Potato Growers Association of Western Australia

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The Potato Growers Association of Western Australia represents the potato growers across Western Australia

Potato growing regions in Western Australia

Western Australia has a bustling potato industry with production standing at nearly 100,000 ton per year. Of this volume 78 (many 2nd or 3rd generation) growers produce around 50,000t a year for the fresh market with the remaining volume split across the seed, processing and export sectors.

Fresh potatoes are grown in four distinct regions across the State; Baldivis / Gingin / Dandaragan; Myalup; Marybrook/Busselton; and Manjimup/Pemberton.

Each region is selected based upon soil type and weather conditions.

Product Types offered by this company

- Industry Associations

News for this Company

Drones in action at the Pemberton field day, showcasing cutting-edge tech for smarter, more efficient potato farming.

April 14, 2025

Potato farming with drones: Technology advancements in Western Australian horticulture

On April 11, 45 potato growers and industry stakeholders gathered near Pemberton for a high-tech field event coordinated by PotatoLink and the Potato Growers Association of WA.

December 12, 2019

Western Australian delegation visits Egypt to assess export opportunities seed potatoes

A trade delegation including Western Australian (WA) potato industry leaders toured Egypt in November, confirming the potential to export at least 10,000 tonnes of seed potatoes.

October 22, 2019

Potato Industry on Export Fast-track

Backed overwhelmingly by industry, the Potato Growers Association of Western Australia (PGAWA) is moving forward to establish an export entity by May 2020.