R&D projects
Discover processing potato levy investments into Potato – Processing Fund R&D initiatives
The processing potato levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Potato – Processing Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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1-10 of 14 results
Accelerating adoption of Area Wide-Integrated Crop Management in vegetable, onion and potato growing regions (MT24012)
This project will explore the pest and disease priorities of four horticultural industries within two regions of Australia (TAS and SA) to jointly develop relevant and effective control and management options.
3 July 2025
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT17019)
Among other thing, this project produced the Ag Chemical Updates, detailing chemical issues and reviews.
9 July 2021
Extension of the PreDicta Pt potato diagnostic service (PT15008)
The PREDICTA® PT testing system was expanded by this project, to help minimise the impact of soilborne and seedborne diseases on Australian potato businesses.
22 June 2021
The Australian potato grower’s manual (PT19003)
This project delivered a manual for Australian potato growers that hosts a wealth of information about best practice potato management.
28 September 2022
Exploring Spongospora suppressive soils in potato production (PT16002)
This project identified opportunities for the management of Spongospora diseases including tuber powdery scab and root galling through manipulation of soil factors.
10 August 2020
Investigating soil pH and nutrition as possible factors influencing pink rot in potatoes – a pilot study (PT19000)
This project investigated how soil pH and nutrition may play a part in reducing the impact of pink rot disease in potatoes.
30 January 2023
Navigating the wealth of soil health information and identification of opportunities (PT16003)
Potato soil health information was delivered to growers through this project, which brought together current soil health research, knowledge on what constitutes a healthy and productive soil, and information on how to best improve soil health.
5 February 2019
Extension activities for the Australian potato industry – literature review and survey (PT16000) (PT16000a)
This investment identified and documented potential opportunities for improving Australian potato seed quality and handling practices in order to support growers in the adoption of improved, sustainable best practice delivery of high-quality seed.
20 November 2018
Generation of data for pesticide applications in horticulture crops 2018 (ST17000) (ST17000o)
This investment was responsible for generating pesticide residue and crop safety data to support minor use permit applications and renewals.
10 May 2023
Impact of groundwater quality on the management of centre-pivot-grown potato crops (PT16001)
This project looked at groundwater quality in potato production areas in South Australia and investigated how regional and seasonal water-quality variability impacts potato production and quality.
12 December 2018