News on Potato Storage from Europe

Potato Production of Harvest 2017 in North-western Europe adjusted upwards
November 04, 2017

Estimates Potato Production North-western Europe Harvest 2017 adjusted upwards

Although the full harvest is not in the stores yet, the North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) estimates the actual harvest at 28.9 million tons for the 5 countries. This is more than the estimate of last September.
Mooij Agro builds potato storage with humidification for Lamb Weston Grower in Germany
October 31, 2017

Mooij Agro builds potato storage with humidification for Lamb Weston Grower in Germany

Potato Storage Specialist Mooij Agro announced that they have built a potato storage for a Lamb Weston potato grower in Titz, Germany.
Dewulf~Miedema will continue under the name Dewulf
October 30, 2017

Dewulf~Miedema will continue using the company name Dewulf

Dewulf~Miedema - supplier of a complete line of agricultural machinery for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops - has selected Dewulf as its new official company name.
Potato tuber with extensive blight infection
October 26, 2017

United Kingdom Potato Harvest 2017 without drama - but now the storage...

The potato harvest in the United Kingdom was mostly without drama. Hopefully this doesn't change during the storage season. But watch the changes in the CIPC regulation.
Potato Europe 2017 welcomed 10,000 visitors on Thursday, despite the weather.
September 15, 2017

Potato Europe 2017 welcomed 10,000 visitors on Thursday, despite the weather.

Despite the cancellation of the first day of Potato Europe (Wednesday) and the less then perfect weather on Thursday, the 270 exhibitors were able to welcome around 10,000 visitors, just on the Thursday
Dewulf~Miedema unveils the Torro 3-row trailed sieving harvester at Potato Europe ’17
September 08, 2017

Dewulf~Miedema unveils the Torro 2-row trailed sieving harvester at Potato Europe 2017

Dewulf-Miedema presents an impressive number of machines at Potato Europe. Much of the equipment can be seen in action during numerous demonstrations of harvesting and storage technology. But the the main eye-catcher will be the unveiling of Torro!
Last chance to cast your vote for the Potato Europe 2017 Innovation Award
September 08, 2017

Last chance to cast your vote for the Potato Europe 2017 Innovation Award

Check out the five products nominated for the Potato Europe 2017 Innovation Award. Until Monday September 11, noon, you can still vote for your favorite!
 New Tong Caretaker trailer reversing sensors are a hit with potato growers
September 03, 2017

New Tong Caretaker trailer reversing sensors are a hit with potato growers

Tong’s market leading Caretaker mobile (potato) grader is now available with a new option of trailer reversing sensors, make loading the grader’s hopper much quicker, safer, easier and more accurate than ever before.
Tolsma-Grisnich 5M temperature sensor cable for bulk potato storage
August 26, 2017

Tolsma-Grisnich 5M temperature sensor cable finalist Potato Europe Innovation Award

Tolsma-Grisnich has developed a temperature sensor cable that is 5m in length and that can measure the product temperature at various heights throughout the stack of potatoes.The product is one of the five finalists for the Potato Europe Innovation Awards.
Tong launches new Fieldloader options for easier transport
June 22, 2017

Tong launches new Fieldloader options for easier transport

Tong Engineering is pleased to announce new design options on its popular Fieldloader, including unique automatic transport-mode features, allowing users to make the machine even more compact for road transport.
Great Britain potato stocks at similar level as last year.
May 16, 2017

Great Britain potato stocks at similar level as last year.

Great Britain grower-held potato stock levels at the end of March 2017 were at 1Mt, around the same volume as the end-March 2016 and 300Kt less than the end-March 2015 according to an AHDB estimate.
Potato Machine Manufacturer AVR highlights Crop Handling & Storage Equipment Options
May 10, 2017

Potato Machine Manufacturer AVR highlights Crop Handling & Storage Equipment Options

Potato Machine Manufacturer AVR explains a number of options for the crop handling & storage equipment launched last season
North-Western European potato area estimated to grow by 3.6 percent
April 18, 2017

North-Western European potato area estimated to grow by 3.6 percent

The NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) estimates the potato acreage will grow by 3.6% compared to last season.
A safer and more efficient solution for box storage: the Mooij Climbing Airbag
March 27, 2017

A safer and more efficient solution for box potato storage: the Mooij Climbing Airbag

Potato Storage specialist Mooij Agro presents its latest innovation for box storage: the Mooij Climbing Airbag
United Kingdom: January Potato Stocks reach parity with 2016 levels
March 17, 2017

United Kingdom: January Potato Stocks reach parity with 2016 levels

Potato stock levels in Great Britain at the end of January 2017 were at a similar level as at the same time in 2016, despite a four-year low yield, according an AHDB survey of grower stocks.
PotatoEurope 2017 turns things around for easier access and more space
March 08, 2017

PotatoEurope 2017 turns things around for easier access and more space

Anyone travelling to PotatoEurope in Emmeloord by car on 13 and 14 September 2017 will have much more convenient access to the event than in previous years.
Final countdown to make potato stores in the UK are CIPC compliant
February 13, 2017

Final countdown to make sure potato stores in the UK are CIPC compliant

Time is rapidly running out to make sure potato stores in the United Kingdom comply with new rules on using chlorpropham (CIPC), which require the sprout suppressant to be applied using “active recirculation” at new lower rates.
Interpom | Primeurs trade show for Potato and Vegetable Industry fully booked.
October 24, 2016

Interpom | Primeurs trade show for Potato and Vegetable Industry fully booked.

INTERPOM | PRIMEURS, the leading indoor trade fair for the potato, vegetable and fruit sector in Europe, shows strong growth in 2016, featuring 310 exhibitors and all stand space fully booked.

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