of seed potatoes for the control of diseases passed on from the mother tuber to the daughter tubers in the potato […]
20 July 2012
The evaluation and identification of new French Fry cultivars with improved processing and agronomic characteristics adapted to different production regions of Australia is essential for the […]
20 July 2012
This report has allowed for seed potato growers to gain increase access to better guidelines on site-specific Nitrogen monitoring using ‘real time’ monitoring tools. Related ProjectsNitrogen […]
20 July 2012
This project developed and evaulated an integrated system for extending the shelf-life of pre-peeled potatoes without the use of sulphur dioxide under commercial processing conditions. Related […]
20 July 2012
Water from dams used to irrigate potato crops is not pure water. As well as common salt, irrigation water contains nutrients essential to plant growth such […]
20 July 2012
This project identified production and storage treatments that affect seed tuber physiological quality, and found significant correlations between seed performance attributes and seed and ware crop […]
20 July 2012
The aim of this study was to develop reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests for the detection of chrysanthemum stunt viroid (CSV) in chrysanthemums and […]
20 July 2012
This project investigates the irrigation and fertiliser management of table potatoes in WA over a three-year period. It investigates two main issues – the management of […]
20 March 2013
The horticultural industries in Australia now have, for the first time, an understanding of the origins of PSTVd outbreaks that have been detected in Australia over […]
20 July 2012
This Report provides information on the benefits of on weekly monitoring and reporting back to growers which seek to assist in the reduction in the abundance […]
20 July 2012
This project was a pilot project for an international collaboration on molecular diagnostic tools for potato soil-borne pathogens, undertaken by Australia and research organisations in the […]
12 September 2013
A fact sheet outlining how to maintain the quality of vegetable crops post harvest. Maintaining good vegetable quality requires good systems and communication throughout the supply […]
20 July 2012
Project involves the screening of new potato varieties as a part of the National potato improvement and Evaluation Scheme. Varieties that were suited to WA growing […]
20 July 2012
This potato breeding project undertook breeding and cultivar trials, including french fry potato breeding, fresh potato breeding, and crisp potato breeding in Victoria. It also undertook […]
20 July 2012
A tour report detailing visits to the European Association for Potato Research EAPR Conference and the Potato Association of America PAA Conference. Also visits were made […]
20 July 2012
Eight Simplot Potato Grower Groups were established across Tasmania and supported by a Simplot Field Officer to inform the development of coordinated strategy to identify the […]
20 July 2012
This report summarizes the collective results of the potato breeding and selecting program within Tasmania between 1996-1997 and 2002-2003, over which 500 processing potatoes were evaluated. […]
20 July 2012
Potato cyst nematode (PCN) and pale or white potato cyst nematode pose a threat to the WA Potato Industry. PCN was detected in two states of […]
20 July 2012
This study was undertaken to determine the incidence of Verticillium and Pratylenchus in potato crops in Australia; to quantify the levels of the pathogens in potato […]
20 July 2012
This project has evaluated and identified potential new varieties for the French fry industry. Under previous evaluation projects, some varieties were selected as potential replacements and […]
20 July 2012
This report follows on from previous evaluation of selected processing potato cultivars and lines in Tasmania for the production of French fries. This report seeks to […]
20 July 2012
This study evaluates the results experienced from the trials of 27 crossbred lines with the consideration of this sort of evaluation being fundamental to maintaining flexibility […]
20 July 2012
The project was formulated to examine the export potential and in particular, identify key performance issues and critical success factors with regard to developing an export […]
20 July 2012
Simplot potato growers from the Deloraine Grower Business Group travelled to the USA and the EU in July 2008. The focus of the study tour was […]
20 July 2012
The potato industry needs to remain competitive on a price and quality basis. Growers are encouraged to farm “smarter” by using best practice to combat disease, […]
27 November 2016
Since their establishment, the National Potato Levies, with contributions from the Australian Government, have funded vital research and development (R&D) to help improve the productivity and […]
20 July 2012
A tour to the first Southern Hemisphere Potato Workshop and Study Tour of South Africa from the 12th to the 27th of September 2002. The group […]
20 July 2012
This project addresses irrigation management of potatoes and the implications on both yield and quality of the potatoes grown. The aims included the preliminary examination of […]
6 March 2016
The mission aimed to increase the overall knowledge of international trends and developments, giving the Australian potato industry the best opportunity to adopt best practices that […]
20 July 2012
Study investigates the aspects of disease pink rot and the control of pink rot fungus revealed in tests undertaken in laboratory, glasshouse and field experiments. Related […]
20 July 2012
Report investigates the control of disease pink rot undertaken in experiments as a continuation of previous studies. Tuber testing of artificially inoculated tubers did show that […]
20 December 2015
This article contains a research report covering the process of delivering the Potato Tracker consumer research reports as part of a levy investment project commissioned by Hort Innovation. […]
20 July 2012
This report details the factors the cause and enhance the symptoms of brown fleck in potato tubers. Evaluation of possible management strategies that reduce the incidence […]
20 July 2012
Consumption information for potatoes in the Food Service Market is fragmented and often vague. Information on the consumption of fresh potato products is an example of […]
20 July 2012
A summary of the structure and workings of the supply chain for potatoes from farm to consumer identifying efficiency issues as well as a number of […]
20 July 2012
This report investigates potato varieties, indentifying potatoes that have potential benefits to industry and consumers and recommending these varieties from commercial testing. Such varieties will improve […]
20 July 2012
This project aimed to identify and develop new potato varieties suited to the local export and processing markets. Breeding lines were obtained from the breeding program […]
20 July 2012
This project investigates the future competitiveness and profitability of the Australian potato industry and the role that the supply of new varieties adapted to Australian production […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to improve producer awareness of consumer needs and producer opportunities, introduce, evaluate and provide producer access to new “specialty” potato cultivars and […]
20 July 2012
Control of pests and diseases in potato crops can be achieved using biological, cultural, and/or chemical methods. Control is not exclusively dependent on the use of […]
27 November 2016
Since its first publication, Potatoes Australia has grown to reach approximately 3,000 readers across the country. By reaching such a broad audience across the entire Australian […]
20 July 2012
The project allowed for the development of DNA-based soil diagnostic tests for the soil inhabiting organisms or pathogens that cause common diseases that are experienced in […]
20 July 2012
Pyksis Pty Ltd (Pyksis) submitted a Progress Report on this scoping study project (June 2009) wherein it described how agricultural and pastoral industries, both locally and […]
20 July 2012
This study tour primarily focused on investigating the technical issues of potato production, i.e. seed handling and cutting, disease management, irrigation scheduling and nutrition management. Related […]
20 July 2012
This study involved the production of a transgenic potato cultivars with anti viral genes along with testing of this potato poulation to assess the response to […]
20 July 2012
Potatoes are a major horticulture crop for which genetic engineering approaches have been successfully used abroad. They also have a number of problems that are difficult […]
20 July 2012
Economic analyses of six clusters of randomly selected research and development investments funded by the Processing and Fresh Potato R&D Program of Horticulture investments have been […]
20 July 2012
This final report details the successful delivery of the magazine Potatoes Australia, which is mailed directly to Australian potato growers, researchers, service providers, advertisers and other […]
20 July 2012
This report combines a review of relevant ABS and overseas data with the findings of an extensive qualitative and quantitative marketing research study conducted in July […]
20 July 2012
This study was conducted to undertake a rapid detection, epidemiology and control of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus in seed and processing tomatoes. It confirmed that Spotted […]
20 July 2012
Rapid Identification Of Streptomyces Spp. On Potato, The Key To Integrated Management Of Common Scab
This report sought and successfully developed a rapid identification for strains of the potato common scab organism along with techniques to detect pathogens within soils capable […]
20 July 2012
This project demonstrates the suitability of currently available technologies which utilise simple electromagnetic radiation, at ultra violet or infra-red wavelengths, to augment or replace chemicals used […]
20 July 2012
The report presents the findings of trials evaluating a DNA based array for detection and quantification of black dot DNA in soil, and evaluating fungicides, organic […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to improve the management of target spot of potato and refine potato pest management activities in Australia.The main goals included: validation of […]
30 January 2017
Certified seed potatoes underpin the multi-million dollar national potato industry including the increasing seed potato export sector. Since 2013, the Australian National Standard for Certification of […]
20 July 2012
This project analyses the success of investment by the Australian potato industry into research and development activities by quantifying the benefits that have accrued from research […]
20 July 2012
This project aims to quantify the levels of potato waste in all sectors of the Australian potato industry. It provides a broad overview, offering estimates of […]