News on Potato Cultivation from Europe

Ghent scientists develop vaccine against potato blight
August 19, 2021
Ghent scientists develop vaccine against potato blight
Scientists at the university of Ghent have developed a vaccine to combat potato blight, one of the most common diseases in potatoes.
The company Hegra is launched at Herøya, Porsgrunn, with former Statnett CEO, Auke Lont as Chairman.
August 17, 2021
Chemical fertilizer with a zero carbon footprint one step closer with the launch of HEGRA
The company HEGRA is launched at Herøya, Porsgrunn, with former Statnett CEO, Auke Lont as Chairman.The company aims to electrify and decarbonize the ammonia plant at Herøya.
Hijolusa es uno de los principales operadores de patata fresca en España.
August 17, 2021
España: Patatas Hijolusa estudia dar entrada al capital riesgo
El sector agroalimentario sigue despertando el apetito de los fondos de inversión. En esta ocasión en el punto de mira está Patatas Hijolusa, proveedor de Mercadona, que estudia dar entrada a los fondos en su capital.
1000th Varitron celebrated with special editions and sensational upgrade deals
August 09, 2021
Grimme UK celebrates the sale of the 1000th Varitron potato harvester
GRIMME UK is celebrating the sale of the 1,000th VARITRON self-propelled harvester by offering customers the opportunity to take advantage of several sensational upgrade packages.
España: Fin de la campaña de la patata en Mallorca.
July 27, 2021
España: Fin de la campaña de la patata en Mallorca
Sa Pobla cuenta todavía con 45 payeses profesionales en activo. Sin duda, la patata es el cultivo mayoritario y el motor de la economía local, especialmente debido a la exportación de este tubérculo a lugares como Gran Bretaña, receptor por excelencia del tubérculo mallorquín.
Full speed ahead with the new AVR MultiForce front cultivator
July 26, 2021
Full speed ahead with the new AVR MultiForce front cultivator
Perfect seedbed preparation of the soil is crucial in potato cultivation. For this reason, AVR continues to develop not only its planting and harvesting machines, but also its cultivators.
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J. Manuel Coello, de Patatas Meléndez: 'La demanda de patata nacional continúa creciendo'.
July 22, 2021
Patatas Meléndez: 'Arranca la campaña de patatas en Castilla y León con un ligero descenso en los rendimientos'
La semana pasada empezaron los primeros arranques puntuales de patatas en Castilla y León y esta semana la cosecha de las primeras variedades de la región ha comenzado a acelerarse.
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.
Standen Engineering to supply AVR Harvesters and Crop Handling Equipment
July 13, 2021
Standen Engineering starts supplying AVR Harvesters and Crop Handling Equipment in the United Kingdom
As of July 2021, Agricultural Equipment supplier Standen Engineering will begin supplying AVR self-propelled potato harvesters and in-store equipment to the whole of the United Kingdom.
Chris Bond, FMC crop nutrition technical manager
July 08, 2021
Managing nutrition during tuber bulking crucial for water regulation
With tuber bulking being such a critical, yet energy sapping period in potato crop development, now is the time to consider nutrition applications to support crop health and maintain tuber growth.
Yolanda Medina (León, 1974)
July 05, 2021
España: 'Vamos a proteger la patata para que sea reconocida'
Yolanda Medina (León, 1974) lleva más de 25 años vinculada al sector patatero de toda España. Ahora defiende la utilidad de la Interprofesional de Castilla y León con la que buscan ser un ejemplo para todo el país y el reconocimiento del producto
Declaración de Copa-Cogeca, Europatat, Euroseeds y Starch Europe sobre las nuevas técnicas genómicas en el mejoramiento de la patata.
June 29, 2021
Agricultores, cooperativas, industriales y semillistas apoyan el uso de las nuevas técnicas genómicas en la patata para adaptarse al cambio climático
Declaración de Copa-Cogeca, Europatat, Euroseeds y Starch Europe sobre las nuevas técnicas genómicas en el mejoramiento de la patata.
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Patatas Meléndez entra a formar parte del Pacto Mundial de Naciones Unidas.
June 25, 2021
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Scotty Brand (a brand of Albert Bartlett Ltd) announces first Ayrshire potatoes.
June 24, 2021
Scotty Brand announces first Ayrshire potatoes
Scotty Brand (a brand of Albert Bartlett Ltd) has welcomed the start of its potato and Scottish strawberry season in Ayrshire. The company has great sales hopes after the number of Scots buying local vegetables has increased.
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.
Potato of Bologna PDO.
June 17, 2021
Italy: High temperatures and continuous irrigation for the Potato of Bologna PDO
This year the cultivation area of the Bologna PDO grew by 17 percent, from 419 to 489 hectares, also thanks to the good prices obtained in the last two years.
España: La patata de Cartagena quiere una figura de calidad.
June 08, 2021
España: La patata de Cartagena quiere una figura de calidad
La pretensión de los productores y comercializadores de patata del Campo de Cartagena de obtener una figura de calidad diferenciada, contará con el respaldo del Gobierno murciano.
El alto coste del cultivo y los bajos e inestables precios apenas dejan 770 hectáreas.
June 04, 2021
La superficie dedicada al cultivo de patata en Córdoba, España, pierde una quinta parte en veinte años
A lo largo de las próximas semanas comenzará la campaña de recogida de la patata, un cultivo que ha ido perdiendo peso en los últimos años en la provincia de Córdoba tanto en términos de superficie como de cosecha.

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