News on The Potato Supply Chain from Oceania

 Potatoes South Australia
November 12, 2012

First South Australian baby potatoes go for a good price

At the inaugural auction of new season baby potatoes recently, bidding reached an impressive $3000. This was for 15kgs so that means the potatoes actually sold for $200,000 per tonne! Mr Tom Penna of Elders transferred his highly regarded auctioneering...
 Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
November 06, 2012

ACCC proposes to allow collective bargaining for potato growers

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission proposes to authorise the South East Potato Growers Association and the Victorian Potato Growers Council and their members to collectively bargain with potato buyers.
 AUSVEG
October 24, 2012

AUSVEG reports on Senate Inquiry into import concerns New Zealand potatoes

AUSVEG CEO Richard Mulcahy today said that an Inquiry held this morning by the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Committee is validation of concerns raised by AUSVEG about the biosecurity risks to the Australian potato industry of fresh p...
 Baby potatoes South Australia
October 18, 2012

Harvest time for 'baby potatoes' in South Australia

The start of the annual harvest highlights the success of the potato industry which is providing an economic bonanza in South Australia, becoming the success story of the state's $2.5 billion horticulture sector in the past decade.
 AUSVEG
October 18, 2012

Western Australian seed potato growers to reap benefits from research event in the field

Western Australian seed potato growers will today participate in a Field Walk event at the Vasse Research Station, located in the south west agricultural region of WA, to hear about current research into potato pests, diseases and viruses, and to take ...
 AUSVEG
October 12, 2012

Impending Australian feud over New Zealand potato imports

A bitter feud over plans to import potatoes from New Zealand is escalating, with growers accusing Australia's biosecurity body of fudging the science and lacking the knowledge to prevent a major pest outbreak.
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October 07, 2012

Australian government provides updated statement regarding proposal to import potatoes from New Zealand

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of the Australian Government has released a new statement on October 4 regarding the heavily contested proposal (e.g. by AUSVEG) regarding import of potatoes from New Zealand
 Fiji
September 27, 2012

Potato harvesting season begins in Fiji

Potato harvesting has begun in the Western Division of Fiji and the government is hoping for around $1.7 million worth of potatoes.
 AUSVEG
September 16, 2012

Australia’s growers praise Senate Inquiry into importation of New Zealand potatoes

A Senate Inquiry into the importation of fresh potatoes from New Zealand has been praised by the Australian horticulture industry. Last week, Senators Colbeck, Xenophon, Nash, Madigan and McKenzie moved that the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transpor...
CropLogic
September 10, 2012

New Zealand based CropLogic wins IBM SmartCamp A/NZ

The New Zealand-based company CropLogic is the first winner of IBM’s SmartCamp Australia and New Zealand, part of a global program for start-up companies. CropLogic, which was the only New Zealand finalist in the program, is a provider of predictive d...
 Tasmania
September 07, 2012

Tasmanian potato farmers expect industry 'wipe-out' if New Zealand imports are allowed

Furious Tasmanian farmers have warned that the state's potato industry faces ruin if New Zealand imports are allowed.
Australian potato industry roasts PM in import row
September 05, 2012

Australian potato industry roasts PM in import row

A cartoon portraying Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard and senior ministers as children playing a video game has been launched by the potato industry as part of its war to block imports of New Zealand potatoes.
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August 28, 2012

Potato debate continues in Australia as Korea suspends US potato imports

The public debate between AUSVEG and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) in Australia continues, with AUSVEG querying DAFF’s decision to go ahead with plans in light of South Korea’s decision to suspend imports of US potatoes due to concerns over zebra chip disease.
 Simplot Australia
August 27, 2012

Simplot Australia wants to further reduce potato prices

Simplot Australia managing director Terry O'Brien has nominated a floor price Tasmanian potato farmers may have to accept to continue growing for the food processor. Speaking after the company announced the results of price negotiations with potato gr...
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August 25, 2012

Simplot cuts potato prices in Tasmania

Simplot's Tasmanian processing potato prices have been cut by 11 per cent and contracts reduced by around 30,000 tonnes.
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August 21, 2012

War of words between DAFF and AUSVEG on potato imports from New Zealand

AUSVEG has “wrongly accused” the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of basing quarantine conditions on outdated information, and of avoiding accountability, says DAFF.
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August 17, 2012

Potatoes South Australia appoints Robbie Davis as CEO

Potatoes South Australia, the newly formed peak industry body for the South Australian Potato Industry, has appointed Robbie Davis to the role of Chief Executive Officer. “We’re delighted that Robbie is joining us,” the Chairman of the Board of Pota...
 draft report import potatoes (Australia)
July 08, 2012

Potatoes New Zealand welcomes step towards fresh potato exports for processing to Australia

Potatoes New Zealand has welcomed an Australian Government draft report which is expected to open the door to the export of fresh potatoes for processing from New Zealand to Australia.

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