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Find out about key announcements, research highlights, grower stories, and opportunities to connect, learn, and engage with the wider industry.
What is happening?
As we close out the year and look towards 2026, there’s genuine cause for optimism in our industry. Despite the … Read More
James Bowan was “born into potatoes”, growing up on Fallgate Farm near Orari. South Canterbury, which his parents Raymond and … Read More
Christmas Message from Potatoes New Zealand Chair As we come to the close of 2025, on behalf of Potatoes New … Read More
As we reach the end of another busy year, it’s a great time to reflect on the achievements, challenges, and … Read More
Last month Potatoes New Zealand hosted the annual New Zealand Certified Seed Potato Grower meeting in Methven. I want to … Read More
Potatoes New Zealand is saddened to learn of the postponement of the 69th edition of the Tour of Southland cycling … Read More
Potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella) (PTM) can be a significant pest of potato crop production particularly in the upper North … Read More
As we move into November, there’s plenty happening across the potato industry. With planting underway or nearly finished in many … Read More