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October 28, 2019
The Potato Company: 'What you want to find in the end is a practical potato with a simple user manual.'
Jos Bus, The Potato Company, Emmeloord: 'What you want to find in the end is a practical potato with a simple user manual.'
October 28, 2019
Royal-ZAP/Semagri on potato breeding: 'It's a matter of starting somewhere and waiting for a chance hit.'
Lammert Buwalda, Royal-ZAP/Semagri, Wieringerwerf on potato breeding: 'It's a matter of starting somewhere and waiting for a chance hit.'
October 26, 2019
HZPC research: 'Marker-assisted classical potato breeding is going to change a lot in the range of varieties over the coming ten to fifteen years.'
Robert Graveland, HZPC research, Metslawier: ‘Marker-assisted classical breeding is going to change a lot in the range of varieties over the coming ten to fifteen years.’
October 26, 2019
IPM: 'We feel an obligation to produce varieties that can be grown in an environmentally friendly way.'
Colm McDonnell, IPM, Deinum: ‘We feel an obligation to produce varieties that can be grown in an environmentally friendly way.’
October 26, 2019
Agrico Research: 'As soon as a French-fry manufacturer accepts a potato variety as a raw material, things move fast.'
Sjefke Allefs, Agrico Research, Bant: 'As soon as a French-fry manufacturer accepts a variety as a raw material, things move fast.'
October 26, 2019
Stet Holland: 'The point is to achieve significant improvements and not to have more of the same.'
Jaap Brondijk, Stet Holland, Emmeloord: ’The point is to achieve significant improvements and not to have more of the same.’ Sponsored Content
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October 26, 2019
Den Hartigh: 'For growers, it's important to offer harvest and quality assurance.'
Jacob Eising, Den Hartigh, Emmeloord: 'For growers, it's important to offer harvest and quality assurance.'
October 26, 2019
GPS Potato Breeders: 'As Scottish growers, we focus mainly on the home market.'
David Murdie, Potato Manager at GPS Potato Breeders, Angus: ‘As Scottish growers, we focus mainly on the home market.’
October 24, 2019
Schaap-Holland BV: 'There's always room for new French-fry varieties, as long as it's a 2.0 or 3.0 version.'
Dirk Stellingwerf, Schaap-Holland BV, Biddinghuizen: ‘There’s always room for new French-fry varieties, as long as it’s a 2.0 or 3.0 version of existing ones. The demand for this is growing especially now...'
October 16, 2019
Polish potato season very challenging, shortages made imports necessary
The drought last summer has had a big impact on the European potato season. These challenges were also felt in Poland, as traders had to import potatoes to be able to meet the domestic demand.
October 16, 2019
El sector de la patata busca alternativas para quitar los ojos al tubérculo
La jornada técnica que inauguró la Festa da Pataca de Coristanco abordó temas como la retirada del mercado de productos como Clorprofam o Diquat o cómo el brexit afectará a los productores de toda España.
October 09, 2019
Una nueva variedad de papa fue presentada en Ecuador
El Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG) presentó una nueva variedad de papa, denominada Iniap-Fátima, que según funcionarios del Gobierno, se cosecha en menos tiempo y es más resistente a las enfermedades.
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October 02, 2019
Asaja León acusa a los almacenistas de forzar precios a la baja
Asaja ha expresado su preocupación por las importantes caídas de los precios de la patata en la campaña de la provincia de León tras los primeros arranques de los últimos días, en comparación con los precios registrados en el resto de Castilla y León.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.