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August 19, 2020
Wageningen University & Research to host PotatoEurope on 1 and 2 September 2021 in Lelystad, The Netherlands
Wageningen University & Research and DLG Benelux have signed a contract for hosting PotatoEurope 2021 at the location of Wageningen Plant Research in Lelystad, The Netherlands.
August 19, 2020
Across China: Hi-tech Potato Industry Boosts Poverty Alleviation
The potato industry in Ulanqab, dubbed the 'potato city' of China, has become one of the main industries to help farmers shake off poverty.
August 19, 2020
Het volledig programma van Aardappeldemodag Online
Het is bijna zover! Om 10.00 uur gaat de online aardappeldemodag open. Een kwartier tevoren ontvangt u per email de link die toegang geeft. Nog niet opgegeven? Het kan nog!
August 17, 2020
Potato Starch manufacturer Avebe has started campaign 2020
Today Avebe's potato campaign starts in the Netherlands. Following an unstable growing season, the first potatoes are being delivered to the Gasselternijveen location.
August 17, 2020
Glycoalkaloids in potatoes: European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) assesses health risks
EFSA has assessed the risks to human and animal health related to the presence of glycoalkaloids in food and feed, particularly in potatoes and products derived from potatoes.
August 17, 2020
Machu Papa de Perú, la variedad de patata más resistente al cambio climático
El Parque de la Papa es un lugar único. Allí se cultivan 1.300 variedades de patatas, pero solo una de ellas puede dar respuesta a la crisis alimentaria.
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August 16, 2020
Jonge Boeren Programma krijgt virtueel vervolg tijdens Aardappeldemodag Online
De eerste editie van het Jonge Boeren Programma tijdens Aardappeldemodag 2018 was een groot succes. Twee jaar na deze speciaal voor jonge boeren georganiseerde bijeenkomst komt er nu een virtueel vervolg.
August 12, 2020
McCrum just opened North America's newest fry processing plant in Washburn, Maine
The McCrum's, a 6th generation farming family, just opened North America's newest fry processing plant in Washburn, Maine
August 11, 2020
Registration for the World Potato Congress 2021 in Dublin, Ireland is Now Open!
Registration for the World Potato Congress 2021from May 31 to June 3, 2021 in Dublin, Ireland is Now Open!
August 10, 2020
Santiago Domínguez: El Elemento Clave en el Cultivo de la Patata es la Existencia de Contratos
Entrevista con Santiago Domínguez, agricultor y dueño de una finca de Nueva Villa de las Torres (Valladolid)
August 10, 2020
Patatas Meléndez se Alza Como el Primer Operador Nacional de Patata y Despliega 25 Millones de Euros
La empresa vallisoletana Patatas Meléndez, afincada en Medina del Campo, se ha convertido en el primer operador del mercado nacional de este producto de consumo tradicional y está, además, inmersa en la ampliación de sus instalaciones gracias a una inversión de 25 millones de euros que le permitirá duplicar su capacidad de envasado.
August 05, 2020
Potato Growers to Benefit as Thailand lifts Tariffs on Australian Potatoes
AUSVEG has welcomed the announcement from Agriculture Minister David Littleproud that two key commitments are now realised under the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA), which will improve market access for Australian potato exporters into the Thai market.
August 04, 2020
EarthFresh offers Potatoes Packed in 100% Compostable Paper Bags
EarthFresh’s Paper Revolution offers retailers a full potato product line in 100% compostable paper packaging.
August 03, 2020
La Patata Regina Permitirá a los Supermercados Diferenciarse
Mientras que las patatas de la antigua cosecha ya no están disponibles, el productor y envasador Terroir d’Origine espera con impaciencia la nueva cosecha. 'Hay mucha demanda, pero la oferta es limitada en este momento'.
July 28, 2020
Management buyout at Puffin produce
Farmer shareholders at Haverfordwest-based Puffin Produce have relinquished control of the co-operative in a management buyout deal.
July 28, 2020
It’s going to be a potato harvest with plenty of clods…
Throughout last spring we were dealing with historically poor soil structure in Western Europe, with clods as hard as concrete. Will harvests of potato and onion reflect this? The chances of that seem high, so what can you do to keep clods out of your storage?
July 27, 2020
Nace la Interprofesional de la patata de Castilla y León
Después de un gran esfuerzo administrativo llevado a cabo durante el confinamiento, el sector productor de la patata de Castilla y León ha conseguido crear la Interprofesional de la patata, tras reunir los apoyos necesarios superando el 51% de la superficie regional.
July 27, 2020
Perú (Cusco): Promueven cultivo de diversas variedades de papa nativa en el distrito de Lares
El Minam destacó que el proyecto se ejecuta con el financiamiento del Fondo para el Medio Ambiente Mundial (GEF) y el apoyo de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO).