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CIP deposits 1,027 seed accessions at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway to preserve Peru’s agricultural biodiversity.
October 25, 2026
CIP Deposits 1,027 Additional Seed Accessions at Svalbard Vault to Safeguard Peru’s Potato Diversity
Peru’s CIP has deposited another 1,027 seed accessions at Norway’s Svalbard Global Seed Vault, backing up 91% of its collection. Witnessed by Peru’s Ambassador, the deposit safeguards crop diversity and future food security.
Fresh deep-fried crisps from Frosta in Trøndelag. Probably the healthiest crisps on the planet
June 26, 2023
Norwegian research for the best potato for potato chips
Researchers in Norway investigated the best way to avoid the formation of acrylamide when producing potato chips. They focused in particular on identifying the most suitable potatoes to use.
Firma de convenio con Yara para el uso de fertilizantes verdes
January 30, 2023
Firma de convenio con Yara para el uso de fertilizantes verdes
El Parque Papas firmó con la empresa Noruega Yara, líder mundial en producción de fertilizantes minerales, un acuerdo comercial para el suministro de fertilizantes verdes.
Yara calls for urgent action to reduce Europe’s food dependency on Russia
October 10, 2022
Yara calls for urgent action to reduce Europe’s food dependency on Russia
Yara calls on the European Union and national governments to act urgently and decisively to ensure Europe reduces, and not strengthens, its dependency on Russia for food and fertilizers.
Yara and Kyushu Electric Power explore Clean Ammonia collaboration in Japan
September 27, 2021
Yara and Kyushu Electric Power explore Clean Ammonia collaboration in Japan
Yara International ASA, a leading global ammonia player and Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc (Kyushu), a Japan-based power generation company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Monica Andres Executive Vice President for Yara Europe: 'By expanding our offerings into the growing organic farming segment in Europe, we can help improve nutrient use efficiency'
September 01, 2021
Yara acquires Finnish Ecolan to expand its organic fertilizer business
Yara Suomi Oy announced today the acquisition of Ecolan Oy, a Finnish producer of recycled fertilizers. This is Yara’s first acquisition in the organic fertilizer segment.
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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.
Norway expects larger potato harvest this year
September 25, 2020
Norway expects larger potato harvest this year
Test digs in week 35 is cause for optimism among Norwegian potato farmers. Forecasts estimate the national potato harvest to be 15% higher than last year. And 11% higher than the 2002-2019 average.
The Europatat Congress has become a key date for the potato sector in Europe
June 14, 2019
Europatat Congress 2019 A unique and successful event for the sector!
On 13 June, the European potato community has gathered in Oslo, Norway, for the Europatat Congress 2019. Under the slogan “The timeless potato: A dynamic and innovative food”.
Congress 2019 The timeless potato: A dynamic and innovative food. (Courtesy: Europatat)
May 13, 2019
Europatat Congress 2019 - Main speakers confirmed!
The Europatat 2019 Congress, co-organised by the Norwegian Association of Fruit and Vegetable Wholesalers (NFGF) and Europatat, will take place in Oslo (Norway) from 12 to 14 June 2019. Under the slogan 'The timeless potato: A dynamic and innovative food'
The 2019 annual Europatat Congress in Oslo (Norway) from 12 to 14 June 2019 will take place in the unique Holmenkollen Park Hotel, set in the impressive Holmenkollen Park, which is located 350 metres above the city.
January 31, 2019
Registrations now open for Europatat Congress in Oslo
The Norwegian Association of Fruit and Vegetable Wholesalers (NFGF) and Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, are pleased to announce the opening of registrations for the upcoming annual Europatat Congress that will take place in Oslo, Norway.
Imagen de la bóveda que guarda las mejores semillas del mundo en el Círculo Polar Ártico. / Global Crop Diversity Trus
February 26, 2018
El “arca de Noé” supera el millón de semillas
El almacén que guarda las semillas más preciadas del mundo cumple diez años y bate un nuevo récord. Esta bóveda subterránea está situada en las Islas Svalbard, en pleno círculo polar ártico.
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Recent flooding of the global seed vault in Svalbard caused a stir, since it was supposed to last forever. Luckily all seeds are OK, but already adaptations to the vault may be needed to deal with climate change.
May 19, 2017
Doomsday? Svalbard Seed Vault flooded, threatened by Climate Change
Recent flooding of the global seed vault in Svalbard caused a stir, since it was designed to last forever. Luckily all seeds (including several thousand potato seeds) are OK, but already adaptations to the vault may be needed to deal with climate change.
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A million Irish died during the great famine in the country in the 1840s. The same number emigrated to the USA or other countries. The culprit was potato blight, which still plagues potato farmers today.
June 10, 2016
The potato disease that changed the world
Potato blight changed Europe and America, and led to widespread deaths and mass emigration. And we’re not rid of it yet. But where did it come from?
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View of the main entrance to the Global Seed Vault in Longyearbyen, the largest populated area on the territory of Svalbard, in the high Norwegian Arctic. (Courtesy: United Nations / Mark Garten)
August 30, 2015
Potato Seeds deposited in Svalbard Arctic Seed Vault in an International Ceremony
Last thursday, the head of the United Nations agriculture agency, together with scientists and delegations from Peru, Costa Rica and Norway witnessed a ceremony during which potato seeds were deposited in the Svalbart Arctic seed vault.
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Potato trouble in Norway
June 18, 2015
Potato trouble in Norway
In Norway, farmers in the Jæren region, south of Stavanger, fear that their potato harvest is in danger, following unusually heavy rainfall this spring.
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Norway: excess table potatoes processed into starch
March 09, 2015
Norway: excess table potatoes processed into starch
The Potato harvest in Norway in 2014 was large. The large surplus of potatoes for consumption now will be partly processed into starch.
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