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July 07, 2025
Area for Potato Cultivation in The Nerherlands reaches New Heights in 2025
In 2025, over 83 thousand hectares of ware potatoes will be grown in The Netherlands. This is 8.6 percent more than last year. The last time the cultivation area of ware potatoes exceeded 80 thousand hectares was in 2000.
July 06, 2025
Europatat Congress 2025: Europe Potato Industry Faces the Future with Innovation and Resilience
Europatat Congress 2025 in Lille brought together Europe’s potato leaders to tackle challenges like climate change, shifting consumption, and global trade. With optimism, speakers stressed innovation, sustainability, and adapting to consumer demands.
July 05, 2025
Groupe Florimond Desprez (GFD) Takes Majority Stake in Danespo to Boost Seed Potato Innovation and Market Growth
Groupe Florimond Desprez (GFD) acquired DLF’s 49% stake in Danespo A/S, becoming majority owner. The move strengthens GFD’s seed potato business, aligning Danespo and Germicopa under shared leadership and future investments.
July 02, 2025
DKHV Kicks Off 'Potato Specialist' Training: Theory Meets Practice in Lüneburg, Germany
The DKHV launched its 'Potato Specialist' training in Lüneburg Heath. Over 3 days, 46 participants explored potato botany, cultivation, plant protection, and quality standards through expert lectures and hands-on sessions. Next module is in autumn.
July 01, 2025
Open Farm Sunday 2025 Attracts Record Visitors and Deepens Public Connection with British Farming
Open Farm Sunday 2025 saw a 20% rise in host farms, welcoming 200,000 visitors. The event strengthened public connections to farming, highlighted sustainability, and inspired youth interest in agriculture. Next year’s event is on 7th June 2026. Sponsored Content
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June 30, 2025
Experts and Industry Unite to Launch Comprehensive Guide for Tackling Potato Cyst Nematodes in Great Britain
Experts from Harper Adams University have co-authored a comprehensive new guide to managing potato cyst nematodes (PCN), updating previous advice and combining biology, control strategies, and sampling methods into one essential resource.
June 23, 2025
Potatoes in Practice 2025: UK’s Largest Field Potato Event Announces Sponsors and Innovations at Balruddery Farm, Scotland
Potatoes in Practice, the UK’s biggest field potato event, is on 7 August at Balruddery Farm. Hosted by James Hutton Institute, it brings growers, researchers, and industry leaders together to share innovations and advance the potato sector.
June 23, 2025
Global Mancozeb Summit: Addressing Its Crucial Role in Crop Protection Ahead of EU Court Hearing
UPL Corp and CERSA at NC State University hosted the Global Mancozeb Summit at Rothamsted Research, UK, gathering global experts to discuss mancozeb’s vital role in crop protection as the EU prepares to review its regulatory status.
June 12, 2025
Polysense raises EUR 2 million to spice the food industry with AI to become more sustainable and profitable
Polysense, a Belgian technology start-up, raised EUR 2 million (USD 2.3 million) from tech entrepreneurs to further disrupt the food industry. The company specialises in AI solutions for production processes to reduce waste and increase efficiency. 
June 10, 2025
PotatoEurope 2025 Trial Fields: Top 15 Companies Showcase Innovative Potato Cultivation Techniques and Solutions
At PotatoEurope 2025, fifteen top companies will showcase trials on potato cultivation, with 309 exhibitors and 15,000 visitors expected. The event highlights innovation, demos, and global networking across the potato value chain.