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June 18, 2011
Australian imports of vegetables from China tripled in the past 10 years.
In response to data that Australian imports of vegetables have tripled between 2000 and 2010 AUSVEG spokesperson Andrew White today warned this increase poses a threat to the Australian vegetable industry and the community.
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June 08, 2011
Ballarat Potato growers already struck new McCain price deal
Ballarat district potato growers have struck a new price deal with McCain Foods, months ahead of schedule. The growers will be paid an increase of $15 a tonne of potatoes for next year's crop.
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Australia: Stop Potato Virus Y by using certified seed only
May 18, 2011
Australia: Stop Potato Virus Y by using certified seed only
Australian potato growers are being urged to use only certified seed potatoes to help stop the spread of the disease Potato Virus Y.
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Western Potatoes: introducing new varieties requires a long term strategic commitment of farmers
April 15, 2011
Western Potatoes: introducing new varieties requires a long term strategic commitment of farmers
Some Western Australian potato growers feel they are not getting enough support from their marketing body Western Potatoes to help them get new varieties onto the market.
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March 02, 2011
McCain Foods Australia urged to chip in more for potato growers
McCain Foods Australia is being urged to follow the lead of Simplot Australia by increasing potato prices for Ballarat growers.
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February 14, 2011
New South Australian Potato Organisation established
A formation meeting has been called to establish a new peak organisation for the South Australian potato industry.
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January 15, 2011
AUSVEG on Queensland floods: no need to increase import of vegetables
AUSVEG CEO Richard Mulcahy today said that despite recent media reports to the contrary, there is no need for Australia to import more vegetables due the flood crisis in Queensland.
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November 03, 2010
AUSVEG welcomes proposal for Senate briefing on the ‘Zebra Chip’ disease threatening Australian potatoes
AUSVEG CEO Richard Mulcahy has welcomed the proposal for a briefing of the Senate Rural Affairs and Transport Committee on Zebra Chip disease, following a recent request by New Zealand to import fresh potatoes for processing into Australia.
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August 19, 2010
Australian Potato Industry fears Zebra Chip disease
AUSVEG CEO Richard Mulcahy said today that diseased potatoes had the potential to threaten the viability of the entire Australian potato industry if the Australian Federal Government allows potatoes to be imported for processing from New Zealand.
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June 14, 2010
Potato Salad may cut cancer risk red meat
Scientists from Adelaide’s Flinders University found that the starch contained in cold, cooked potatoes would reduce the cancer risk associated with eating red meat, with increasing evidence available that a diet high in red meat can increase a person’...
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May 19, 2010
Australian potato growers concerned about zebra chip disease
Potato growers across Australia have been urged to protect the local industry from a major pest which has established itself in New Zealand. New Zealand potato producers have been coming to terms with the disease Zebra chip. The disease is seen as...
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February 08, 2010
AUSVEG criticises Australian government for lack of support around Fruit Logistica
AUSVEG Chairman, John Brent, today expressed dismay at the lack of Australian representation at the Fruit Logistica Trade Fair just concluded in Berlin and called on Australia’s political leaders to place more emphasis on the agricultural industry and ...
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McCain Foods Australia will close its vegetable processing plant in Smithton (Tasmania) after completion of the coming processing season.Staff involved was informed earlier today. McCain Foods Managing Director Australia/New Zealand Steven Yung: "...
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July 02, 2008
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September 26, 2007
AUSVEG and PPAA sign MOU to strengthen the Australian potato industry’s
The Australian potato industry is set for increased success after AUSVEG and the Potato Processors Association of Australian (PPAA) formalised their commitment to working together for the betterment of the industry by signing a historic Memorandum of ...
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September 22, 2007
Australian Growers Association: McCain and Simplot unable to buy enough potatoes
The Australian Vegetable and Potato Growers Association says growing your own vegetables could help combat rising food prices and a potential shortage of fresh produce because of the drought.   "We're seeing a shortage of carrots and we could pot...
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