Energy and Environment

October 16, 2024

España: desastre en el norte de Burgos

Perdidas millonarias debido a las lluvias y retrasos operativos que comprometen la cosecha.

October 10, 2024

Newterra Delivers Advanced Wastewater Reuse System for Large Potato Processing Plant Expansion

Newterra has announced its contribution to a groundbreaking wastewater reuse system as part of a major expansion of a leading Canadian potato processing facility.

October 08, 2024

Tribal farmers of Leh district adopting ICAR-CPRI-improved potato varieties

The ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute organised a front-line demonstration programme showcasing improved potato varieties to empower local farmers and promote sustainable agricultural production.

Los exuberantes campos de patatas de Arafa, mostrando el comienzo de una prometedora temporada de siembra con el objetivo de expandir los mercados de exportación en Asia y África

October 01, 2024

Egipto: se anticipa aumento de las exportaciones para 2025

Las exportaciones desde Egipto afectan los mercados Europeos. La temporada 2025 parece no ralentizar la búsqueda del país africano por más y mejores mercados de exportación.

October 01, 2024

Ecuador: sequías y heladas comprometen producción pero precios suben

En el valle del Carchi los problemas climatológicos son variados pero al menos los precios por saco de papa sube en consecuencia.

September 30, 2024

One Duynie brand exceeds the sum of its parts

As of October 1, 2024 there will be one Duynie brand. To further support the company's co-product partners and customers in achieving ambitious sustainability goals, this unified brand exceeds the sum of its parts.

Peter Erik Ywema, director Sustainability, leaves Royal Avebe

September 27, 2024

Royal Avebe director Sustainability, Peter Erik Ywema, is leaving

Peter Erik Ywema, director of Sustainability, will leave Royal Avebe on 1 October 2024. This has been mutually agreed by Ywema and the board of directors.

September 25, 2024

México: se aproxima la siembra de otoño y los productores aguardan por asignación de agua

Se espera que la superficie sembrada sea de cerca de 14 mil hectáreas. El presidente nacional de los productores de papa se refirió a lo que se viene.

Alison Sklarczyk, Manager at Sklarczyk Seed Farm

September 22, 2024

Sklarczyk Seed Farm Is Sustainably Growing Clean, Affordable Mini Tubers for the Potato Industry

When Alison Sklarczyk earned her animal sciences degree from Michigan State University, she didn’t intend to go into potato farming.

Fibe Accelerates Sustainable Fashion Possibilities with Investment Funding and Potato Yarn Breakthrough

September 07, 2024

Potato Yarn Breakthrough: Fibe Accelerates Sustainable Fashion Possibilities, creating textile fibre from potato harvest waste

Fibe, a London-based material science company, has developed the world’s first textile fibre from potato harvest waste (stems and leaves), garnering the attention of investors and industry experts alike.

August 28, 2024

World Water Week: How PepsiCo Foods North America is conserving water and driving change

World Water Week kicks off August 25-29. The team at PepsiCo Foods North America understands water is both a precious resource and necessary for their business from growing crops, manufacturing and even as an ingredient.

Fortalecen la sanidad del Valle de Tafí para la producción de papa semilla.

August 27, 2024

Argentina: lineamientos para la producción de semilla del futuro

En Tucumán, la zona productiva por excelencia del norte del país, instituciones y productores se reunieron para un evento que anticipa el futuro de la semilla en la región.

Yvonne Prüfer, Managing Director of Solanum Vermarktungsgesellschaft

August 26, 2024

The potato: a guarantee for regional food security and prosperity

With a view to the upcoming state elections on September 1, 2024, in Thuringia (Thüringen), the German Potato Trade Association (DKHV) underlines the outstanding importance of the potato as a renewable resource and cornerstone of regional value creation.

August 14, 2024

Perú: heladas en las sierras afectan producción

El cambio climático esta dando problemas también a los productores de Perú que ven sus cultivos afectados debido a inusuales heladas.

August 14, 2024

Rising potato prices across South America

Extreme weather conditions in South America have wrecked havoc on the potato production. Potato prices skyrocketed as a result.

Participants gather in the yard at Worth Farms for Hutchinsons Potato Demonstration Day, discussing field trials and innovative approaches to potato cultivation due to heavy rainfall preventing field visits.

August 12, 2024

Sharing practical knowledge to refine best practice in potato growing

This year’s Hutchinsons Potato Demonstration Day, held at Worth Farms, Holbeach, Lincolnshire, focussed on potential solutions to address some of the key challenges faced by UK potato growers.