Breeding

April 20, 2026 | News

Breeders Trust intensifies monitoring of online trade in seed potatoes

Breeders Trust has taken a close look at the online world to map what is being offered through digital channels in terms of seed potatoes. In doing so, the organisation encountered various practices that affect plant breeders’ rights and the phytosanitary safeguarding within the potato sector. “I also receive signals about the sale of batches…

February 10, 2026 | News

EW Group becomes majority shareholder in Solynta

The Dutch breeder Solynta is receiving a new impulse in its international growth strategy. The German investment holding EW Group has acquired a majority stake in the Wageningen-based company, which is globally active in the development of hybrid true potato seeds. With this capital injection, Solynta aims to accelerate the commercialization of Hybrid True Potato…

June 18, 2025 | News

PotatoEurope 2025: Trial Fields Showcase Practical Innovation in Potato Cultivation

At PotatoEurope 2025, the trial fields will once again take centre stage as a highlight of the event. On September 3 and 4, visitors will have a unique opportunity to witness first-hand how fifteen leading companies bring their expertise to life in the field.

November 18, 2024 | News

BNA now operating under the name EUROPLANT Innovation

The German Böhm-Nordkartoffel Agrarproduktion GmbH & Co. OHG (BNA) is now operating under the name EUROPLANT Innovation GmbH & Co. KG. The EUROPLANT corporate group now is all under the EUROPLANT umbrella.

With the renaming of BNA, all individual activities within the corporate group are united under the common umbrella brand EUROPLANT. This includes the…

October 25, 2024 | News

Potato Variety Days 2024 e-book

From November 6-8, the Potato Variety Days 2024 will take place in the Netherlands. During these days, international trading and breeding companies present their (new) varieties to their existing and potential clients.

As a very closely involved partner of the Potato Variety Days, PotatoWorld magazine has published an e-book in the run-up to the event.

March 27, 2024 | News

The National Potato Program and its Contribution to Potato Industry Advancement in China

The World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to present the Webinar: The National Potato Program and its Contribution to Potato Industry Advancement in China” by Jin Liping, April 3, 2024 at 8:00 am Eastern Standard Time (USA/Canada).