Bruising is one of the most persistent challenges for potato growers and processors, reducing yield, quality, and storage life. Bruising isn’t just cosmetic, it increases water loss and disease risk, making careful management essential. Read about Professor Nora Olsen's key strategies to reduce bruising, improve the crop’s natural resistance and minimising mechanical injury in this PotatoLink magazine article.

Shakira Johnson (AUSVEG) breaks down key biosecurity risks for potato growers—starting with infected seed—and offers practical steps to keep pests, diseases, and weeds off your farm. From certified seed to clean water and machinery, this article outlines what to check, record, and monitor to protect your crop and soil.

New seed sensing tech helps pinpoint missed or doubled seeds in real time—boosting accuracy and yield while cutting waste. Read more to learn about developments in ag-tech in the potato industry.

A potato crop is only as good as the seed. Follow this checklist to ensure the quality and integrity of the valuable seed potatoes being purchased. Though it requires extra effort, it’s crucial for successful planting and crop production, ensuring your investment pays off.

As every vegetable grower understands, all good crops start with good seed, and potatoes are no exception. However, potato tubers, unlike many other seeds, need considerable care and attention to optimise results. This PotatoLink magazine special feature covers seed age, diseases, storage, cutting, treatment, and certification.