Cadena de Suministro de Papas de Europa

Junio 15, 2016

First German new potatoes harvested in Pfalz region

In the German Pfalz region, farmers officially kicked off the harvest of the first German new potatoes. A former soccer player on the national team, Hans-Peter Briegel, was named Pfalz potato ambassador for the season 2016/17.

Junio 14, 2016

Potato parasite’s `toolkit’ revealed

An international group of researchers has detailed the genome sequence and inner workings of the yellow Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN), providing new insights into how it can be stopped.

Junio 12, 2016

The environmental benefits of potato breeding

On World Environment Day (June 5), potato breeding company HZPC highlighted the benefits of breeding on yield, carbon footprint and water use.

Junio 10, 2016

The potato disease that changed the world

Potato blight changed Europe and America, and led to widespread deaths and mass emigration. And we’re not rid of it yet. But where did it come from?

Junio 09, 2016

PJ Lee & Sons pleased with new storage for processing potatoes destined for chip shops

PJ Lee and Sons please with potato store built by Thurlow Nunn Standen LTD and the fitted Omnivent suction and blowing ventilation system and OmniCuro automated control systems.

Irish Meade Potato Company damaged by fire

Junio 06, 2016

Meade Potato Company (Ireland) damaged by fire

A fire has caused significant damage at the Meade Potato Company in Lobinstown, Navan, Co. Meath in Ireland

Junio 03, 2016

Freshfel Europe and Europatat's First Common Event: 'Not business as usual'

The first common event of Freshfel Europe & Europatat took place this week: “Doing something good to yourself and to others will be the driver for the purchasing decision of fresh-produce customers”, concluded the associations.

Junio 02, 2016

Belgian delegation explores Swedish potato market

For Belgian potato traders, Sweden is a small, but admittedly growing market. In late April, the potential for Belgian fresh and processed potato exports was further explored.

Junio 01, 2016

Europatat elects a new board ahead of its 2016 Congress in Brussels

Europatat appoints a new board, including Jos Muyshondt as President, Domenico Citterio as vice-president and Gilles Fontaine as treasurer.

Mayo 30, 2016

Purple Magic potato reaches finals of Northern Ireland Innovation competition INVENT 2016

Purple Magic, a Northern Ireland potato with high anthocyanin content, was bred by Paul Watts at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute and just reached the finals of INVENT 2016, a Northern Ireland innovation competition.

New ‘Focus on Potato’ Webcast Helps Potato Grower Minimize Spread of Blackleg

Mayo 26, 2016

New ‘Focus on Potato’ Webcast Helps Potato Growers Minimize the Spread of Blackleg

Blackleg, caused by strains of soft rot bacteria known as Dickyea, has traditionally had little impact on North American potato production, but it now appears to be on the move throughout Europe and could increasingly threaten growers in the Eastern United States.

Mayo 25, 2016

España: Tratamiento para la pulguilla de la papa y la polilla guatemalteca

Artículo sobre los “Principales organismos nocivos de cuarentena en Galicia”, de Antón Vázquez Caamaño. Servicio de Explotaciones Agrarias de la Consellería do Medio Rural, delegación de Pontevedra.

Mayo 23, 2016

Nedato Potato Quality improved with TOMRA Potato Sorting Technology

For over 50 years, the Nedato cooperative of 500 farmers has been producing quality potatoes for customers across the world.

Mayo 23, 2016

Agricultural Giant in the making: Bayer offers USD 62 Billion in Cash for Monsanto

In response to further market speculation and stakeholder inquiries, Bayer is publicly disclosing the contents of its private proposal to acquire Monsanto.

Potato Company Agrico wins Dutch final of European Enterprise Promotion Awards (EEPA)

Mayo 19, 2016

Potato Company Agrico winner in Dutch final of European Enterprise Promotion Awards (EEPA)

After winning the 2016 Ambassador Prize, potato cooperative Agrico from Emmeloord also won the Dutch final of the European Enterprise Promotion Award (EEPA).

Market value potato breeder and seed potato trader HZPC exceeds € 100 million

Mayo 15, 2016

Potato Breeder and Seed Potato Trader HZPC now worth over € 100 million

At the HZPC stock trading day May 2016, the value of certificate of share of HZPC Holland B.V., world leader in potato breeding and seed potato trade, has been set at € 136.90.

Mayo 12, 2016

Bayer said to consider bid for Monsanto

Bayer AG is exploring a potential bid for U.S. competitor Monsanto Co. in a deal that would create the world’s largest supplier of seeds and farm chemicals, according to people familiar with the matter.

Mayo 11, 2016

Tong Engineering showcases latest potato handling equipment at Cereals 2016

UK Potato handling equipment manufacturer, Tong Engineering is presenting its latest equipment range at the largest arable event in the United Kingdom, Cereals