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Potato trade update: Slight increase in potato imports after fall in 2021

Octubre 03, 2022

Potato trade Australia: Slight increase in potato imports after fall in 2021

AUSVEG has reviewed Global Trade Atlas import data to better understand: the changes in the levels of potato imports pre- and post-COVID, as well as
the changes in import levels over the last 12-months as growers have faced significant increases in costs of production.

PNZ Frozen Potatoes Trade Report No.3 Sept. 2022

Septiembre 30, 2022

Potatoes New Zealand: Frozen Potatoes Trade Report September 2022

Exports of frozen fries from Belgium and the Netherlands to New Zealand have more than doubled in the quarter ending July 2022. These exports will be arriving presently, given shipping lead-times.

Agosto 11, 2022

Ballarat potato growers ask McCain Foods for 78 percent price increase

Potato farmers in the Ballarat region are demanding a pay rise for their produce, claiming McCain Foods does not pay a fair price for the popular mealtime vegetable. Last season McCain Foods paid growers an average of AUD 0.33 (about USD 0.23)

Tasmanian potato growers start ditching spuds after stalemate on price negotiations with Simplot.

Agosto 06, 2022

Tasmanian potato growers start ditching spuds after stalemate on price negotiations with potato processors

Potato processor Simplot Australia has refused to budge on its second price offer to Tasmanian farmers for their potato crop this season. Farmers met on Wednesday night to discuss the impasse with the company.

Simplot and Tasmanian spud farmers in standoff over rising prices.

Julio 18, 2022

Simplot and Potato farmers of Tasmania in standoff over rising prices

Farmers have rejected a second price offer made by food manufacturer Simplot for their potato crop this season.

Mayo 21, 2022

Australian potato company Zerella Fresh focused on consistent potato quality and high throughput

Zerella Fresh was founded in 1936 (Virginia, South of Australia) and is since 2009 a part of the Pye Group family. Zerella is committed to being Australia’s leading supplier and marketer of fresh produce.

Julian Ackley risks losing his farm's profit for the year if rain doesn't clear up.

Mayo 06, 2022

West-Australian Potato farmers 'doing it for nothing' warn of mass exodus amid stagnant prices

West-Australian Potato farmers are warning that growers will walk away from the industry as cost pressures make the staple crop unviable in Australia.

Abril 13, 2022

¿La patata más grande del mundo? ¡No, no es una patata!

¿Cuándo una patata no es una patata? Cuando es un tubérculo de una calabaza, según Guinness World Records. Una pareja de Nueva Zelanda que creía haber desenterrado la patata más grande del mundo en el jardín de su pequeña granja cerca de Hamilton

Aussie potatoes mashing previous records.

Febrero 16, 2022

Potatoes in Australia: mashing previous records

Developed by Freshlogic, the annual Horticulture Statistics Handbook includes the latest available data on 75 different categories across fruit, vegetable, nut, nursery, and cut flowers in Australia.

La patata de Donna y Colin Craig-Brown sobre un camión de juguete.

Noviembre 08, 2021

Esta patata de 7,9 kilos podría ser la más grande del mundo

Una pareja neozelandesa llamados Donna y Colin Craig-Brownla encontró por sorpresa enterrada en su patio trasero y terminaron bautizándola como Doug.

Nicole Stevens: A rising potato industry star.

Octubre 27, 2021

Potatoes Australia Growers Profile: Nicole Stevens

Nicole Stevens traveled to Australia from the United Kingdom after completing her science and tourism management studies. Her career pathway has now diverted to horticulture.

Potato Processor Simplot Recognizes Outstanding Tassie Growers

Septiembre 27, 2021

Potato Processor Simplot Recognizes Outstanding Tasmanian Growers

Potato and vegetable growers have vied for the title of top producers as part of Simplot's Annual Grower Awards. The Awards, which have been in place since 1997, recognize the outstanding achievements of Tasmania's potato and vegetable growers during the 2020-2021 harvest.

Potato growers to receive extra AUS 9/tonne from Simplot Australia on the back of 'volatile' year

Agosto 26, 2021

Potato growers to receive extra AUS 9/tonne from Simplot Australia next year

The multi-generational farmer's passion for the simple spud seems to have paid off, helping secure growers like himself an additional $9 a tonne deal with major food manufacturer Simplot over the coming financial year.

Junio 05, 2021

AUSVEG announces Michael Coote as new CEO

Australian vegetable and potato industry body AUSVEG has announced the appointment of Michael Coote as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 July 2021.

Mayo 27, 2021

Tasmanian-based Agronico shifted focus to 'all things mini tubers and seed potatoes'

Over three decades, the Tasmania based company Agronico has shifted its focus from an agriculture consultancy business to all things mini tubers and seed potatoes.

Marzo 31, 2021

World Potato Congress Webinar: 'Integrated Pest Management in Potato Production'

The World Potato Congress is extremely pleased to present its next webinar on Tuesday, April 6, 2021/Wednesday, April 7, 2021, with Dr. Paul Horne, Entomologist, and owner and Director of IPM Technologies Pty Ltd., Hurstbridge, Victoria, Australia.

Marzo 20, 2021

Tasmanian Potato producer diversifies after buying Perfecta Produce

Innovative, specialist fresh potato producers Terrence and Wendy Rattray are diversifying after buying Perfecta Produce and further expanding the substantial agricultural business in the fertile North-West food bowl.

Marzo 14, 2021

Pukekawa (NZ) trials to control the Potato Tuber Moth

Two trials in Pukekawa, New Zealand, are showing some early promise for potato growers when it comes to greater control of the potato tuber moth, Phthorimaea operculella (PTM).

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