The non-native plant is harmful to both humans and animals.
"We would love to have entries from New Zealand," said one of the competition's organisers.
The result is a distinguishable "pop" sound.
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Dug is almost 3kg heavier than the current holder, but he needs his DNA tested to prove his credentials.
"We just don't have enough landmass to continue to traditionally farm to feed the future generations."
The potato has its own trolley as it doesn't "have arms and legs".