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EAPR2020 postponed to fall
March 31, 2020

EAPR2020 postponed to fall

Due to a coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the 21st EAPR Triennial Conference has been moved to fall. The new Conference date is November 2-6, 2020. Therefore, all key dates have also changed.
Belgium
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Los Agricultores Asturianos no podrán Plantar Patata por el Coronavirus
March 30, 2020

Los Agricultores Asturianos no podrán Plantar Patata por el Coronavirus

Sacos de semillas en cajas por las restricciones del virus. En el medio rural, los agricultores de los concejos donde se había levantado la prohibición de plantar patata, tampoco pueden hacerlo ahora por las restricciones.
Spain
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Alemania prohíbe la entrada al país de trabajadores temporeros para frenar el coronavirus
March 30, 2020

Alemania prohíbe la entrada al país de trabajadores temporeros para frenar el coronavirus

El Ministerio del Interior alemán ha anunciado la prohibición de entrada al país a partir de las 17.00 horas de este miércoles de los trabajadores temporeros en el marco de los esfuerzos para frenar la propagación del coronavirus.
Germany
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Irish farm opens contactless drive-thru potato service to help combat coronavirus lockdown
March 30, 2020

Irish Farm Opens Contactless Drive-thru Potato Service to Help Combat Coronavirus Lockdown

An Irish farm has found an innovative way to keep Ireland fed during the coronavirus pandemic: a contactless drive-through potato service.
Ireland
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Las medidas por el Coronavirus podrían causar una Escasez Mundial de Alimentos
March 30, 2020

Las medidas por el Coronavirus podrían causar una Escasez Mundial de Alimentos

Las medidas proteccionistas de los gobiernos nacionales durante la crisis del coronavirus podrían provocar escasez de alimentos en todo el mundo, advirtió la ONU.
Italy
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Europatat Congress 2020 is cancelled
March 26, 2020

Europatat Congress 2020 is cancelled

Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, regrets to inform that the Europatat
Congress 2020, scheduled to take place on 11 and 12 June in Brussels, will be cancelled following
the escalation of COVID-19 crisis in Europe.
Belgium
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Fairfields Farm launch free potato delivery service
March 25, 2020

Fairfields Farm launch free potato delivery service

Essex potato farmers have responded to the coronavirus crisis by setting up a free home delivery service for the local community.
United Kingdom
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First new potatoes on Malta harvested
March 25, 2020

First new potatoes on Malta harvested

Kees Schouten, from Altena Potatoes: 'The question is how the market will respond to new potatoes in these turbulent times'.
Malta
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March 24, 2020

Free market for potatoes in Belgium collapsed due to COVID-19

Due to COVID-19 the free market of potatoes has completely collapsed. The PCA/Fiwap and the Belgapom price quotation has been suspended because of a lack of transactions on the free market of potatoes.
Belgium
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McDonald's UK and Ireland close all restaurants - including Drive Thru and takeout
March 23, 2020

McDonald's UK and Ireland have closed all restaurants - including Drive Thru and takeout

While in response to COVID-19 risks restaurants in many regions are offering Drive Thru, takeout and/or delivery only, fast food Chain McDonald'sUK and Ireland has closed its restaurants altogether - including Drive Thru and take-away.
United Kingdom
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El coronavirus convulsiona la campaña de patata
March 23, 2020

El coronavirus convulsiona la campaña de patata

Desde la Asociación de Productores se llama, una vez más, al escalonado de las siembras para evitar el colapso del mercado en el momento del arranque.
Spain
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Irish Farm Center Potato Market Update for March 2020
March 23, 2020

Ireland: potato demand retail soars, food service drops

With the COVID-19 situation developing over the past week demand across all sectors has been mixed. Demand from retailers this week has soared and is reportedly as high as the Christmas period when trade normally peaks.
Ireland
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FAO Food Price Index declined in February
March 05, 2020

FAO Food Price Index declined in February

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 180.5 points in February 2020, down 1.9 points (1.0 percent) from January but still 13.5 points (8.1 percent) higher than in February 2019.
Italy
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AHDB warns UK potato growers not to use CIPC at 2020 store loading
February 09, 2020

AHDB warns UK potato growers not to use CIPC at 2020 store loading

AHDB Potatoes warns potato growers in the United Kingdom not to use the sprout inhibitor CIPC on their 2020 potatoes, as it makes it impossible to sell them. In fact ALL European farmers should follow this advice!
United Kingdom
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Gurma y Eat is Life lanzan las patatas fritas sin gluten BIO Superfood
January 20, 2020

Gurma y Eat is Life lanzan las patatas fritas sin gluten BIO Superfood

Fritoper, bajo su marca Gurma, y la cadena de restauración Eat is Life han presentado una nueva gama de patatas fritas sin gluten denominadas BIO Superfood, que cuenta con dos referencias: Patatas Fritas con Sal de Ibiza y Cúrcuma & Pimienta.
Spain
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Made for sorting potatoes by the grower: the new TOMRA 3A improves on the FPS
September 06, 2019

Made for sorting potatoes by the grower: the new TOMRA 3A improves on the Field Potato Sorter (FPS)

TOMRA Sorting Food has introduced the TOMRA 3A sensor-based sorting machine for freshly harvested root crops, offering potato growers unrivalled sorting capabilities, dependability, and affordability.
Belgium
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Bühler calls on industry to act now for a sustainable future
September 05, 2019

Bühler calls on industry to act now for a sustainable future

The world faces urgent challenges in the coming decades as climate change and a growing population make many of our current systems of production unsustainable.
Switzerland
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Research: New method reveals whether your potato is organic or not
September 02, 2019

Research: New method reveals whether your potato is organic or not

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed a new approach that helps public agencies and commercial interests combat fraudulently-labelled organic foods.
Denmark
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