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#Agriculture #PotatoFarming #Simplot #Agronico #SeedPotatoes #AgriculturalInnovation #TasmanianAgriculture #FarmingIndustry Agronico, a well-established Tasmanian family-owned company, has been a key player in the Australian seed potato industry since its inception in 1985. Founded by ...

#WaterUseEfficiency #CropGrowth #AgriculturalWaterManagement #WaterScarcity #IrrigationTechniques #SustainableAgriculture This article presents a comparative analysis of total crop water use in three hypothetical scenarios in different regions of Australia, namely South Australia (SA), Tasmania, and ...

Supplies of fresh potatoes in Tasmania’s supermarkets are low, with a major grower forced to temporarily halt harvesting as weather conditions make it too wet to get tractors onto paddocks, as Fiona Breen, Laurissa Smith, ...

Potato processor Simplot Australia has refused to budge on its second price offer to Tasmanian farmers for their potato crop this season, according to a report by Fiona Breen and Tony Briscoe for ABC Rural news. Farmers met on Wednesday ...

Wet weather and rising fertiliser prices are forcing farmers to rethink their potato plantings, with tonnages expected to be down significantly in the upcoming season.  Months of wet weather has made the ground in ...

Growers want processors to offer higher prices to compensate for increased fertiliser costs.

It’s a risky crop, but Sisters Creek potato farmer Leigh Elphinstone in Tasmania wouldn’t have it any other way, reports Meg Powell in this news story for The Advocate. And the multi-generational farmer’s passion for the ...

Tasmania's import risk assessment for potatoes will be updated following concerns raised by growers over an import licence approval. Primary Industries Minister Guy Barnett during budget estimates last week confirmed work on ...

A Northern Tasmanian farmer has lashed out at McCain over contract potato pricing, as Australian consumer watchdog ACCC begins an investigation into the potato processor.The farmer, who has a contract with McCain, doesn’t wish ...

Australia's potato industry remains a significant player in the global market, showcasing stability and growth even in the face of various challenges. According to the latest data, Australian potato production continues to ...

The J.R. Simplot Company exemplifies efficient global agricultural practices by synchronizing planting and harvesting activities across hemispheres, ensuring a continuous supply of potatoes and vegetables while supporting food security and economic stability.

Pioneering Solutions for Modern Potato Cultivation and Processing For over four decades, Dobmac has been at the forefront of revolutionizing potato farming and processing, offering a comprehensive range of machinery and services ...

Delve into the journey of potatoes from field to plate, exploring the collaborative efforts of industry stakeholders in ensuring the production of high-quality potato products and vegetables for both foodservice and retail ...

Third generation farmer Andrew Combes is the only commercial potato grower south of Hobart (Tasmania, Australia). What's more, the 36-year-old is the new Rabobank Simplot Young Potato Grower of the year. The ...

The work of a multi-year research project, undertaken for the Australian potato industry, will come to fruition this month, with the launch of the project’s cutting-edge DNA soil testing service, which will ...

#Agriculture #Irrigation #SustainableFarming #WaterManagement #CropFactor #KcRule #EnvironmentalImpact #AgriculturalProductivity In the quest for efficient and sustainable agricultural practices, optimizing crop irrigation is of utmost importance. One approach that some Tasmanian growers employ is ...

#IrrigationInsights #Water Management #Soil Characteristics #Crop Health #Sustainable Farming #Efficient Irrigation #Water Conservation #Agricultural Advisors #Crop Yields #Environmental Sustainability Figure 3-2a: General schematic of soil water availability levels. This can be viewed ...

#CommercialPotatoCrops #HighQualitySeed #SeedCertificationLabels #CropYield #ReturnOnInvestment #SeedPotatoCertification #Australia Commercial potato farming involves various costs, and approximately 30% of these costs can be attributed to seed expenses. As a result, using high-quality seed is ...

Potatoes were not originally native to Australia and were introduced by European explorers in the late 18th century. The first recorded planting of potatoes in Australia was by Sir Joseph Banks, who ...

An Australia-wide shortage has led some cafés and restaurants to temporarily substitute frozen potato chips with sweet potato, or take it off the menu altogether, while one major supermarket has introduced limits on ...

It might not be so easy to get your hands on some delicious hot chips this summer or when you do, be prepared to pay a higher price than usual. As Chantelle Francis reports ...

A pub staple and takeaway favourite is on the chopping block leading up to Christmas, as potato shortages worsen across Australia. By now, Aussies are used to, and quite frankly sick of, ...

Farmers on the Australian island of Tasmania have rejected a second price offer for their potato crop this season from food manufacturer Simplot. They claim that the extra USD105 per tonne proposed ...

"The Spud Sisters will come with a selection of potatoes and we will test them in the kitchen … the quality of their product is exceptional." Kerri Farrell grew up with rich ...

Agronico is a proud family owned business, based in the small Tasmanian town of Spreyton. Agronico was formed in 1985 by agronomist Julian Shaw (BAgrSc) who with 9 years prior experience working for ...