Crop protection

November 25, 2020 | Articles

Quality is at the forefront for the Frisian seed potato grower

On the lean soil above the Frisian village of Oosternijkerk, Yme Meirink grows about 65 hectares of high-quality seed potatoes annually. The focus of attention is on quality with the three-fold elements of soil fertility, fertili­sation and cultivating a high numbers of tubers. ‘We have our focus on the long term here. Thanks to the…

November 14, 2017 | Articles

‘A sustainable potato sector requires a stable EU policy’

Albert Schirring is global Crop Manager for Potatoes, Fruit and Vegetables at the plant protection product manufacturer Bayer AG and works at its Global Head Office in Monheim, Germany. For his work, he travels around the world and closely follows developments in the international potato sector. While driving through the woodlands near the village of…