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Febrero 24, 2012

Potato growers in far north Queensland struggling

Potato growers in far north Queensland say they've had their worst season in 40 years. A huge oversupply nationally saw prices drop as low as AU$100 a tonne, when it costs about AU$350 to produce a tonne of spuds. Atherton tablelands grower David Nix ...
Febrero 14, 2012

Australia: Potato crop washed up in Victoria's heavy rain

A potato farmer at Cora Lynn in Victoria's West Gippsland, says he won't know the extent of storm damage until he harvests his crop next month.
Febrero 06, 2012

Potatoes South Australia appoints CEO

Potatoes South Australia has appointed a leading industry stalwart as its inaugural chief executive officer. Jonathan Eccles started this week in the new role of CEO of Potatoes South Australia. Mr Eccles was previously the CEO of Australian Banana Gr...
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Enero 31, 2012

Survey: Potatoes the secret to a woman's heart this Valentine's

Want to know the real way to a woman's heart this Valentine's Day? Look no further than the humble potato.
Enero 15, 2012

McCain denies NZ move: Pressure mounts on Ballarat growers

McCain Foods in Ballarat has denied plans to shift its local plant to New Zealand within 18 months.
Enero 09, 2012

McCain Foods in Australia looking for 'productivity improvements' in 2012

The Victorian Farmers Federation is worried about the long-term future of the giant McCain Foods' processing plant in Ballarat.
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Enero 06, 2012

Potato extension program launched in Australia

AUSVEG has launched a three-year initiative which aims to enhance communication within Australia’s potato industry and promote clearer information exchange.
Diciembre 21, 2011

Australian potato growers reject dietary claims

Proposed new dietary guidelines have drawn a mixed reaction from Australia's vegetable growers.
Diciembre 14, 2011

New draft Australian dietary guidelines recommend 40% cut in potato intake

Australians can now have their say on a draft dietary guideline that will help inform healthy eating habits for everyone. The National Health and Medical Research Council has released its draft Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Australian Guide to ...
Diciembre 14, 2011

Ballarat potato grower slams negative spud study

Potato grower Dominic Prendergast has hit out at new national guidelines advising adults to eat less of the vegetable.
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Diciembre 12, 2011

New Zealand potato exports break through NZ$100m

New Zealand potato exports reached a record high in the past year as more than $100 million worth of produce left New Zealand shores. Over 93,000 metric tonnes of potatoes, including 30,000 tonnes of fresh potatoes and 62,000 tonnes in frozen product...
Low GI Carisma Potatoes win South Australian Innovation Award
Noviembre 29, 2011

Low GI Carisma Potatoes win South Australian Innovation Award

As the world’s first officially certified low GI potato, it’s no wonder Carisma recently earned The Mitolo Group the Innovation Award under the 2011 South Australian of the Year Awards. As Australia’s leading potato and onion packing company, The Mito...
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Noviembre 23, 2011

AUSVEG Chairman and Deputy Chairman reappointed

AUSVEG CEO Richard Mulcahy today confirmed the reappointment of AUSVEG Chairman John Brent and Deputy Chairman Geoff Moar. Mr Brent was unanimously reappointed as Chairman of the Board, along with Deputy Chairman, Geoff Moar, who was also unanimousl...
Noviembre 18, 2011

Spud glut an unfolding disaster for potato growers in Australia

Potato prices have slumped to new lows in recent weeks amid claims a glut of spuds from Far North Queensland is causing an oversupply. Potato grower and representative on AUSVEG, David Nix, says the current crop is the largest in the history of potato...
Noviembre 14, 2011

McCain Ballarat Potato growers hope for a better potato season

Fourth-generation potato farmer Dominic Prendergast is hoping for a better potato season than last year. At the beginning of this year he led a group of Ballarat growers in a successful protest for better prices against global food giant McCain. In M...
Noviembre 11, 2011

Australia sees oversupply of potatoes

An oversupply of potatoes in the northern states is driving down potato prices in Australia. Peak industry body AusVeg expects the oversupply could last into the new year, and says it's a great opportunity for consumers to buy potatoes at a low price....
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Noviembre 08, 2011

Fiji: Potato harvest fails target

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Octubre 17, 2011

New Zealand potato farmer fined for illegal irrigation

A Christchurch man has been fined $10,000 for illegally taking groundwater to irrigate potato and onion crops. Ivan Court was fined after admitting illegally irrigating crops at a farm in Ryans Rd, Yaldhurst, for five years. Court's company, Birchbro...

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