Displaying items by tag: potato

Monday, 14 September 2020 09:42

Border controls hit spud growers

Potato growers say the recent border controls around Auckland affected supply chains and transit for staff living outside the region.

Published in General News
Friday, 21 April 2017 07:55

Mesh covers a possible answer to potato pest

The potential for fine mesh covers on potato crops to control pests and diseases globally is “huge”, says a researcher now doing field trials near Christchurch.

Published in Management
Friday, 26 September 2014 09:53

Chips off the Balle block

Pioneer potato growers the Balle family are taking their business a step further.

Published in General News
Monday, 21 October 2013 10:06

New funding to fight potato pest

NEW RESEARCH is being funded to help the potato industry fight the insect intruder - the tomato-potato psyllid.

Published in General News
Friday, 12 April 2013 12:09

Static potato yields prompt research

Increasing yields in all areas of agricultural production have helped farmers to maintain profitability in the face of ever-increasing input costs.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 31 January 2012 11:15

Potato gets the tick

The humble potato may hold the key to your woman's heart this Valentine's Day.

Published in General News

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