Solanaceous vegetables Archives - Page 5 of 11

12 September 2013

Vegetable Production in Western Australia

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet lists important statistics focusing on five commodities in Western Australia: carrots, tomatoes, sweet corn, onions and potatoes Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program – […]

6 March 2016

Vietnamese Field Extension Officer for the Western Australian Vegetable Industry

Reading Time: 2 minutesVietnamese growers comprise approximately a quarter (225/1033)1 of the WA vegetable industry. These growers have a very low English literacy rate and approximately 30% are also […]

20 July 2012

Virus Monitoring Of Victorian Certified Seed Potato Authority Inc (ViCSPA) Seed Plots

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis report addresses virus monitor of seed plots to be used for the future production of healthy certified seed potatoes. By checking the health status of […]

20 July 2012

Virus Testing Of Early Generation Certified Seed Potato Crops In Western Australia

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe report on the virus status of Western Australia’s certified and registered seed potato schemes, highlighting the most prevalent viruses. Results from the study have been […]

20 July 2012

WA Seed Potato Industry Study Tour To Holland And Scotland, September 2007

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe study tour examined the potato industry in the Netherlands and the UK. During the tour, a range of companies involved in all sectors of the […]

20 July 2012

White Star: A versatile cream skinned fresh market potato

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhite Star is an improved winter variety which was selected in WA for its ability to produce, under adverse growing conditions, large tubers that have versatile […]

20 July 2012

Yield And Quality Effects Of Post Planting Applications Of Nitrogen & Potassium To Potatoes

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis 2-year long project aimed to estimate critical ranges for petiole nitrate-nitrogen in potato crops to enable growers assess the nitrogen status of the processing potato […]

20 July 2012

Zone management in precision agriculture by matching fertiliser input to crop demand

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis factsheet provides guidelines to farmers on how to delineate management zones within a paddock, how to match fertiliser inputs according to crop demand and supply […]

28 June 2017

New breeding technologies and opportunities for the Australian vegetable industry

Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday’s molecular plant breeders are armed with the technologies to make specific changes to genes in living cells, in some cases without the presence of any […]

15 October 2018

Navigating the wealth of soil health information and identification of opportunities

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSoil health is a substantial and broad field that covers the physical, chemical and biological components of soil and their interactions. The objectives of this research […]

10 January 2019

Review bacterial blackleg disease and R&D gaps with a focus on the potato industry

Reading Time: 2 minutesSoft rot bacterial species Dickeya and Pectobacterium are listed globally in the top 10 of important bacterial plant pathogens based on their economic impact. They are […]

11 January 2019

Extension activities for the Australian potato industry – Literature review and survey

Reading Time: < 1 minuteProject PT16000 was commissioned by Hort Innovation to complete a literature search and identify information and research on potato seed handling and quality. A literature review […]

15 May 2019

Spongospora Infection of Potato Roots – Ecology, Epidemiology and Control

Reading Time: < 1 minutePowdery scab disease of potato (caused by tuber infections with the protozoan pathogen Spongospora subterranea) has long been recognized as a common and economically important blemish […]

29 July 2020

Managing the risks of powdery scab in potatoes

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis guide is based on current knowledge on management of powdery scab, highlighting key factors that affect the risks of this disease and opportunities for effective […]

23 February 2022

Final report: National tomato potato psyllid (TPP) program coordinator

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe project worked extensively with stakeholders across the potato, vegetable and processing tomato industries. Within the potato industry, the project worked with all sectors of the […]

18 September 2023

Technical workshops for potato pest and disease investments

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn 2022, this short project facilitated a collaborative identification of key pest (insect, disease and weed) challenges for the Australian potato industry and design of appropriate […]

29 November 2023

An IPM extension program for the potato and onion industries

Reading Time: 2 minutesFrom 2016 to 2022, this investment extended integrated pest management (IPM) practices to onion and potato growers across all major production regions of Australia. Its core […]

30 January 2024

Final report: Investigating soil pH and nutrition as possible factors influencing pink rot in potatoes – a pilot study

Reading Time: 2 minutesFrom 2020 to 2022, this project investigated how soil pH and nutrition may play a part in reducing the impact of pink rot disease in potatoes. […]

30 January 2024

Final report: Mechanisms and manipulation of resistance to powdery scab in potato roots

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis project, which ran from 2018 to 2023, developed a rapid, cost-effective screening process to determine the level of resistance different potato cultivars have to powdery […]

30 January 2024

Final report: National tomato potato psyllid and zebra chip surveillance

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrom 2019 to 2023, this investment supported a critical national surveillance, identification, and reporting program for tomato potato psyllid (TPP) and Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (Clso) across Australia. Highly […]

4 July 2018

Frequently asked questions about TPP

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4 July 2018

Biological controls for TPP – Trial results

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis factsheet outlines preliminary results of trials of biological controls for TPP.

4 July 2018

Chemical controls for TPP – Trial results

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis factsheet outlines preliminary results of trials of chemical controls for TPP.

4 July 2018

Factsheet on tomato potato psyllid

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis factsheet discusses how to identify tomato potato psyllid, its signs and symptoms and how to protect your property.

4 July 2018

TPP R&D – Preliminary results

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis factsheet covers the preliminary results of research and development undertaken to help the industry manage tomato potato psyllid.

4 July 2018

TPP control for commercial growers – APVMA permits

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28 February 2017

How to check your veggie patch for TPP (video)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis video will take you through how to check your veggie patch for the damaging tomato potato psyllid.

4 July 2018

Potato Growers’ Biosecurity Manual

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis manual is a general guide to farm biosecurity measures to reduce the risks of pests, diseases and weeds impacting your production.

7 May 2018

Feedback sought on Eastern Bloc approach to tomato potato psyllid detection

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Plant Health Committee has requested feedback on proposed movement conditions to be enforced if TPP reaches the eastern states of Australia.

5 March 2018

March update from AUSVEG National TPP Coordinator

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn this article, AUSVEG's Alan Nankivell provides an update on recent work on the transition to management for TPP and his own activities.

11 February 2018

February update from AUSVEG National TPP Coordinator

Reading Time: 3 minutesThis update includes new information on the research into managing TPP and updates on preparedness measures for the eastern states.

10 June 2018

TPP information for home gardeners

Reading Time: 3 minutesHome gardeners need to be aware of how to identify tomato potato psyllid in their plants and understand how to manage this pest.

4 July 2018

Chemical control for TPP – Domestic use options

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis fact sheet lists the chemicals and eco-friendly oils approved for use by non-commercial properties (like backyard gardeners) to help control TPP.

24 January 2018

How to manage TPP in your home garden (video)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis video has great information for home gardeners looking to manage tomato potato psyllid on their properties.

23 May 2018

InfoVeg TV – TPP Transition to Management Plan (video)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis video provides an overview of current management of tomato potato psyllid in Australia, including collaboration between AUSVEG and DPIRD WA.

21 August 2018

Project funding TPP surveillance in eastern states publishes final report

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe project distributed over 3,000 sticky traps and detected no TPP in Tasmania, Victoria, NSW or Queensland, supporting assurances of Area of Freedom status.

22 January 2019

TPP Enterprise Management Plan – Vegetable

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis plan outlines measures to effectively control TPP in vegetable-growing enterprises and demonstrates industry commitment to minimising its spread and impact.

22 January 2019

TPP Enterprise Management Plan – Potato

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis plan outlines measures to effectively control TPP in potato-growing enterprises and demonstrates industry commitment to minimising its spread and impact.

22 January 2019

TPP Enterprise Management Plan – Processing Tomato

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis plan outlines measures to effectively control TPP in tomato-growing enterprises and demonstrates industry commitment to minimising its spread and impact.

22 January 2019

TPP Enterprise Management Plan – Nursery & Garden Industry

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis plan outlines measures to effectively control TPP in nursery and garden enterprises and demonstrates industry commitment to minimising its spread and impact.

9 July 2019

Communique To Potato Industry Stakeholders

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13 February 2020

Communique To Potato Industry Stakeholders – Jan 2020

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26 April 2021

Enterprise Management Plan – Potatoes

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23 August 2018

From paddock to plate, Chris Gibbins delivers

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23 October 2018

Ryan Densley: Looking to the future of Virginia Farm Produce

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23 January 2017

From Croatia to Australia: The journey of the Ivankovich family

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23 October 2018

Rachel Gill: Setting the foundations for a successful career

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15 April 2017

Stephen Osborn: A long road – twins keep family legacy alive in Pitnacree

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9 April 2018

Scott Rockliff: Embracing technology key to Tassie potato grower’s success

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9 August 2017

Greg Humfrey: Adjusting to change to create a viable business

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15 January 2017

Matt Ryan: Legacy of the land – Environmental management for the next generation

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15 August 2017

Tim Walker: Sowing the seeds for success in all facets of the potato industry

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9 February 2018

Christopher Gay: Passing on the baton to the next generation

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9 July 2017

Going back to her roots: The path to Lisa Brassington’s success

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24 April 2018

Ruaan Du Plessis: Leading the way in potato agronomy

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15 December 2017

Ben Walter: Young gun with a bright future

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7 February 2017

Bradey Davis: Growing a successful business

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6 June 2018

James Zadow: Continuing over a century of family farming

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15 June 2017

David Carter: Potato industry stalwart calls time after six decades

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6 December 2018

Bryan Hart: Fighting the powdery scab battle

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11 December 2018

Kerri-Ann Lamb: Leading the way

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19 December 2018

John Cresswell: Minimising disease risk for a sustainable future

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15 February 2017

Mark Pye: Relocating across the ditch pays dividends for dedicated potato grower

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9 January 2019

Pat Virgara: A beneficial outcome

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24 January 2019

Glen Ryan: Winning the potato pest battle

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16 January 2019

Hamish Henke: Promoting sustainable soil strategies

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30 January 2019

Hill Family Farming: Introducing the next generation of potato growers

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15 December 2018

Nellie Malseed: An opportunity to suc-seed

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14 February 2018

Tony and Sam Cummaudo: Family business at the forefront of industry innovation

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14 October 2017

Olivia Ryan: A young star on the industry horizon

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14 October 2017

Troy ‘Fred’ Bensley: Family ties binding a successful growing operation

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15 February 2019

Robert Cerchiaro: Victorian growers’ x-ray vision pays dividends

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15 January 2019

Next generation continues the Camilleri farming legacy

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15 February 2019

Frankie Galati: Carrying on a potato-growing legacy

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14 March 2019

Catherine Velisha: Business owner on the rise

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11 April 2019

Renee Pye: A fresh outlook on the potato market

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11 April 2019

Vaughan Carter: Representing Western Australia’s potato industry

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14 May 2019

Matthew Young: Popping corn onto the Tasmanian menu

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14 June 2019

James Downey: Continuing a family legacy

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14 June 2019

Nathan Richardson: Rich Tasmanian potato growing legacy continues

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17 October 2019

A rosy future for WA potato growing family

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17 October 2019

Young grower profile: Matt Cunzolo

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24 September 2019

Josh Langmaid: Young grower on the rise

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20 February 2020

Cover cropping pioneer aiming to educate others

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22 April 2020

Val & Sam Micallef: Extension activities provide a boost for brothers

Reading Time: 3 minutesVal Micallef and his brother Sam are progressive second-generation vegetable growers located at Agnes Banks in the Richmond region of New South Wales, 60 kilometres north-west […]

22 April 2020

John Jackson: International collaboration to combat TPP

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs Agriculture Director at McCain Foods Australia/New Zealand, John Jackson has witnessed the destruction of the tomato potato psyllid (TPP) and the bacterium it vectors – […]

23 April 2020

Aaron Haby: Right-royal rewards

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs South Australian potato grower Aaron Haby reflects on his 2012 tour to Belgium and the United Kingdom, it’s Queen Elizabeth II, quality and networking that […]

23 April 2020

David Nix: Checks and balance

Reading Time: 3 minutesPrevention is always better than cure at David Nix’s Atherton Tablelands farm. After all, the arrival of an unwanted pest or disease can instantly devastate the […]

23 April 2020

Andrew Wilson: Planting the seed for identifying disease

Reading Time: 3 minutesA strategic levy investment conducted by the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) has benefited productivity of Australia’s $500 million potato industry. This is largely […]

23 April 2020

Matthew Gay: Read alert

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen Matthew Gay started farming with his father in 1980, the best place to find out what was happening in the industry was over a quiet […]

23 April 2020

Tim Heysen: Breaking new ground

Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s only early days, but Tim Heysen is excited about boldly going where no potato grower has gone before. Together with growers in the south east, […]

1 December 2020

Redgold: A business on the move

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6 July 2021

Continuing over six decades of family farming tradition

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14 September 2021

Driving change and opportunities in the hort education space

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14 September 2021

Ambition breeding success for Caitlin Radford

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5 October 2021

Nicole Stevens: A rising potato industry star

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12 August 2022

Shining a light on careers in Australian horticulture

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28 September 2023

International Business Innovation Mentoring benefits Wickham Farms

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe International Business Innovation Mentoring Program (IBIMP) is a newly designed program included in the Multi-Industry Export Program (MT21009). It supports Australian vegetable, onion, and melon […]

28 September 2023

Hort Connections 2023 Young Grower of the Year

Reading Time: 3 minutesA focus on people, planet and production, West Pine Ag is primarily an agribusiness focused on high-efficiency, low-impact food and energy production and is led by […]

15 January 2020

Serpentine leafminer: A threat to the potato industry

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSerpentine leafminers (Liriomyza huidobrensis) are small flies belonging to the family Agromyzidae. They seriously affect solanaceous crops (such as potato, tomato and eggplant), as well as […]

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