17 February 2012

TENTH Weekly update on psyllid traps for 2012

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TENTH Weekly update on psyllid traps for 2012

Below are links to the graphs and data tables for the National Psyllid Monitoring Programme. Status... Read more

16 February 2012

Press release: From the Paddock to the Packet Field Day on the 2nd March 2012

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Press release: From the Paddock to the Packet Field Day on the 2nd March 2012

From the Paddock to the Packet Field Day – 2 March 2012 The 2011 Lincoln University Foundation... Read more

10 February 2012

NINTH Weekly update on psyllid traps for 2012

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NINTH Weekly update on psyllid traps for 2012

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7 February 2012

Press release: Potatoes New Zealand Appoints New Interim Board

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Press release: Potatoes New Zealand Appoints New Interim Board

Potatoes New Zealand Appoints New Interim Board Potatoes New Zealand has appointed a new interim... Read more

2 March 2012

From the Paddock to the Packet Field Day

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From the Paddock to the Packet Field Day
South Canterbury

The Lincoln University Foundation through its South Island Farmer of the Year competition aims to promote primary production across the South Island, rewarding those who have shown innovation, efficiency and sustainability in their farm practices

The 2011 winner of the South Island Farmer of the Year, Raymond and Adrianne Bowan will hold a Field Day on their property in early March.

The Bowans and the Lincoln University Foundation would like to invite you to the:

From the Paddock to the Packet Field Day
9:45am on 2 March 2012
Fallgate Farms, 42 Milton Road, Orari, South Canterbury.

Please RSVP to jan.latham@lincoln.ac.nz by 27 February.

For more information click here.

28 February 2012

GROWER FIELD MEETING Pukekohe

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GROWER FIELD MEETING Pukekohe
Pukekohe

The next Pukekohe Potato Grower Field Meeting is on Tuesday 28th February.

3:30pm to 5pm Plant & Food’s research site, Pukekohe

For more information about this click here. To RSVP click here.

5 March 2012

NEXT I’s of Potatoes meeting

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NEXT I’s of Potatoes meeting
Palmerston North

Potatoes New Zealand (PNZ) identifies younger people in the potato industry (generally under 40) to give them opportunities to meet together and discuss issues of interest.

We wish to engage not just with those in growing enterprises but with all younger folk who have an interest in the potato industry.

This is a crucial part of our Leadership & Training programme and fits with PNZ’s purpose of providing leadership in the areas of sustainability, industry profile and communication.

Why “I’s of Potatoes”?
PNZ’s values are to behave in a way that;

is INCLUVSIVE
provides INSPIRATION
demonstrates INTEGRITY

That is what we want to achieve with young people in the industry.

For more information about this event contact Ron Gall.

For more information about the next meeting click here. To RSVP click here.

6 March 2012

NEXT Potatoes NZ Seed Certification Authority Meeting

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NEXT Potatoes NZ Seed Certification Authority Meeting
Wellington

The Potatoes NZ Seed Certification Authority next meet on 6 March 2012. For more information about Seed Certification click here.

Potatoes New Zealand awards dinner

Sky City, Auckland, 19 November 2010

Heinz Watties, Plant and Food and Glenda Gourley were recognised at Potatoes New Zealand’s biennial Awards Dinner on Friday 19 November.

Held at Sky City in Auckland, the dinner was an opportunity for over 300 people from across the potato industry to celebrate the strength of the potato industry.

The awards were the highlight of the evening, recognising individuals and teams who have made a significant contribution to the potato industry. This year’s winners were:

Innovative Marketing Award 2010 — Heinz Watties product team, Frozen Steam n’Mash product
Research Award 2010 — Sustainable Production Systems Modelling team, Plant and Food Research, The Potato Calculator
Chairman’s Award 2010 — Glenda Gourley, for her tireless contribution to the industry

Terry Olsen, Chairman of Potatoes New Zealand, said all three recipients were proactive in advancing the industry and deserved the recognition from their peers.

A charity auction was also held, raising $13,555 for the Potatoes New Zealand Charitable Trust and Te Puna Whaiora Children’s Health Camps, which helps at-risk children.

The next awards dinner will be held in November 2012.