Displaying items by tag: potatoes

Friday, 14 February 2025 07:25

Potato growers eye innovation, growth

OPINION: As we look back on the past year, I am proud to reflect on the remarkable progress and achievements that have defined our success.

Published in Opinion
Friday, 11 October 2024 09:25

N-boost popular among China spud growers

A New Zealand developed and manufactured nitrogen efficiency booster is growing in popularity in China where it is used to improve potato crop production.

Published in Management
Thursday, 10 October 2024 08:55

Spud growers seek fair returns

Regulation changes, future proofing the industry and ensuring fair returns are some of the challenges facing potato growers, according to Potatoes New Zealand chief executive Kate Trufitt.

Published in General News
Thursday, 09 November 2023 07:25

Soil spud farmer's friend

Like most vegetables, potatoes need healthy cropping soils.

Published in General News

Despite facing major challenges, New Zealand's potato industry remains a billion dollar business.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 09 February 2022 09:30

Potato milk?

OPINION: British supermarket chain Waitrose recently released its 2022 Food and Drink report, in which it predicts that potato 'milk' will be the biggest dairy alternative milk trend of 2022.

Published in Milking It
Tuesday, 07 September 2021 09:25

NZ potato sector flourishes

New Zealand's potato sector remains a billion dollar plus industry despite a year of crises.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 05 May 2021 10:55

Report dismisses NZ spud growers claims

Potato growers aren't giving up their fight against cheaper frozen french fries imports from the European Union.

Published in General News

Fruit and vegetable prices increased almost 9% in the year ending December 2020, boosting overall food price inflation to 2.9%, Stats NZ announced today.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 18 November 2020 05:55

Spud dumping to be investigated

New Zealand government officials have started an investigation into cheap frozen chip imports being dumped into the country after concerns raised by local potato growers earlier this year.

Published in General News
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