Potatoes New Zealand connects with various women in the industry as part of International Women’s Day to discover the amazing work they do in the sector. Name: Sarah NewtonCompany: McCain What do you do in your current role? Sarah Newton is the Senior Agronomist at McCain Foods based in Timaru, South Canterbury. What do you…
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…
As summer ripens across New Zealand, February brings another bountiful period for potato growers and Potatoes New Zealand looks forward on continuing to support growers through this busy time. In this edition, we highlight the Potatoes Youth Council, which is closing for applications on Friday 7 February as well as the Potato Bursary is now…
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…
As summer harvests are underway, we welcome you to the 2025 newsletter. We’re excited to embrace the coming year with new goals, fresh ideas and continue building on the successes of the past year. In this issue, we’ll cover Vegetables Big Day Out, young grower opportunities, events and more. We welcome your feedback, please get…
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…