Variedades de Patata

During the opening of The First Exhibition of Local Production in Dohuk, Iraq

Septiembre 17, 2023

Potato Chip manufacturer BEPPCO participated in the First Exhibition of Local Production in Dohuk, Iraq

BEPPCO proudly presented their potato varieties and potato chips at the First Exhibition of Local Production in Dohuk Governorate's Aqra District. The event started on the evening of Sunday, September 3, 2023, under the supervision of Mr. Ali Tatar, the Governor of Dohuk.

Septiembre 16, 2023

Seed potato export from Scotland to Northern Ireland to resume starting September 30

Gordon MP Richard Thomson has welcomed confirmation from DEFRA that exports of seed potatoes from Scotland to Northern Ireland can restart from September 30, but has reacted with disbelief that the UK Government hasn’t raised the issue of exports to the EU since March.

Taylor Grant, Leah Halverson and Bryan Jones: The Next Generation of Potato Farmers

Septiembre 16, 2023

Feeding America: Introducing the Next Generation Potato Farmers

A new generation of potato farmers uses cutting-edge instruments and methods to progress farms and preserve the soil for future generations all over the United States, often in unexpected areas.

Septiembre 15, 2023

Peter Poortinga appointed as CEO of hybrid potato company Solynta

Dutch innovative hybrid potato breeder Solynta announced that Peter Poortinga will join the company as Chief Executive Officer as per September 15.

Potato harvest August 2023 in the Netherlands (Courtesy: Dewulf)

Septiembre 14, 2023

Average potato production in North-western-Europe threatened by quality issues

The last 4 months was not easy going for the potato production in the NEPG region. But despite the difficult weather conditions, first yield estimates suggest a return to multi-year averages, with an estimated harvest of around 23 million tonnes of potatoes.

Septiembre 13, 2023

Princesa Amandine presenta su triple oferta de patatas para diferentes usos en Fruit Attraction

Princesa Amandine participará en Fruit Attraction (del 3 al 5 de octubre en IFEMA Madrid) con presencia en los stands de tres de sus socios, Udapa (10G06, pabellón 10), Ibérica de Patatas (5E06, pabellón 5) y Campotec (8C08, stand Portugal Fresh 2023).

McGill University Professor Martina Stromvik and her team have created a potato super pangenome to identify genetic traits that can help produce the next super spud.

Agosto 29, 2023

Mapping genetic variation of the potato: McGill researchers create super pangenome

Scientists have assembled the genome sequences of nearly 300 varieties of potatoes and its wild relatives to develop more nutritious, disease-free, and weather-proof crop.

A potato field of Agronico in bloom in Tasmania, Australia (Variety Atlantic)

Agosto 27, 2023

Simplot to acquire Agronico, Tasmania’s largest seed potato producer

Agronico, Tasmania’s largest seed potato producer, has entered into an agreement for Simplot to acquire the business and property assets of Agronico.

U.S. Potato Exports Reach Record Value and Volume July 2022 – June 2023

Agosto 26, 2023

United States Potato Exports Reach Record Value and Volume July 2022 – June 2023

United States potato exports reached record value and volume in the 12-month period from July 2022 – June 2023. Export values increased 19.05% to USD 2.2 billion, and export volume increased 3.85% to 3.3 million metric tons (fresh weight equivalent).

Agosto 24, 2023

Europlant expande su presencia en el mercado mediterráneo

Europlant Pflanzenzucht GmbH establece una filial en España para expandir su presencia en el mercado mediterráneo. A partir de ahora, Europlant Espana Semillas S.L. será la responsable de la distribución de variedades de patatas modernas y de alto rendimiento en España.

Agosto 22, 2023

Solynta's Latest Hybrid Potato Variety Shows Remarkable Late Bligh Resistance in Field Trial

Solynta's potato variety was the only one to survive the high late blight pressure in the field among three other commercial varieties planted alongside.

Potato Next, The Dutch Potato Cooperation

Agosto 10, 2023

PotatoNext is the name of the new Agrico, Nedato and Leo de Kock cooperative focused on table potatoes

Agrico, Nedato and Leo de Kock announced the name of the new, independent cooperative of common consumption potatoes: PotatoNext. This joint cooperative marks an important milestone in the potato industry and will be the result of a close collaboration between the three renowned companies.

KC-SWEET PURPLE is rich in beta-carotene, iron and zinc.

Agosto 09, 2023

Kenya leads Eastern Africa with release of climate-adaptive and nutritious purple-fleshed sweet potato variety

The International Potato Center (CIP) has collaborated with Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) to release the KC Sweet Purple variety of sweet potato in an effort to tackle ongoing climate challenges facing farmers in Kenya.

Agosto 03, 2023

Alsum Farms Begins Wisconsin Yellow Potato Harvest

Wisconsin yellow potato harvest is underway at Alsum Farms in Arena, Wis. with the first potato loads being washed, graded and packed for fresh market delivery to distribution centers and retail grocers the first full week of August.

Agosto 01, 2023

Idaho evaluating alternate method of dormancy testing for Seed Potatoes

University of Idaho doctoral student Lisa Tran’s dissertation has the potential to transform how Idaho’s seed potato certification authority does business.

Paving ways to a robust and vibrant potato seed sector in Tanzania

Julio 18, 2023

Paving the way for a robust and vibrant seed potato sector in Tanzania

Tanzania and the Netherlands have agreed to collaborate on developing a joint roadmap for the thriving seed potato ecosystem.

Julio 16, 2023

United Kingdom Potato volumes expected to be low despite good growing conditions

The UK potato sector has been going through a better spell this year, but it did take a long time for the potato shortage to feed back to growers as there was still crop from the previous year on the market and the prices didn’t increase until around mid-May.

Julio 13, 2023

Egypt is strengthening its position in the Dutch sweet potato market

Egypt continues to hold the position of the second biggest supplier of sweet potatoes to the Dutch market and is increasing its export of sweet potatoes to the Netherlands year after year.

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