The decision to keep the potato mop top virus in New Zealand may be better for the industry.

Biosecurity New Zealand is working with Potatoes NZ to respond to a detection of potato mop-top virus (PMTV) in potato tubers in Canterbury.

A potato virus has been found in Canterbury.

Three years ago fruit and vegetable trader T&G told Pukekohe growers about a potato with lower carbs and fewer calories, called Lotatoes.

'The potato problem is solved' is the bold claim of a Canterbury researcher who believes the industry can be transformed by simply growing potatoes under finely perforated plastic mesh covers.

Horticulture New Zealand has welcomed a decision by the Environmental Protection Authority to allow the release of the bug Tamarixia.

Food prices fell 0.5% in May 2016, following a 0.3% rise in April, Statistics New Zealand says.

Chris Claridge loves his potatoes.

A new line of cadmium-resistant potatoes could give New Zealand potato growers a marketing edge.

Fresh potatoes from New Zealand have been approved for export to Vietnam, providing a new export opportunity for growers.