Events

Join the Fresh Produce Safety Centre (FPSC) for the official launch of the 2025 Fundamental Guidelines for Fresh Produce Food Safety — the industry’s trusted resource for managing food safety risks across the fresh produce supply chain. The refreshed Fundamental Guidelines bring together the latest science, good practice and regulatory insights to support the ongoing safety and...

Hear from Professor and the Neil C. Gudmestad Endowed Chair of Potato Pathology, Julie Pasche, how potato mop top virus has impacted potato growing and processing over time, and how the industry has responded. Dr Stephen Dibley and Dr Susanna Driessen, Chief Plant Health Officers of Victoria and Tasmania, respectively, will provide an update on...

The symposium is intended to bring together those involved in reacting to Cyclone Gabrielle’s impacts on highly productive land to present and discuss findings and observations and together, draw out lessons to aid land managers and policy makers in future events. What resources can be prepared that others can easily access and use to guide...

Growers - come and mingle with other growers, meet the Canterbury Growers committee and your regional representatives. Potential 2026 Young Grower participants are encouraged to attend - come and chat to this years contestants and get to know more people in the industry.

Potatoes New Zealand Board members are committed to developing and driving the potato industry in New Zealand. They regularly meet to progress the strategic direction for the membership and best practices throughout industry.

ARIA: Arable Research in Action with Foundation for Arable Research (FAR). Save the Date! More information coming soon.

The cryptic behaviour of wireworm larvae, combined with their broad host range and the limited availability of effective insecticides, makes managing this pest particularly challenging. Potatoes are a key economic crop and severe wireworm damage can result in substantial financial losses or even complete crop failure.   In response to the lack of viable control...

Join Potatoes New Zealand chief executive Kate Trufitt for a End-of-Year Wrap-Up WebinarAs we close out another productive year, Potatoes New Zealand CEO Kate Trufitt is hosting a special webinar to reflect on the milestones we’ve achieved together and share what’s ahead for the industry.  Why You Should AttendKate will share some key achievements from...

You are invited to visit an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) trial in a Canterbury process potato crop. Join Potatoes New Zealand on Tuesday 20 January for a Potato IPM Trial Field Day. Location: Acton Rd, Dorie >> | Coordinates: -43.864028, 172.131917 The trial, funded by the Canterbury Potato Liberibacter Initiative (CPLI), is testing a full...

Potatoes New Zealand Board members are committed to developing and driving the potato industry in New Zealand. They regularly meet to progress the strategic direction for the membership and best...