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September 07, 2009
Man dies after falling into potato harvester
In Fife, Scotland, a farm worker died after falling into a potato harvester in Fife. The arms and legs of the 34 year old man became entangled in the machinery on Foodie Farm near Cupar on Sunday morning.He was taken by helicopter to hospital but later...From the archive

September 04, 2009
Potato Peel waste helps predators of thrips in greenhouses
As part of a research project into methods to reinforce anti-parasite biological agents in growth media, the horticulture department of the Dutch University of Wageningen has made a promising discovery. When the growing medium is covered with waste fro...From the archive

September 03, 2009
Emmeloord ’s werelds aardappelhoofdstad tijdens PotatoEurope 2009
Nog een week te gaan en dan gaat PotatoEurope 2009 in Emmeloord van start. PotatoEurope is ’s werelds grootste internationale aardappelevenement. Het evenement bestaat uit drie componenten: een internationale vakbeurs, velddemonstraties en een internat...From the archive

September 02, 2009
Potato Company Albert Bartlett signs up Desperate Housewives star
Desparate Housewives star Marcia Cross has been signed up by potato company Albert Bartlett. Marcia will front the new rooster potato ad campaign which is the biggest yet by the UK’s leading fresh potato supplier. John Hicks, marketing manager for Al...From the archive

September 01, 2009
Growers buy Lantmännen Solanums Potato Processing
Lantmännen Solanum has sold its potato processing operation to a group of growers. The reception, storage and sorting for external clients will however remain within Lantmännen Solanum. The potato processing within Lantmännen Solanum has in recent ye...From the archive
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September 01, 2009
New International project on potato diseases powdery scab and black scurf
New international work is under way to help potato growers assess the risk, before planting, of their crops getting powdery scab and black scurf (Rhizoctonia solani).The Potato Council-funded £430,000 three-year study involves SCRI, SAC and the Food an...From the archive

September 01, 2009
Opbrengst en kwaliteit pootgoedoogst is goed
De oogst van pootaardappelen is voor ongeveer 65 procent klaar.De kwaliteit, grofte en opbrengst is goed. Wel komt schurft en rhizoctonia voor. Dit zijn de waarnemingen van Jan Hoogenboom, financieel manager bij HZPC, en Agrico’s commercieel directeur ...From the archive

August 31, 2009
Will Chase potato vodka scoops awards
William Chase (Founder of Tyrrell’s upscale potato crisps and king of added value) has scooped four Gold awards for it’s’ potato vodka and liqueurs.The Great Taste awards, run by the Guild of Fine Food, has awarded Chase distillery a Gold 1 star award ...From the archive

August 26, 2009
Stemming in de fysieke aardappelmarkt duidelijk beter
De stemming in de fysieke markt is duidelijk aan het verbeteren. De eerste signalen van een stemmingskentering in de aardappelmarkt is te zien aan de termijnnotering van het april 2010 contract. Zo steeg de notering binnen 2 weken van € 9,80 (opening ...From the archive

August 26, 2009
Telers verwachten minimale nagroei aardappelen in Nederland
In week 33 werden door de VTA-leden (Verenigde Telers Akkerbouw) proefrooiingen uitgevoerd. Midden september gaan de leden nogmaals een proefrrooiing uitvoeren. Deze opbrengstmetingen vinden sinds 2001 plaats en worden steeds op hetzelfde moment in het...From the archive

August 25, 2009
Food Valley Award nominatie voor Avebe's vetvervanger Etenia
Zetmeelbedrijf Avebe is één van de drie genomineerde bedrijven voor de Food Valley Award.Avebe is genomineerd voor het van aardappel zetmeel gemaakte product Etenia, dat gebruikt kan worden om vet te vervangen, zonder dat het mondgevoel vermindert. Het...From the archive

August 21, 2009
Aardappeloogst in Belgie wellicht lager dan verwacht
Door de droogte kan de aardappeloogst dit jaar flink tegenvallen. De huidige aardappel- marktprijs van 5 euro per 100 kilo is daarom niet langer realistisch met de verwachte marktontwikkelingen in het achterhoofd. Dat stelt de aardappelstudieclub van A...From the archive

August 20, 2009
Project Cascade: Greenvale AP developing radical potato cleaning system
Greenvale AP, the UK's largest supplier of fresh potatoes, is developing a radical potato cleaning system on its Tern Hill, Shropshire site. The system is code-named Project Cascade and Greenvale aims to have it fully operational by the end of the year...From the archive

August 20, 2009
Helft van voorraad wâldgieltsjes nu al verkocht
De verkopen van het aardappelras het wâldgieltsje lopen boven verwachting. Volgens aardappelgroothandel firma Greydanus en Brouwer uit Heerenveen is bijna vier weken na de overhandiging van de eerste aardappelen van dit seizoen, de helft al verkocht.From the archive

August 14, 2009
Potato Industry under treat by EU ban on pesticides
Up to a sixth of the UK's potato production could be lost as a result of an EU directive on pesticides, an expert said yesterday.Rob Clayton, of the Potato Council, based his warning on the effects of removing several chemicals essential in keeping pe...From the archive

August 10, 2009
New Herefordshire company Processing Potato Growers Ltd sell crop to United Biscuits
Three major growers have set up a new potato farming company in Herefordshire. Faced by three bad seasons and difficulty in maintaining high standards in the packing trade, they have decided to change direction in marketing. The new company, Process...From the archive

August 06, 2009
Uproar over study on organic food
For years, healthful-food advocates have said organic food is more nutritious than conventionally grown. But that claim — trumpeted on the Web sites of organizations ranging from the national Organic Trade Association to the Seattle-based PCC Natural ...From the archive
