Potatoes New Zealand is proud to celebrate the International Day of Potato on 30 May 2025, joining global efforts to recognise the significance of one of the world’s most important staple crops. This year’s official theme — “Shaping history, feeding the future” — reflects the potato’s remarkable journey through time, from traditional farming communities to…
Pests can cause extensive damage to crops. We need to work together to develop effective and sustainable pest control in agriculture using the principles of integrated pest management. Potatoes New Zealand’s Paula Lleras and Dr Paul Horne, IPM Technologies Pty Ltd When controlling pests, it is often assumed that pesticides are the only option but…
The recent fruit fly incursions in Auckland and the detection of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) in Australia serve as stark reminders that our potato industry faces similar serious threats, including Potato Spindle Tuber Viroid (PSTVd). Kate Trufitt : Potatoes New Zealand chief executive When – not if – a new pest or disease…
In the New Zealand potato industry, we are continuously updating and improving potato genetic resources available in order to improve productivity, quality and opportunities. New varieties are frequently being imported and trailed to determine potato varieties best suited for the New Zealand climate conditions, soil types and market requirements. SASA and imported potato varieties New…
Planning, education and training, strong industry networks and the smart use of technology will create a long term and sustainable foundation for the next generation of New Zealand potato growers. Potatoes have long been a cornerstone crop in New Zealand agriculture, playing a vital role in both our domestic and export markets. To ensure an…
Food security is an increasingly important issue in a world that needs to find ways to sustainably feed more than 8 billion people. Food security is about ensuring people have access to sufficient safe and nutritious food at all times – even in times of crisis. And while lower protein, higher carb (starchy) vegetables have…
Potatoes New Zealand is proud to support the Hokitika Primary School’s activities at the upcoming 2025 Hokitika Wildfoods Festival. As part of this sponsorship, Potatoes New Zealand supplied 700 potatoes to the school from Canterbury grower Bailey Farming Co Ltd. The Hokitika Wildfoods Festival, known for its celebration of unique and traditional Kiwi kai, is…
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: Ran YamaguchiCompany: Talley’s What do you do in your current role? I am the Vegetable Processing Manager at Talley’s and also a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Over the…
The vegetable industry collaboration project is moving ahead, with the appointment of James Kuperus as Project Manager. ‘We’re pleased that James has agreed to take on this pivotal role,’ says the project’s governance group* chair, Owen Symmans. ‘Greater collaboration across the vegetable industry will result in greater efficiency, which will mean we can achieve more…
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: Christine CromieCompany: Talley’s What do you do in your current role? As a Supply Chain Manager at Talley’s and a member of the Senior Leadership Team, I lead demand forecasting,…
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