News on Potato Varieties and Seed

Un snack de papas fritas con pollo broster, y un box de papas fritas con huevo frito y chancho a la caja china.
October 02, 2019
El snack que invade las calles del Centro de Lima y reivindica la papa nativa
Papas Queen’s es el nombre del negocio que, en solo unos meses, ha ganado cientos de fanáticos. El local no tiene mesas: todo es para llevar.
Potato area (planted) in Great Britain by sector from 2015 to 2019 (Courtesy: AHDB)
October 01, 2019
Planted area in Great Britain by potato variety and sector in 2019
The total 2019 planted Great Britain area (revised estimate) is 118.95K ha. This updated estimate puts the area 1% higher than last year and represents the GB area covered by over 90% of producers.
Black Gold Farms announces the promotions of Mike Behrendt (left) and Keith Groven (right).
September 30, 2019
Black Gold Farms announces the promotions of Mike Behrendt and Keith Groven
Black Gold Farms announces the promotions of Mike Behrendt and Keith Groven. Behrendt, held the role of Midwest Director of Operations. Groven, held the role of Fresh Sales Manager and will transition to Director of Operations.
Óscar Riveiro, agricultor de Castro de Rei, vende dentro y fuera de Galicia el tubérculo con sello ecológico.
September 25, 2019
La patata de Galicia también se tiñe de verde
Óscar Riveiro, agricultor de Castro de Rei, vende dentro y fuera de Galicia el tubérculo con sello ecológico. La Terra Chá es amplia y justamente conocida por su actividad ganadera, centrada sobre todo en el ganado vacuno de leche.
Buena campaña de producción en Salamanca, España, a la que no acompañan los precios.
September 25, 2019
Buena campaña de patata en Salamanca, España, con unos precios que no acompañan
Buena campaña de producción en Salamanca, España, a la que no acompañan los precios. En variedades como la roja, el agricultor no está cubriendo los costes de producción.
Complex potato genome further unveiled by Scientists from Solynta and Wageningen University & Research (WUR)
September 21, 2019
Further potato genome details unveiled by Solynta and Wageningen University & Research
Scientists from Solynta and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) have published the most complete genome sequence for potatoes to date. A unique aspect is that both sequence and plant material are made available for research.
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Chinese delegation confirms UK seed potato exports to the world's most populous country won't be affected either Brexit outcome. (Courtesy: ED LEAHY | Fresh Produce Journal)
September 21, 2019
Brexit won't affect seed potato exports to China
Chinese delegation confirms UK seed potato exports to the world's most populous country won't be affected either Brexit outcome. British seed potatoes will continue to be accepted by Chinese customs whatever the outcome of Brexit, according to AHDB.
Ensayos de la siembra de la patata ecológica en Roncesvalles y Remendía. (Courtesy: CEDIDA)
September 04, 2019
La patata más rentable de Navarra: la siembra ecológica se consolida en los valles del Pirineo navarro
La patata de siembra ecológica es un cultivo con una excelente respuesta en los valles del Pirineo por lo que se consolida como una opción más que recomendable para diversificar las producciones de una zona eminentemente ganadera.
The P.E.I. Potato Board tests varieties that are newly commercialized or about to be commercialized to see how they grow under Prince Edward Island conditions. (Courtesy: Nancy Russell | CBC)
September 04, 2019
P.E.I. potato growers look to new varieties to help with climate change
Researchers are working on new varieties of potatoes that they hope will help growers on P.E.I. cope with the effects of climate change. Some of the newest varieties were at the Agriculture Canada research station in Harrington, P.E.I.
Developed by CPRI, it has high yield vs traditional variety
September 04, 2019
Newly bred Indian potato variety said to be rich in antioxidants, ready for commercial production
Whether fried, baked or sliced, potato gels with nearly every dish. Its bond with Indian consumers would be further strengthened as it would come up in a new avatar and rich in antioxidants with excellent flavour.
The French company Select’Up joins Europatat
September 03, 2019
The French company Select'Up joins Europatat
Europatat warmly welcomes the French company Select’Up specialised in growing, importing and exporting potatoes, who joined the Association at the beginning of the year.
HZPC Americas grows with new employees
September 03, 2019
HZPC Americas grows with new employees
Over the last two years, HZPC has built a new business development team for the North American market. Led by Mr. Jeff Scramlin, this team focuses efforts in the food service and retail sectors.
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International Horticultural Exhibition in Yanqing District in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 1, 2019. (Courtesy: Xinhua | Ju Huanzong)
September 02, 2019
'International Potato Center and Peru Joint Honorary Day' theme event held at Beijing horticultural expo
People visit the garden of International Potato Center during the "International Potato Center and Peru Joint Honorary Day" theme event held as part of the Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition in Yanqing District in Beijing.
World Potato Congress President Romain Cools
August 30, 2019
World Potato Congress Inc partner of the African Potato Association at the triennial conference in Kigali, Rwanda
During his presentation at the official opening of the 11th African Potato Congress in Kigali, Rwanda, World Potato Congress President Romain Cools announced the continuous effort of his organization to be a partner of the African potato sector.
Group photo taken at the meeting of the Variety Evaluation Committee (VEC) of the Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) in Islamabad, Pakistan (Courtesy: Bari Traders)
August 28, 2019
Eleven new potato varieties approved for commercial cultivation in Pakistan
The Variety Evaluation Committee (VEC) of Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) has recommended 11 new potato varieties for commercial cultivation in Pakistan.
Los altos rendimientos marcan la campaña de patata en Castilla y León donde los precios de las variedades de lavado se mantienen estables entre los 0,20 y los 0,25 euros.
August 28, 2019
Los altos rendimientos marcan la campaña de patata en Castilla y León
Los altos rendimientos marcan la campaña de patata en Castilla y León donde los precios de las variedades de lavado se mantienen estables entre los 0,20 y los 0,25 euros.
Potato organizations on Monday called for deliberate efforts to increase potato and sweet potatoes production for sustainable nutritious food systems in Africa.
August 27, 2019
Potato organizations seek to leverage potatoes to address malnutrition in Africa
Potato organizations on Monday called for deliberate efforts to increase potato and sweet potatoes production for sustainable nutritious food systems in Africa.
HZPC is continuously growing. The global market leader in innovative breeding, seed potato trading and concept development, today launches its brand update.
August 27, 2019
Potato company HZPC launches a brand update
HZPC is continuously growing. The global market leader in innovative breeding, seed potato trading and concept development, today launches its brand update. A big step forward, without losing sight of what has always been its core.

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