News on The Potato Supply Chain from Oceania

September 06, 2016

Potato marketing board deregulation law passed by Parliament Western Australia

Western Australia's Parliament has cleared the way for full deregulation of the state's potato industry, passing legislation to abolish the controversial Potato Marketing Corporation (PMC).

August 31, 2016

Tasmanian growers urge McCain Foods to raise potato prices 10 per cent

Scottsdale farmers Jerrod and Susan Nichols are preparing to plant their 2016 spring crops, but say processing potatoes for McCain would not be in the mix unless prices lifted.

August 28, 2016

AUSVEG and PMA-ANZ combine forces to host joint industry event in 2017

AUSVEG and PMA Australia-New Zealand Limited (PMA-ANZ) will unite to deliver a joint industry conference and trade show in 2017.

August 24, 2016

Food regulator Australia and New Zealand is reviewing Simplot's GMO Innate potato

Australia's food regulator has called for submissions as it reviews a genetically-modified potato designed to produce less chemicals when fried.

August 17, 2016

AUSVEG: Predicted rise in potato imports threat to Australian industry

A significant rise in potato imports into Australia is forecast for 2016, sparking concern about the profitability and competitiveness of the Australian potato industry over the coming months.

AUSVEG: Wasp warfare with avid aphid-eating parasites can help prevent resistence

July 06, 2016

AUSVEG: Wasp warfare with avid aphid-eating parasites can help prevent pesticide resistance

With pesticide resistance rising in species of aphids which feed on potatoes and spread viruses, one of the best control options for growers battling these pests may be found in nature, free of charge: parasitic wasps.

June 20, 2016

Biological control of Potato Psyllids by Parasitic Wasp approved by New Zealand Authority

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of New Zealand has approved a type of parasitic wasp as a biological control agent to combat the tomato potato psyllid (a plant louse), which attacks tomatoes, potatoes, capsicums and tamarillos in the country.

June 12, 2016

Kangaroo Island (South Australia) potato producer wins industry award

Kangaroo Island (South Australia) potato producer Peter Cooper has been named the 2016 Rabobank Potatoes South Australia and Ruralco Industry Award winner.

June 01, 2016

Australian Potato Growers at risk from Oakville Produce financial troubles

National vegetable industry body AUSVEG is concerned that Australian potato growers will be left out of pocket following Australia’s largest potato supplier entering receivership in early May.

May 30, 2016

It is Potato Planting Season on Fiji

On Fiji, planting season for potatoes has begun in the Western division.

May 24, 2016

Tasmanian Potato Growers agree three year contract with Simplot

Frozen French fry maker Simplot Australia has agreed to pay its Tasmanian potato suppliers 5 per cent more, phased in over the next three years.

How could a company with 23 per cent of Australia's AU$625 million potato market go bust?

May 22, 2016

Oakville Produce: How can a company supplying 23 percent of Australia's potato market go bankrupt?

After Oakville Produce (formerly known as the Moraitis Group) entered receivership earlier this month, questions arise how that could happen to a company good for almost a quarter of the Australian Potato market.

April 15, 2016

South Australian Farmers introduce the Gourmandine variety - exclusively at Coles

The Mitolo family will be the first Australian farmers to produce Europe’s popular potato variety, the Gourmandine.

April 14, 2016

Potato Industry Western Australia to be deregulated from July; Potato Marketing Corporation abolished

Western Australia's potato industry will be deregulated in July and the highly restrictive Potato Marketing Corporation (PMC) abolished by the end of the year.

March 23, 2016

Victorian Potato Growers Council rebranded Potatoes Victoria

Potatoes Victoria is being launched today to replace the previous Victorian Potato Growers Council. A division of the Victorian Farmers Federation, Potatoes Victoria has been representing Victorian potato growers for more than 20 years.

March 06, 2016

West Australian potato farmers demand deregulation date as concern grows over uncertainty

Potato growers say the West Australian industry has 'collapsed' amid speculation over the timeline for deregulation.

March 01, 2016

Research to guard natural potato psyllid pathways into Australia

Australian Researchers are working closely with the country's potato industry to investigate the potential for the highly destructive Tomato-potato psyllid (TPP) to enter Australia using natural pathways.

February 15, 2016

Australian potatoes temporarily back on the menu in drought-stricken Papua New Guinea

Australian vegetable grower body AUSVEG has applauded the decision of the Papua New Guinean Government to temporarily lift the ban on the import of selected Australian fruits and vegetables - including potatoes - for three months.

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