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Developing a Sustainable Soil Management Model to Increase Farm Gate Returns in Tasmania
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 … Read more
Developing Soil And Water Management Systems For Potato Production On Sandy Soils In Australia
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 … Read more
Developing Strategies To Control Sweet Potato Weevil
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 … Read more
Development And Extension Of Potato Hygenic Strategies
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 … Read more
Development Of A Commercial Assessment To Detect Parasitoids Of The Potato Moth
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 … Read more
Development of a contingency plan for Zebra chip complex
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 … Read more
Development Of A Quality Assured Production & Marketing System For The Potato Industry
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 … Read more
Development of a soil borne pathogen testing service for the fresh market industry
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 … Read more
Development Of A Test For Potato Leaf Roll Virus ( PLRV) & Determination Of PLRV Strains In South Australia
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 … Read more
Development Of A Universal Grading System For Ware Potatoes In Western Australia
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 … Read more
Development Of An Industry Plan For Potato Growers In South Australia
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 … Read more
Development Of Biological Control Of Potato Wireworm
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 … Read more