Potato stakeholder needs analysis and extension strategy development
This Hort Innovation report goes into a needs analysis of the potato industry. It highlights that there is a need for strong extension and communication programs. It also develops a strategy and implementation plan that could be used to meet those needs.
Vegetable Industry - Integrated Weed Manual
Integrated weed management (IWM) is about combining a series of small management changes to produce a big result. Read the guide that was conducted by the University of New England through the Hort Innovation funded project.
Navigating the wealth of soil health information and identification of opportunities
This Hort Innovation report covers the current state of knowledge of soil health, with the use of over 220 references from both Australian and international sources. This report also covers various workshops media articles, videos and a factsheet associated with soil health in potato production.
Monitoring psyllids and psyllid predators in Australian potato crops
This Monitoring Psyllids and Psyllid Predators in Australian Potato Crops report by Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) and Hort Innovation covers the different psyllid populations found and the levels of psyllid predators present.
Impact of groundwater quality on the management of centre-pivot-grown potato crops
This Serve-Ag project ran from 2016 to 2020 to assess groundwater quality in areas of potato production in South Australia (where groundwater quality is most variable) and investigated how regional and seasonal water-quality variability impacts on potato production and quality.
Spongospora infection of potato roots – ecology, epidemiology and control
Powdery Scab, caused by Spongospora subterranea, is a costly blemish disease. This 2018 report delves into novel detection and mitigation strategies. Both greenhouse and field trials were undertaken. This report has provided a great source of knowledge for the ongoing battle with Spongospora.
Extension Activities for the Australian Potato Industry – Literature Review and Survey
This Hort Innovation report reviewed the Australian potato industry seed handling and seed quality. The latest trends and research were investigated.
Review bacterial Blackleg disease and R&D gaps with a focus on the potato industry
This 2018 report looks at the available literature and information regarding species present in Australia. It also investigates the accessibility of accurate diagnostic tests.
James Addison and cover crops
In this video, Tasmanian grower James Addison discusses the value of cover cropping in maintaining soil health and increasing productivity in potato production.
What is Compost Worth? Using Compost in Australian Vegetable Systems
This case study outlines the economic considerations when using compost in vegetable production systems. It is based on lessons learned from several Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection (ICP) demonstration sites, during the period 2014 to 2016.
What is a cover crop worth?
Have you been thinking about implementing cover crops on your property? Would you like to know more about how they can interact with your farm’s natural systems? What they cost? what benefits they can create? Read this Soil Wealth Integrated Crop Protection factsheet that goes into the economics of cover crops and what they can do for you.
Tomato potato psyllid
This fact sheet from the Department of Agriculture and Food WA covers why It is important to be vigilant for signs of the pest and report suspect tomato potato psyllids.
Review and update of the national standard for certification of Australian seed potatoes
Certified seed potatoes underpin the potato industry. In 2017 a comprehensive review of existing documents, industry consultation and feedback was used to review and update the Australian National Standard.
National governance framework for Australian seed potato certification: An options paper
This Hort Innovation report presents different options that could be taken to develop a national framework to guide seed potato certification.
Anhydrous ammonia for vegetable crops: Could it be a viable proposition?
Anhydrous ammonia has long been used as a preplant and side dressing fertiliser in the cotton and grain industries. It results in a high retention of nitrogen in the soil, reduced leaching of nitrates through the soil and yield increases in various crops. However, it needs to be treated with care as it can cause injury to farm workers.
Soil and plant health benefits from using compost: A long-term case study on Baldivis Farms
This case study provides a unique long-term grower perspective on using compost on a commercial vegetable farm. Learn more from Sam Calameri of Baldivis Farms in Western Australia who started trialing compost on-farm more than 10 years ago.
Spatial variability in potato cropping to improve yield and production efficiency
Using modern sensor technology high levels of data can now be gathered from crops as they grow. This 2016 report explores how this data can be assessed to gain a greater understanding of productivity in different parts of a paddock. This project is a crucial step towards site specific crop management for the potato industry.
Mega pests - Managing soilborne diseases
Want to regain control over chemical-resistant pests? Aiming to reduce costs while meeting quality assurance requirements? This factsheet covers the management of soilborne diseases,.
Mega pests - The basics of protecting your crops
Want to regain control over chemical-resistant pests? Aiming to reduce costs while meeting quality assurance requirements? This fact sheet covers the basics of protecting your crop.
Heritage potato collection
This Hort Innovation report covers the efforts made to maintain a large bank of different potato varieties, and what they are good for. Specific focus was made on viral resistance, disease resistance, specific gravity and various cooking factors. Potatoes from Europe to America are included in this potato bank.