Cadena de Suministro de Papas de Europa

Anti-Infringement Bureau (AIB) for Intellectual Property Rights on Plant Material

Mayo 15, 2014

AIB and Breeders Trust sign agreement with Italian Ministry of Agriculture

This week, the Italian Ministry of Agriculture signed an agreement with AIB (Anti Infringement Bureau) and Breeders Trust. The agreement means that the Food Fraud Detection Inspection of the ministry (ICQRF) and the Inspection Service for seed potatoes and seeds (CRA-SCS) will work closely with AIB and Breeders Trust.

Mayo 15, 2014

UK: Potatoes emerge to perfect storm of blight pressure

In the United Kingdom, many potato crops are now emerging well - straight into conditions that pose a high risk of blight.

Mayo 14, 2014

Portugal Potato Acreage down 5%

Portugal's potato acreage has been reduced by around 5% compared to last year, reports the German Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft (AMI) on its website.

Mayo 02, 2014

Agrico presenteert gemiddelde indicatieprijs van 28,50 EURO per 100 kg voor alle geleverde maten

Aardappelcoöperatie Agrico maakte dit weekend aan haar leden een gemiddelde indicatieprijs van € 28,50 per 100 kg bekend voor pootgoed van oogst 2013.

Dewulf intruduces 5th generation R3060 potato harvester

Mayo 02, 2014

Dewulf introduces 5th generation R3060 potato harvester

Dewulf, a specialist in potato and carrot harvesting technology, introduces its 5th generation of 3-wheeled self-propelled two-row potato harvesters (R3060) for next season.

New AHDB Chairman Peter Kendall (left) and UK Food and Farming Minister George Eustice

Abril 30, 2014

UK Farming Minister and new chairman outline role for the AHDB - which includes the potato council

A vision for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) was outlined by the Food and Farming Minister George Eustice and the new AHDB chairman Peter Kendall when they addressed AHDB employees.

Abril 30, 2014

Europatat announces Congress details

Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, is pleased to announce the final programme of the annual Europatat Congress, in Brussels (Belgium) on 22-23 May 2014.

Abril 28, 2014

Potato Planting progress in North-western Europe

Potato Planting in North-Western Europe is well on its way.

Abril 28, 2014

NEPG: Northwest European potato area expected to grow by 3.5-4%

Based upon grower surveys in the 5 main potato countries in Northwestern Europe, the NEPG (North-western European Potato Growers) calculates with an area growth for consumption potatoes between 3,5 and 4% more.

Simplified life cycle of Phytophthora Infestans (Schumann et. al.)

Abril 17, 2014

Neiker-Tecnalia scientists warn of new resistant late blight variants

Scientists at the Basque agricultural research Institute Neiker-Tecnalia have for the first time identified the existence in Álava-Araba of the two sexual types A1 and A2 of the fungus Phytophthora infestans and warn the crossing between both types could lead to the appearance of new, more aggressive strains resistant to routine phytosanitary teatments

Abril 17, 2014

Fifty Years of Potato Storage Research at Sutton Bridge

This week saw the Potato Council division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of its Sutton Bridge Crop Storage Research (SBCSR) facility, near Spalding in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

World trade in fresh potatoes, Ulrich Kleinwechter, Perspectives and Foresight

Abril 17, 2014

Europatat welcomes European Parliament plenary vote on plant health

Europatat welcomes the European Parliament plenary vote on plant health that results in more responsibilities for operators and a common sense on trade

Abril 14, 2014

Neiker constata la presencia en España de dos tipos de reproducción A1 y A2 del hongo causante del tizón tardío de la papa

El cruzamiento entre ambos tipos producen variantes más resistentes a fungicidas convencionales y puede sobrevivir en condiciones adversas.

Abril 14, 2014

Nu al Phytophthora gevonden in Belgie

In België is op een afvalhoop met aardappelen phytophthora geconstateerd.

Abril 08, 2014

Cómo controlar el nematodo dorado de la papa mediante la biofumigación de crucíferas

Agrocabildo, el servicio masivo de difusión de tecnología agraria de Tenerife, acaba de publicar los resultados de un estudio realizado para determinar cuál crucífera es la más efectiva en el control del nematodo dorado de la papa.

Abril 03, 2014

New leadership at Potato Council

Fiona Fell has taken on the challenging and exciting role of Chairman of Potato Council and member of the AHDB Board.

Greenvale Tern Hill facility considered for closure

Marzo 31, 2014

Greenvale AP considering closure of its Tern Hill potato packing plant

Greenvale AP, based in Tern Hill, Shropshire, has confirmed redundancies could be made following a review of its potato packing operations.

España: Recomiendan a productores de papapa la suscripción de contratos para garantizar un nivel mínimo de ingresos

Marzo 23, 2014

España: Recomiendan a productores de papa suscribirse a contratos para garantizar un nivel mínimo de ingresos

La Consejería de Agricultura y Ganadería de Castilla y León ha publicado el octavo Boletín de la Papa en el que se recomienda a los agricultores que cultivan más de una hectárea y media de este tubérculo suscribir los contratos con los operadores comerciales para garantizarse un nivel mínimo de ingresos.