Noticias de Irlanda

William Gilmore, un productor de patatas de quinta generación, dice que el mes de marzo ha sido "una pérdida"

Abril 16, 2024

Europa: preocupación por el clima y la producción

El clima sigue siendo atípico en Europa y productores de todas partes se preocupan por el futuro. Irlanda no es la excepción.

Peter VanderZaag, President and CEO of World Potato Congress (WPC).

Noviembre 26, 2023

World Potato Congress Webinar: Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food Security

World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to present the Webinar: "Declaration of Dublin and the World Potato Congress, Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food Security"

Octubre 30, 2023

Potato Market Update 25th October - Irish Farmers' Association

Home consumption and retail sales continue to prosper with the current weather conditions increasing demand.

Minister McConalogue announces approvals under Seed Potato Sector and Chipping Potato Sector Investment Aid

Junio 07, 2023

Government of Ireland supports investments in the Seed Potato and Chipping Potato Sector

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, announced the commencement of the issuing of grant approvals under the 2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Seed Potato Sector and Chipping Potato Sector.

The World Potato Congress Inc. officially adopts Declaration of Dublin: Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food Security

Mayo 18, 2023

World Potato Congress officially adopts the Declaration of Dublin: Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food Security

The World Potato Congress (WPC) Inc., through its mission of creating value chain networking within the global potato community, has officially adopted the Declaration of Dublin: Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food Security.

Potato Power: Keogh's Crisps to use 18 million potatoes to keep up with demand

Marzo 28, 2023

Irish potato chips manufacturer Keogh's Crisps plans the construction of a new production facility to keep up with demand

Keogh’s Crisps plan to use 18 million potatoes this year, all thanks to the growing demand for their snacks.

IFA Demand Investigation into How Bord Bia Mark QA Appeared on French Baby Potatoes

Enero 29, 2023

Irish Farmers Demand Investigation into How Bord Bia Mark QA Appeared on French Baby Potatoes

Irish Farmers Association President Tim Cullinan said the recent incident of French baby potatoes being labelled with the Bord Bia Quality Assurance mark is unacceptable.

Enero 14, 2023

Potato Starch Global Market Report 2023: Future Market for Potato Starch-Based Bioplastics Presents Opportunities

In terms of value, the potato starch market is projected to reach USD 5.60 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2022 to 2029, while in terms of volume, this market is projected to reach 5,128.5 thousand tons by 2029, at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2020 to 2029.

Agosto 28, 2022

Ireland Potato Market Update August 24th

It is anticipated that consumption and retail sales should pick up from this week onwards with the return of schools after the summer break. With the hot weather and lack of rainfall, there are numerous reports that maincrop Rooster.

Junio 19, 2022

Fundamental change in blight strains impacting Irish potato crops

There is a major displacement of potato-blight strain populations taking place in Ireland at the present time. Speaking on a recent edition of the Tillage Edge podcast.

Junio 17, 2022

Potato association Europatat announces Strategy 2022-2025

On 30 May 2022, the Europatat membership gathered in Dublin approved a new vision and mission for Europatat, as well as the key fields of action and priorities for the next three years (2022-2025)

Junio 08, 2022

FAO: Duplicar la producción mundial de papa en 10 años es posible

En su discurso de presentación ante el Congreso Mundial de la Papa en Irlanda, el Sr. QU Dongyu, Director General de la FAO, hace referencia a las semillas, el rendimiento y la reducción de la pobreza.

Junio 08, 2022

Europatat elige a Tigran Richter como su nuevo presidente y aprueba una nueva Estrategia para 2022-2025

Europatat, la Asociación Europea del Comercio de la Patata, ha celebrado en Dublín (Irlanda) su primera Asamblea General presencial desde el estallido de la pandemia del Covid-19.

Junio 07, 2022

The 11th World Potato Congress, Dublin, Ireland Industry Award Winners

The World Potato Congress Industry Awards were presented during the 11th World Potato Congress in Dublin, Ireland. Awards were presented to Dr. John J. Burke, Paul C. Struik, Antoon Wallays and Richard W. Okray

Junio 06, 2022

WPC: Teagasc discussed breeding new potato varieties

Teagasc used its presence at this week’s World Potato Congress (WPC) to network with comparable organisations, in particular those undertaking similar projects regarding breeding new potato varieties.

Junio 04, 2022

Potato growers in Ireland urged to order seed now for 2023 - or take a huge risk

Brexit could lead to a significant shortage of potatoes for Irish consumers by 2023, experts have warned. It makes sense for potato growers to contact seed producers now to organise fresh seed for the 2023 season.

Junio 02, 2022

How the humble potato is already helping end world hunger

Consumed by more than a billion people worldwide, including many of the world’s poorest, potato has long been one of the most important crops to avert hunger.