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Classification of the onion rust complex and development of rapid diagnostic assays
With onion rust identified as a biosecurity risk to the industry, this project sought to determine which rusts infect the onion family in Australia and … Read more
Development of an onion white rot forecast model for Tasmania
Onion white rot is a highly destructive fungal disease of commercial onion crops. The disease is widespread across Tasmania’s coastal production areas and is rapidly … Read more
An IPM extension program for the potato and onion industries
From 2016 to 2022, this investment extended integrated pest management (IPM) practices to onion and potato growers across all major production regions of Australia. Its … Read more
Australian onion industry communications
This project delivered effective and timely communications to ensure Australian onion growers and other industry stakeholders were kept up-to-date with the latest R&D outcomes, marketing … Read more
Detection and management of bacterial diseases in Australian allium crops
Beginning in mid-2014, this three-year project was tasked with studying bacterial diseases of onion crops in order to improve understanding of their introduction, spread and … Read more
Phenomenom – The Good Mood Food Module
This project, which was completed during 2020, expanded the number of Phenomenom resources available by adding a module that educates children, parents and teachers on … Read more
Onion consumer usage and attitudinal study
This short investment investigated consumer attitudes towards onions. The study provided the onion industry with an understanding of triggers and barriers to purchase as well … Read more
Onion-specific Phenomenom resource creation
Spanning for six months, this project educated children about the nutritional benefits of Australian onions through the Phenomenom resources which demonstrate the link between soil … Read more
Technical workshops for potato pest and disease investments
In 2022, this short project facilitated a collaborative identification of key pest (insect, disease and weed) challenges for the Australian potato industry and design of … Read more
Australian onions export market intelligence
In 2022, this short investment provided the Australian onion industry with a deeper understanding of key global markets to inform future market entry or expansion … Read more
Foodservice foundational market insights
This investment has delivered market insights into the foodservice sector for the avocado, melon, mushroom, onion, papaya, sweetpotato and vegetable industries. These insights can be … Read more
Australian horticulture international demand creation
This investment delivered insights into what the international consumer wants across 13 priority markets for the Australian horticulture sector. A comprehensive understanding of what drives … Read more