Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 50 minutesServes: 4-6 people Ingredients Dressing For a lighter option, use light sour cream. Method Serving Tip This salad is delicious served warm or cold. For extra flavour and texture, try adding feta, olives, toasted seeds, or sundried tomatoes. It also makes a great barbecue side dish and keeps well…
Fruitfed Horticulture used the recent potato industry event to showcase the significant investment it continues to make in research, innovation, and technical capability to support New Zealand potato growers. Speaking as a Gold Sponsor, Fruitfed highlighted the breadth of its research and development programme, which has delivered more than 30 potato-focused trials over the past…
With El Niño conditions expected to influence New Zealand’s weather this season, now is a good time for potato growers to take a look around the farm and make sure everything is prepared for whatever spring and summer may bring. What is El Niño? El Niño is a natural climate pattern that occurs when ocean…
Potatoes New Zealand is celebrating the outstanding success of two rising stars from the potato industry, with James Blair of A S Wilcox crowned the 2026 Young Grower of the Year and Amber Davy of Eurogrow Potatoes named Runner Up and winner of the Innovation Award. The Young Grower of the Year competition showcases the…
Spring is in the air, and with it comes a sense of anticipation for the warmer seasons ahead. While winter may still be making its presence felt, there is no shortage of activity across the potato industry as growers prepare for planting, planning and another year of producing one of New Zealand’s favourite vegetables. Recent…
Protecting Your Farm, Crop and Business A Biosecurity Planning Manual is a practical document that outlines how you manage your potato growing operation and how you would respond if a pest or disease outbreak occurred. It captures the systems, processes and safeguards you have in place to reduce biosecurity risks and protect your business. Every…
By Molly Green August brought some colder weather and the looming El Nino starts to take hold of the country as we start to dip our toes into spring. The Youth Council members have continued to attend many industry events and fly the Youth Council flag! The Agronomy Summit held in Pukekohe was a well…
This creative twist on a classic bagel uses potato cakes as the base for a flavour packed brunch dish. Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesServes: 4 Ingredients Potato Cakes Toppings Method Serving Tip Perfect for weekend brunches or as an elegant starter.
Crispy Potato and Halloumi Waffles with Avocado and Poached Eggs These savoury waffles are a delicious alternative to hash browns and make an impressive brunch or light lunch. The potato creates a crisp golden exterior while the halloumi adds a salty, cheesy flavour that pairs beautifully with creamy avocado and perfectly poached eggs. Prep Time:…
It may sound unusual, but mashed potato creates a wonderfully moist cake. This recipe produces a rich, fudgy result. Serves: 10 Ingredients Method Chocolate Ganache Heat the cream until just simmering, pour over the chocolate and stir until smooth. Spread over the cooled cake.