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For the month of May, our industry has an opportunity to pause and reflect on a crop we all know carries immense value — the potato — and, importantly, the growers who produce it. On 30 May, Potatoes New Zealand will join producers around the world in recognising International Day of Potato, an official United…

When young people discover the potato industry, they are often surprised by its incredibly diverse range of challenging and rewarding career pathways. The Potatoes New Zealand Youth Council is doing a great job to land that message and support the next generation to succeed. Workforce development is a key focus for Potatoes New Zealand. It’s…

This March, the potato industry is proudly celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March alongside the International Year of the Woman Farmer, recognising the vital role women play across every part of the sector — from paddocks and packhouses to research, leadership, and innovation. Women are integral to the success and strength of the potato…

Potatoes New Zealand connects with various women in the industry as part of International Women’s Day and International Year of the Woman Farmer to discover the amazing work they do in the sector. Name: Ellie BrockCompany: Lincoln University What do you do in your current role?I am in the final year of my Master’s in Horticultural Science,…

Potatoes New Zealand connects with various women in the industry as part of International Women’s Day and International Year of the Woman Farmer to discover the amazing work they do in the sector. Name: Miriam HallCompany: Bioeconomy Science Ltd What do you do in your current role?I interface between our partners and our researchers, I look…

Potatoes New Zealand connects with various women in the industry as part of International Women’s Day and International Year of the Woman Farmer to discover the amazing work they do in the sector. Name: Marcia TaylorCompany: Sprout Central What do you do in your current role?I work within our family-owned market garden business in Canterbury where I…

Potatoes New Zealand connects with various women in the industry as part of International Women’s Day and International Year of the Woman Farmer to discover the amazing work they do in the sector. Name: Sandra D. Martin – B.Sc., Dip.Agr.Sc., M.Agr.Sci., C.H.I.PCompany: Broadfield Plant Propagation Ltd What do you do in your current role?In my current role,…

Potatoes New Zealand connects with various women in the industry as part of International Women’s Day and International Year of the Woman Farmer to discover the amazing work they do in the sector. Name: Vikki Nicholson Company: Hinemoa Quality Producers Ltd What do you do in your current role?My role at Hinemoa Quality Producers Ltd…

This ‘Foodie February’ is powered by potatoes, with potatoes taking the spotlight as one of New Zealand’s most powerful and versatile food heroes — delivering flavour, nourishment and value on plates across the country. Grown in paddocks by local growers, potatoes are a cornerstone of Kiwi cooking. From vibrant summer salads and barbecue sides to…

Article courtesy of Cedric Porter, World Potato Markets World potato production in 2025 is likely to have been at a record volume, nearing 400 million tonnes with large volumes in a number of key countries. Global figures for 2024 are only now available, with the UN Food & Agriculture Organisation’s statistical agency putting world production at…