August marked an exciting milestone for the New Zealand potato industry with the successful shipment of the first container of New Zealand potatoes to Taiwan. Securing access to the Taiwanese market has been a long term goal for the industry. Until recently, New Zealand did not have the phytosanitary access required to export fresh potatoes…
By Steven Rink The 2026 Young Grower of the Year competition was a proud moment for the potato industry, with potato professionals taking both first and second place. James Blair, an Agronomist with AS Wilcox, was crowned Young Grower of the Year, while Amber Davy, Quality and Field Manager with seed potato supplier Eurogrow, finished…
Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 50 minutesServes: 4-6 people Ingredients Dressing For a lighter option, use light sour cream. Method Serving Tip This salad is delicious served warm or cold. For extra flavour and texture, try adding feta, olives, toasted seeds, or sundried tomatoes. It also makes a great barbecue side dish and keeps well…
Fruitfed Horticulture used the recent potato industry event to showcase the significant investment it continues to make in research, innovation, and technical capability to support New Zealand potato growers. Speaking as a Gold Sponsor, Fruitfed highlighted the breadth of its research and development programme, which has delivered more than 30 potato-focused trials over the past…
With El Niño conditions expected to influence New Zealand’s weather this season, now is a good time for potato growers to take a look around the farm and make sure everything is prepared for whatever spring and summer may bring. What is El Niño? El Niño is a natural climate pattern that occurs when ocean…
Potatoes New Zealand is celebrating the outstanding success of two rising stars from the potato industry, with James Blair of A S Wilcox crowned the 2026 Young Grower of the Year and Amber Davy of Eurogrow Potatoes named Runner Up and winner of the Innovation Award. The Young Grower of the Year competition showcases the…
Spring is in the air, and with it comes a sense of anticipation for the warmer seasons ahead. While winter may still be making its presence felt, there is no shortage of activity across the potato industry as growers prepare for planting, planning and another year of producing one of New Zealand’s favourite vegetables. Recent…
Protecting Your Farm, Crop and Business A Biosecurity Planning Manual is a practical document that outlines how you manage your potato growing operation and how you would respond if a pest or disease outbreak occurred. It captures the systems, processes and safeguards you have in place to reduce biosecurity risks and protect your business. Every…
By Molly Green August brought some colder weather and the looming El Nino starts to take hold of the country as we start to dip our toes into spring. The Youth Council members have continued to attend many industry events and fly the Youth Council flag! The Agronomy Summit held in Pukekohe was a well…
This creative twist on a classic bagel uses potato cakes as the base for a flavour packed brunch dish. Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesServes: 4 Ingredients Potato Cakes Toppings Method Serving Tip Perfect for weekend brunches or as an elegant starter.