News on Potato Varieties and Seed from Europe

Planting of early potatoes in France has been completed and the harvest has started in some areas
May 25, 2022
Planting of early potatoes in France has been completed and the harvest has started in some areas
According to the French Potato Interprofessional (CNIPT), the harvest of the early varieties in France is progressing smoothly despite the difficult conditions caused by the lack of water in recent weeks.
Sérgio Margaço, Director de Intersur Portugal
May 24, 2022
Grupo Intersur crea Intersur Portugal LDA
Grupo Intersur: 'Nuestro proyecto en Portugal nos permitirá desarrollar políticas de producción comunes y de continuidad entre España, Francia y Portugal'
Jean-Pierre Bienfait, a new member of the Supervisory Board of HZPC Holding B.V.
May 21, 2022
Jean-Pierre Bienfait nominated as member of HZPC's Supervisory Board
During the General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) of HZPC Holding B.V. Jean-Pierre Bienfait was appointed as new member of the Supervisory Board. Jean-Pierre fills the vacancy of Meerten Ubbens.
Erik Jan Bartels, Managing Director of Incotec (left) and Hein Kruyt CEO & Founder of Solynta (right).
May 16, 2022
Solynta and Incotec partner to optimize performance of hybrid true potato seed (TPS)
Hybrid potato innovator Solynta and seed enhancement company Incotec announced at the International Seed Federation (ISF) congress they have entered a collaboration agreement.
How do different potatoes respond to heat, drought, and waterlogging stresses? EU-backed scientists are investigating the changes that make potatoes resilient or susceptible.
May 15, 2022
On the path to stress-tolerant potatoes
How do different potatoes respond to heat, drought, and waterlogging stresses? EU-backed scientists are investigating the changes that make potatoes resilient or susceptible.
Seed potato company HZPC keeps profit expectations intact
May 05, 2022
Seed potato company HZPC keeps profit expectations intact
Despite the fact that the conflict in Ukraine is affecting HZPC's sales, seed potato company HZPC is keeping its profit forecast intact after three quarters in the 2021-2022 financial year.
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Parcela de la finca de Osorio en la que el Cabildo cultiva las 28 variedades diferentes de papas.
April 29, 2022
28 variedades en busca de ser la mejor papa de Gran Canaria de 2022
14 semillas nuevas en la isla y otras 14 ya conocidas aspiran a ser las más productivas, resistentes y sabrosas para freír, arrugar y sancochar.
Agricultor de Toro sembrando patatas.
April 29, 2022
Castilla y León: El Ministerio de Agricultura estima que la superficie de patata baja un 0,8 por ciento esta campaña
Las estadísticas más recientes del Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación sitúan la superficie de patata, durante la campaña 2022, en las 47.639 hectáreas, lo que representa una merma del 0,8% en relación a la anterior.
New generation of potato varieties promising for more food security
April 22, 2022
HZPC: New generation of potato varieties promising for more food security
The new generation of potato varieties is performing better and better under extreme climate conditions such as drought, according to the recent sustainability report of potato breeder HZPC
Patatas Aguilar factura 27 millones y amplía su planta de producción en 3.000 m2.
April 20, 2022
Patatas Aguilar factura 27 millones y amplía su planta de producción en 3.000 m2
Durante más de 50 años esta compañía familiar ha centrado sus esfuerzos en lograr un producto de altísima calidad; siendo como es la patata un producto natural.
Eloy Manso preparaba este domingo sus tierras para comenzar a sementar.
April 20, 2022
España: Los campos de A Limia se preparan para sembrar las patatas
El ritmo de trabajo en los campos de A Limia en este inicio de la campaña avanza con normalidad, pero no deja de sobrevolarlos una incertidumbre provocada por la subida del gasóleo y los fertilizantes.
La crisis de la guerra aumenta la demanda de patatas en Italia.
April 13, 2022
La crisis de la guerra aumenta la demanda de patatas en Italia
El conflicto ruso-ucraniano, que ya lleva 40 días, parece estar cambiando los hábitos alimentarios de los consumidores italianos.
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Growers are planning to set up a co-op to represent the Scottish seed potato industry
March 29, 2022
Seed potato body to rise from ashes of AHDB
A meeting of Scottish seed potato growers in Forfar this week has agreed to set up a co-op to represent the sector. The new body, which is as yet unnamed, aims to deliver four outcomes for the seed potato sector
PepsiCo scraps Scottish seed potato exports to Russia. Courtesy: Tim Scrivener
March 27, 2022
PepsiCo scraps Scottish seed potato exports to Russia
A deal to export 2,000t of Scottish seed potatoes to Russia has been scrapped by PepsiCo following criticism of the arrangement. The food and drinks company said "a couple of lorries" had already left Scottish farms this week, but following discussion with growers, the decision had been made to stop future shipments.
Europatat calls on the European Parliament for an urgent solution in restoring normal EU-GB trade in seed potatoes
March 17, 2022
Europatat calls on the European Parliament for an urgent solution in restoring normal EU-GB trade in seed potatoes
The European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development held an "Exchange of views on the disruption in the EU-GB trade in seed potatoes" to which Europatat was invited to speak.
Agrico starts construction of its own mini tuber storage facility in Emmeloord, Netherlands
March 15, 2022
Seed potato company Agrico starts construction of its own mini tuber storage facility
By constructing its own mini tuber storage facility, seed potato company Agrico is taking the next step in its professionalization. Agrico currently rents a separate area from an affiliated grower for its mini tubers.
Jörg Eggers, Managing Director of Europlant Pflanzenzucht GmbH
March 13, 2022
Seed potato company Europlant Pflanzenzucht GmbH celebrates its 30th anniversary
In 2022 the Lueneburg-based seed potato company Europlant Pflanzenzucht GmbH celebrates its 30th anniversary.

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