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Potatoes New Zealand

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Potatoes New Zealand represents the interests of New Zealand's seed, table, and process potato growers.

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Kate Trufitt’s six month journey at the helm of Potatoes NZ
February 05, 2024

Kate Trufitt’s six month journey at the helm of Potatoes New Zealand

Six months into the Potatoes New Zealand chief executive role and Kate Trufitt has embraced the challenges and opportunities with enthusiasm.
Ensuring Quality from Seed to Table: The Role of Seed Certification in NZ’s Potato Industry
October 20, 2023

Ensuring Quality from Seed to Table: The Role of Seed Certification in New Zealand’s Potato Industry

The New Zealand Seed Potato Certification Scheme was established in 1948 and has been running continuously since then.
Big savings in reducing insecticide use.
May 04, 2023

Potatoes New Zealand meeting on the benefits of IPM: Big savings by reducing insecticide use.

By adopting integrated pest management (IPM) practices growers are not on their own, Australian entomologist, Dr Paul Horne, told Pukekohe potato growers at a Potatoes New Zealand research update breakfast meeting in late March.
Claridge resigns as Potatoes NZ CEO
February 13, 2023

Chris Claridge resigns as CEO of Potatoes New Zealand

Potatoes New Zealand has announced the resignation of its chief executive, Chris Claridge. He has been in the role for a total of seven years, since 2015.