Cadena de Suministro de Papas de Europa

Marzo 16, 2015

ARN de interferencia para combatir al escarabajo de la papa

Investigadores del Instituto Max Planck desarrollan papas resistentes al escarabajo de la papa usando la tecnología de ARN de interferencia.

Marzo 15, 2015

Neiker Tecnalia detects Blue13 genotype of Phytophthora infestans in Spain

Scientists at the NEIKER-Tecnalia Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development have studied the genetic structure of Phytophthora infestans —responsible for potato blight—.

Marzo 13, 2015

Potato Starch Manufacturer AVEBE completes campaign

This season's potato processing operation at starch manufacturer AVEBE has reached its conclusion. The final potatoes for the 2014-2015 campaign have been delivered in Ter Apelkanaal.

Investigadores españoles identifican la presencia de la raza Blue13 del patógeno causante del tizón tardío de la papa

Marzo 12, 2015

Investigadores identifican en España la presencia de la raza Blue13 del patógeno causante del tizón tardío de la papa

Científicos del Instituto Vasco de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario, NEIKER-Tecnalia han realizado el estudio de la estructura genética de Phytophthora infestans -causante del tizón tardío de la papa- y han identificado por primera vez en España la existencia del genotipo Blue13 (13_A2). El hallazgo es fruto de los resultados obtenidos en la tesis doctoral del ingeniero agrónomo Néstor Alor, presentada en la Universidad de Lleida y dirigida por el Dr. José Ignacio Ruiz de Galarreta.

Marzo 09, 2015

Norway: excess table potatoes processed into starch

The Potato harvest in Norway in 2014 was large. The large surplus of potatoes for consumption now will be partly processed into starch.

Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) (Courtesy MPI, Afzal Khan)

Marzo 08, 2015

Research: Fighting the Colorado Potato Beetle with RNA

Colorado potato beetles are a dreaded pest of potatoes all over the world. Now, scientists from the Max Planck Institutes of Molecular Plant Physiology in Potsdam-Golm and Chemical Ecology in Jena have shown that potato plants can be protected from herbivory using RNA interference (RNAi).

Marzo 02, 2015

Guía de cultivo de la patata para fresco en Asturias (España)

Publicación del Servicio Regional de Investigación y Desarrollo Agroalimentario (SERIDA) y la Consejería de Agroganadería y Recursos Autóctonos del Principado de Asturias. Autor: Guillermo García González de Lena (2014).

Distribution Potato Production United Kingdom

Febrero 26, 2015

Issues in the UK potato sector require closer relationships

Better relationships between UK potato growers and the rest of the supply chain are needed if the sector is to cope with its current downturn.

Febrero 25, 2015

UK industry exhibitors report excellent outcomes from Fruit Logistica

Building on the growing success of its collaboration over the past two years, Potato Council and Horticultural Development Company (HDC) brought the largest collaborative UK stand yet to this year’s Fruit Logistica event in Berlin.

New Neiker Tecnalia potato varieties combine high nutrtional value with suitability for processing

Febrero 23, 2015

New Neiker Tecnalia potato varieties combine high nutritional value with suitability for processing

New Neiker Tecnalia potato varieties ‘Entzia’ (right) and ‘Miren’ (left) combine high nutrtional valiue with suitability for processing

Neiker (España) crea dos nuevas variedades de papaa de gran valor nutricional y aptitud industrial

Febrero 23, 2015

Neiker (España) crea dos nuevas variedades de papa de gran valor nutricional y aptitud industrial

La papa (o patata) cuenta con dos nuevas variedades elaboradas por el Instituto Vasco de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario, NEIKER-Tecnalia, Se trata de ’Entzia’ y ‘Miren’.

Febrero 22, 2015

España: Recuperan variedad de papa de altura

El Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada realiza una experiencia de recuperación de la 'papa' copo de nieve, una variedad propia de la alta montaña que está en peligro de extinción.

Febrero 08, 2015

Fruit Logistica 2015 attracted a record 65.000 visitors

Fruit Logistica 2015 attracted a record number of 65.000 trade visitors, up from 62.000 in 2014.

Febrero 08, 2015

France starts major marketing campaign to stimulate potato consumption

In France, a major three year long campaign to promote the consumption of potatoes just started.

Febrero 08, 2015

APH Group exports potato packing line to Belarus

APH Group Engineering recently delivered and installed a big scale line for grading, washing and packing of potatoes to one of her clients in the North-east region of Belarus.

Febrero 05, 2015

Aardappelveredelaar Solynta treedt toe tot BioSolar onderzoeksconsortium

Een nieuwe, revolutionaire methode om nieuwe aardappelrassen te kweken kan een flinke impuls geven aan fotosynthese-onderzoek. Daarom treedt Solynta, de ontwikkelaar van de kweekmethode, toe tot BioSolar Cells

Febrero 04, 2015

FRUIT LOGISTICA 2015: Record-breaking figures yet again at the fresh produce industry's leading event

FRUIT LOGISTICA 2015 will be the global fresh produce sector's most significant and comprehensive industry event ever. There will be a total of 2,750 exhibitors from 83 countries – 150 more exhibitors than last year.

Febrero 02, 2015

Europatat Congress 2015: “Potato Market - A creative approach

Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, and DKHV, the German Potato Trading Association (Deutscher Kartoffelhandelsverband), are pleased to announce the dates for the annual Europatat Congress, that this year will take place in Düsseldorf (Germany) from 7 to 9 May 2015.