| This newsletter covers a variety of key initiatives from R&D to Biosecurity to Seed Certification to MRLs to Industry Engagement and Market Updates and reports on world potato trends. Make sure you download the latest Seed Certification Rulebook; 2017 Harvest Seedlines and the new Residue Compliance Information (MRLs) book.
There’s important updates for exporters, links to recent media coverage including a feature about TPP on Rural Delivery last Saturday. We also showcase US research into dickeya pathogen thanks to our new partnership with Spudman magazine.
Conference Update
Please make sure 26-27 July is locked in your calendar for the Potatoes NZ conference, which will be held at the Pukekohe Indian Association hall in Pukekohe.
Research & Development
Industry Engagement, Consumer Education & Marketing
- NZ Soil Management Field Days – video news item by Farm Trader
- Over 150 votes already received for Bidfood People’s Choice Best Chips – Vote Now!
- Chip Group Update – UCol students trained for second consecutive year
Info for Exporters…
Markets
Quality
Seed Certification
In the Media
Upcoming Events
- 26-27 July Potatoes NZ Conference & AGM, Pukekohe
- Thursday 18 May – Potatoes & Water Management webinar by Spudman (Eastern US time)
- Friday 26 May Golf Tournament – Potatoes Charitable Trust, Methven Golf Club
Noticeboard
- Apply now for the Horticulture NZ Leadership Programme
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