Western Australian Seed Potato Producers

Descripción de la compañía

Western Australian Seed Potato Producers, better known as WASPP, are committed to ensuring that the WA-certified seed potato scheme and the WA-registered seed potato scheme are structured and administered in such a way as to consistently supply the best quality seed potatoes possible.

WASPP is the organization that:

Represents seed potato growers.
Liaises with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) continually updating and improving the WA seed potato scheme.
Facilitates training in all aspects of seed potato production in WA particularly focusing on virus detection and identification.
Fully supports the G2 Survey.
Works with industry and Government to maintain and improve biosecurity in the WA potato industry.
Has commercial potato producer representation to ensure a balanced approach.
Has input into research and development projects undertaken in Western Australia.

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Noticias de esta Compañia

Julian Ackley risks losing his farm's profit for the year if rain doesn't clear up. (Courtesy: ABC - Angus Mackintosh).

Mayo 06, 2022

West-Australian Potato farmers 'doing it for nothing' warn of mass exodus amid stagnant prices

West-Australian Potato farmers are warning that growers will walk away from the industry as cost pressures make the staple crop unviable in Australia.

Vegetables stall at the Or Tor Kor market in Bangkok (2019)

Agosto 05, 2020

Potato Growers to Benefit as Thailand lifts Tariffs on Australian Potatoes

AUSVEG has welcomed the announcement from Agriculture Minister David Littleproud that two key commitments are now realised under the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA), which will improve market access for Australian potato exporters into the Thai market.

Vaughan Carter, chair of the Potato Growers Association of Western Australia

Diciembre 12, 2019

Western Australian delegation visits Egypt to assess export opportunities seed potatoes

A trade delegation including Western Australian (WA) potato industry leaders toured Egypt in November, confirming the potential to export at least 10,000 tonnes of seed potatoes.

Steve Bendotti, owner of Bendotti Exporters plans to upgrade equipment so that processing potatoes into a range of value-added products, including French fries and wedges, becomes more efficient and capacity can be increased.

Marzo 26, 2018

West Australian Potato Industry supported by State Government

West Australia’s struggling potato industry is poised for recovery after the State Government chipped in nearly $750,000 (USD 580,000) towards expanding processing and exports.