News on The Potato Supply Chain from Europe

November 04, 2015

Delegations of India, Cuba and Morocco to visit BP2015 looking for seed potatoes

UK Seed potato exports are booming with big strides being made to open even more new markets.

November 04, 2015

Tong launches new data technology at BP2015

Tong Engineering will be promoting its latest range of potato equipment and handling technology at this year’s British Potato event in Harrogate on 12th and 13th November.

November 04, 2015

BP 2015 for the first time an entirely indoor affair

BP 2015 is the first time this event held every two year for the British Potato Industry is entirely indoors. Visit BP2015 in Harrogate in 8 days from today...

November 03, 2015

España: Llega a Galicia la polilla guatemalteca, una nueva plaga de la papa

La Xunta de Galicia declara su presencia en los ayuntamientos coruñeses de Ferrol, Narón y Neda y establece una serie de medidas fitosanitarias para combatirla.

November 03, 2015

With SmartStor™ you can take your potato store with you

Crop Systems Ltd is launching SmartStor™, a cost effective crop store control system that that enables users to monitor and manage their (potato) stores via their smartphone or tablet anywhere, anytime.

November 02, 2015

Tolsma-Grisnich show storage innovation at Agritechnica

At the Agritechnica in Hanover Tolsma-Grisnich (hall 24, stand A10) will show new modules for its Vision Control storage computer, the Samro stone and clod separator, its in-house developed Track & Trace system for box storage, the Fresh Box, and itsinnovative washing installations.

October 29, 2015

España: Premian dos prototipos que permiten mejorar la competitividad de la papa

El Cabildo de Tenerife (Islas Canarias) ha premiado dos prototipos que permiten mejorar la competitividad del subsector de la papa. El vicepresidente y consejero insular de Agricultura, Ganadería y Pesca entregó ayer [miércoles 28] los premios a los dos ganadores del concurso de ideas convocado para introducir la innovación en la maquinaria agrícola.

October 29, 2015

Gerard Backx new chair of Breeders Trust

During the annual shareholders meeting of Breeders Trust, held on 13 October 2015 in Vienna, Mr. G.J.F. Backx (Joure) was elected as the new chair of the Board of Breeders Trust.

dewulf~miedema, your contact partner for potato harvesting machinery at the Agritechnica

October 28, 2015

Visit dewulf~miedema to see potato harvesting machinery at the Agritechnica

At the upcoming Agritechnica in Germany, you can find dewulf~miedema, your contact partner for potato and full vegetable harvesting machinery in stand 25 H23

October 25, 2015

Islas Canarias: Insectos, trampas y CO2 frente a la polilla

El Cabildo de Tenerife ha emprendido desde 2000 una cruzada contra una de las plagas habituales del campo tinerfeño: la polilla de la papa.

October 23, 2015

Potato waste from farm to fork quantified in Swiss study

On the way from field to fork, more than half of the potato harvest is lost. This is according to a new study conducted by researchers from Agroscope and ETH Zürich.

October 22, 2015

Agri food chain partners share best practices on implementation EU promotion policy for agri-food products

Celcaa, FoodDrinkEurope, SACAR and Copa and Cogeca held a high-level Seminar in Brussels today to
discuss the new EU promotion policy for agri-food products which is entering into force on 1 December

October 20, 2015

Dewulf Kwatro potato harvester undergoes a remarkable transformation

Dewulf, specialist in harvesting technology for potatoes and carrots, has implemented extensive updates for 2016 on the current Kwatro self-propelled 4-row sieving harvester.

October 19, 2015

Mooij Agro EVERY-AIR storage solution is AgriTechnica Silver Medal Winner

Mooij Agro's EVERY-AIR is Silver Medal Winner 2015 Innovations AgriTechnica

October 17, 2015

España: Producir leche y papa tendrá una rebaja fiscal

Asaja de Castilla y León valora la reducción de módulos para los sectores del vacuno de leche y de la patata anunciada por los ministerios de Hacienda y Agricultura, reducción que además tendrá carácter estructural y no puntual.

October 13, 2015

Potato company HZPC pays € 3.75 dividend

Extremely low prices in the European ware potato market have put a dent in HZPC's sales of certified seed potatoes in Europe.

Frazer Coulby (Harrogate College student) with his winning dish, bubble and squeak with belly pork

October 13, 2015

BP2015 Potato Industry Dinner will feature winning dish of AHDB Student Competition

Delegates at BP2015 are in for a treat as a competition winning dish will be served up at the industry dinner. Potatoes naturally take a starring role in the main course dish created by a local Harrogate College student, as part of a competition run by AHDB Potatoes.

October 05, 2015

La interprofesional de la papa, clave para el futuro del sector en España

Los productores plantean la creación de esta herramienta, bien a nivel nacional o sólo para CyL, con el fin de poder organizar la oferta y hacer frente a la competencia de Francia.