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A colorado beetle in action. Photo: DutchNews.nl
September 14, 2021
Colorado beetle catcher deals with lazy potato pest
Potato growers and agricultural machine builders in Biddinghuizen have come up with a way to deal with colorado beetles without using pesticides.
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September 06, 2021
¿Patatas holandesas todo el año?
¿Por qué importar patatas cuando están disponibles en el país? En los Países Bajos, la disponibilidad de patatas se amplía continuamente, gracias al desarrollo de variedades y a la mejora de los métodos de almacenamiento.
EGG Microtubers receive PotatoEurope’s Golden Innovation Award.
September 02, 2021
EGG Microtubers receive PotatoEurope’s Golden Innovation Award
During a special award ceremony on Wednesday, September 1st, a professional jury awarded the PotatoEurope Gold Innovation Award to the Microtubers of E Green Global (EGG).
The 2021 potato campaign of starch manufacturer Royal Avebe has started
August 19, 2021
Potato campaign starch manufacturer Royal Avebe has started
Royal Avebe's potato campaign in the Netherlands has started. The first starch potatoes were delivered to the production location in Gasselternijveen.
Farm management specialist CropX Acquires Netherland-based Dacom Farm Intelligence
August 12, 2021
Farm management specialist CropX Acquires Netherland-based Dacom Farm Intelligence
Farm management specialist CropX has acquired Dacom Farm Intelligence. Dacom is one of the pioneers of the global AgTech sector, located in Groningen, Netherlands.
Lamb Weston Meijer: Expanding production capacity with new state-of-the-art french fry plant in Kruiningen - the Netherlands
July 28, 2021
Lamb Weston Meijer expanding production capacity with new state-of-the-art french fry plant in Kruiningen, The Netherlands
Lamb Weston / Meijer (LW/M) announced plans to build a new french fry plant, expanding its existing production facility in Kruiningen, the Netherlands.
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Solynta’s innovation of hybrid potatoes makes it possible to distribute new potato varieties from clean disease-free true potato seed (TPS) instead of bulky and diseased seed tubers (Courtesy: Solynta)
July 23, 2021
Hybrid Potato Breeding Company Solynta raises EUR 21 million (USD 22.8 million) in series C funding
Hybrid Potato Breeding Company Solynta, based in Wageningen, the Netherlands, closed its Series C funding round raising EUR 21 million (USD 22.8 million) from a consortium of investors. The funding will be used to accelerate Solynta’s ambition to unlock the full potential of potatoes
PotatoEurope Netherlands - outdoor exhibition September 1-2 2021 - cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation.
July 21, 2021
PotatoEurope Netherlands - outdoor exhibition September 1-2 2021 - cancelled
Due to the current developments in regard to the coronavirus pandemic in the Netherlands and the associated lack of official approval from Dutch authorities to hold the event, PotatoEurope 2021 has been cancelled.
Revolutionary new fryer by Kiremko for the production of fries and potato specialties: the Corda Invicta
July 15, 2021
Revolutionary new fryer by Kiremko for the production of fries and potato specialties: the Corda Invicta
Potato Processing Equipment specialist Kiremko is launching a revolutionary new fryer for the production of fries and potato specialties: the Corda Invicta.
Arable crop cultivation area (2000=100)
July 08, 2021
Potato cultivation in the Netherlands in 2021: Less acreage overall, but more for seed and starch potatoes
According to this year’s agricultural census, the Netherlands has almost 529 thousand hectares of land devoted to arable farming. This is 1.8 thousand ha (0.3 percent) more than in the previous year.
Researchers Identify Gene for Self-Compatibility in Potato
July 06, 2021
Researchers Identify Gene for Self-Compatibility in Potato
New discovery will lead to faster and more focused potato breeding
BluePrint Automation acquires Jongerius Hanco B.V. in Amersfoort, The Netherlands
July 05, 2021
BluePrint Automation Acquires Jongerius Hanco to Expand Global Snack Food Packaging Solutions
BluePrint Automation acquired Jongerius Hanco B.V. in Amersfoort on June 25, 2021, expanding its snack food packaging and bag-in-bag multipack solutions worldwide.
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Wageningen scientists discover how the potato blight pathogen penetrates the plant
July 04, 2021
Wageningen scientists discover how the potato blight pathogen penetrates the plant
Wageningen University & Research experts in plant pathology, cell biology and physics have found an answer to the question of how members of the Phytophthora genus mechanically gain entry through the protective layer on the leaves of crops.
Nele Cattoor tijdens de opening van het FVPhouse seminar in 2019 (Courtesy: twitter.com/@romaincools)
June 28, 2021
After 15 years, Nele Cattoor bids farewell to Belgian fresh produce sector
Last week, after 15 years, Nele Cattoor left the Belgian fruit and vegetable sector. She's taking on a new challenge. Nele was the Belgian Vegetable Processing Sector Union, Vegebe's general secretary.
Research: Resilience and innovation in the agricultural sector in Europe
June 22, 2021
Research: Resilience and innovation in the agricultural sector in Europe
Wageningen University & Research has conducted research into the resilience of the agricultural sector. How do farmers keep in step with their environment? Examples include the changing weather conditions, climate change and government policy.
Big demand for import potatoes in the Netherlands.
June 13, 2021
Big demand for import potatoes in the Netherlands
It's a good season for import potatoes in the Netherlands. More people are cooking at home. That's undoubtedly contributing to this, as are the 'old' potatoes deteriorating quality.
Optimeel improves international sustainability status.
June 05, 2021
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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.

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