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Developing new varieties with focus and dedication
Clara Polzer moved from Munich to Friesland this summer for her new position as Head of Breeding Fresh Markets at HZPC Research. During the interview, the...
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From small beginnings to major succes
The Van der Linde family is building a modern seed potato business in Krummhörn based on craftsmanship, innovation and strong cooperation. With healthy...
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A brighter future begins with a resilience revolution
Globally, almost half of all potential crop production is lost in the field due to diseases, pests, and extreme weather conditions. At the same time,...
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Young Groninger Farmers with smarts in Slovakia
A non-certified biogas installation. Staff who turn to the previous owner with their problems. An adventure wouldn’t be an adventure without a few obstacles...
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Growers group works on future-proof seed potato cultivation
Growers learn best from other growers. This has been proven by the future-proof seed potato cultivation project, an initiative to examine upcoming changes in...
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Challenges and opportunities for HZPC in China
Exceptional weather conditions, strict corona measures and political elections. HZPC has been involved in China since the beginning of this century, but as...
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Greater appreciation for potatoes starts with gen Z
In 2020, HZPC Americas launched the multi-year project ‘Potato Glory’ together with the University of Massachusetts Dining Program (UMass) for the purpose of...
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Urgent need for sustainable intensification in an explosively growing Africa
The work of the Plant Science Group at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is urgently needed in Africa. Because the continent is facing significant...
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We must reward resilience and dynamism among growers
Food security and sustainability are topics that have dominated HZPC Potato Days over recent years. In 2020, Martin van Ittersum was one of the round table...
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Potato genomes under the microscope
What we do to discover the corresponding genome of potato varieties.
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The importance of healthy soil
How healthy soil contributes to the environment, food security and social impact
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Serving the Russian market via an alternative route
In Russia, HZPC is using an unconventional strategy to secure its potato trade for the future: in 2019, a small breeding company was set up to provide...
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