News on Potato Varieties and Seed from Germany

New potato variety Lea is suitable for both conventional and organic farming
August 26, 2019

New German Potato Variety 'Lea' is suitable for both conventional and organic farming

The Solana Group's stand at last year's Potato Europe at Gut Bockerode, Germany, Breeder and seed supplier Solana GmbH & Co. will use the upcoming potato fairs to introduce a total of three new table potatoes.
Origins of the European potato
June 27, 2019

Origins of the European potato

Plants collected by Darwin have helped reveal the ancestry of European potatoes.
The authors of the study from FAU (from left): PD Dr. Sophia Sonnewald, Günter Lehretz, Dr. José María Corral García and Prof. Dr. Uwe Sonnewald. (Courtesy: FAU / Rabih Mehdi)
May 15, 2019

Breakthrough research: potatoes can grow at high temperatures

If there’s one thing potato plants don’t like, it’s heat. If the temperature is too high, potato plants form significantly lower numbers of tubers or sometimes none at all. Biochemists at FAU have now discovered the reason why.
Potato breeder Agrico highlights Quality at Fruit Logistica
February 08, 2019

Potato breeder Agrico highlights Quality at Fruit Logistica 2019

Potato company Agrico was exhibiting at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from Wednesday 6 to Friday 8 February 2019. During this leading international trade fair, Agrico, together with its subsidiaries, launched its new quality strategy.
KWS and Simplot Form Joint Venture for Hybrid Potato Breeding: Aardevo B.V.
October 02, 2018

KWS and Simplot Form Joint Venture for Hybrid Potato Breeding: Aardevo B.V.

KWS SAAT SE and the J.R. Simplot Company have founded a new joint venture company Aardevo B.V., to deliver top performing potato varieties through hybrid breeding.
Macarena - a red skin table potato with excellent heat tolerance will be presented at PotatoEurope
September 11, 2018

Macarena - a red skin table potato with excellent heat tolerance will be presented at PotatoEurope

At Potato Europe, breeding company Dr. K.-H. Niehoff will present a new table potato, the Macarena, a variety with a number of traits that are expected to generate particular interest given the weather conditions this year in Germany.
'Organic Potatoes Meeting Point' at PotatoEurope 2018 to showcase practical solutions for organic potato cultivation
August 21, 2018

'Organic Potatoes Meeting Point' at PotatoEurope 2018 to showcase practical solutions for organic potato cultivation

Some 20 specialist exhibitors will show practical solutions for organic potato cultivation at Potato Europe 2018 exhibition – Demonstrations of mechanical weed control to feature at the event this year
Number of international exhibitors at Potato Europe 2018 increasing
July 02, 2018

More international exhibitors signing up for Potato Europe 2018

PotatoEurope 2018, one of the top events for the international potato industry, returns to Germany on September 12 and 13.
Preparation for Potato Europe 2018 well underway
May 16, 2018

Preparation for Potato Europe 2018 well underway

Preparations for this year's PotatoEurope exhibition are progressing well, with planting now complete at the event venue, Rittergut Bockerode farm, near Hanover in Germany
Tobias Mette appointed Head of Sales at Solana Group
February 19, 2018

Tobias Mette appointed Head of Sales at Solana Group

The Solana Group - a German-based potato breeder and producer of seed potatoes - has strengthened its management team by appointing Tobias Mette in a newly created position, head of sales.
Agrico presents ‘the next generation of potatoes’ at Fruit Logistica in Berlin
February 11, 2018

Agrico presents ‘the next generation of potatoes’ at Fruit Logistica in Berlin

Agrico presented its new generation potato varieties with high resistance to late blight (Phytophthora Infestans) at Fruit Logistica. On the first day of the fair, General Manager Jan van Hoogen explained the meaning of these new varieties.
A growing Agrico highlights its added value for customers at Fruit Logistica
February 10, 2017

A growing Agrico highlights its added value for customers at Fruit Logistica

Agrico exhibited at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from Wednesday 8 to Friday 10 February 2017. During this leading international trade fair, Agrico demonstrated its growing range of varieties.
Agrico shows growth in potato varieties at Fruit Logistica 2017
February 02, 2017

Agrico shows growth in potato varieties at Fruit Logistica 2017

Agrico, together with its subsidiaries, will be demonstrating its strength in potato varieties at Fruit Logistica in Berlin.
Bayer to Acquire Monsanto
September 14, 2016

Bayer to Acquire Monsanto

Bayer and Monsanto today announced that they signed a definitive merger agreement under which Bayer will acquire Monsanto for USD 128 per share in an all-cash transaction.
Agricultural Giant in the making: Bayer offers USD 62 Billion in Cash for Monsanto
May 23, 2016

Agricultural Giant in the making: Bayer offers USD 62 Billion in Cash for Monsanto

In response to further market speculation and stakeholder inquiries, Bayer is publicly disclosing the contents of its private proposal to acquire Monsanto.
EUROPLANT at Fruit Logistica 2016: Focus on diversity and high quality standards
January 29, 2016

EUROPLANT at Fruit Logistica 2016: Focus on diversity and high quality standards

EUROPLANT Pflanzenzucht GmbH,presents its wide variety of seed potatoes - including the Venezia, Madeira and Georgina varieties - at Fruit Logistica 2016
Potato company Agrico to launch 'Say Growth' campaign at Fruit Logistica
January 29, 2016

Potato company Agrico to launch 'Say Growth' campaign at Fruit Logistica

Agrico and its subsidiaries will launch the new ‘Say Growth’ campaign at Fruit Logistica in Berlin.
Colourful Perupas of potato company HZPC nominated for Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2016
January 18, 2016

Colourful Perupas of potato company HZPC nominated for Fruit Logistica Innovation Award

HZPC proudly announces the nomination of their potato concept WOW! Colourful Perupas® for the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2016.

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