Potatoes New Zealand is proud to share that Amber Davy of Eurogrow was crowned the 2026 Canterbury Young Grower of the Year last Thursday. The competition saw a high calibre of contestants put through their paces across a range of challenges, showcasing technical knowledge, practical skills, business acumen and speaking skills. Since its successful restart…
Storage technology continues to advance rapidly overseas, with growers investing in increasingly sophisticated systems to improve quality and consistency. Globally storage is becoming a core part of the production system, with a strong focus on climate control, airflow, and maintaining product quality over longer periods. While storage duration across the New Zealand potato industry can…
Agronomist James Blair grew up on a United Kingdom dairy farm and says working in the potato growing industry has some similarities to working with livestock. “People often say that potatoes are the most similar crop to livestock farming because you have to be constantly checking and are very aware of how much you are…
New Zealanders are set to buy more than 57,000 tonnes of potatoes this year, underlining the crop’s enduring place on Kiwi dinner tables as Potatoes New Zealand marks International Day of Potato on 30 May. The day shines a spotlight on the potato’s contribution to food security, nutrition and livelihoods and on the growers who…
Potatoes New Zealand is delighted to announce a new partnership with Garden to Table on the International Day of Potato — celebrating one of the world’s most important and versatile foods, and the people behind it. This collaboration brings together two organisations committed to strengthening food education, inspiring healthier, nutritious eating, and connecting New Zealanders…
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…