A group of ten international representatives in the potato industry have arrived in New Zealand for a week-long tour hosted by Potatoes New Zealand. This visit provides a valuable opportunity for engagement with local growers, researchers, and businesses, fostering international collaboration and knowledge exchange. The delegation, comprising of delegates from the United States, Canada and…
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…
Kate Trufitt’s review of 2024 and forward focus for 2025 As we look back on the past year, I am proud to reflect on the remarkable progress and achievements that have defined our success. Through teamwork, strategic initiatives, and focused leadership, we have reinforced our position within the industry and set the stage for even…
The potato industry stands as one of New Zealand’s key agricultural sectors, contributing significantly to the country’s economy and food sector. Valued for their versatility, potatoes are a staple in the Kiwi diet, with New Zealand producing over half a million tonnes annually. However, the industry faces significant challenges, including an aging workforce and a…
Potatoes New Zealand partners with Trade Members and Associate Members. We are shining a light on our Trade Members, about who they are and where they have come from. Let’s meet Alex McDonald Ltd: Alex McDonald Ltd was founded by Alex McDonald in 1941 and was continued on by his son Colin McDonald until selling…
Read this article from PotatoLink on ‘Advancements in potato breeding: Transforming potato genetics from challenging tetraploid tubers to manipulable and predictable diploids. PotatoLink (PT20000) has been funded by Hort Innovation using the fresh and processing potato research and development levies and funds from the Australian Government. Read the article>>
Potatoes New Zealand is showcasing various young people in our industry to show the diversity of the people and roles they do. We connect with Charlotte Tinsley who is a fourth year honours student at Lincoln University. Charlotte grew up in central Auckland, with no family associated with Agriculture, which she studied – it was…
Potatoes New Zealand is showcasing various young people in our industry to show the diversity of the people and roles they do. We connect with Emily Horck from Redmond Ag Farming Ltd in Kirwee, Canterbury. Emily has lived in Kirwee her whole life having been brought up on the family mixed cropping and potato farm….
Kate Trufitt Celebrates One Year as CEO of Potatoes New Zealand: A Year of Growth and Innovation Potatoes New Zealand proudly marks the one-year anniversary of Kate Trufitt’s appointment as CEO. Since taking the helm in August 2023, Kate has demonstrated exceptional leadership, championing the interests of potato growers and driving innovation within the industry….
Potatoes New Zealand is profiling some of the outstanding young people in the horticulture industry to demonstrate the diverse opportunities and to encourage more people into this great sector. You could almost say that Tane was raised in a Potato field…. from as early as he can remember Tane was in a tractor, truck or…
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