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Now, seed potato biz taking root in Haryana. (Courtesy: Rajesh Moudgil)
September 19, 2022
Seed potato business is taking root in Haryana, India
A new trend has emerged in the Indian State of Haryana, with many potato farmers venturing into the seed potato production business. They even have had contracts from big private players such as McCain and Siddhi Vinayak
EUROPLANT celebrates its 30th anniversary. EUROPLANT and BNA merge | Farewell to Dr Heinrich Böhm in retirement
September 19, 2022
Europlant celebrated its 30th anniversary at Potato Europe
During PotatoEurope more than 300 guests from Germany and abroad met on September 7, 2022 at Gut Rethmar to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Europlant Pflanzenzucht GmbH
Tortilla de patatas de Hacendado - Mercadona.
September 18, 2022
Mercadona cambia la receta de la tortilla de patatas
La tortilla de patata es uno de los bocados más populares de nuestro país. Consumido en todos los hogares, además es la tapa más solicitada en los bares y restaurantes, da igual en qué provincia de España te encuentres.
KES 127 million (USD 1 million) program set to benefit potato farmers.
September 17, 2022
Kenya: USD 1 million program set to benefit potato farmers
More than 3,000 small-holder potatoes farmers from Nakuru are set to benefit from a KES 127 million (USD 1 million) program aimed at enhancing potato production in the County.
Satisfacción con los resultados de la PotatoEurope 2022.
September 15, 2022
Satisfacción con los resultados de la PotatoEurope 2022
La Sociedad Alemana de Agricultura (DLG) ha organizado en Rittergut Bockerode, en Springe-Mittelrode (Baja Sajonia), la feria internacional de la patata PotatoEurope 2022. Del 7 al 8 de septiembre de 2022, ha sido el punto de encuentro para productores, transformadores y comercializadores de patatas de Alemania y del extranjero.
(LR) Stan Oome the programme leader for Molecular Biology of HZPC and Remco Ursem the programme leader for Bioinformatics.
September 15, 2022
Potato genomes under the microscope
The DNA in humans and gorillas is about 95% identical. This percentage is much lower between potato varieties. This might sound like a fun fact to remember for a pub quiz, but for Remco Ursem and Stan Oome, it is a premise that carries a serious challenge.
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Climate change will reduce the total potato production in Belgium, Netherlands, France and Germany by 7 to 11 % despite an increase in hectares, according to the latest estimates of the North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG).
September 15, 2022
NEPG: Climate change will reduce the total potato production in Belgium, Netherlands, France and Germany by 7 to 11 % despite an increase in hectares
During its last meeting prior to Potato Europe 2022, the North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) estimates that global potato production in the NEPG zone (EU-04) will be down by 7 to 11 %.
Aerial View of Potato Europe 2022 at Rittergut Bockerode in Springe-Mittelrode near Hanover, Germany
September 15, 2022
PotatoEurope 2022 confirms its place as international venue for the potato industry
The PotatoEurope trade fair, which took place this week on 7 and 8 September, at the Rittergut Bockerode Estate in Springe-Mittelrode near Hanover, Germany, has confirmed its role as the international venue for potato.
MOU Exchange Between Siddhi Vinayak Agri Processing Pvt Ltd and Sankar Azan Farmer Producer Company Ltd.
September 15, 2022
S.V. Agri Signed MOU With Farmers Collectives Of Assam Towards Localised Value Chain Development
Siddhi Vinayak Agri Processing Private Limited has signed MOU with farmers collectives which are supported under the World Bank and Govt of Assam seeded project for rural transformation named APART.
Cosecha de patatas en Valdegovía (Cortesía: P.J.Pérez, Noticias Ávala)
September 14, 2022
España: Menos patatas en Álava por culpa del calor
No siempre el calor es bueno para determinados cultivos y menos cuando en un año como este la ausencia de lluvias ha inquietado a los productores y ha obligado a gastos suplementarios en bombeo de agua y en cantidad de riegos.
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September 14, 2022
McCain Foods expands vegetable appetizer portfolio with Scelta Products acquisition
McCain Foods has acquired Scelta Products, adding the Netherlands-based producer of frozen foods to its growing family of delicious, prepared vegetable appetizer product offerings.
Mark Zuidhof appointed COO of cooperative potato company Agrico. Together with current director Jan van Hoogen (CEO), he will form the Statutory Board of Agrico.
September 14, 2022
Mark Zuidhof appointed COO of cooperative potato company Agrico
Mark Zuidhof will be appointed COO of Agrico as of 16 September. Together with current director Jan van Hoogen (CEO), he will form the Statutory Board of Agrico. Jan van Hoogen will step down as director as of 1 January 2024.
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