News on Potato Varieties and Seed

They thought they had the world's largest potato. But it was no potato at all

March 17, 2022

World's largest potato? No, not a potato at all!

When is a potato not a potato? When it's a tuber of a gourd, according to Guinness World Records. A New Zealand couple who believed they had dug up the world's largest potato in the garden of their small farm near Hamilton

March 17, 2022

Europatat calls on the European Parliament for an urgent solution in restoring normal EU-GB trade in seed potatoes

The European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development held an "Exchange of views on the disruption in the EU-GB trade in seed potatoes" to which Europatat was invited to speak.

Agrico starts construction of a mini tuber storage facility

March 15, 2022

Seed potato company Agrico starts construction of its own mini tuber storage facility

By constructing its own mini tuber storage facility, seed potato company Agrico is taking the next step in its professionalization. Agrico currently rents a separate area from an affiliated grower for its mini tubers.

30 years of Europlant Pflanzenzucht GmbH

March 13, 2022

Seed potato company Europlant Pflanzenzucht GmbH celebrates its 30th anniversary

In 2022 the Lueneburg-based seed potato company Europlant Pflanzenzucht GmbH celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Proposed potato organisation sets out funding plans

February 18, 2022

Proposed Great Britain potato organisation sets out funding plans

Potato industry leaders in Great Britain who are driving forward proposals for a new representative organization funded by voluntary subscriptions say they have a 'clear mandate' to make plans for the next stage.

February 18, 2022

Virtual India Potato Conference 2022

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February 14, 2022

The right potato variety with the robustness index

The potato is the third-largest food crop in the world and therefore an important part of our diet. Meijer Potato believes that everybody deserves to enjoy food.

Eric Vos, gerente de exportación de patatas de siembra en Agrico.

February 09, 2022

Agrico: 'La calidad debe ser buena, pero los rendimientos siguen siendo más importantes'

La empresa holandesa Agrico es un actor global en el campo de las variedades de patatas de siembra y de consumo. El desarrollo de variedades innovadoras que se adapten a varios climas y mercados constituye una parte esencial de la empresa.

February 03, 2022

Chile: Fortalecen manejo agronómico del cultivo de papas nativas de colores en Los Ríos

Distintos temas fueron presentados en charlas técnicas en la Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Austral (EEAA).

February 02, 2022

Models would help estimate nutrients required by potato crops

Through four experimental studies in two production cycles, for the first time it was possible to develop the 'critical dilution curves' of calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and sulfur (S) in cultivars (several crops) of potato.

Growers of potatoes for consumption in England and Wales may be able to import Dutch seed potatoes.

January 28, 2022

Growers in England and Wales may be able to import Dutch seed potatoes directly

At the request of the Dutch Potato Organisation (NAO), the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has investigated the possibilities for exporting Dutch seed potatoes to the United Kingdom (UK).

January 28, 2022

World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar - 'Potato Variety Development in Ireland, Historical Perspectives and Future Challenges' presented by Dr. Denis Griffin

The World Potato Congress is very pleased to present its second 2022 webinar on February 25 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard time (USA/Canada). Potato is often considered synonymous with Ireland due to the great Irish Famine and still remains the most important food crop in Ireland.

January 26, 2022

Venezuela: Productores de papa solicitan reunión urgente con Maduro para rescatar cultivo

Autorización para importar semillas certificadas; garantías para el abastecimiento de diésel, gasolina; luchar contra el contrabando de Colombia y además, solicitar una reunión con Nicolás Maduro.

January 26, 2022

Puno, Peru: INIA incrementará producción de semillas de calidad de papa Imilla Negra

El Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA) del Ministerio de Desarrollo Agrario y Riego (Midagri) desarrolló trabajos técnicos de control de maleza y aporque en el cultivo de papa, variedad Imilla Negra, en los campos experimentales ubicados en la región Puno, Peru.

January 25, 2022

MountainKing Introduces Tajin Roaster Promo

MountainKing is spicing up several of its gourmet varieties by partnering with Tajín Clásico Seasoning to offer shoppers a free sample of the top-selling dry seasoning in 1.5 lb. bags

January 21, 2022

Canopy temperature provides novel insights into potato yields and efficient water use

A new potato or sweet potato variety represents only the "tip of the iceberg," concealing hundreds, if not thousands, of hours invested in testing and developing that variety.

January 20, 2022

España: Agricultores de la Asociación de Cosecheros La Papa Bonita realizan tradicional preparación para la siembra de patata

Desgrelar o sacarle el brote a este cultivo es un trabajo manual sencillo que lleva mucho tiempo, pero según los agricultores de Icod el Alto, garantiza un crecimiento parejo.