Cadena de Suministro de Papas de Los Países Bajos

Agosto 12, 2021

Farm management specialist CropX Acquires Netherland-based Dacom Farm Intelligence

Farm management specialist CropX has acquired Dacom Farm Intelligence. Dacom is one of the pioneers of the global AgTech sector, located in Groningen, Netherlands.

Julio 30, 2021

Identifican el gen que revolucionará el mejoramiento de la patata

Investigadores de Solynta, empresa de mejoramiento de cultivos híbridos de patata junto con Wageningen University & Research, se han encargado de identificar, clonar y caracterizar el gen de autocompatibilidad en patatas.

Julio 21, 2021

PotatoEurope Netherlands - outdoor exhibition September 1-2 2021 - cancelled

Due to the current developments in regard to the coronavirus pandemic in the Netherlands and the associated lack of official approval from Dutch authorities to hold the event, PotatoEurope 2021 has been cancelled.

Julio 08, 2021

Potato cultivation in the Netherlands in 2021: Less acreage overall, but more for seed and starch potatoes

According to this year’s agricultural census, the Netherlands has almost 529 thousand hectares of land devoted to arable farming. This is 1.8 thousand ha (0.3 percent) more than in the previous year.

Julio 06, 2021

Researchers Identify Gene for Self-Compatibility in Potato

New discovery will lead to faster and more focused potato breeding

Julio 04, 2021

Wageningen scientists discover how the potato blight pathogen penetrates the plant

Wageningen University & Research experts in plant pathology, cell biology and physics have found an answer to the question of how members of the Phytophthora genus mechanically gain entry through the protective layer on the leaves of crops.

Junio 28, 2021

After 15 years, Nele Cattoor bids farewell to Belgian fresh produce sector

Last week, after 15 years, Nele Cattoor left the Belgian fruit and vegetable sector. She's taking on a new challenge. Nele was the Belgian Vegetable Processing Sector Union, Vegebe's general secretary.

Junio 22, 2021

Research: Resilience and innovation in the agricultural sector in Europe

Wageningen University & Research has conducted research into the resilience of the agricultural sector. How do farmers keep in step with their environment? Examples include the changing weather conditions, climate change and government policy.

Junio 11, 2021

Gran demanda de patatas de importación en los Países Bajos

Es una buena temporada para las patatas de importación en los Países Bajos. Más personas están cocinando en casa y eso, sin lugar a dudas, está contribuyendo, así como el deterioro de la calidad de las patatas 'viejas'.

Mayo 20, 2021

Plantaciones de papa en la UE-04: menos hectáreas y comienzo tardío de la cosecha de 2021

A medida que las plantaciones para la cosecha de papa de 2021 en el noroeste de Europa están terminando, parece muy probable que el área total de papa dentro de la zona NEPG (EU-04) se reduzca entre un 3 y un 5 por ciento.

Supply of Certificates Positive for Active Growers

Mayo 19, 2021

Supply of HZPC Certificates Positive for Active Potato Growers

The supply of certificates from HZPC has reduced slightly but is still significant. This was demonstrated today during the potato breeder HZPC Holding B.V.'s half-yearly trading day.

Abril 29, 2021

Pessl Instruments GmbH acquires Solentum products

Last month HZPC Holding B.V. announced to stop with the business activities of Solentum B.V. Pessl Instruments GmbH will take over some of the products of Solentum B.V. as of May 1, 2021.

Abril 26, 2021

Deadlock: Much concern in EU about seed potato trade with the UK

There seems to be little hope for an imminent agreement between the EU and the UK on mutual trade in seed potatoes. If no agreement is reached, there is a good chance that the export of seed potatoes from EU countries to the UK will be resolutely closed on 1 July.

Abril 19, 2021

Local mayor kicks off potato planting season for PotatoEurope 2021

On the third Thursday of April, the first potatoes for the PotatoEurope harvesting demonstrations were planted under ideal weather conditions. By pressing the start button, acting mayor of Noordoostpolder Jan Westmaas sent autonomous implement carrier Robotti on its way to plant the first potato.

Royal Avebe and Solynta join forces: hybrid breeding in starch potato production

Abril 15, 2021

Royal Avebe and Solynta to joinly work on hybrid breeding of potatoes for starch production

Averis Seeds B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Royal Avebe, will be working together with the hybrid potato breeding company Solynta on the hybrid breeding of starch potato varieties.

Abril 02, 2021

Preparations for PotatoEurope 2021 trial fields in Lelystad have started

The PotatoEurope organization has started preparing the potato trial fields at the event location near the central Dutch city of Lelystad.

Marzo 27, 2021

Agrico's Next Generation potato varieties now available on its online platform

Last November Agrico built an online news platform to support its buyers and growers with important knowledge and information. Agrico now also shares the latest insights and successes of its Next Generation potato varieties on this online platform