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Monster 7.9kg potato getting DNA test in world record attempt

08:54 am on 18 January 2022

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Waikato's contender for the world's largest potato is heading to Scotland for a DNA test to prove it is, in fact, a real spud.

The monster 7.9 kilogram potato named Doug the Spud was unearthed by the Craig-Browns on a farm in Ngāhinapōuri last year.

If Doug's potato status is confirmed, it'll take the crown from the current Guinness World Record holder in Nottinghamshire, which weighs just under 5-kilograms.

Colin Craig-Brown talks to Max Towle.