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Potato Plantings in North-western Europe (EU-04): Less hectares and late start for 2021 crop.
May 20, 2021
Potato Plantings in EU-04: Less hectares and late start for 2021 crop
As plantings for the 2021 potato crop in North-western Europe is wrapping up, it seems very probable that total potato area within the NEPG zone (EU-04) will be reduced by 3 to 5 percent.
Guadalajara Heat and Control employees and officials attending Groundbreaking Ceremony on April 12, 2021
May 20, 2021
Heat and Control Breaks Ground on New Facility in Mexico
With a ceremonial groundbreaking on April 12, 2021, Heat and Control, Inc.®, a world-leading equipment manufacturer and food/non-food processing industry supplier has started construction on a new facility in Mexico.
Northern Michigan potato farm plans to rebuild after devastating fire.
May 20, 2021
Northern Michigan potato farm plans to rebuild after devastating fire
A fire at Kitchen Farms destroyed several buildings at the family-owned business in Antrim County between Mancelona and Boyne Falls Monday. More than 20 fire departments from five counties responded to the fire that began at about 10:30 a.m.
The module stands with automated watering and multichannel LED lighting systems. (Courtesy: Federal Research Center for Biotechnology of the Russian Academy of Science)
May 20, 2021
Russian research: Smart vertical farm can produce 10 times more seed potatoes a year
Less than a year after the opening of the World-class Scientific Center 'Agrotechnologies for the Future', Russian scientists had a breakthrough: the first-ever vertical farm with dynamic LED lighting.
Tecnología de última generación para el cultivo de patata en España.
May 19, 2021
Tecnología de última generación para el cultivo de patata en España
Con la maquinaria adecuada y las nuevas aplicaciones se puede cultivar este tubérculo ahorrando simiente y fitosanitarios mientras se aumentan los rendimientos. Eso lo sabe bien Nicolás Serna. Tiene 74 años y lleva toda su vida sembrando patatas.
La Junta activa una campaña para difundir las propiedades de este tubérculo andaluz que llega a mercados de todo el mundo.
May 19, 2021
España: La Consejería de Agricultura anima a consumir patata nueva de Andalucía
La Junta activa una campaña para difundir las propiedades de este tubérculo andaluz que llega a mercados de todo el mundo. La campaña de promoción del Gobierno andaluz contempla acciones en radio, prensa, redes sociales e Internet.
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Dutch starch producer Royal Avebe pleased with potato campaign as it comes to an end. The next few months will be marked by maintenance and construction.
May 19, 2021
Dutch starch producer Royal Avebe pleased with potato campaign as it comes to an end
Last weekend Royal Avebe processed the last potatoes of the 2020/2021 campaign at the production site in Gasselternijveen. The campaign went according to plan and Avebe is satisfied with the quantity and quality of starch potatoes delivered.
Marcus Palmer is the sole UK distributor of Algifol, a seaweed-based biostimulant.
May 19, 2021
Biostimulants: Is farming Industry missing out on an opportunity to protect plants against stress?
A Lincolnshire farmer believes many in the industry are ignoring valuable research into how best to protect crops from extreme weather conditions and are losing millions of pounds as a result.
McCain Foods Australia: 'The Wait is Over. Smile, we're back!'
May 19, 2021
McCain Foods Australia: 'The Wait is Over. Smile, we're back!'
The much-awaited return of ‘McCain Smiles’ to Australia is here with just half the traditional cooking time. Now that’s something to smile about.
Supply of Certificates Positive for Active Growers
May 19, 2021
Supply of HZPC Certificates Positive for Active Potato Growers
The supply of certificates from HZPC has reduced slightly but is still significant. This was demonstrated today during the potato breeder HZPC Holding B.V.'s half-yearly trading day.
United States Potato Imports Continue to Increase.
May 19, 2021
United States Potato Imports Continue to Increase; More frozen potato products imported from Europe
Strong demand for potatoes and potato products and tight domestic supplies continues to drive increases in imports for the current (July – June) marketing year. For July 2020 – March 2021 total imports are up 9 percent, led by an 18% increase in chips and a 15 percent increase in dehydrated potatoes.
Herr's Launches 'Flavor Mix Mystery' Chip Asking Fans To Guess The Mystery Combination
May 19, 2021
Herr's Launches 'Flavor Mix Mystery' Chip Asking Fans To Guess The Mystery Combination
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Romanian Farmers propose to authorities implementation of a National Strategic Potato Plan to save sector.
May 18, 2021
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The Romanian Farmers Club and the Romanian National Potato Federation propose to the authorities the implementation of a National Strategic Potato Plan, to save an economic sector in great difficulty and harmonize the trade balance.
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May 18, 2021
Perfect Planning Allows Sam Dennigan & Company to Comfortably Meet Increased Demand for fresh potatoes
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May 18, 2021
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David Fousert new CEO of Royal Avebe
May 18, 2021
David Fousert new CEO of Potato Starch Coop Royal Avebe
Today, the Supervisory Board of Royal Avebe announced that David Fousert will be appointed as the new chairman of the Board and CEO as of 1 September. He succeeds Bert Jansen who is leaving the cooperative after 13 years. Currently, Fousert is COO of ForFarmers.

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