As we head into halfway through the year and into the winter season, harvest is wrapping up in many regions and the focus is shifting to storage and delivering a quality crop to your customers. It is a busy time balancing the season just gone with planning ahead for the next, for those heading to…
For the month of May, our industry has an opportunity to pause and reflect on a crop we all know carries immense value — the potato — and, importantly, the growers who produce it. On 30 May, Potatoes New Zealand will join producers around the world in recognising International Day of Potato, an official United…
May is a great opportunity for us to promote the humble potato through International Day of the Potato on Saturday 30 May. Throughout the month, Potatoes New Zealand will be sharing a range of potato focused content, including daily recipe inspiration, highlighting the versatility and everyday value of potatoes in Kiwi kitchens. We are also…
Youth Council member Catherine James reports about activities she has been up to. Recently, I have had the opportunity, through the Potatoes NZ Youth Council, to get more involved across the wider vegetable industry. I attended the Vegetables Research Roadshow in Pukekohe with the other North Island Youth Councillors, Molly Green and Jamie Wells. It…
When young people discover the potato industry, they are often surprised by its incredibly diverse range of challenging and rewarding career pathways. The Potatoes New Zealand Youth Council is doing a great job to land that message and support the next generation to succeed. Workforce development is a key focus for Potatoes New Zealand. It’s…
Ingredients 1 kg potatoes (about 6 medium potatoes)1 small onion1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper1 egg2 Tablespoons flourOil to prevent sticking to waffle iron. Instructions Notes You can add grated cheese, cubed ham, sausage, cooked bacon, green onions and other herbs to the mixture for added flavour.
As daylight saving ends and the shorter days settle in, April marks a key shift for potato growers. Cooler nights and reduced daylight start to influence crop growth, harvest timing, and disease pressure, making it a good moment to reassess paddocks and plan the next steps. We know this time of year can bring both…
This March, the potato industry is proudly celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March alongside the International Year of the Woman Farmer, recognising the vital role women play across every part of the sector — from paddocks and packhouses to research, leadership, and innovation. Women are integral to the success and strength of the potato…
Potatoes New Zealand connects with various women in the industry as part of International Women’s Day and International Year of the Woman Farmer to discover the amazing work they do in the sector. Name: Ellie BrockCompany: Lincoln University What do you do in your current role?I am in the final year of my Master’s in Horticultural Science,…
Potatoes New Zealand connects with various women in the industry as part of International Women’s Day and International Year of the Woman Farmer to discover the amazing work they do in the sector. Name: Miriam HallCompany: Bioeconomy Science Ltd What do you do in your current role?I interface between our partners and our researchers, I look…