Variedades de Patata de Europa

Despite unpredictable market, slight increase in seed potato final price for growers

Junio 30, 2022

Despite unpredictable market, HZPC realized a slight increase in seed potato price for its growers

The price paid to HZPC Holland’s seed potato growers for the 2021 harvest is EUR 33,70 (about USD 35) per 100 kilo. This is slightly above the forecast price of EUR 33,10 (about USD 34.7) published last spring.

Junio 19, 2022

Fundamental change in blight strains impacting Irish potato crops

There is a major displacement of potato-blight strain populations taking place in Ireland at the present time. Speaking on a recent edition of the Tillage Edge podcast.

Junio 18, 2022

Multiple high-quality genomes assembled from 24 wild and 20 cultivated potato varieties

An international research team featuring the James Hutton Institute has shed further light on the evolution and biology of potatoes as a genetically complex global food crop.

The Delicatesse potato has acquired national fame in no time

Junio 16, 2022

The Delicatesse early potato variety quickly became famous in France

For fifteen years, HDC Lamotte, a French company located in the Drôme department, has been cultivating the Linzer delikatess variety of potatoes, sold under the Délicatesse brand.

Junio 08, 2022

FAO: Duplicar la producción mundial de papa en 10 años es posible

En su discurso de presentación ante el Congreso Mundial de la Papa en Irlanda, el Sr. QU Dongyu, Director General de la FAO, hace referencia a las semillas, el rendimiento y la reducción de la pobreza.

Junio 06, 2022

WPC: Teagasc discussed breeding new potato varieties

Teagasc used its presence at this week’s World Potato Congress (WPC) to network with comparable organisations, in particular those undertaking similar projects regarding breeding new potato varieties.

Junio 05, 2022

Growing sweet potatoes in the Netherlands? Yields must improve to make it profitable

Five years ago, Mts. Koenraadt-Heerink started growing sweet potatoes on a trial basis in the Netherlands. Over the years, the acreage has grown from less than one to 20.5 hectares. Still, yoelds must improve to make it profitable.

Junio 04, 2022

Potato growers in Ireland urged to order seed now for 2023 - or take a huge risk

Brexit could lead to a significant shortage of potatoes for Irish consumers by 2023, experts have warned. It makes sense for potato growers to contact seed producers now to organise fresh seed for the 2023 season.

Junio 02, 2022

How the humble potato is already helping end world hunger

Consumed by more than a billion people worldwide, including many of the world’s poorest, potato has long been one of the most important crops to avert hunger.

Mayo 31, 2022

Princesa Amandine Ibérica abastecerá por primera vez a sus socios Franceses con Patata Nueva Española

Princesa Amandine Ibérica comenzará a abastecer por primera vez a sus socios franceses con patata nueva en el mes de junio, cuando allí no tienen producción.

Ministers McConalogue and Hackett announce EUR 3 million investment scheme for the Seed Potato Sector

Mayo 26, 2022

EUR 3 million government support for the Irish Seed Potato Sector

Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, following a meeting of cabinet, announced his intention to launch EUR 3 million (about USD 3,2) scheme of investment aid for the seed potato sector in Ireland.

Wholesale fresh produce from the heartland of horticultural production in Ireland.

Mayo 26, 2022

Potatoes from the heartland of horticultural production in Ireland

Situated in the rural landscape of North County Dublin, the heartland of Irish horticultural production, Sam Dennigan and Company UC was founded in 1976 by Samuel Laurence Dennigan who originally began trading in seed and ware potatoes.

Mayo 25, 2022

Las siembras de patata temprana ya han finalizado en Francia y se han iniciado los arranques en algunas zonas

En Francia, el progreso de las cosechas tempranas avanza sin problemas a pesar de las difíciles condiciones por la falta de agua de las últimas semanas, informa la Interprofesional Francesa de la Patata (CNIPT).

Sérgio Margaço, Director de Intersur Portugal.

Mayo 24, 2022

Grupo Intersur crea Intersur Portugal LDA

Grupo Intersur: 'Nuestro proyecto en Portugal nos permitirá desarrollar políticas de producción comunes y de continuidad entre España, Francia y Portugal'

Nomination Jean-Pierre Bienfait as member of Supervisory Board

Mayo 21, 2022

Jean-Pierre Bienfait nominated as member of HZPC's Supervisory Board

During the General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) of HZPC Holding B.V. Jean-Pierre Bienfait was appointed as new member of the Supervisory Board. Jean-Pierre fills the vacancy of Meerten Ubbens.

Mayo 17, 2022

HZPC: Las nuevas generaciones de variedades de patata prometen una mayor seguridad alimentaria

La nueva generación de variedades de patata se comporta cada vez mejor en condiciones meteorológicas extremas, como la sequía, según el reciente informe de sostenibilidad del obtentor de patatas HZPC..

Solynta and Incotec announce partnership to optimize performance of hybrid true potato seeds

Mayo 16, 2022

Solynta and Incotec partner to optimize performance of hybrid true potato seed (TPS)

Hybrid potato innovator Solynta and seed enhancement company Incotec announced at the International Seed Federation (ISF) congress they have entered a collaboration agreement.

Mayo 16, 2022

ADAPT desarrolla patatas tolerantes al estrés

¿Cómo responden las diferentes papas al estrés por calor, sequía y anegamiento? Científicos respaldados por la UE están investigando los cambios que hacen que las papas sean resistentes o susceptibles.