AUS POTATOES PTY. LTD

In June 2024, Australia proudly hosted the 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide, marking a pivotal moment for the global potato industry. Beyond the opportunity to showcase the excellence of the Australian potato sector on the world stage, this congress aimed to catapult potatoes into the spotlight as a compelling, nutritional and health-conscious food choice, both domestically and internationally.

Click on the titles below to view the highlights of the World Potato Congress 2024.

Potatoes Australia was established in 2021 to create a strong, national voice for the largest horticultural industry in Australia. It recognises the diverse needs of all potato industry sectors – fresh, seed and processing – and also the complex value chain involved in producing, preparing and marketing high quality produce.

Unlike many agricultural and horticultural bodies, Potatoes Australia represents all components of the value chain, in order to achieve meaningful change and progression for the whole of the industry where there are issues or opportunities that impact all participants. Examples include bio-security, market access, consumer demand, and R&D investment decisions.

“Recognising the diverse needs of all potato industry sectors – and also the complex value chain involved in producing, preparing and marketing high quality produce.”

Potatoes Australia is a company limited by guarantee. It’s constitution has been developed to ensure representation across the whole of the potato industry value chain in Australia.

Our inaugural AGM was held at Ballarat, Victoria. A copy of the Chair report can be found here.

The next AGM will be held in November 2024. Further details will be posted soon.

Our Board comprises a minimum of five and a maximum of ten directors. A majority of directors must be members of Potatoes Australia. The balance of positions, including the Independent Chair, are skills based directors who bring specialist expertise and a different viewpoint to Board debate and discussion.

Board members are elected and rotated according to the rules in the Constitution.

Potatoes Australia is consulting  industry participants to prepare a comprehensive strategic plan outlining the key priorities for industry progression.

If you would like to be involved in the development of this plan, please contact us using the details on the contact us page of the website.

Potatoes Australia is a low-cost body funded through member fees as outlined in its constitution. It is independent of any government levies or other forms of funding that could compromise its objectivity. The annual report details how the funds are collected and used each year.

If you would like to become a member, no matter which part of the industry you operate in, please contact us using the form below.

by arris | Feb 8, 2024 | Event, News, Uncategorised

Hurry! Early bird registration closes 31 March 2024.

by Sonia Waterson | Oct 31, 2024 | Uncategorised

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Tanya Pittard as the new Chair of Potatoes Australia Ltd. Tanya is a seasoned leader with a deep understanding of the agricultural sector and a strong commitment to agricultural policy and advocacy. Tanya will assume her...

by Sonia Waterson | Aug 20, 2024 | Uncategorised

In a remarkable showcase of talent and dedication, Australians made their mark on the world stage. The Global Potato Industry Awards celebrated the outstanding contributions made to the potato industry. Click the button below to read more about this years recipients...

by Sonia Waterson | Aug 20, 2024 | Uncategorised

At the World Potato Congress (WPC) Gala Dinner at the Adelaide Oval on June 25, the first ever Potatoes Australia award; The Ross Trimboli Award for Industry Leadership & Advocacy was presented by the Hon Clare Scriven MLC, Minister for Primary Industries and...

by Nigel Crump | May 15, 2024 | News

Potatoes Australia Ltd, the leading industry body representing the potato supply chain across Australia, is delighted to announce the appointment of Sonia Waterson as its new Executive Officer. Potatoes Australia Ltd is dedicated to promoting the interests of potato...

by Nigel Crump | May 15, 2024 | News, WORLD POTATO CONGRESS

Adelaide Friday, 5 January 2024  Potatoes Australia Ltd is pleased to officially declare Ms. Robbie Davis as the Ambassador for the highly anticipated World Potato Congress 2024 to be held in Adelaide from June 23 to 26, 2024. Ms. Davis, a distinguished figure in...

by Nigel Crump | May 15, 2024 | Uncategorised

ANNOUNCING DR ANIKA MOLESWORTH AS A WORLD POATO CONGRESS AMBASSADOR Potatoes Australia Ltd and the World Potato Congress Inc is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Anika Molesworth as a Congress Ambassador of the World Potato Congress, to be held in Adelaide from...

by arris | Mar 15, 2024 | News

Potatoes Australia Ltd, an industry organisation dedicated to promoting the potato industry in Australia, is excited to announce its involvement in celebrating International Potato Day on May 30th, 2024. Recognised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and...

Potatoes Australia invites feedback from all industry stakeholders, whether members of the organisation or not.

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