| PNZ NEWS Summer is coming to an end and so too perhaps the Omicron peak. The government has announced revisions to the traffic light system and we can only hope this lifts some of the burden on our growers. In a recent regional meeting PNZ heard of the pressures from rising production costs, the most recent impact being diesel prices. PNZ are working with VegesNZ and Onions NZ to feedback to HortNZ, with a plan to address the raft of issues which ultimately will affect NZ consumers’ access to nutritious local vegetables, if the government doesn’t step in to mitigate. Keep an eye out for upcoming hybrid (virtual or face-to-face) regional PNZ grower meetings to contribute to this process. PNZ COMMS & ENGAGEMENT He Waka Eke Noa Final chance to have a say on emissions pricing system. It is vital that growers provide feedback during this time. The HWEN process is now at the stage where only individual growers and farmers can provide feedback. HortNZ are asking you to complete the 5-10 minute survey by Sunday 28th March. Our event planning for 2022 is underway and our primary focus is on research and extension, to enable a sustainable and secure future for our members. PNZ conference 23rd & 24th August in Canterbury. Agronomist forum 31st August in Pukekohe. Save the dates!!! Keep up-to-date with all industry events via our events page here. Many events may move to online or offer hybrid options depending on the pandemic response. Latest PNZ articles can be found here. PNZ Covid-19 latest updates here.  PNZ ADMIN Growers & their levy paying agents Access our Biosecurity Emissions & Levy Information System via the website. Check the levies against your business name and that all your contact details are correct. If you need help registering to login, please email Nicola Loach. Please also ensure you have completed your 2020-2021 Direct Sales Levy Form found on our website here. For your reference the Commodity Levies Order can be read here. PNZ TECHNICAL Research Sustainable Vegetable Systems project read all the articles so far. Project reports can be found here. CPLI Canterbury Psyllid Initiative read the news and info on this project which will benefit the whole industry. This includes the 2022 Canterbury CPLI Degree Days. Biosecurity No updates. NZ Seed Potato Certification News All required forms Revised Tissue Culture & Mini Tuber Facilities (Mar 2022) Revised NZ Certified Seedlines & Rulebook All NZ Seed Potato Guides & resources All notices & newsletters PNZ USEFUL LINKS All forms here R&D projects and more here Grower Resources here Seed Grower Resources here Export statistics read here Media articles here Events here. We know growers are resilient and resourceful, however if needed please reach out for support.PNZ 0800 399 674 Rural Support 0800 787 254 The PNZ team are here to help you  CEO Chris Claridge Technical Manager Dr. Iain Kirkwood Communications & Extension Officer Gemma Carroll Administration & Finance Officer Nicola Loach PNZ Agronomist Paula Lleras PNZ Social Media Links Over 10,000 people and organisations now follow us on social media to keep up with the latest New Zealand and international potato news. Send us your news and events so we can publish them via our social media channels. Instagram – Potatoes_NZ Facebook – Potatoes NZ Facebook – The Chip Group Twitter – Potatoes NZ Linkedin – Potatoes NZ Inc Twitter – Chris Claridge |
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Potatoes NZ Newsletter #116 March 2022
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