Seed Potatoes Archives

Agronico pushes ahead with plans for large new potato propagation facility at Spreyton

The Advocate – Hot on the heels of Agronico’s $3.3 million coolstore expansion, the company has plans for a large new potato growing facility next door. Read More

Agronico set to double its seed potato production

Posted 20 days ago by agronico 63

Tasmanian Country – Increasing demand has seen one Tasmanian seed potato company undergo a major expansion. Read More

Agronico’s $3.3 million Spreyton expansion means hiring to keep pace with demand

Posted 23 days ago by agronico 101

The Advocate – A $3.3 million cool store extension at Agronico in Spreyton will allow the seed potato company to double production and hire more locals. Read more

Agronico is raising the profile of its minituber production operation

Posted June 13, 2019 by agronico 158

Raising the profile of its minituber production will be one of the main aims for Tasmania’s leading seed potato and agronomy businesses at this month’s Hort Connections in Melbourne. Read more

Business growth contributes to Tassie potato industry

Posted December 10, 2018 by agronico 577

Potatoes Australia – One year on from opening a new coolstore in Tasmania, seed potato operator Agronico has many more plans in store for the business and the state’s potato industry. Read more

Agronico predicts a bright future

Posted September 8, 2018 by agronico 620

Farming Tasmania – Thanks to growth in the business TFGA Corporate member Agronico is making a significant contribution to the Tasmanian Economy. Read More

Agronico has been approached to supply seed potatoes to Asia

Posted August 8, 2018 by agronico 238

The Advocate – Leith agricultural business Agronico has been approached to supply seed potatoes in Asia, increasing production and employment in the region. Read More

Investments the seed of boost to productivity

Posted April 13, 2018 by agronico 178

Tasmanian Country – Major investments in new infrastructure are paying off this season for seed potato company Agronico. Read More

Agronico gains up to 30 per cent productivity increase for 2018 harvest

Posted April 11, 2018 by agronico 256

The Advocate – Just a month into harvest and Agronico is reaping the benefits of recent investments through an increase in productivity. Read More

It’s potato harvest time

Posted April 9, 2018 by agronico 173

ABC Country Hour – Tasmanian seed potato business, Agronico, says its hopeful investment in the field and cool store will increase the quality of its crop. Interview starts at 21:23 Listen

Federal and state liberals invest in regional agricultural jobs

Posted February 27, 2018 by agronico 179

The Advocate – Spreyton’s Agronico will be one of the 50 projects to financially benefit from the federal and state Liberal government’s jointly funded Regional Jobs and Investment Package. Read More

Agronico invests in new tech to help seed potatoes

Posted December 1, 2017 by agronico 211

Good Fruit and Vegetables – AUSTRALIA’S only vertically integrated seed potato producer continues to back the potato industry with new state-of-the-art coolstores and a four-row planter among recent announced investments. Read More