Australia is a dumping ground for international growers, says Ausveg spokesman
McCain's decision to use cheap potato imports rather than Australian-grown product will have devastating effects on the entire industry, according to AUSVEG
April 17, 2012
Simplot want to stay in Tasmania for as long as they can afford it
Vegetable processor Simplot has reaffirmed its commitment to keep its two factories in the North-West Tasmania for as long as viable.
April 12, 2012
Tasmania: Farm gate value of potatoes almost $100 million
Tasmania's annual potato harvest is in full swing and demand from a hungry fast-food sector for good french fry-making spuds has pushed up the farm gate value to almost $100 million this year.
February 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 ...
