Australia and Oceania
McCain's bid for a further AUD 15 per tonne cut in Tasmanian contract prices, after Simplot's move, exposes how dependent growers are on a handful of processors.
Australia's PotatoLink has opened consultation on a new mechanisation project, inviting growers to complete an industry survey ahead of on-farm equipment trials.
McCain Foods ended price talks with Tasmanian growers and is asking for a $15 per tonne cut, TasFarmers says. Most Simplot growers signed contracts…
Morocco imported more than 12,000 tonnes of fresh potatoes in the 2025/26 marketing year (July 2025 – June 2026) — a 50% increase over…
In a groundbreaking move for Australian agriculture, potato growers are set to receive compensation for the destruction of seed potatoes infected with the Potato…
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Tanya Pittard as the new Chair of Potatoes Australia Ltd, effective from November 1, 2024. Tanya…
The U.S. potato industry is ramping up its campaign to gain access to Japan’s market for fresh potatoes, a move that could significantly impact…
Alberta’s potato industry is experiencing a significant growth spurt, driven partly by the increasing demand in Asia for popular potato products like french fries…
In Prince Edward Island, watershed groups are actively monitoring potato fields for signs of late blight, conducting weekly checks at twelve locations across the…
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Prince Edward Island in Canada joyously celebrates the first-ever International Day of Potato. Designated by the UN General Assembly in December 2023, May 30…
Pioneering Solutions for Modern Potato Cultivation and Processing For over four decades, Dobmac has been at the forefront of revolutionizing potato farming and processing,…
Explore the journey of Appleby Fresh, a seasoned player in the fresh foods market, as they thrive in producing over 30 varieties of produce,…
The vibrant town of Robertson is abuzz with excitement as it gears up to host the annual Robertson Potato Festival on 4th and 5th…
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…
#AutonomousFarming #AgriculturalInnovation #OperationsOptimization #PrecisionAgriculture #SustainableFarming #GrowerTools #GRDC #VergeTechnologies #Agworld #AustralianAgriculture In a recent press release, Verge Technologies Australia Pty Ltd. announced a pioneering on-farm…
Minimizing Salinity Impacts and Maximizing Crop Yield Potential in a Changing Climate Salinity and hydrophobic soil conditions in South Australia pose significant challenges for…
#potatowartdisease#CFIA#potatoindustry#potatofarmers#nationalsurvey#agriculture Potato wart disease, caused by the fungus Synchytrium endobioticum, is a severe threat to potato crops worldwide. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)…
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Australia is facing a potato shortage after wild east coast weather ravaged farms and delayed growers’ sowing crops — which means hot chippies are becoming scarce…
It’s “very likely” Australia will face a potato shortage in coming months, the vice-president of horticulture at the Victorian Farmers’ Federation has warned. Kathryn…
A pub staple and takeaway favourite is on the chopping block leading up to Christmas, as potato shortages worsen across Australia. By now, Aussies…
Australia’s potato industry has welcomed to two key commitments realised under the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA), which are set to improve access to…
Potato farmers are warning that growers will walk away from the industry as cost pressures make the staple crop unviable in Australia. Unlike most vegetables,…
NEW DATA released by Hort Innovation today shows Australians are producing and consuming more potatoes than ever. Developed by Freshlogic, the annual Horticulture Statistics Handbook launches today…
NEW Zealand potato growers are being urged to get in touch with Biosecurity New Zealand if they find a new type of infestation in…
The Sustainable Potato Program, a project run by Universal Robina Corp (URC) and the Philippine government, provided a valuable boost to the country’s tuber…
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…
What can possibly happen in 10 seconds? For Filipinos hooked to their mobile phones for more than 10 hours a day every day, 10…
Kangaroo Island’s seed potato industry is still recovering a year-and-a-half on from the bushfires with growers working together to overcome infrastructure shortfalls. All six…
Following a 10-month hiatus due to COVID-19, AUSVEG’s Alan Nankivell has resumed his role as the National Tomato- Potato Psyllid Coordinator. In this column,…
For generations, farmers in Victoria's west have grown some of Australia's most productive crops.
veg and fruit production could fall by two and 17% respectively, with farm labour shortage
That isn’t just an issue for the primary sector
Singapore’s love affair with mala continues on it seems. Mala xiang guo stores can be found in nearly every major hawker centre, new fries…
From the tip of Farewell Spit to the very arse end of Stewart Island, there is one delicacy that unites Te Wai Pounamu: the…
Agronico is a proud family owned business, based in the small Tasmanian town of Spreyton. Agronico was formed in 1985 by agronomist Julian Shaw…
An influx of European potato fries into New Zealand has already impacted on domestic growers, with less product planned for growing and staff job…
Words by Heather Woods, from the October issue of NZ Grower In 1918, still a teenager, Quentin Wright wrote in his journal that they…
Approval to grant a South Australian company a licence to import potatoes into Tasmania will remain unchanged following an independent review. Former federal chief plant protection…
A storage facility capable of storing 11,000 tonnes of potatoes has opened at South Burnie. The facility, which can hold 9,000 tonnes in cold-storage…
Australia potato supplier, Pye, will invest $35 million in a new potato packing facility at Parilla, 210 kilometres east of Adelaide in South Australia’s…
POTATOES’ PANDEMIC RECOVERY: our industry’s role in New Zealand’s economic and social recovery, building on our strengths and playing a critical role. The 2020…
Declining consumption of potatoes in Australia is not enough reason to block the sale of Thomas Foods International’s potato packing business to fellow South…
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