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Meet Young Grower – Scott Wilcox
Scott Wilcox from AS Wilcox is a talented young grower. Paving the way for the future generation in potatoes and in horticulture. He grew up in Patumahoe, with his mother’s side of the family in kiwifruit and avocadoes around Tauranga, and his father’s side of the family in root crops. Scott says that he was…
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Meet Young Grower – Jamie Wells
Jamie Wells won the Pukekohe Young Grower of the Year award on Friday 17 May at LaValla Estate in Tuakau. The competition tested the vegetable and fruit growing skills and knowledge of seven exceptional contestants in various modules. Potatoes New Zealand caught up with Jamie to find out more about this exceptionally talented individual. Jamie…
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Farmer and Landowner Alert: Boxthorn
Boxthorn has been identified as a major host (including an over wintering habitat) for the Tomato Potato Psyllid (and associated bacterium). The psyllid transmits a bacterial disease that causes a symptom known as Zebra Chip disease. This insect pest (associated bacterium) is having a huge financial impact on potato production throughout New Zealand, due to the damage…
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