CIPC
EU potato growers advised to cut planting by 15% in 2021
In a recent announcement, the North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) has advised its consumption-potato grower members to reduce 2021 plantings ... READ MORE »
Potato sprout control in storage a changing landscape
Growing a healthy potato crop and proper loading into storages present only the initial steps to ensure a steady, uninterrupted supply of potatoes thr... READ MORE »
EU’s ban on CIPC a situation to watch for US potato industry
There are many stages of production for potato growers, and they don’t end when the crop is harvested from the field. Storage is an essential part o... READ MORE »
Europeans finding storage treatment alternatives with looming loss of CIPC
While the European Commission only recently made its final decision, most UK farmers have long accepted the fact that the regulatory authority is unli... READ MORE »
Sprout inhibitor chlorpropham (CIPC) officially banned by European Union
The European Commission will no longer allow the use of sprout inhibitor and herbicide chlorpropham (CIPC) as of Jan. 1, 2020. The European Potato Pr... READ MORE »
Belgium’s ideal soil helps make it largest exporter of frozen potatoes
It’s no secret that Belgians love their fries. In fact, the mere mention of “frietjes” can lead the most reserved Belgian to wax poetic, inspiri... READ MORE »
