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Potato Production North-western Europe up 13.5 percent compared to last year

For the current European potato harvest, the North-western-European Potato Growers (NEPG) estimate the total potato production at 27.9 million tons for the five NEPG countries (Belgium, Germany, France, The Netherlands and Great Britain). This is up 13.5 percent compared to last season.

Potato Supply chain

Monday, September 18, 2017

Belgium

Aardappelproduktie Noord-west Europa 13.5 procent hoger dan vorig jaar

Op basis van proefrooiingen en praktijkresultaten verwacht de NEPG een totale oogst van 27,9 miljoen ton aan consumptieaardappelen in Noord-west Europa. Dat is 13,5% hoger dan vorig jaar.

Potato Supply chain

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Belgium

Dutch investors keen to invest in potato farming in Bangladesh

At Potato Europe, Dutch traders have shown their strong interest to invest in potato farming in Bangladesh aiming to increase the production.

Food Trends

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Bangladesh

Potato Europe 2017 welcomed 10,000 visitors on Thursday, despite the weather.

Despite the cancellation of the first day of Potato Europe (Wednesday) and the less then perfect weather on Thursday, the 270 exhibitors were able to welcome around 10,000 visitors, just on the Thursday

Potato Supply chain

Friday, September 15, 2017

Netherlands

Even With Lack of Rain, Maine Potato Crop Looks Good

As the potato season in Maine is coming to an end, John Jemison, a soil and water quality specialist for the University of Maine is reflecting on the season and what the harvest might bring.

Potato Supply chain

Thursday, September 14, 2017

United States

And here it is! The Dewulf Torro offset harvester with bunker at Potato Europe

Dewulf introduces Torro, its new offset harvester with bunker at Potato Europe

Dewulf now unveils Torro, its long-awaited trailed 2-row sieving potato harvester with haulm conveyor, flat hedgehog units and bunker.

Potato Supply chain

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Netherlands

PotatoEurope canceled for Wednesday 13 September! Trade show open Thursday.

In consultation with the municipality of Noordoostpolder all activities of PotatoEurope 2017 are cancelled for Wednesday 13 September, due to the expected weather conditions.

Potato Supply chain

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Netherlands

Last chance to cast your vote for the Potato Europe 2017 Innovation Award

Check out the five products nominated for the Potato Europe 2017 Innovation Award. Until Monday September 11, noon, you can still vote for your favorite!

Potato Supply chain

Friday, September 8, 2017

Netherlands