News on The Potato Supply Chain from Europe

May 09, 2012
Texels proefbedrijf werkt aan zilte aardappels
Marc van Rijsselberghe probeert op Texel uit te vinden welke gewassen kunnen groeien in zoute grond en met zout water.
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Decision support system can help reduce the use of pesticides in Danish potato production
May 08, 2012
Decision support system can help reduce the use of pesticides in Danish potato production
The decision support system “Blight Management” (“Skimmelstyring”) could in the future give Danish potato growers more effective control of potato late blight and reduce the use of fungicides.
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May 07, 2012
Price of potatoes expected to soar due to wet weather in Britain
The price of potatoes is expected to soar because the wet weather is delaying planting and slowing down harvests in Britain.
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The trade of seed potatoes from Great Britain to the EU was immediately banned after Brexit.
May 07, 2012
Changes to seed potato terms boost confidence of British growers
The British Potato Trade Association (BPTA) last week launched revised terms and conditions surrounding the sale and purchase of seed potatoes, providing growers with much-needed confidence that claims for contamination will be dealt with effectively.
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En España identifican genes implicados en la podredumbre blanda de la papa
May 07, 2012
En España identifican genes implicados en la podredumbre blanda de la papa
Una de las infecciones microbianas más frecuentes entre especies de interés para los agricultores, como la patata, es la podredumbre blanda de algunas de sus zonas que hace que el cultivo quede inutilizado. Un equipo internacional de investigadores, l...
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Belgapom notering in de lift
May 06, 2012
Belgapom notering in de lift
De Belgapomprijs is de meest gehanteerde prijs, waargenomen op de vorige werkdag voor Bintje, voor verwerking tot diepgevroren aardappelproducten , veldgewas 35 mm+, frietgeschikt, af producent, los op wagen, voor onmiddellijke levering/ophaling. Voor...
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Tummers Hex Polisher
May 03, 2012
Machinefabrikant Tummers Methodic toont grootste Hex Polisher ooit
Een keer oog in oog staan met de grootste Hex Polisher? Benieuwd naar het allernieuwste ontwerp op het gebied van klei- en zoutbadentechniek? Ga dan naar de open dagen van Tummers Methodic uit Hoogerheide op 10 en 11 mei aanstaande. Iedereen die op zoe...
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Tummers Hex Polisher
May 03, 2012
Tummers Methodic displays largest ever Hex Polisher
How about standing eye-to-eye with the largest Hex Polisher? Curious about the very latest design in the field of clay and salt-bath technology? In that case, why not visit the open days this coming 10 and 11 May being held by Tummers Methodic at Hooge...
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May 02, 2012
El sector de papa nueva de Andalucía prevé una campaña positiva
A pesar de sufrir una evolución decreciente en los últimos años y la crisis general reinante, el sector de patata nueva de Asociafruit prevé una campaña prometedora, esperando que sirva como punto de inflexión hacia un periodo positivo de nuevo. Aunq...
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Good season expected for the Andalusian early potato
May 02, 2012
Good season expected for the Andalusian early potato
Despite suffering a downward trend in recent years and the general crisis, the sector of the Andalusian Early Potato, encompassed in Asociafruit, expects a fruitful campaign. Although the reduction in area slows down to around 10-15% over last season...
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Potatoes in the market
May 02, 2012
Potato corruption trial in the UK kicks off with two guilty pleas
A major corruption case in the potato industry has kicked off with guilty pleas from a former Sainsbury’s buyer and a former executive at potato supplier Greenvale.
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Agrico for news
May 02, 2012
Prognoseprijs pootgoed Agrico 28,00 euro voor alle pootgoedmaten
Aardappelcoöperatie Agrico maakte afgelopen weekend aan haar leden de prognoseprijs 2011 voor pootgoed bekend. Het seizoen werd gekenmerkt door een lage zetting en een veel grovere sortering dan gemiddeld. De opbrengst lag daarmee iets onder het meerja...
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May 01, 2012
Pause in UK potato planting prompts rethink
If you are a potato grower in Scotland then you may now start to wonder what you have done wrong in the world.
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May 01, 2012
Sainsbury and Greenvale embroiled in potato corruption scandal
A Sainsbury’s potato buyer accepted £5 million in corrupt payments from a key supplier, staying at Claridge’s and taking luxury holidays in return for a lucrative contract.
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Fenmarc supports pupils’ potato growing project
April 30, 2012
Fenmarc supports pupils’ potato growing project
Thousands of pupils across the South East and East of England will have the chance to understand more about where their food comes - thanks to help from fresh produce experts Fenmarc.
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Ringrot aangetroffen bij 8 aardappeltelers in Zuid-Holland en Zeeland
April 30, 2012
Ringrot aangetroffen bij 8 aardappeltelers in Zuid-Holland en Zeeland
De Nederlandse Voedsel- en Warenautoriteit (NVWA) heeft bij 8 aardappeltelers in Zuid-Holland en Zeeland ringrot aangetroffen. De partijen aardappelen zijn opgespoord en worden uit de handel gehaald. Ringrot is een besmettelijke aardappelziekte die nie...
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The British Potato Trade Association (BPTA) will launch revised terms and conditions surrounding the sale and purchase of seed potatoes
April 30, 2012
Changes to British Potato Trade Association terms 'a positive move for the seed potato industry'
The British Potato Trade Association (BPTA) will launch revised terms and conditions surrounding the sale and purchase of seed potatoes on May 1 2012, providing growers with much needed confidence that claims for contamination will be dealt with effectively.
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April 30, 2012
Potato genome mapping benefits within a decade, says genetics specialist
Growers could start seeing the benefits of the potato genome being sequenced within the next decade, with varieties bringing new traits such as PCN resistance or improved tuber shape.
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