News on Potato Cultivation from Europe

Agrico presents annual figures 2018/2019 with the highest payment of potato money ever
January 16, 2020
Agrico presents annual figures 2018/2019 paying its farmers the highest price for potatoes ever
Last December, Agrico held its annual central members' meeting. The annual figures 2018/2019 were discussed in this well-attended meeting.
Record-Breaking 2019 for Scotts Precision Manufacturing
January 14, 2020
Record-Breaking 2019 for Scotts Precision Manufacturing
One of Britain's leading designers and manufacturers of vegetable harvesting machinery has reported a record number of sales in 2019. Scotts Precision Manufacturing sold 70 Evolution separators last year, 20 more than its previous high.
In Ireland, 5% of the potatoes is still to be dug.
January 14, 2020
In Ireland, 5% of the potatoes is still to be dug
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) estimates that 5% of the potato crop across the country remains in the ground. That said some farmers have a lot more acres remaining than others, depending on the weather they were greeted with in the past few months.
Hybrid seeds are key to improving the productivity of smallholder farmers and necessary to meet projected food demands by 2050.
January 13, 2020
Grant of new US patent for Hybrid True Potato Seed development
Solynta today announced the grant of U.S. Patent Serial No. 10,524,436 entitled ‘Hybrid Potato Breeding’. The patent claims Solynta’s methods of producing potato inbreds and hybrids that are propagated from true seed.
Reunión entre el director general de Sanidad de Producción Agraria, Valentín Almansa y el director xeral de Gandaría, José Balseiros.
January 13, 2020
Luz verde para levantar la prohibición de plantar patata en siete concellos.
La Xunta de Galicia y el Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación acordaron ayer el levantamiento de la prohibición de plantar patata en siete de los 14 concellos de las comarcas de Ferrol, Eume y Ortegal afectados por la polilla guatemalteca...
Production in ground and regional rainfall. (Courtesy: AHDB, ADAS, Environment Agency)
December 23, 2019
Analyst Insight: How tight does the GB potato market look?
This autumn has been the wettest across England since 2000 and the fifth wettest on record. These conditions have hampered lifting across GB, with progress particularly slow in Yorkshire and the North of England.
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AH Worth CEO Duncan Worth speaks to Ed Leahy about his company’s rebranding as it sheds its old name, QV Foods
December 20, 2019
Potato company QV Foods rebrands as AH Worth
AH Worth CEO Duncan Worth speaks to Ed Leahy about his company’s rebranding as it sheds its old name, QV Foods
AHDB farm excellence network reveals how reducing nitrogen fertiliser can save time and money while still improving yield.
December 20, 2019
Potato-growing trial uncovers big savings
AHDB farm excellence network reveals how reducing nitrogen fertiliser can save time and money while still improving yield.
Javier Meléndez, CEO de Patatas Meléndez, empresa líder en el sector de la patata en España.
December 16, 2019
Entrevista a Javier Meléndez: 'Queremos ofrecer patata fresca los 365 días del año'
Patatas Meléndez es una empresa líder en el sector español de la patata. Entrevista a Javier Meléndez, CEO de Patatas Meléndez.
Las lluvias en España retrasan la cosecha de patatas tardanas en Mallorca.
December 09, 2019
Las lluvias en España retrasan la cosecha de patatas tardanas en Mallorca
Las lluvias registradas el miércoles 4 de diciembre en el municipio mallorquín de Sa Pobla han inundado parte de las plantaciones de patatas tardanas que estaban a punto para ser recolectadas, lo que implicará un retraso en la cosecha de esta variedad.
Scotts Precision Manufacturing to Celebrate Best of British at Lamma 2020
December 03, 2019
Scotts Precision Manufacturing to Celebrate Best of British at Lamma 2020
A Union Jack branded six-bed Trinity Topper is to take centre stage on Scotts Precision Manufacturing's stand at LAMMA 2020 as the company celebrates the best of British. custom livery to the
Potato processors in the United Kingdom and their growers express again extreme concern about the potato supply, due to wet weather and potato varieties grown for processing in particular affected.
December 02, 2019
Extreme weather hits potato processors in the UK for the second year in a row
Potato processors in the United Kingdom and their growers express again extreme concern about the potato supply, due to wet weather and potato varieties grown for processing in particular affected.
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Nuevos hábitos de consumo en España revolucionan el sector de la patata
December 02, 2019
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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.
Islanders (Jersey) have grown used to seeing dark skies and saturated fields.
November 28, 2019
Farmers in Jersey fear losing up to 1,000 tonnes of potatoes stuck in saturated fields.
Farmers in Jersey fear losing up to 1,000 tonnes of potatoes which are stuck in the ground after the relentless wet weather turned the Island’s fields into unworkable ‘bogs’.
British farmers have persevered in the face of adversity to complete 89 per cent of the potato harvest during the wettest year so far since 2012.
November 17, 2019
Despite much rain, British potato harvest is 89% complete
British farmers have persevered in the face of adversity to complete 89 per cent of the potato harvest during the wettest year so far since 2012.
Agrico shows its professionalism during the variety exhibition.
November 14, 2019
Dutch cooperative Agrico highlights 'professionalism' during their show of new potato varieties
On 7 and 8 November, Agrico held its annual variety show at its research station in Bant. During this show, the cooperative presented its new, innovative varieties and inspired visitors to work together to maximise professionalism in the chain.
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
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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.

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