Welcome to the first newsletter for 2017. The year has got off to a busy start and there’s lots ahead to look forward to…
Upcoming Events
- Wednesday 1 February 4:00-5:00pm – Crop Inspection & Seed Potato Training, FAR Trial Site, Lincoln
- Tuesday 2 February 9:00-11:00am – Precision Agriculture & Potato Research Update, Morgan Bowles, Paddock Entrance 56 Dominion Road, Seadown
- Wednesday 8 February 1:30-3:30pm – Precision Agriculture & Potato Research Update, c/o Paul Olsen, 561 Okuku Road, Opiki
- 8-9 March – NZ Soil Management Field Days, Pukekawa, Pukekohe
- 26-27 July – Potatoes NZ Conference, Indian Association Hall, Pukekohe
Latest News
- Potatoes NZ Joins GIA – Potatoes New Zealand recently became the 14th partner organisation to join the Government Industry Agreement (GIA) for Biosecurity Readiness and Response read more…
- Biosecurity Update – Gisele Irvine talks about how being part of GIA will affect the NZ potato industry. read more…
- Research Update – Tomato Potato Psyllid myths and more. By this time of the year tomato potato psyllid (TPP, Bactericera cockerelli) populations are peaking in potato crops. read more…
- Education, Communications & Marketing Update
- Chip Group Update – As Pt Erin Pools in Auckland opened for the summer season, they were ready for more than just local swimming crowds.
- World Potato Market Trends – Say hello to the Grocerant! The latest hybrid consumption trend is the clumsily-named ‘Grocerant’ – a mix of grocer and restaurant. read more…
- Fry Export Update – Surge in spending on NZ Fries. A surge in spending on New Zealand fries in November was the main factor behind a new monthly record import total for Australia. read more…
- Best Chip Shop Competition back for 2017! National and regional awards are at stake, including the all-new People’s Choice Best Chips award, and the coveted title of National Grand Champion Best Chip Shop 2017! read more…
- Hort NZ Scholarship applications open now! Every year HortNZ offer scholarships to New Zealand students and trainees undergoing significant industry training or education who show a special interest in the fruit and vegetable industry. read more…