News on Potato Varieties and Seed

 Amflora starch potato
June 22, 2010

EU to change approval system for GMO crops

The European Union is to radically overhaul its approval system for genetically modified (GM) crops from next month, opening the way to large-scale GM cultivation in Europe, draft proposals seen by Reuters on Friday showed. With most Europeans showing...
HZPC uitbetalingsprijzen pootaardappelen hoger dan voorspeld
June 18, 2010

HZPC uitbetalingsprijzen pootaardappelen hoger dan voorspeld

Deze week heeft HZPC de definitieve uitbetalingsprijzen voor pootaardappelen oogst 2009 aan haar telers bekend gemaakt. De gemiddelde prijs over alle rassen komt voor de klasse E 28/55 uit op 23,10 euro per 100 kg vóór kwekersafdracht en exclusief BTW....
HZPC growers price seed potatoes considerably higher than expected
June 17, 2010

HZPC growers price seed potatoes considerably higher than expected

This week HZPC announced the final grower prices for seed potatoes crop 2009 to her growers.The average price over all varieties is for the class E, size 28/55, 23.10 euro per 100 kg before deduction of the breeder's fee and excluding VAT. Besides that...
 John Inness Center
June 06, 2010

Trial with GM potatoes resistant to late blight approved in United Kingdom

Defra has given scientists at The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) the go ahead to conduct a three-year trial on genetically modified (GM) potatoes.   Scientists at TSL - part of the John Innes Centre - are testing potatoes that have been genetically modifie...
June 02, 2010

ARS Scientists Clarify Origins of Potato Germplasm Neo-Tuberosum

A recent study conducted by scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and cooperators shows the potato germplasm Neo-Tuberosum
June 02, 2010

Científicos aclaran los orígenes del germoplasma de Neo-tuberosum de la papa

Un estudio reciente realizado por científicos del Servicio de Investigación Agrícola (ARS) y sus colaboradores mostró que el germoplasma de Neo-tuberosum de la papa.
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May 24, 2010

Amflora zal in Nederland nauwelijks worden geteeld

Minister Verburg van LNV verwacht niet dat de teelt van de genetisch gemodificeerde Amflora-fabrieksaardappel van BASF een grote vlucht zal nemen in Nederland. Amflora is namelijk onvoldoende resistent tegen de wratziekte en mag daarom niet in het Nede...
 ARS Potato Research: inspecting microtubers
May 06, 2010

Potato varieties with improved storage capabilities: ARS research

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in North Dakota are evaluating the storage properties of promising new potato varieties that could greatly improve potato quality for growers throughout the United States.
 Greenpeace
April 27, 2010

German Food Companies Say No to Genetically Modified Potatoes

According to the results of a survey released this month by the German branch of the environmental organization Greenpeace, a number of snacks and fast food giants including Burger King, McDonald's, German seafood chain Nordsee and chipmaker Lorenz Sna...
PCA: aardappelareaal België groeit 7 procent
April 20, 2010

PCA: aardappelareaal België groeit 7 procent

Het areaal bewaaraardappelen in Vlaanderen stijgt dit oogstjaar met 7 procent, meldt het Proefcentrum voor de Aardappelteelt (PCA) in Kruishoutem op basis van een enquête.   Omdat aardappelverwerkers garantie van aanvoer willen, sluiten ze meer contrac...
April 09, 2010

Trials with GM Potatoes resistant to PCN in United Kingdom approved

The government has given the green light to scientists to undertake a trial of genetically modified potatoes.Researchers will grow a trial crop of potatoes genetically modified to resist infection by potato cyst nematodes.DEFRA granted approval to scie...
 Amflora Starch Potato
April 06, 2010

What the approval of GM potato Amflora in Europe means to growers

Last month the EU Commission approved a second GM crop for cultivation in the EU. First plantings of Amflora, for seed production, are expected in Germany and the Czech Republic this spring. Other countries with a starch potato industry include Franc...
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March 11, 2010

Haverkort: 'Nog paar jaar voor Modena teelttoelating krijgt'

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March 10, 2010

The History and Future of GM Potatoes

Last week the European Commission approved cultivation and processing of the genetically modified starch potato Amflora. The request for authorisation was submitted by Amflora's developer BASF in August 1996, more than 13 years ago!

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March 03, 2010

Specialty potato market expanding

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Starch manufacturer Emsland Group welcomes approval of Amflora
March 03, 2010

Starch manufacturer Emsland Group welcomes approval of Amflora

EMSLAND GROUP welcomes the approval of Amflora by the European Commission. Cultivation of genetic modified crops will be an important prerequisite to secure long term competitiveness for the European potato starch industry.The Amflora registration proc...

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