The first reading of the Consumers’ Right to Know (Country of Origin of Food) Bill was passed in Parliament yesterday (12 April). “Given our recent survey showed that more than 70 percent of New Zealanders want mandatory Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) for fresh fruit and vegetables, it is great to see the Government listened to…
Dear exporters, The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) is inspecting all fresh potato consignments on arrival in Fiji so it is vital that all these consignments meet Fiji’s import conditions as outlined below. An import permit and a phytosanitary certificate with the following additional declarations is required: “Grown in an area entirely free from, Globodera…
Key Points In paddock variation in yield and tuber size occur in potato crops. Yield and tuber size variation can lead to large differences in profitability within the paddock. Data from yield monitors fitted to potato harvesters can help identify areas where specific management practices will improve profitability. Precision agriculture has had good uptake in…
Attention Heather potato growers… We’ve been approached by a gentleman wanting to get in contact with Heather Potato growers. Can you help? If so pease email him ba zfbhgurea@tybonyfpvrapr.pb.am Hello, I am keen to find out if there are any potato growers ( Preferably in the Canterbury Region) who grow and sell Heather potatoes. If not…
Potatoes NZ are delighted to announce that award winning potato agronomists John Sarup is confirmed as a keynote speaker for the Potatoes New Zealand biennial conference in Pukekohe on 26-27 July 2017. “John is a world leading agronomist and an exceptional communicate who easily relates his experiences to those of fellow potato agronomists and growers.”…
Volume 72, Issue No. 3 This issue features the following Potatoes NZ Inc. articles: Training for Compass Group staff Potatoes New Zealand membership Biosecurity Update Award winning agronomist at conference February fry exports hold steady
For many growers, the arrival or detection of an unwanted pest such as fruit fly into New Zealand is the stuff of nightmares. The loss of access to markets, both domestic and export at crucial times of production may very well be catastrophic. However, growers may not be the only ones affected by an unwanted…
Dear exporters, The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) is inspecting all fresh potato consignments on arrival in Fiji so it is vital that all these consignments meet Fiji’s import conditions as outlined below. An import permit and a phytosanitary certificate with the following additional declarations is required: 1. “Grown in an area entirely…
Potatoes New Zealand Inc. (PNZ) is delighted to announce that we have been successful in our Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF) application for research funding into improving the quality of seed potatoes using precision agriculture. Control of plant disease is critical for improving yields and grower returns. Potatoes New Zealand’s strategic plan has defined pest and…
Volume 72, Issue No. 2 This issue features the following Potatoes NZ Inc. articles: Education, communications & marketing No evidence acrylamide causes cancer Early detection our second line of defence Secrets behind the best hot chips Spray free with mesh crop covers Precision agriculture
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