Potato Archives

SPUD SPOTLIGHT: INTERNATIONAL POTATO DAY NEARS

Posted on May 23rd, 2025 by Jane Louise

The humble potato will be centre of attention next week, when the second annual International Day of Potato is celebrated on 30 May. The United Nations (UN) National Assembly created this day in recognition that potatoes are “much more than

POTATO AND LEEK SOUP

Posted on March 7th, 2025 by Jane Louise

This basic yet delicious soup pairs well with soda bread or Guinness bread. Serves eight. 1 cup butter 2 leeks, cleaned and sliced salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 litre chicken stock 4 cups yellow potatoes, peeled

POTATOES HOT PROPERTY AS PRODUCTION VALUE SURPASSES $1 BILLION

Posted on April 3rd, 2024 by Jane Louise

Australia first became aware of a potential hot chip shortage back in November 2022, when a combination of mounting production costs, international events and weather events led to the predicted shortage in January 2023. Potato farming is spread across the