Moisture probes act as a kind of yardstick, helping farmers align their field observations with real moisture data. They can also help optimise irrigation practices. 

Using moisture data, farmers can time irrigation to match the actual water needs of their crops. This precise approach has the potential to boost crop yields significantly – essentially aligning human judgment with data driven precision to get the best results from the field.

PotatoLink conducted a demonstration at the Victorian demonstration site in Springbank back in 2022. A write up of the site was produced for the 11th issue of the PotatoLink magazine, it contains valuable graphs and diagrams that go along with this podcast: https://potatolink.com.au/resources/magazine-article-moisture-monitoring-demo-site-vic 

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This podcast is part of the Hort Innovation funded project PT20000 Potato Industry Extension and Communications Program. It was funded through the Potato-Processing and Potato-Fresh levy funds and contributions from the Australian Government.

The music for this podcast is "The Beat of Nature" by Olexy, you can access the music here: https://pixabay.com/music/solo-guitar-the-beat-of-nature-122841/

PotatoLink recently attended the World Potato Congress where regenerative agriculture was a major topic. Two of the presenters, Dr Kelvin Montagu from Applied Horticultural Research, and Ryan Barrett from the Prince Edward Island Potato Board, discuss their experiences with regenerative agriculture in potatoes.

This conversation covers the main topics that came from the various presentations and panel session, and some of the practices and pillars that are being done in Australia and Canada.

If you are interested in learning more about Ryan Barrett's work with the Prince Edward Island Potato Board you can visit their website here: https://peipotatoagronomy.com/

Ryan also runs a podcast, SpudChat, which you can listen to on most podcasts apps or visiting this link: https://spudchat.buzzsprout.com/

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This podcast is part of the Hort Innovation funded project PT20000 Potato Industry Extension and Communications Program. It was funded through the Potato-Processing and Potato-Fresh levy funds and contributions from the Australian Government.

The music for this podcast is "The Beat of Nature" by Olexy, you can access the music here: https://pixabay.com/music/solo-guitar-the-beat-of-nature-122841/

In 2022 PotatoLink hosted a grower tour to the 2022 World Potato Congress (WPC) in Dublin, Ireland. Lachlan Heysen, a grower from south east South Australia, attended. In this podcast he speaks with PotatoLink team member Ryan Hall about their experiences and learnings from the congress. They also discuss the upcoming congress in Adelaide.

Read more about the World Potato Congress in PotatoLink Magazine issue 05

If you would like to learn more about the World Potato Congress click here:  https://tcc.eventsair.com/world-potato-congress-2024/

View the WPC program here: https://tcc.eventsair.com/world-potato-congress-2024/program-2024

Register here: https://tcc.eventsair.com/world-potato-congress-2024/registrations

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Please direct all enquiries to: [email protected] Phone: (02) 8627 1040

This podcast is part of the Hort Innovation funded project PT20000 Potato Industry Extension and Communications Program. It was funded through the Potato-Processing and Potato-Fresh levy funds and contributions from the Australian Government.

The music for this podcast is "The Beat of Nature" by Olexy, you can access the music here: https://pixabay.com/music/solo-guitar-the-beat-of-nature-122841/

Back in 2023 the PotatoLink team ran a biological product demonstration at the PotatoLink Springbank demonstration site. A mycorrhizal fungi product was applied. Following the results from the 2022 Bolwarrah demonstration site, changes to the fertiliser and fungicide programs were made. 

Join PotatoLink team members Stephanie Tabone and Kelvin Montagu as they discuss the results of the demonstration and how to get the most out of your mycorrhizal product.

Link to the website: https://potatolink.com.au/

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Please direct all enquiries to: [email protected] Phone: (02) 8627 1040

This podcast is part of the Hort Innovation funded project PT20000 Potato Industry Extension and Communications Program. It was funded through the Potato-Processing and Potato-Fresh levy funds and contributions from the Australian Government.

The music for this podcast is "The Beat of Nature" by Olexy, you can access the music here: https://pixabay.com/music/solo-guitar-the-beat-of-nature-122841/

Breeding a new potato variety is not easy. For starters, whereas most plants have two copies of each gene, potatoes have four. As a result, potatoes have a particularly large and complicated genome. Finally sequenced in 2011, a printout on paper would cover the distance from Melbourne to Cairns! Growing and screening new varieties takes time and space, making it both expensive and slow. 

Researchers at the James Hutton Institute in Scotland are fast tracking potato breeding. Using genetic markers, the team have identified new genes for disease resistance as well as the rapid screening techniques to detect them in tiny seedlings. With access to a massive collection of over 1,500 potato varieties, it seems likely the genes for every attribute we need is in there somewhere.

In this podcast, Doctors Ingo Hein, Sanjeev Sharma and Xinwei Chen talk to PotatoLink about their research, and the exciting new world of advanced potato breeding.

Link to the website: https://potatolink.com.au/

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Please direct all enquiries to: [email protected] Phone: (02) 8627 1040

This podcast is part of the Hort Innovation funded project PT20000 Potato Industry Extension and Communications Program. It was funded through the Potato-Processing and Potato-Fresh levy funds and contributions from the Australian Government.

The music for this podcast is "The Beat of Nature" by Olexy, you can access the music here: https://pixabay.com/music/solo-guitar-the-beat-of-nature-122841/

Tim Walker, WalkerAg Consultancy, Tasmania

Worldwide there are 570 species of oxalis and approximately 30 species in Australia. Recently, PotatoLink's Tasmanian regional representative Tim Walker, has noticed that one type of Oxalis, (Oxalis latifolia) known as fishtail wood-sorrel, is becoming a problem on more and more properties in Northern Tasmania. In late March 2023, PotatoLink and VEGNET held a paddock walk focussing on controlling oxalis.

This podcast covers what Oxalis is, what it looks like, why it's a problem, and what to do about it. It also summarises the field walk held in March 2023 and the outcomes from conversations had on the day.

Associated resources:

• SWIPC factsheet: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6046dbe313fcb01afb282298/t/63f7f757cd45297bddc738e7/1677195113426/Oxalisfactsheet_FINAL.pdf
• Australian Grower Magazine Winter 2023 - Page 136 - 137: https://ausveg.com.au/app/uploads/2023/05/AUSVEG_AustralianGrower_Winter_2023_FAR_lr.pdf

Link to the website: https://potatolink.com.au/

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Please direct all enquiries to: [email protected] Phone: (02) 8627 1040

This podcast is part of the Hort Innovation funded project PT20000 Potato Industry Extension and Communications Program. It was funded through the Potato-Processing and Potato-Fresh levy funds and contributions from the Australian Government.

The music for this podcast is "The Beat of Nature" by Olexy, you can access the music here: https://pixabay.com/music/solo-guitar-the-beat-of-nature-122841/

Marc Hinderager, 4 Leaf Ag, Applied Horticultural Research, Cowra NSW

Magnesium (Mg) is essential to plants. It is strongly involved in photosynthesis and transporting carbohydrates from leaves to roots, which is particularly important for tuber development. Yet, it may be overlooked within fertiliser programs focused on N, P and K.

In this Podcast Stephanie Tabone from the PotatoLink project and AHR talks to NSW's regional representative Marc Hingerager about his 2022 magnesium demonstration trial in Canowindra NSW. They discuss the trial, the results and why magnesium is important.

This podcast is a companion to the Magazine article: "Magnesium - the forgotten element?" which can be accessed here: https://potatolink.com.au/resources/potatolink-issue-01-dbm8d-7zdgs

Link to the website: https://potatolink.com.au/

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Please direct all enquiries to: [email protected] Phone: (02) 8627 1040

This podcast is part of the Hort Innovation funded project PT20000 Potato Industry Extension and Communications Program. It was funded through the Potato-Processing and Potato-Fresh levy funds and contributions from the Australian Government.

The music for this podcast is "The Beat of Nature" by Olexy, you can access the music here: https://pixabay.com/music/solo-guitar-the-beat-of-nature-122841/

Chad Hutchinson, TriCal, Indiana United States of America

In this episode, Applied Horticultural Research's Dr Jenny Ekman discusses soil fumigation with Chad Hutchinson of the TriCal group.

This podcast was recorded at the 2023 Ballarat growing better potatoes workshop. You can view recordings from this event here: https://potatolink.com.au/resources/growing-better-potatoes-workshop-recordings

Soil health and soil-borne diseases are a major part of modern agriculture. Soil fumigation can play a role in managing major disease issues. PotatoLink cannot endorse any chemicals discussed in this presentation, all information is provided for educational purposes.

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Please direct all enquiries to: [email protected] Phone: (02) 8627 1040

This podcast is part of the Hort Innovation funded project PT20000 Potato Industry Extension and Communications Program. It was funded through the Potato-Processing and Potato-Fresh levy funds and contributions from the Australian Government.

The music for this podcast is "The Beat of Nature" by Olexy, you can access the music here: https://pixabay.com/music/solo-guitar-the-beat-of-nature-122841/

Marc Hinderager, 4 Leaf Ag, Applied Horticultural Research, Cowra NSW

Potassium is essential for many processes in both plants and the human body. If people want potassium they most likely reach for a banana. However, the best source of potassium is actually the potato, with approximately 600 mg per medium-sized tuber.

In this Podcast Stephanie Tabone from the PotatoLink project and AHR talks to NSW's regional representative Marc Hingerager about his 2022 Potassium demonstration trial in Canowindra NSW. They discuss the trial, the results and why potassium is important.

This podcast is a companion to the Magazine article: "Potassium, specific gravity and getting the balance right" which can be accessed here: https://potatolink.com.au/resources/potatolink-magazine-issue-05

Link to the website: https://potatolink.com.au/

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Please direct all enquiries to: [email protected] Phone: (02) 8627 1040

This podcast is part of the Hort Innovation funded project PT20000 Potato Industry Extension and Communications Program. It was funded through the Potato-Processing and Potato-Fresh levy funds and contributions from the Australian Government.

The music for this podcast is "The Beat of Nature" by Olexy, you can access the music here: https://pixabay.com/music/solo-guitar-the-beat-of-nature-122841/