Potatoes
Chips are down as potato shortage bites
Chippie lovers may have to go without, as a wet winter has caused a nationwide shortage of crisping potatoes.
Sugar planet: rising CO2 adds carbs to crops
The world is getting sweeter, as rising CO2 levels change not only our climate but our plants. Key crops like rice, wheat, barley and potatoes now contain more sugars and less protein than ever… Audio
NZ fills Australia's potato shortage
New Zealand potato farmers and processors are expected to profit from a shortage of the vegetable in Australia.
Eating potatoes all year
Andrew Taylor has been eating potatos all year. For every meal. He's claims to have lost 50 kg due to his lifestyle change, and has hit headlines globally for his strange eating habit. Audio, Gallery
Young Grower of the Year
Andrew Hutchinson has become New Zealand's Young Grower of the Year. He believes there are huge opportunities for young people in horticulture. Audio
Regional Wrap with Young Farmers
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Dairy farmers are enjoying the lull before calving begins next month. Winter shearing is underway in the north. Audio, Gallery
The good and the bad of potatoes
A Harvard study on spuds has slated them as a cause of obesity. Nutritionist Claire Turnbull talks the truth about potatoes. Audio
Guest
International potato industry expert Professor Gary Secor of the Plant Pathology Department at North Dakota State University is a keynote speaker at the The Potatoes NZ Inc. annual conference in… Audio
The humble spud - cooking with potatoes
Mike Moleta from Potato New Zealand has been involved in the potato industry as a grower for nearly 20 years. During this time he has grown both domestic fresh market and processing potatoes, as part… Audio
Traditional Potato Wedges
Recipe by Mike Moleta
From Nine To Noon on Monday 23 February 2015
Potato, capsicum and bean salad
Recipe by Mike Moleta
From Nine To Noon on Monday 23 February 2015
Gluten Free Lemon Cake using Mashed Potatoes
Recipe by Mike Moleta
From Nine To Noon on Monday 23 February 2015
Salt tolerant potato
Dr Arjen de Vos of Salt Farm Texel in The Netherland has just won a major international award for the development of a potato that can grow in salty soils. Audio
Supplementary audio: Surprising Potato Subterfuge
Dr Shrikant Jagtap is the Provincial Reconstruction Team advisor with the Department of State. He talks to Marianne Elliott about the importance of branding potatoes. Audio
Rare Earth Jersey Bennes
Nick Webster lives in Oamaru and grows jersey benne potatoes. He reckons they're the king of spuds for Christmas and the region, with its volcanic soils, is famous for them. Audio
A global history of potatoes
Culinary historian Andrew Smith reveals the captivating story of a once lowly vegetable that has changed the world – the potato. Audio