Beyond Insecticide: How wireworm behaviour gives clues to managing their population
Wireworms are a common potato plant predator, living in soil and feeding on roots. They are notoriously difficult to control, and populations are increasing in farm fields across Canada
Diciembre 01, 2023
Ramban’s high altitude areas to emerge as major potato seed producers
High-altitude areas of district Ramban like Gool, Mahu Mangit and Sanasar could become major potato seed producer areas and make the local farmers self-sufficient.
Noviembre 30, 2023
Newtec to Exhibit Brand New Weighing Machine at Potato Expo 2024
Newtec has announced its presence at the Potato Expo 2024, scheduled from January 10 to 11 in Austin Convention Center.
Noviembre 30, 2023
Egyptian processing potatoes were an important source for European factories from February to May
Yassen Abdelhay, export advisor at Arafa Group, reports on the crucial period for European factories from February to May 2023, and how Egyptian producers played a key role during this phase.
Noviembre 30, 2023
PEI Potato Industry Recognizes Ray Keenan, others at Awards Banquet
The 2023 PEI Potato Industry Awards Banquet was held in Charlottetown and four very deserving members of the industry were recognized at the event.
Noviembre 30, 2023
Agrico Ukraine and Ukrainian Institute of Potato Research Tackle Challenges of the Seed Potato Industry in the Country
After Potatodays in the Netherlands, Agrico Ukraine together with Ukrainian Institute of Potato Research initiated a round table to discuss challenges in seed potato production in Ukraine.
Noviembre 30, 2023
Researchers at UPEI experimenting with making hydrogen from potato peels
Researchers at UPEI are experimenting on food scraps, wood and UV light to produce hydrogen gas.
Noviembre 29, 2023
Agrico and Agrico PSA to expand their seed potato activities in Tanzania
By signing the distribution agreement with Fraxen Consult Ltd, Agrico seed potatoes will be exported to small-scale farmers in Tanzania later this year.
Noviembre 29, 2023
España: sequía afecta el cultivo de patatas
Una gran sequía azota a España. Las Islas Baleares son la región menos afectada, en el sur de la España continental la incertidumbre es total.
Noviembre 29, 2023
UTIA PhD Student Bioengineers Potato Plant to Detect Gamma Radiation
PhD student Rob Sears engineered the potato plant, also known as a phytosensor, to indicate high radiation levels through changing leaf fluorescence.
Noviembre 29, 2023
Bolivia: catastróficas granizadas afectan cultivos y familias
Dos grandes granizadas afectan los cultivos de papa en varias regiones de Bolivia.
Noviembre 29, 2023
Costa Rica: productores muy molestos con la gestión del actual ministro de agricultura
En Costa Rica representantes del sector agrícola invitan al ministro de Agricultura a retirarse por mala gestión.