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The European Parliament declares climate emergency. MEPs want immediate and ambitious action to limit effects of climate change.
December 03, 2019
The European Parliament declares climate emergency
EU should commit to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the UN Conference, says Parliament.
La plaga ha sido detectada en zonas costeras y se teme que llegue a Coristanco. Las zonas donde se ha detectado la polilla dejarán de producir durante dos años.
December 02, 2019
La polilla de la patata se extiende ya a tres parroquias Españolas: de Carballo y A Laracha
La Consellería de Medio Rural anunció ayer la próxima publicación en el Diario Oficial de Galicia de la declaración por la que las parroquias de Lendo y Caión, en A Laracha, y Noicela, en Carballo.
Nuevos hábitos de consumo en España revolucionan el sector de la patata
December 02, 2019
Nuevos hábitos de consumo en España revolucionan el sector de la patata
Los nuevos hábitos de consumo están brindando al sector de la patata inéditas oportunidades para poner en valor este producto, que a pesar de ser considerado un básico en la cesta de la compra, puede todavía reinventarse.
Pepsico launches Lay's BIO onto the Spanish market, its first organic potato chips
November 28, 2019
Pepsico launches Lay's BIO onto the Spanish market, its first organic potato chips
PepsiCo is launching its first 100% organic potato chips: Lay’s BIO. The new product has the European certification that guarantees the organic cultivation of its ingredients, as well as the absence of additives.
El acuerdo global impulsa la expansión en Europa y otras regiones.
November 21, 2019
Climate FieldView Partnership with CLAAS Brings Bayer Data Science to More Farms
CLAAS announced a global partnership with The Climate Corporation, Bayer’s digital farming arm, and its industry-leading FieldView™ digital farming platform.
Tolsma-Grisnich has a new dealership in Spain
November 12, 2019
Tolsma-Grisnich has a new dealership in Spain
As of August 1, 2019 Tolsma-Grisnich, with residence in Emmeloord, the Netherlands has started a cooperation with José Bernad Refrigeration, with residence in Albacete, Spain, to explore the Spanish Agrofood market.
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Producción de patatas en la comarca de A Limia.
November 11, 2019
La comarca de A Limia recoge más de cien millones de kilos de patatas, de los que diez están amparados
El Consello Regulador, a la espera de que Bruselas incluya la Agria y la Fina para doblar la producción.
El director gerente de Patatas Meléndez, Javier Meléndez
November 11, 2019
Patatas Meléndez creará 50 empleos en Medina del Campo
Meléndez invertirá 15 millones en ampliar en 21.000 metros su fábrica de Medina del Campo con la creación de 50 empleos.
TOMRA Food, junto a Compac y BBC Technologies, ambas pertenecientes al Grupo TOMRA Food,mostraron sus novedades en la Feria Internacional del Sector de Frutas y Hortalizas, FruitAttraction, que celebró su 11ª edición en IFEMA.
October 30, 2019
Tomra Food, Compac y BBC Technologies Muestran Nuevas e Innovadoras Soluciones en Fruit Attraction 2019
TOMRA Food, junto a Compac y BBC Technologies, ambas pertenecientes al Grupo TOMRA Food,mostraron sus novedades en la Feria Internacional del Sector de Frutas y Hortalizas, FruitAttraction, que celebró su 11ª edición en IFEMA.
Javier Meléndez es propietario de la principal comercializadora de patatas españolas que abastece a supermercados como Mercadona, Dia o Carrefour.
October 23, 2019
Javier Meléndez: 'El agricultor tiene que obtener rentabilidad con la patata para que la siga cultivando'
A punto de que finalice la campaña de patata en Castilla y León, Patatas Meléndez, empresa líder en España en este sector, estima que este año ha procesado un 12% más de este tubérculo que la campaña de 2018.
A la caza de la mejor tortilla de patatas de Burgos
October 23, 2019
A la caza de la mejor tortilla de patatas de Burgos
Del 10 al 20 de octubre Burgos enalteció su patata. Alrededor de 50 establecimientos compitieron por cocinar en sus fogones la mejor tortilla de patata de la ciudad. Se trató de la sexta edición de este concurso.
La jornada técnica que inauguró la Festa da Pataca de Coristanco abordó temas como la retirada del mercado de productos como Clorprofam o Diquat o cómo el brexit afectará a los productores de toda España.
October 16, 2019
El sector de la patata busca alternativas para quitar los ojos al tubérculo
La jornada técnica que inauguró la Festa da Pataca de Coristanco abordó temas como la retirada del mercado de productos como Clorprofam o Diquat o cómo el brexit afectará a los productores de toda España.
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Asaja León acusa a los almacenistas de forzar precios a la baja
October 02, 2019
Asaja León acusa a los almacenistas de forzar precios a la baja
Asaja ha expresado su preocupación por las importantes caídas de los precios de la patata en la campaña de la provincia de León tras los primeros arranques de los últimos días, en comparación con los precios registrados en el resto de Castilla y León.
Recogida de patatas en un finca de la provincia de Burgos. (Courtesy: Luis López Araico)
October 02, 2019
La estabilidad en los precios marca la campaña de la patata
La asociación de productores alerta sobre las variaciones enormes que se producen entre las diferentes variedades, aunque destaca la calidad del producto
Asaja-León pide a los almacenistas de patatas que estabilicen los precios.
September 25, 2019
Asaja-León pide a los almacenistas de patatas que estabilicen los precios
La organización agraria ASAJA muestra su preocupación por los precios de la patata ahora que arranca de forma generalizada la campaña en la provincia de León, después de que estos hayan experimentado importantes caídas en los últimos días.
Óscar Riveiro, agricultor de Castro de Rei, vende dentro y fuera de Galicia el tubérculo con sello ecológico.
September 25, 2019
La patata de Galicia también se tiñe de verde
Óscar Riveiro, agricultor de Castro de Rei, vende dentro y fuera de Galicia el tubérculo con sello ecológico. La Terra Chá es amplia y justamente conocida por su actividad ganadera, centrada sobre todo en el ganado vacuno de leche.
Buena campaña de producción en Salamanca, España, a la que no acompañan los precios.
September 25, 2019
Buena campaña de patata en Salamanca, España, con unos precios que no acompañan
Buena campaña de producción en Salamanca, España, a la que no acompañan los precios. En variedades como la roja, el agricultor no está cubriendo los costes de producción.
Campaña de recolección de cosecha de patata. La mitad de la producción de la provincia sale al mercado libre y coincide con la campaña de arranque.
September 18, 2019
Asaja León pide a los almacenistas de patatas que estabilicen los precios con margen de beneficio para todos los eslabones de la cadena
La organización agraria Asaja muestra su preocupación por los precios, cuya campaña arranca ahora de forma generalizada en la provincia de León, después de que estos hayan experimentado importantes caídas en los últimos días.

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