News on The Potato Supply Chain from Europe

Patata cosechada.
September 04, 2022
Campaña de la patata: se prevé una reducción de la cosecha por las olas de calor
Las altas temperaturas afectan a la producción de patata de A Limia, con menor cantidad de tubérculos y de menor tamaño. Variedades como la Agria son de las más afectadas. Conocemos las previsiones cuando comienzan a arrancarse las plantaciones de temprano.
Nöstling (left) and Meichip (right), the two new potato varieties from NÖS.
September 04, 2022
Lower Austrian Seed Growers' Cooperative presents two new potato varieties at Potato Europe Nöstling and Meichip
Together with around 300 active growers, Niederösterreichische Saatbaugenossenschaft, the only potato breeder in Austria, has been breeding high-quality potato varieties for international and domestic cultivation for 95 years now.
French potato producers describe the 2022 campaign as 'catastrophic'.
August 31, 2022
French potato producers describe the 2022 campaign as 'catastrophic'
Faced with a historic collapse of potato yield potential due to extreme heat and drought extreme heat and drought, the French Potato Producers Group, UNPT, calls for an immediate reaction from economic agents and public authorities to support the French production.
España: La cosecha de patata avanza en La Rioja con una mermada producción.
August 29, 2022
España: La cosecha de patata avanza en La Rioja con una mermada producción
Las primeras patatas riojanas ya están en los almacenes de La Rioja Alta. La cosecha apenas empezó hace una semana y las máquinas recorrerán las fincas hasta finales de octubre. Pero los tubérculos este año no han crecido como debieran a causa del calor y la sequía, que paralizaron el desarrollo del cultivo durante unas semanas.
Potato Market Update 24th August
August 28, 2022
Ireland Potato Market Update August 24th
It is anticipated that consumption and retail sales should pick up from this week onwards with the return of schools after the summer break. With the hot weather and lack of rainfall, there are numerous reports that maincrop Rooster.
Grupo Intersur instala en Tordesillas su segundo hub productor de patata nueva.
August 27, 2022
Grupo Intersur instala en Tordesillas su segundo hub productor de patata nueva
Grupo Intersur, la compañía referente en producción y comercialización de patata nueva en Europa, ha inaugurado sus instalaciones en la localidad vallisoletana de Tordesillas, donde localizará su segundo hub productor nacional de patata nueva en España.
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Corné Kempenaar of Wageningen University & Research (WUR)
August 27, 2022
Grip on own data brings benefits of precision farming to the potato grower
Much is expected from precision farming both inside and outside the potato sector. The term is often mentioned in the same breath as a sustainable future for potato cultivation. But precision farming is more than a future perspective.
Potato partners secure GBP 2 million (about USD 2,3 million) investment funding to sustain the future of potato growing.
August 26, 2022
Potato partners secure GBP 2 million investment funding to sustain the future of potato growing.
The Net Zero Hectare project has secured GBP 2.06 million (about USD 2.36 million) in funding acquired from The Farming Innovation Programme, run by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in cooperation with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
Dewulf R3060 Potato Harvester
August 25, 2022
Dewulf shows range of harvesters, planters and handling equipment at Potato Europe 2022
In contrast to the 2021 edition in the Netherlands, Potato Europe 2022 will be an in-person event again! On 7 and 8 September, exhibitors and visitors will be welcomed at Rittergut Bockerode.
Royal Avebe started potato campaign.
August 25, 2022
Royal Avebe started potato campaign
Potato Starch manufacturer Royal Avebe has started the campaign at production location Gasselternijveen. Growing conditions were excellent until early July, but heat and lack of precipitation in recent weeks is cause for concern.
After Millennia of Agricultural Expansion, the World Has Passed Peak Agricultural Land. 
August 23, 2022
After Millennia of Agricultural Expansion, the World Has Passed Peak Agricultural Land
Humans have been reshaping the planet’s land for millennia by clearing wildlands to grow crops and raise livestock. As a result, humans have cleared one-third of the world’s forests and two-thirds of wild grasslands
Dennis Behrendt durante la demostración de la variedad Macarena en la feria Potato Europe 2018. La variedad de contenido medio de almidón generalmente se puede cosechar desde principios de septiembre en Alemania.
August 22, 2022
La variedad de patata Macarena ofrece oportunidades de cultivo en el norte de África
Tras el exitoso lanzamiento de la variedad de patata de consumo Macarena en 2018 y el cambio generacional dentro de la empresa, la compañía obtentora alemana Saatzucht Niehoff se ha fijado el objetivo de ampliar gradualmente su gama de patatas de consumo.
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August 22, 2022
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August 17, 2022
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August 17, 2022
Potato Europe Preview: GRIMME to present a range of new agricultural machinery
On the 7th and 8th of September 2022, the international trade fair PotatoEurope will take place in Bockerode near Hanover and GRIMME will present a large number of new practical innovations and further developments.
Agricultores sacan patatas en Cantalpino, ya con máquina.
August 16, 2022
España: El buen precio y la alta demanda de patatas aceleran la cosecha
La mayor demanda de patata que en años pasados ha acelerado su cosecha en Salamanca aunque dentro de los límites que marca el propio desarrollo del cultivo, que impedirá a la mayoría de agricultores de la provincia sacarlas antes de mediados de agosto.
Potato Europe visitors can see the latest handling innovations from Haith
August 15, 2022
Potato Europe visitors can see the latest handling innovations from Haith
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España: El calor reduce la cosecha de la patata de Álava.
August 12, 2022
España: El calor reduce la cosecha de la patata de Álava
Las intensas olas de calor que están teniendo lugar a lo largo de los últimos meses están ocasionando que en los cultivos alaveses de patata el número de tubérculos por planta sea menor de lo esperado.

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