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November 19, 2022
In the Netherlands, 7 supermarkets sign up for 100% robust potatoes in an organic range
In the Netherlands, 31 parties in the table potato chain sign a covenant in which they commit to switch completely to organic robust potato varieties, including 7 supermarkets.
November 15, 2022
Princesa Amandine se apoya en Paradores de Turismo para promocionar el turismo local
Princesa Amandine une su marca a la de Paradores de Turismo para que los consumidores de esta patata puedan disfrutar de las 10.000 plazas que ofrecen los 97 establecimientos de esta red líder de turismo cultural.
November 15, 2022
Hot Potato! Canadian research into heat-tolerant potato genes builds on award-winning study
In the classic children’s game, nobody wants to be the one left holding the 'hot potato'. This also rings true for farmers, as rising global temperatures are bringing new meaning to the term.
November 13, 2022
Agrico presents nine new potato varieties at its variety show
On 10 and 11 November, Agrico held its annual variety and seedling show at Agrico Research in Bant. During the show no fewer than nine new varieties were presented.
November 13, 2022
Rooted Apical Cuttings: Plugging the gap in quality seed potato production to boost food security in Asia and Africa
A capacity-building initiative that started in Kenya to fill gaps in the supply of high-quality early generation seed (EGS) is now spreading across Asia and many African countries
November 05, 2022
Update on ADAPT potato variety trials in Austria (Nov 2022)
The ADAPT project aims at developing new strategies to make potatoes fit for the challenging growth conditions of the future. Within this project, potato varieties trials are conducted in Austria.
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November 05, 2022
Joost van Regteren joins Solynta as Chief Commercial Officer
In this new position, Joost will be responsible for the downstream part of Solynta, leading product management, commercial and go to market strategies.
November 04, 2022
North Carolina sweet potatoes face challenges exporting to Europe
North Carolina is welcoming a good sweet potato crop. However, exporting this crop to Europe is a challenge due to the dollar and the Euro and the Spanish and French crops.
November 01, 2022
Solynta and Regenz partner to bring hybrid potato seed to South Africa
South African seed potato producer RegenZ and European hybrid potato seed innovator Solynta announced a partnership to bring hybrid true potatoes to the South African farming community.
October 31, 2022
Patatas Hijolusa: La empresa leonesa que innova al ritmo que marcan los tiempos
El año 2022 no ha sido uno más en la larga historia de esta empresa que hoy lidera el mercado español de la patata convertida en uno de los paradigmas europeos de la evolución y la proyección empresarial.
October 31, 2022
HZPC Potato Days 2022: No Time To Waste for future-proof potato growing
On 9, 10 and 11 November, HZPC will open its doors in Joure – and online – to anyone with a passion for potatoes. During Potato Days 2022, they will discuss the challenges of food security and sustainability, now and in the future.
October 31, 2022
University Outreach Project in Kenya Teaching Tissue Culture to Potato Farmers
Richard Mbaria makes a point at his potato in Kapsita village of Nakuru County, Kenya. The farmer has increased his production per acre thanks to training by a CARP+ project implemented in the area by Egerton University.
October 29, 2022
La crisis de la papa en Perú: pandemia y alza global de fertilizantes amenaza su producción
El precio de la papa blanca —la variedad más consumida en Perú— se ha incrementado este año en más del 110% con respecto al 2021, según la Emmsa.
October 25, 2022
New potato varieties in Bangladesh for Chips and French fries: Valencia and Cartagena
Two potato varieties developed by the private firm ACI Seed are set to hit the seed potato market of Bangladesh next season, enabling farmers to produce industrial-grade potatoes that can be used for making ready-to-eat snacks
October 23, 2022
Uso de la papa (Solanum tuberosum) en suplementación animal con énfasis en bovinos
Investigaciones llevadas a cabo por Agrosavia han determinado en variedades de papa, como la UNICA, valores de almidón del 70%, energía neta de lactancia de 1,3 Megacalorías de ENL/kg/MS en la papa entera.
October 10, 2022
The World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar - The Potato Landraces of the Canary Islands'
The World Potato Congress is extremely pleased to present its fourth webinar on October 18 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (USA/Canada) in English followed by the presentation in Spanish.
October 09, 2022
FInancial results potato company HZPC back on course
In the 2021/2022 fiscal year, HZPC managed to bring its results back on course after a challenging 2020/2021 fiscal year.
October 05, 2022
Fruit Attraction 2022 breaks records and cements Madrid as world fruit and vegetable capital
From 4 to 6 October, Madrid once again became the world fruit and vegetable capital with the 14th edition of Fruit Attraction, the sector's largest international event, organised by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX.