News on The Potato Supply Chain from Europe

December 02, 2019

La polilla de la patata se extiende ya a tres parroquias Españolas: de Carballo y A Laracha

La Consellería de Medio Rural anunció ayer la próxima publicación en el Diario Oficial de Galicia de la declaración por la que las parroquias de Lendo y Caión, en A Laracha, y Noicela, en Carballo.

December 02, 2019

Nuevos hábitos de consumo en España revolucionan el sector de la patata

Los nuevos hábitos de consumo están brindando al sector de la patata inéditas oportunidades para poner en valor este producto, que a pesar de ser considerado un básico en la cesta de la compra, puede todavía reinventarse.

Farmers fear losing up to 1,000 tonnes of potatoes stuck in saturated fields.

November 28, 2019

Farmers in Jersey fear losing up to 1,000 tonnes of potatoes stuck in saturated fields.

Farmers in Jersey fear losing up to 1,000 tonnes of potatoes which are stuck in the ground after the relentless wet weather turned the Island’s fields into unworkable ‘bogs’.

November 28, 2019

At LAMMA 2020 Tong will launch TongHUB - an online portal for easy access to equipment documentation

At LAMMA 2020, potato handling equipment manufacturer Tong Engineering will launch an online portal for customers to easily access equipment documentation: the TongHUB

November 25, 2019

Making The Future Of Food Sustainable

Nicolai Prytz, sustainability and strategy director at TOMRA, has looked at how businesses, consumers and policymakers can help make the future of food sustainable.

November 21, 2019

Climate FieldView Partnership with CLAAS Brings Bayer Data Science to More Farms

CLAAS announced a global partnership with The Climate Corporation, Bayer’s digital farming arm, and its industry-leading FieldView™ digital farming platform.

November 21, 2019

TOMRA 3A improves output and productivity for Premium Potato Producer

By using the TOMRA 3A high-performance sorting machine Duchemin (Caen, France) are able to ensure their potatoes are a premium product.

SoilEssentials now reseller 7Sense wireless irrigation sensor and their temperature & humidity sensor system

November 21, 2019

SoilEssentials now reseller of the wireless irrigation sensor and the T & RH monitoring system of 7Sense

The Scottish precision farming pioneers SoilEssentials announces collaboration with Norwegian company 7Sense, to be the UK’s reseller of their smart, wireless temperature & humidity sensor monitoring system and their reliable, waterproof irrigation sensor

LAMMA LAUNCH FOR HAITH'S STORE LOADER PRO

November 20, 2019

Haith Group Store Loader PRO to be launched at LAMMA 2020

Haith Group will be unveiling its new Store Loader PRO at LAMMA 2020. The specialist vegetable handling and processing machinery manufacturer has incorporated several innovations into its latest store loading machine.

HZPC certificate price down 10% to € 145.80 on last stock trading day

November 19, 2019

HZPC certificate price down 10% to € 145.80 on recent stock trading day

The value of the shares in HZPC Holding B.V., the world market leader in potato breeding, has been fixed at €145.80 during the recent stock trading day. This means the value of the certificate has once again decreased by the maximum (10%) that is allowed.

Despite the rain, British potato harvest is 89% complete

November 17, 2019

Despite much rain, British potato harvest is 89% complete

British farmers have persevered in the face of adversity to complete 89 per cent of the potato harvest during the wettest year so far since 2012.

November 14, 2019

Apply for 2020 'Next Generation' training for potato professionals at BP2019

BP2019 marks the start of the sign up for the next batch of up-and-coming potato professionals to take part in the 2020 Next Generation training programme.

Agrico shows its professionalism during the variety exhibition

November 14, 2019

Dutch cooperative Agrico highlights 'professionalism' during their show of new potato varieties

On 7 and 8 November, Agrico held its annual variety show at its research station in Bant. During this show, the cooperative presented its new, innovative varieties and inspired visitors to work together to maximise professionalism in the chain.

November 13, 2019

Ukraine potato import higher than ever

In October, Ukraine imported 92,600 tonnes of potatoes, which exceeds the annual import volume, according to Ukrainian Horticultural Association (UHA).

November 12, 2019

Tolsma-Grisnich has a new dealership in Spain

As of August 1, 2019 Tolsma-Grisnich, with residence in Emmeloord, the Netherlands has started a cooperation with José Bernad Refrigeration, with residence in Albacete, Spain, to explore the Spanish Agrofood market.

November 11, 2019

La comarca de A Limia recoge más de cien millones de kilos de patatas, de los que diez están amparados

El Consello Regulador, a la espera de que Bruselas incluya la Agria y la Fina para doblar la producción.

November 11, 2019

Patatas Meléndez creará 50 empleos en Medina del Campo

Meléndez invertirá 15 millones en ampliar en 21.000 metros su fábrica de Medina del Campo con la creación de 50 empleos.

November 03, 2019

Dewulf shows potato harvesters, planters at Agritechnica 2019

Dewulf, full-liner in machines for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops will show seven machines at its stand at Agritechnica 2019. They range from soil cultivation to planting and from harvesting to storage.