Jamie Wells won the Pukekohe Young Grower of the Year award on Friday 17 May at LaValla Estate in Tuakau. The competition tested the vegetable and fruit growing skills and knowledge of seven exceptional contestants in various modules. Potatoes New Zealand caught up with Jamie to find out more about this exceptionally talented individual. Jamie…
Boxthorn has been identified as a major host (including an over wintering habitat) for the Tomato Potato Psyllid (and associated bacterium). The psyllid transmits a bacterial disease that causes a symptom known as Zebra Chip disease. This insect pest (associated bacterium) is having a huge financial impact on potato production throughout New Zealand, due to the damage…
Potatoes New Zealand has been given a strong mandate by potato growers to work on their behalf for the next six-year potato levy cycle. The Declaration of Result was provided by the independent Returning Officer, Warwick Lampp, of Electionz.com. Of those who voted, 94.74% of growers supported the proposed levy, equating to 95.83% of gross…
Having been operating for 25 years, Appleby Fresh is no stranger to the fresh foods market. Growing a long list of over 30 varieties of produce from potatoes, beans and brassicas to cucurbits and herbs, they are continuously busy keeping the region well feed. With 45 staff, which grows to 90 over the summer period,…
Potatoes New Zealand continues to make a difference in the industry, leading the way and driving many initiatives and creating positive outcomes for our industry. With a purpose of listening, enabling and promoting better outcomes for the New Zealand potato industry, Potatoes New Zealand is heading in the right direction. Some of the areas of…
Potatoes New Zealand connects with various women in the industry as part of International Women’s Day to discover the amazing work they do in the sector. Name: Kate TrufittCompany: Potatoes New Zealand What do you do in your current role? My role is the chief executive officer for Potatoes New Zealand. What do you particularly…
Potatoes New Zealand connects with various women in the industry as part of International Women’s Day to discover the amazing work they do in the sector. Name: Emma LeesCompany: AS Wilcox & Sons What do you do in your current role? My role is focussed on everything people related – Human Resources, Health and Safety, Communications and…
Potatoes New Zealand connects with various women in the industry as part of International Women’s Day to discover the amazing work they do in the sector. Name: Paula LlerasCompany: Potatoes New Zealand What do you do in your current role? What do you particularly enjoy about it? I love working alongside growers, the work environment…
Potatoes New Zealand connects with various women in the industry as part of International Women’s Day to discover the amazing work they do in the sector. Name: Tracey McKayCompany: Alps Seeds Ltd What do you do in your current role? Together with my husband Andy, we own Alps Seed Ltd, which is a seed potato…
Potatoes New Zealand connects with various women in the industry as part of International Women’s Day to discover the amazing work they do in the sector. Name: Michelle PyeCompany: Pye Group What do you do in your current role? My husband Leighton and I own and operate Pye Group Ltd a cross sector agricultural business….
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