Potatoes New Zealand is profiling some of the amazing young people in the horticulture industry to demonstrate the diverse opportunities available and to encourage more people into this great sector. Campbell Buchanan grew up 10 minutes out of Palmerston North on a lifestyle block on Jackeytown Road – where the rocket is located. During his…
The Potatoes New Zealand board is actively seeking strong and representative directors to join their team, which is committed to fostering a thriving environment for the New Zealand potato industry. If you are eligible and have an interest in governance, you are encouraged to put your name forward for the director elections. Nominations are called…
Cedric Porter, Potato Journalist, World Potato Markets recently visited New Zealand after his attendance at the World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia. The following is an extract for the World Potato Markets report- Issue 675 on New Zealand. Highest yields in the world New Zealand potato production in 2022/23 was at 419 200 tonnes, according…
Potatoes New Zealand is shining a spotlight on people who are doing inspirational activities in horticulture, such as Laura Torpey, who works at AS Wilcox. Let’s get to know Laura and the great work she is doing with Little Labs. Laura Torpey describes herself as “a farm kid through and through, from the beautiful Awhitu…
Potatoes New Zealand is profiling some of the amazing young people in the horticulture industry to demonstrate the diverse opportunities available and to encourage more people into this great sector. We connected with Shelby Wilson from McCain Foods in Canterbury… Shelby Wilson grew up in Middlemarch, Otago and worked as a shepherd on a sheep…
Potatoes New Zealand is profiling amazing young people in the horticulture industry to demonstrate the diverse opportunities available and to encourage more people into this great sector. We caught up with Amber Davy, the Quality and Field Manager for Eurogrow Potatoes Ltd. She is a shining light in Canterbury where she works with growers supporting…
Ingredients for 2 baked potatoes: 2 medium baking potato2 spring onions (or use onion, or chives)1 carrot½ capsicum1 clove garlic1 tablespoon oil¾ cup red lentils (or use canned lentils, chickpeas, beans or even baked beans)½ teaspoon each: smoked paprika, cumin, chilli flakes1 tablespoon tomato paste½ cup corn kernels, defrosted1-2 cups greens eg baby spinach, silver…
This recipe is super easy to make and ticks all the comfort food boxes: creamy sauce, crispy cheese, savoury meat and of course those tender, delicious spuds. This is a bit like a cross between a cottage pie and a Lancashire hot pot, but without all the faffing around of transferring things into different dishes…
These hearty rib-sticking treats are perfect for a cold day or night. They combine two family favourites: baked potatoes and cauliflower cheese, in a creamy, cheesy delight. Serves 4 Time to make: 1.5 hours 4 floury potatoes 1 medium-sized cauliflower1 cup grated tasty cheese 1 tablespoon oilKnob butter¼ cup flour1 cup milkBlack or white pepper…
This is a twist on the classic soup we all love – a rib-sticking winter favourite. It’s an easy one to make vegan or vegetarian, and the great news here is that there’s no waste; we use all the vegetables: the green bits of the leek (these are good to eat!) and the potato peels…