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Throw Back Thursday: A closer look at the two days of sessions and events of World Potato Congress 2024 in Adelaide.
September 22, 2024
Looking back at the two days of sessions and events of World Potato Congress 2024 in Adelaide.
What a day it was on Monday, June 24! The Adelaide Convention Centre was packed with over 900 delegates, all excited to hear from leaders and innovators of the global potato industry.
Dr. Nigel Crump, Chairman of Potatoes Australia Ltd., and Sonia Waterson, Executive Officer, officially open the 12th World Potato Congress 2024, greeting guests at the event.
August 19, 2024
Reliving World Potato Congress 2024: A Grand Opening and Culinary Celebration
Potatoes Australia Ltd took great pride in hosting the 12th World Potato Congress 2024. Potatoes Australia Ltd. Chairman Dr. Nigel Crump and Potatoes Australia Ltd. Executive Officer, Sonia Waterson welcomed guests to the event for the official opening.
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May 05, 2024
World Potato Congress 2024 Unveils New Sponsors and Speakers!
The countdown to the World Potato Congress 2024 has begun and the excitement is building. The team is working hard behind the scenes to ensure the 2024 Congress is one to remember, with a number of exciting announcements.
Fertilizer over bag
January 27, 2024
Groundbreaking discovery could slash carbon footprint of fertilizer
Scientists have developed a more planet-friendly way to produce fertilizer, which is an essential component of global food systems.
Powdery scab can severely reduce the quality and marketability of seed, fresh market and processing potatoes
June 13, 2023
What was behind Australia’s potato shortage? Wet weather and hard-to-control diseases
If you’ve been into a fish and chip shop in Australia in the last 12 months, you may well have seen a notice tacked to the wall about the impact of the potato shortage. Supermarkets, too, slapped temporary limits on frozen chip purchases.
Dr. Paul Horne, IPM Technologies Pty Ltd. Australia
March 31, 2021
World Potato Congress Webinar: 'Integrated Pest Management in Potato Production'
The World Potato Congress is extremely pleased to present its next webinar on Tuesday, April 6, 2021/Wednesday, April 7, 2021, with Dr. Paul Horne, Entomologist, and owner and Director of IPM Technologies Pty Ltd., Hurstbridge, Victoria, Australia.
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Analyzing potato chips’ physical characteristics from simulated first bite to swallow could be used to design a better low-fat snack.
August 15, 2019
Designing a better low-fat potato chip
Australian researchers have developed a technique to analyze potato chips’ physical characteristics from simulated first bite to swallow, which they say could be used to help formulate a tastier low-fat snack.
Collaborative discussion between seed potato schemes
July 22, 2019
Collaborative discussion between seed potato schemes
On 10 May, a meeting was held between AuSPICA, members of the Tasmanian Certified Seed Potato Scheme (known as TasSeed) and invited industry representatives.
Researchers Yihe Sui and Dr Richard Muhlack, pictured at The University of Adelaide’s Waite Campus, are working with Potatoes South Australia to develop a high-end vodka using waste potato skins.(Courtesy: Bianca de Marchi / Aidelaide now)
September 21, 2017
Potatoes South Australia to develop vodka from waste potato peel
In an effort to combat food waste, Potatoes South Australia has teamed up with the University of Adelaide and Adelaide Hills Distillery to make vodka from potato skins.
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The science of taste: why you choose fries over broccoli
May 30, 2017
The science of taste: why you choose fries over broccoli
Most people say that if there is a healthy choice on a menu they will take it. But observations and research show this is generally not the case.
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Modelling wind: 5 years daily wind trajectory 1994-1998 for the month February (Courtesy: CRC Plant biosecurity; earlier research).
March 01, 2016
Research to guard natural potato psyllid pathways into Australia
Australian Researchers are working closely with the country's potato industry to investigate the potential for the highly destructive Tomato-potato psyllid (TPP) to enter Australia using natural pathways.
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With so many areas of Australia relying on bore water, this study on the impact of chemical composition of the soil and the plants depending on water quality could provide the basis for an increased awareness of water and soil management over time.
February 03, 2016
Research in Australia to help potato growers and industry
The impact of drought and water quality on Australian potatoes could be significantly reduced by a new research project from Potatoes South Australia and Landmark Australia.
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Australian Research: Producing Premium Potato Products from waste potatoes
July 20, 2015
Australian Research: Producing Premium Potato Products from waste potatoes
The South Australian Potato Industry has received funding of $100,000 to enable a project to add value to potatoes which are graded-out due to size or shape and do not meet supermarket specifications.
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South Australian potato growers disappointed with sale of McCain Penola facility to beef company
December 23, 2014
South Australian potato growers disappointed with sale of McCain Penola facility to beef company
In South Australia, McCain has sold its former potato processing factory at Penola to a meat processor, to the dismay of some local growers.
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Australia: Taste and convenience key factors to increase potato consumption
October 11, 2014
Australia: Taste and convenience key factors to increase potato consumption
The first wave of results from the Australian industry-funded Potato Tracker project have been released, shedding encouraging new light on purchase triggers and consumption habits relating to fresh potatoes.
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AUSVEG CEO welcomes the appointment of Board Members to new horticulture research organisation
October 07, 2014
AUSVEG CEO welcomes the appointment of Board Members to new horticulture research organisation
AUSVEG CEO Mr Richard Mulcahy has welcomed this afternoon’s announcement by the Federal Agriculture Minister, The Hon. Barnaby Joyce MP, of the composition of the Board that will head up the new research and development body for horticulture.
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Potato Soil testing service Predicta Pt Awarded by AUSVEG
July 30, 2014
Potato Soil testing service Predicta Pt Awarded by AUSVEG
Predicta Pt, the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) soil testing service for the potato industry, has received the John Deere Productivity Partner Award at the 2014 AUSVEG Awards for Excellence in June.
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South Australian Potato Industry receives over AU$400,000 in Federal Funding
January 13, 2014
South Australian Potato Industry receives over AU$400,000 in Federal Funding
Potatoes South Australia Incorporated, the peak industry body for the potato industry value chain, has been awarded funding of AU$409,800 (excl GST) through the Federal Department of Agriculture’s National Landcare Innovation Grants for a two year project which will help develop a more reliable soil Phosphorus test.
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