GPS – Finding the way in the event of a biosecurity incursion
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One of the most important factors when dealing with an unwanted pest incursion is the ability to quickly identify locations … Read More
Farm Biosecurity – Key considerations
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There has been a lot talk about farm biosecurity since the signing of Government Industry Agreement (GIA) – but what … Read More
Health & Safety workshops well received
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Sixty plus people, from over 35 different business attended the free Health & Safety workshops organised by Potatoes New Zealand. … Read More
Getting Potatoes back into the classroom
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Sarah Wirth, President of HETTANZ discussed ‘Getting potatoes back in the classroom’ at the recent Potatoes NZ conference. The following … Read More
Potatoes – the perfect side
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Potatoes are the perfect side for every meal, every day. They can be served boiled, mashed, roasted, baked or in … Read More
What is a new potato?
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New potatoes have a delicate flavour and are usually available from the end of winter. They are young potatoes and … Read More
Country Freedom for CLSo
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New Zealand country freedom for Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (CLso) haplotypes B, C, D and E. The Ministry for Primary Industries … Read More
Profiting from improving table potato quality and pack-out
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A recently published Ontario Produce Marketing Association research report proposes how improving table potato quality and pack-out can increase profitability. Click here … Read More
Dickeya dianthicola found in Western Australia
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Dickeya dianthicola has been found in a commercial potato crop north of Perth, Western Australia – read more… Dickeya dianthicola Photo … Read More
Biosecurity update – Black Bean Aphid
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As part of our readiness and response obligations under GIA we are profiling a number of priority pests. Black Bean … Read More