News on Potato Varieties and Seed

The previous harvest was distinguished by good agricultural performance
November 09, 2023
Cuba: la región de Sancti Spíritus se adelanta en su siembra de papa agroecológica
Cuba se encuentra próxima a la temporada de siembra de papas y por tercer año seguido la región de Santi Spíritu, en el centro de la isla, se incluye al programa de papa agroecologica del país.
Brand new location
November 08, 2023
HZPC celebrates Potato Days
The Dutch company that has carried the seal of the crown since 2023 and has been renamed HZPC Royal Group, will receive clients, partners and friends for an event that will be held for the first time at the Metslawier station.
Andreas Pottbäcker (shown here in the Curing room) has broken new ground by growing sweet potatoes. The tubers are marketed either to Essen-based potato wholesaler Von der Stein or to Edeka Rhein-Ruhr, in each case in the tried-and-tested Europool returnable crate.
November 06, 2023
Pottbäcker Markt- und Kartoffelhandel GmbH want to offer regional sweet potatoes all year round
Since 2017, regional sweet potatoes have been growing and thriving on the Lower Rhine potato farm Pottbäcker in Germany
The former Minister of Agriculture and Livestock José Valín
November 01, 2023
La patata en España: pasado, presente y futuro.
Previo a la XVIII edición de la Feria Exaltación de la Patata de Herrera de Pisuerga que comenzó el pasado 28 de octubre, José Valín, quien ocupó la Consejería de Agricultura y Ganadería de la Junta de Castilla y León entre 1996 y 2007, fue entrevistado con respecto a las tendencias de la patata en España y las perspectivas a futuro.
Vicentina S.A organized its annual potato day in Uruguay
November 01, 2023
Vicentina S.A organizó su jornada de papa anual en Uruguay
La semana pasada en Uruguay el equipo de Vicentina S.A, empresa dedicada a la producción de papa y también agentes para la compañía holandesa STET, dio la bienvenida a clientes y entusiastas del sector a la muy esperada jornada de la Papa Vicentina.
There’s a New Type of Potato in Stores That’s So Creamy You Don’t Even Need Butter
October 30, 2023
New Organic Potato brand available at Whole Foods in the North-East United States: Upstate Abundance
If you’re looking to up your potato game this holiday season, you’re in luck. There’s a new potato variety in town, and it’s said to be so creamy that you don’t need to add butter, cream, or anything else to dress it up - it’s delicious right from the field.
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Scott Anderson, science co-ordinator for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's research station in Harrington, came up with the name for the 'Plowdown Challenge.'
October 30, 2023
Scientist challenges farmers to guess the yield of potato field grown without fertilizers
A scientist from Prince Edward Island has issued a challenge to Island farmers: Guess the yield of a potato field grown using only fertilizer left over from last year's crop.
El precio de la papa en Ecuador aumentó más de un 30% en el último mes
October 25, 2023
El precio de la papa en Ecuador aumentó más de un 30% en el último mes
Según el listado de precios del mercado Mayorista de Ambato, el precio de la papa aumento entre un 30% y hasta un 50%—dependiendo de la variedad—en el último mes.
Ensuring Quality from Seed to Table: The Role of Seed Certification in New Zealand’s Potato Industry
October 20, 2023
Ensuring Quality from Seed to Table: The Role of Seed Certification in New Zealand’s Potato Industry
The New Zealand Seed Potato Certification Scheme was established in 1948 and has been running continuously since then.
HZPC potatoes
October 18, 2023
Royal HZPC Group's growth and stability in financial year 2022/2023
For financial year 2022/2023, potato breeder Royal HZPC Group B.V. reports substantial growth in sales. Gerard Backx, CEO Royal HZPC Group B.V., underlines that the important growth in volume, is mainly in Asia and America.
This new potato hybrid, Oliver F1, can be cultivated directly from botanical seed and, after transplanting, produces table potatoes in one season.
October 18, 2023
Brasil: baja en costos de producción compensa tendencia de precios
Independientemente de las circunstancias más recientes en San Pablo y Minas Gerais, la tendencia de precios para la papa de consumo fresco en Brasil durante los últimos años ha sido a la baja.
Potato Harvester at Seasonal harvesting of potatoes from field.
October 13, 2023
Cae el precio de la patata en España con la importación desde Francia
Con la llegada de los camiones cargados de tuberculos desde Francia, la cosecha de patata en Castilla y León se ha enllentecido, los precios continuan cayendo de los 35 céntimos el kilo a menos de 30 actualmente, y un año que parecía ser interesante para los productores locales se convierte en una verdadera decepción.
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