Chris Claridge, CEO Potatoes New Zealand Inc. Electionz.com has reported a final result of 81.69% of growers voting for the proposed Potatoes New Zealand Inc. A total of 71 votes were received from the 173 eligible potato growers representing a voting percentage of 41.04%. Potatoes New Zealand is pleased to announce the continuation of…
A research project in New Zealand is determining if different field soils affect development of powdery scab on potatoes, and whether soil physical, chemical and/or biological characteristics influence this important potato disease. The project is developing new knowledge that may provide a basis for manipulating soil factors to reduce the harmful effects of the powdery…
There was a whole lot of ‘Spud love’ shared at the annual May Market Day this year. An event hosted by Foodwriters New Zealand that allows various New Zealand food producers to showcase their latest and greatest offerings to a roomful of writers, communicators and influential personalities in the NZ food space. Fifth generation Grower…
Kate Underwood, Training and Education Manager, The Chip Group. It’s official – our love for hot chips knows no bounds. Renowned ZM radio station hosts – Fletch, Vaughan and Meghan recently held a ‘Food Fight – Kiwi Treats Edition’ where much-loved New Zealand treats were pitted against each other and voted by listeners to…
The Australian which is an important export market for New Zealand fry exports is growing at more than 10% a year, with annual shipments at 134 113 tonnes in the year ending March 2018 – the highest volume since the year ending September 2015. March imports were up 13.7% to 12 303 tonnes. The average…
Dr Stephen Ogden, Secretary, New Zealand Seed Potato Certification Authority The New Zealand potato industry has operated a seed potato certification scheme for 90 years. In that time yields have increased from 14 tonnes per hectare, to an average of 51 tonnes. The scheme must continue to adapt, innovate, and respond to grower needs,…
These days we are bombarded with so much information about what and how we should (and shouldn’t) eat. It comes from everywhere: mainstream media; social media; friends; family; strangers. There’s so much information; so much advice, that healthy eating has, it seems to me, acquired a veneer of difficulty. It can feel that if…
The Potatoes New Zealand Inc. (PNZ) Annual General Meeting (AGM) is being held at the Fitzgerald Room, Plant and Food Research, Canterbury Agriculture and Science Centre, Gerald Street, Lincoln 7608 on Wednesday 8th August 2018 at 12:30 p.m. Any Potatoes NZ Inc. member (grower or trade) wishing to have a matter considered at the AGM…
We are pleased to announce that the 2018 Potatoes New Zealand Incorporated Annual General Meeting will be held on 8th August at Plant and Food Research, Lincoln. For full details, please see our event listing.
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