Potatoes New Zealand

CANCELLED PNZ Field Walks 2021: Opiki
2021-02-17 11:00 - 12:30 (Pacific/Auckland)

CANCELLED PNZ Field Walks 2021: Pukekohe
2021-02-18 11:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

CANCELLED PNZ Field Walks 2021: Canterbury
2021-02-19 11:00 - 12:30 (Pacific/Auckland)

Climate Change grower webinar
2021-03-01 12:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Grower-focused webinar on draft climate change advice
The Climate Change Commission is consulting on its draft advice to the Government on reducing emissions and wants to hear from growers and farmers via a Zoom session.
Time: Monday 1 March, 12pm – 1pm
How: Online Zoom session. Click here to register.

OPIKI FIELD WALK & TALK
2021-03-02 11:00 - 12:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
WHEN & WHERE:
2nd March 11am OPIKI: Mike Moleta
Ashlea Road, off Opiki Road

FW TOPICS:
R&D
SVS – Andrew Barber
Biosecurity – Iain Kirkwood
Potato Tuber Moth (Pukekohe only) – Frances MacDonald PFR & Shane Smith
Tomato Red Spider Mite (Pukekohe only)
Early Blight
Bacterial wilt
PMTV checklist & guide
Industry Sustainability – Chris Claridge
Plan Changes and Collective Consents
Govt Regulation
PNZ new draft strategy
PNZ marketing initiatives & strategy
Dumping update

RSVP: Gemma.Carroll@potatoesnz.co.nz

CANTERBURY FIELD WALK & TALK
2021-03-09 14:00 - 15:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
WHEN & WHERE:
9th March 2pm CANTERBURY: Daniel Lovett (SVS Regional monitoring site)
285 Wakanui School Road

FW TOPICS:
R&D
SVS – Andrew Barber
Biosecurity – Iain Kirkwood
Potato Tuber Moth (Pukekohe only) – Frances MacDonald PFR & Shane Smith
Tomato Red Spider Mite (Pukekohe only)
Early Blight
Bacterial wilt
PMTV checklist & guide
Industry Sustainability – Chris Claridge
Plan Changes and Collective Consents
Govt Regulation
PNZ new draft strategy
PNZ marketing initiatives & strategy
Dumping update
RSVP Gemma.Carroll@potatoesnz.co.nz

PUKEKAWA FIELD WALK & TALK
2021-03-12 14:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
WHEN & WHERE:
12th March 2pm PUKEKAWA
Starting at Sundale Farms, 44 Clark & Denize Road, Pukekawa
Followed by TBC Jay Masters’ 443 Murray Road, Pukekawa

FW TOPICS:
R&D
SVS – Andrew Barber
Biosecurity – Iain Kirkwood
Potato Tuber Moth (Pukekohe only) – Frances MacDonald PFR & Shane Smith
Tomato Red Spider Mite (Pukekohe only)
Early Blight
Bacterial wilt
PMTV checklist & guide
Industry Sustainability – Chris Claridge
Plan Changes and Collective Consents
Govt Regulation
PNZ new draft strategy
PNZ marketing initiatives & strategy
Dumping update

RSVO Gemma.Carroll@potatoesnz.co.nz

Hort NZ NZGAP FEP workshop Pukekohe
2021-03-24 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Pukekohe Indian Association Events Centre, 57 Ward Street, Pukekohe, 2120, New Zealand
HortNZ, Vegetables New Zealand, and Pukekohe Vegetable Growers Association are offering free workshops to step growers through a Farm Environment Plan using the NZGAP Environment Management System (EMS) add-on.
When: 2-4pm on Wednesday 24 March
Where: Pukekohe Indian Hall
Who: Outdoor vegetable growers
Cost: Free, and no need to RSVP.
More info ailsa.robertson@hortnz.co.nz

Hort NZ NZGAP FEP workshop Gisborne
2021-03-25 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Lawson Field Theatre, Gisborne District Council, 15 Fitzherbert Street, Whataupoko, Gisborne, 4010, New Zealand
More info here
HortNZ are offering free Farm Environment Plan workshops for vegetable and cropping growers in Gisborne in February and March.
The workshops will assist growers to meet the deadline of the 1 May 2021 to supply a Farm Environment Plan to Gisborne District Council. These workshops will step growers through a Farm Environment Plan using the NZGAP Environmental Management System (EMS) add-on module.
The EMS add-on, available to all GAP certified growers, has been formally recognised by Gisborne District Council as meeting their requirements (click here to read the announcement). We are working through the details of this agreed approach with Council, and will inform growers as soon as the details become available.
All growers interested in learning more about mapping, and management of soils, nutrient, and irrigation from experienced horticulture advisers are welcome to attend.
Thursday 25 March, 2-5pm
Rose Room in the Lawson Field Theatre, behind the Gisborne District Council offices.

PNZ Grower Insights Meeting Pukekohe
2021-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | https://www.edinburghstreet.co.nz/, 27 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe, New Zealand
The first of 2 annual meetings with the aim of hearing from industry what the current challenges are.
The PNZ team are keen to hear from you!
So come for a drink and discussion to Edinburgh Street on Thursday 8th April from 6pm.
There will be tea, coffee & refreshments plus finger food on arrival.

PNZ Grower Insights Meeting Canterbury
2021-05-17 18:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Hotel Ashburton, 35/11 Racecourse Road, Ashburton, 7700, New Zealand
The first of 2 annual meetings with the aim of hearing from industry what the current challenges are.
The PNZ team are keen to hear from you!
So come for a drink and discussion to Ashburton Hotel on 17th May from 6pm.
There will be tea, coffee & refreshments plus finger food on arrival.

PNZ Grower Insights Meeting Horowhenua/Manawatu
2021-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Distinction Hotel, 175 Cuba Street, Palmerston North, 4441, New Zealand
The first of 2 annual meetings with the aim of hearing from industry what the current challenges are.
The PNZ team are keen to hear from you!
So come for a drink and discussion at the Distinction Hotel, Palmerston North, on 13th July from 6pm.
There will be tea, coffee & refreshments plus finger food on arrival.

PNZ Industry Forum 2021 - Canterbury
2021-08-13 08:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Hotel Ashburton, 35/11 Racecourse Road, Ashburton, 7700, New Zealand
In place of our biennial conference, we are holding a roadshow of industry forums.

Canterbury on the 13th August at Ashburton Hotel
Pukekohe on the 19th August (VENUE TBC) alongside our PNZ AGM and Potatoes Charitable Trust meeting.

Please visit the event website for programme information and to register attendance.
http://potatoesnz2021.nz/

PNZ AGM & Industry Forum 2021 - Pukekohe
2021-08-19 08:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Pukekohe Indian Association Events Centre, 57 Ward Street, Pukekohe, 2120, New Zealand

PNZ AGM
2021-09-01 19:00 - 19:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Rescheduled to a Zoom meeting due to the current pandemic response.
Wednesday 1st September at 7pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81305486564
2021 PNZ Annual Report and AGM papers are on our website here.

Primary Sector South Island 2021 Workshops: Freshwater farm plans, stock exclusion & intensive winter grazing
2021-09-20 13:00 - 2021-09-23 19:00 UTC
MPI have decided to move South Island consultation engagements online. They’re offering workshops throughout the week of the 20th of September.
Register for the event that is most convenient for you.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Mid-South Island
When: Sep 20, 2021 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Register here for this meeting

Upper South Island
When: Sep 22, 2021 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Register here for this meeting

Lower South Island
When: Sep 23, 2021 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Register here for this meeting

South Island (non-region specific)
When: Sep 23, 2021 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Register here for this meeting

Please see below the links to the documents related to this consultation for your reference
https://consult.environment.govt.nz/freshwater/freshwater-farm-plan-regulations/supporting_documents/freshwaterfarmplanregulationsdiscussiondocument.pdf
https://consult.environment.govt.nz/freshwater/freshwater-farm-plan-regulations/supporting_documents/FWFPsummarydocument.pdf
https://consult.environment.govt.nz/freshwater/stock-exclusion-regulations/supporting_documents/stockexclusionregulationsdiscussiondocument.pdf
https://mfe.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=f73222d33d224f1e8d513dae0f91c11d
https://consult.environment.govt.nz/freshwater/intensive-winter-grazing-regulations/supporting_documents/managingintensivewintergrazingdiscussiondocument.pdf
https://environment.govt.nz/publications/managing-intensive-winter-grazing-summary/

These details were emailed from the MPI Water Policy Team.

CPLI project introduction event
2021-10-27 19:30 - 21:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
The Canterbury Psyllid Liberbacter Initiative (CPLI) was formed in August 2021 by like-minded farmers and industry representatives to combat the devastating impact of the Liberibacter (Lso) bacterium causing Zebra chip in potato crops.
You can read about the CPLI project on the PNZ website here.
CPLI wish to invite you to the CPLI Industry meeting and speakers forum.
Date 27th October 7.30pm
Venue Hotel Ashburton
RSVP accounts@potatoesnz.co.nz
Drinks and finger food provided
Agenda
Intro: John Jackson
Overview: Scott Clelland
ECAN’s role: Iain Kirkwood
MPI funding: Chris Claridge
Lincoln University Biocontrols: Emiliano Veronesi
Panel Discussion Q&A: CPLI committee

You can read our first newsletter on the PNZ website here or download directly here.
CPLI Committee

John Jackson – Chair
Richard Redfern – Seed Grower
Guy Slater – Process Grower
Klye Grey – Process Grower
Daniel Lovett – Process Grower
Jessica Vereijssen – Plant & Food Research
Iain Kirkwood – Potatoes NZ
Nicola Loach – Potatoes NZ
Roger Blyth – Seed & Field Services
Scott Cleland – McCain Foods
Gerhard Botha – Talley’s
Nigel Rowe-Lucas – KraftHeinz

POSTPONED PNZ Grower Insights Meeting Pukekohe
2021-11-25 18:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | https://www.edinburghstreet.co.nz/, 27 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe, New Zealand
The second of 2 annual meetings with the aim of hearing from industry what the current challenges are.
The PNZ team are keen to hear from you, but due to pandemic disruption to travel and events we are considering a new date and perhaps a virtual platform TBC.

PNZ GROWER INSIGHTS MEETING: Canterbury
2022-05-05 18:30 - 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Ski Time, Methven, 43 Racecourse Road, Methven, Mount Hutt, New Zealand
Methven, Ski-Time.
We look forward to getting out on the road again and hearing grower concerns.

PNZ GROWER INSIGHTS MEETING: Pukekohe
2022-05-25 18:30 - 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | https://edstreetbar.co.nz/, 27 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe, 2120
Venue TBC https://edstreetbar.co.nz/
We look forward to getting out on the road again and hearing grower concerns.

PNZ GROWER INSIGHTS MEETING: Horowhenua
2022-06-08 18:30 - 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Distinction Hotel TBC
We look forward to getting out on the road again and hearing grower concerns.

How to Perform Under Pressure
2022-06-08 19:30 - 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Free, online session with Sam Whitlock who will share how he manages the pressures of high-performance sport and discuss how you could apply these strategies to your vegetable farm and life.
The chatbox will be open throughout for questions.
This session is being offered by Farmstrong in partnership with Vegetables NZ Inc and PVGA.

Event details
When: Wednesday 8 June
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Webinar registration: Click here

Canterbury Potato Liberibacter Initiative meeting
2022-06-28 15:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Hotel Ashburton, 35/11 Racecourse Road, Ashburton, 7700, New Zealand
An update on all current CPLI projects underway with Lincoln University and Plant and Food Research.
Ashburton Hotel 3pm-8pm 28th June
3.00 pm Afternoon tea
3.25 pm Welcome – Chris Claridge, Potatoes NZ
3.30pm Agenda – John Jackson
3.40pm Contact & Systemic Insecticide Efficacy Results, System Acquired Resistance and Antibacterial Crop Protection products for Zebra Chip management
Jessica Vereijssen, Plant & Food Research
Roger Blyth, Seed & field Services

Sprayer efficiency and maximising chemical contact
Analysis of spray dairies from 2020-21 season (10 best crops and 10 worst)
Insecticide program planning for next season
Questions

4.40pm Canterbury TTP trapping Results, analysis for 2021-22 Season and Nature Strips
Scott Clelland and Christine Gregory, McCain Foods (NZ) Limited
Daniel Sutton, Fruitfed Supplies

5.00pm Lincoln University, Clive Kaiser

TPP Management on Potato Crops – KoayPing Ying
TPP feeding habits & Trapping – Clive Kaiser
Update on Boxthorn biological control – Emiliano Veronesi
Developing an effective attract and kill lure for TPP – Kate Braidwood
Bioassay and identification of Lso in-field quick test of plants and testing tubers at harvest or in storage – Charan Sivakumar
Questions

6.00pm Original Proposal to Growers from October 2021 and how did we rate, value for money.
John Jackson
6.20pm Socialising and networking.
RSVP accounts@potatoesnz.co.nz
If you have any questions or would like to meet to discuss any off the projects please contact CPLI Chair – John Jackson
Email – jwj.jacko@outlook.com
Phone – 027 215 2593

Potato Tuber Moth meeting 1st July 3pm
2022-07-01 15:00 - 2022-07-02 18:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Pukekohe Indian Association Events Centre, 57 Ward Street, Pukekohe, 2120, New Zealand
This will be preceded on the 30th June by field and shed walks with the PNZ team, agronomists and researchers. Contact Iain.Kirkwood@potatoesnz.co.nz for itinerary.
Potato New Zealand (PNZ) Potato Tuber Moth Research Program meeting 3:00pm Friday 1st of July at the Indian Hall, Pukekohe
PNZ would like to invite you to a grower / industry meeting to discuss a proposed research program aimed at managing Potato tuber Moth both in the field and in store. Associate Prof Clive Kaiser (an applied Horticultural Scientist with a proven track record of implementing effective IPM programs for existing and emerging insect pests and diseases), from Lincoln University will present on current management strategies, potential new approaches and possible research projects. Dr Iain Kirkwood (PNZ Technical Manager) will summarize a literature review and research already completed as part of the program.
Preliminary Agenda

Outline research already completed as part of the program
Outline a proposed field trail for the coming season
Discuss ideas for the control of PTM in store
Feed back from growers and Industry
Future work program – spray efficacy trials, border crops, biological control etc

The primary objective for the meeting is to receive feedback from growers and industry on the proposed program and any suggested improvements or additional research ideas.

Fruitfed Supplies Potato Protection Roadshow
2022-09-07 07:00 - 09:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | PGG Wrightson/Fruitfed Pukekohe, 219 Manukau Road, Pukekohe, 2120, New Zealand
All potato growers are invited to come along to hear our Technical Specialists and
Research Development team discuss and present field trial results on best practice
crop protection on a range of key pests and diseases in potatoes.

WEDNESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER
Time: 7 am – 9 am
Location: PGG Wrightson/Fruitfed
Supplies Pukekohe,
219 Manukau Road,
Pukekohe
Topics: Potato tuber moth,
Alternaria &
Psyllid.
RSVP: Jesse Clark
027 222 8259

Fruitfed Supplies Potato Protection Roadshow
2022-09-15 08:00 - 10:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | PGG Wrightson Ashburton, 447 West Street, Ashburton, 7700, New Zealand
All potato growers are invited to come along to hear our Technical Specialists and
Research Development team discuss and present field trial results on best practice
crop protection on a range of key pests and diseases in potatoes.

THURSDAY 15 SEPTEMBER
Time: 8 am – 10 am
Location: PGG Wrightson
Ashburton, 447 West
street, Allenton,
Ashburton
Topics: Psyllid, liberibacter,
Alternaria &
Rhizoctonia
RSVP: Blair Murdoch
027 403 6328

Fruitfed Supplies Potato Protection Roadshow
2022-10-03 17:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Levin PGG Wrightson/Fruitfed, 84 Cambridge Street, Levin, 5510, New Zealand
All potato growers are invited to come along to hear our Technical Specialists and
Research Development team discuss and present field trial results on best practice
crop protection on a range of key pests and diseases in potatoes.

MANAWATU
MONDAY 3 OCTOBER
Time: 5 pm – 7 pm
Location: PGG Wrightson/
Fruitfed Supplies Levin,
84 Cambridge Street
South, Levin
Topics: Psyllid, Alternaria &
weed control
RSVP: Patsy Matthews
027 573 8903

Fruitfed Supplies Potato Protection Roadshow
2022-10-19 17:30 - 19:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Powderhorn Chateau, 194 Mangawhero Terrace, Ohakune, New Zealand
All potato growers are invited to come along to hear our Technical Specialists and
Research Development team discuss and present field trial results on best practice
crop protection on a range of key pests and diseases in potatoes.

Wednesday 19th October
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Powderhorn Chateau,
194 Mangawhero
Terrace, Ohakune
Topics: Alternaria
weed control & Psyllid
RSVP: Kath Lee-Jones
027 493 5437

Fall Armyworm workshop Pukekohe
2022-10-21 12:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Supported by: The FAW Response partners (or parties) Vegetables NZ Inc (VNZI), Process Vegetables NZ (PVNZ) and Seed and Grain Readiness and Response (SGRR)
Identification of Fall Armyworm, its behaviours and physiology and how to run a surveillance program.
Fall Armyworm is a risk to the New Zealand C4 grasses like corn and maise. It must be controlled, and this is where you can help.
Date: Friday 21 October 2022
Start Time: 12:00pm (Lunch) – Finish 2:00pm
Venue: The Franklin Club, 7 East Street, Pukekohe www.franklinclub.co.nz. (Parking available on site).
Agenda – Presenters:
12:15pm Antony Heywood – General Manager, VNZI
Scott Hardwick – Scientist, AgResearch
12:45pm Daniel Sutton – Fruitfed Supplies – crop scouting

Pheromone trapping (covering set up; trap maintenance/monitoring/frequency; reporting)

1:45pm Q&A Session
2:00pm Finish

RSVP by: Friday 14 October 2022, 5pm by return email to Lynda.banks@hortnz.co.nz – please include any dietary requirements.

PNZ AGM 2022 29th November 7pm online
2022-11-29 19:00 - 19:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Potatoes NZ Inc. 7 pm, Tuesday 29th November 2022
Members can attend this AGM via zoom on the link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85309220156
Please contact accounts@potatoesnz.co.nz for details.
DOWNLOAD FULL NOTICE Oct 2022 AGM revised notice call for remits nominations
DOWNLOAD PNZ Annual Report 2022 FINAL AWAITING FINANCIAL REPORT single pages
