29 August 2014
The vegetable industry is looking for ways to increase vegetable consumption. It was hypothesised that consumers might be buying fewer vegetables for fear of wasting them. […]
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
Report was commissioned to develop a Pest Specific Incursion management plan, a Pest Risk Assessment and a Diagnostic Protocol for carrot rust fly. Related ProjectsPest Specific […]
20 July 2012
This project delivers a practical field guide which will assist curcubit growers with the identification of insects, diseases and disorders in curcubit crops. Scientists and specialists […]
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 […]
20 July 2012
Project outlines significant opportunities for the Australian vegetable seed industry to improve hybrid cauliflower, carrot and onion seed production through enhanced awareness of factors influencing seed […]
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
This project undertook trials to generate relevant residue data required to apply for the registration of a postharvest fungicide for rockmelons. Related ProjectsPostharvest Residue Trials In […]
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
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
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 […]
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
Powdery mildew has been found on carrot crops in three states of Australia. The first finding of the disease was in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area of […]
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
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 […]
18 December 2014
There is an increasing need in Australia’s horticulture industry to monitor and gauge consumer perception and behaviour in relation to fresh vegetables. Colmar Brunton conducts monthly […]
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 project was designed to breed pumpkin cultivars resistant to virus and to reduce losses caused by these diseases in the Australian industry. Related ProjectsPumpkin Varietal […]
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 project is responsible for the development of guidelines designed to assist growers in creating effective waste water treatment systems which remove excess organic matter, plant […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to quantitatively evaluate fruit fly infestation levels in zucchinis grown in Queensland for export to NZ. The fruit fly which attacks cucurbit […]
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 […]
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 […]
20 July 2012
Rhizoctonia solani is one of the most serious and widespread diseases of potatoes in Australia. The fungus attacks underground stems, roots and tubers, resulting in plant […]
20 July 2012
This final report details the outcomes of a one and a half day workshop the Root Vegetables Think Tank held in Adelaide, 19th and 20th April […]
20 July 2012
This scoping project involved a review of the relevant aspects of the global processed potato industry, including an independent market research report to identify priority research […]
20 July 2012
The project involved a review of Australian and international literature, a national survey of growers, a field trip to ground-truth the research findings, and an informal […]
20 July 2012
Report details the results of survey undertaken to determine the incidence and distribution of virus diseases in vegetable curcubit crops growing in Western Australia, Nortern territory […]
20 July 2012
The report surveyed current Australian practices along with a review international information resulting in a manual for potato seed handling and storage management. the manual compiles […]
20 July 2012
This project identified aphid activity in established and potential potato growing areas of the south-west of WA. All aphids were identified to species level, and numbers […]
3 July 2013
The following guide highlights the principles of how to manage the handling and storage of seed for ware, French fry and crisping potato production. Using information […]
20 July 2012
The study discusses the shift in the Queensland potato industry from tradition brushed market to washed market production and the need for better suited varieties to […]
20 July 2012
Soil acidity is a serious soil degradation process, estimated to affect half of all agricultural land in NSW. This is eight to nine times the area […]
20 July 2012
This project was completed on the Atherton Tableland which was designed to find out if additional fertilisers were needed to increase the yield of potatoes and […]
20 July 2012
The soil insects African black beetle and whitefringed weevil are formidable pests of potatoes, characterised by unpredictability, patchy distribution and a high degree of impact at […]
20 July 2012
A report that details the outcomes of an overseas study of electronic information systems being used in the US potato industry with a view to their […]
20 July 2012
Kangaroo Island has a Quarantine Status that prevents the introduction of serious soil-borne diseases. It is one of the most disease-free areas for seed potato production […]
20 July 2012
This tour was undertaken to establish contact with leading vegetable seed researchers and producers through the 28th International Carrot Conference and a subsequent tour of carrot […]
20 July 2012
The Value Adding Potato Tour to the UK and the Netherlands took place in September 2003, which provided participants with a wealth of ideas to be […]
20 July 2012
This project detailed the differences in supply and handling procedures currently in practice around Australia and reported on the improvements to supply and handling techniques of […]
20 July 2012
This report looked at the Potato Internet service which looked to consolidate and add existing information sources, by use of the internet to position information products […]
20 July 2012
This report surveyed the agronomic conditions and practices of a number of crops to identify which factors could be used to maximise yield and quality of […]
20 July 2012
This project addresses exportation of seed potatoes to Mauritius, seeking to reduce supply chain costs for WA growers sending seeds to Mauritius along with allowing potato […]
20 July 2012
This project undertook a comprehensive survey of Certified Seed potato growers throughout the State of Victoria and of ware and processing growers in South Australia to […]
20 July 2012
The research aimed to change the way growers think and act about growing potatoes in order to influence the learning environment changing growers knowledge, skills and […]
20 July 2012
In 1990, growers in the Robertson potato growing district began to develop and adopt significant new approaches to soil conservation and land management. The adoption of […]
20 July 2012
This project created in collaboration with ANU and CSIRO to investigate the management strategies using cover crops to release soil bound Phosporus. Along with this The […]
20 July 2012
This project introduced and evaluated a new category of sweet potato, with red/purple skin and orange flesh. This new variety has specific cultural requirements to produce […]
20 July 2012
This one-page fact sheet details information about sweetpotato production – site selection, ground preparation, planting material, irrigation, nutrition, pests and diseases, pruning, harvest, and post harvest. […]
7 July 2016
One SPCSV strain is unique because it has the ability to interact with these other viruses, such as the commonly occurring, aphid-transmitted Sweetpotato feathery mottle virus […]
20 July 2012
Sweetpotato is very well suited to local growing conditions. When grown with irrigaton, high yields are obtainable and root quality is good. Poor yields and low […]
20 July 2012
This study collates and analyses information that would allow for the development of a strategic technology transfer plan for the Australia carrot industry. Related ProjectsTechnology Transfer […]
20 July 2012
The project reviewed the drivers of value for consumers and businesses and considered the drivers of perception of value, global and Australian consumer trends and the […]
20 July 2012
The Australian root and tuber vegetable crop group includes crop such as carrot, beetroot, and the smaller root and tuber industries of swede and radish. Of […]
20 July 2012
The report addresses control issues of volunteer potatoes to reduce the losses occurred from competition within vegetable and poppy crops. The report evaluates numerous methods of […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to diversify the Queensland processing vegetable industry and also extend the processing sweetcorn season from 8-10 weeks to 32 weeks by commercialising […]
20 July 2012
The study discusses the district based monitoring services for potato growers that can help them to save money and increase the amount of information available for […]
20 July 2012
The future profitability of the Australian potato industry has been identified as dependent on improved marketing and education. National school surveys by Kondinin Group during 1992, […]
20 July 2012
Atlantic is a preferred crisping variety in Western Australia as it has a high specific gravity and normally produces desirable crisp colour. However, experimental results indicate […]
28 March 2016
This research project aimed to pioneer an understanding of the extent and causes of within-field spatial variation in Tasmanian potato yield using a range of new […]
20 July 2012
This project investigated the effects of different pasture species on soil-borne pathogens, disease and yield of potatoes. The project sought to establish principles for the management […]
12 February 2014
The 2013 USA Carrot Grower Study Tour provided 10 vegetable levy payers with the opportunity to visit leading and innovative carrot operations in the United States, […]
20 July 2012
This project tested the efficacy of alternative sprout suppressants that had been identified by overseas researchers and to collect residue data in the event that these […]
20 July 2012
This project was conducted to investigate the physiological ageing of potato microtubers and identify the cultural practices required to plant microtubers in the open field for […]
20 July 2012
The report evaluates the development of improved fresh market potato varieties in order to increase consumer satisfaction and productivity of the WA potato industry. Related ProjectsVariety […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to provide superior potato varieties better suited to the requirements of the WA potato industries, in particular the improvement in winter grown […]
20 July 2012
The project evaluates the development of improved potato varieties developed through screening breeding lines, order to achieve increase productivity of WA fresh potato industry. Related ProjectsVariety […]
20 July 2012
This project investigates the development of improved varieties of potatoes to enhance the productivity of the WA fresh or ware potatoes. Related ProjectsVariety Development For The […]