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februari 13, 2024

Simplot Fertilizer and Potato Processing Plants Recognized for Energy Efficiency

A sustainable business. A healthy planet. A responsibility to all. Purposeful actions that benefit our world and the bottom line ensure successful operations at Simplot now and well into the future.

Pakistan-Korea join hands to boost potato seed production in Pakistan

februari 11, 2024

South Korea assists Pakistan to boost its local seed potato production

PR&P, PARC, Pakistan and the Republic of Korea are collaborating on Technical Cooperation Projects (TCP), notably focusing on seed potato production

Potato Statistics NEPG countries (Excluding Seed and Starch potatoes)

februari 06, 2024

Growing potatoes is never a smooth ride!

In season 2023, potato growers in North-western Europe were confronted with difficult weather conditions, a high disease pressure and rising costs.

Digging of Potatoes as part of harvest process

januari 31, 2024

Potato harvest has started in Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Governorate, Iraq, under the supervision of BEPPCO

The agricultural lands of Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Governorate, Iraq witnessed the commencement of the harvest season on January 2, 2024.

Netherlands: weather made the potato harvest very difficult

januari 29, 2024

Weather in the Netherlands made the potato harvest very difficult

In the Netherlands, the weather affected the potato harvest and raises many questions about the future of production in the country.

Scientists make groundbreaking discovery that could secure our food supply using technology

januari 27, 2024

Groundbreaking discovery could slash carbon footprint of fertilizer

Scientists have developed a more planet-friendly way to produce fertilizer, which is an essential component of global food systems.

Working in the lab, Northwestern alumnus Bill Yen buries the fuel cell in soil.

januari 26, 2024

This dirt-powered fuel cell can become a perfect power supply for agricultural sensors

A Northwestern University-led team of researchers has developed a new fuel cell that harvests energy from microbes living in dirt.

New Varieties to Shape the Future of India's Potato Value Chain - Hemant Gaur, Founder, MD S V Agri

januari 25, 2024

Hemant Gaur, Founder, MD SV Agri: 'New Varieties to Shape the Future of India's Potato Value Chain'

SV Agri organized its Annual Variety and Seed Farm Show from January 8th to 10th, featuring the display of 14 new potato varieties.

januari 22, 2024

España: No hay semilla para todos

Disponibilidad de semilla para España se verá afectada en por lo menos un 20%. No hay semilla para todos.

Producción de papa. (Cortesía: Gentileza)

januari 19, 2024

Paraguay: aumenta la producción nacional y las expectativas a futuro

La producción de papa crece en Paraguay ofreciendo buena rentabilidad e incentivos para el cultivo nacional.

januari 19, 2024

España: optimismo con respecto a la siembra de patatas en el sur

En el sur de España se mantiene el optimismo con respecto a la siembra de patata a pesar de aumentos en los costos e incertidumbre con respecto a la disponibilidad de semilla.

januari 18, 2024

Young Dutch Farmers with Smarts take on potato farming in Slovakia

A non-certified biogas installation. Staff who turn to the previous owner with their problems.

januari 17, 2024

México: optimismo frente al comienzo de la cosecha en el norte del país

Productores del norte de México son optimistas de cara al 2024. La cosecha en el estado de Sinaloa acaba de comenzar.

januari 15, 2024

España: disponibilidad de semilla se ve comprometida

En España la disponibilidad de semilla de patata se ve comprometida debido a las restricciones en el uso de agroquímicos y a la poca producción.

The COTX08063-2Ru potato clone by the Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program is being touted as the best chance for Texas to enter into the french fry market. (Courtesy: Texas A&M AgriLife)

januari 11, 2024

Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program highlights market, varietal expansions

Advances, including Texas french fry variety and nutrition qualities, to be discussed at National Potato Expo in Austin.

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine -- January 4, 2023 -- Mario Andrade, assistant professor of potato breeding and genetics at the University of Maine in Orono, stands in a potato field at the Aroostook Farm in Presque Isle during the September 2022 harvest. Andrade too

januari 10, 2024

New head of breeding program wants to save Maine potatoes from climate change

DNA science is gaining ground in agriculture, and researchers are using it to develop potatoes that will thrive in Maine’s changing climate.

Alberta lead Canada in potato production last year. This year's potato yield totals are even higher in the province, according to the Potato Growers of Alberta. (Courtesy: CBC)

januari 08, 2024

Potato production in Alberta, Canada sees rapid growth

Potato farmers in the province enjoyed a strong harvest in 2023, after back-to-back, record-breaking production years, according to the Potato Growers of Alberta.

State Agri dept begins potato cultivation at North Bengal Univ

januari 08, 2024

West Bengal has started potato multiplication using Apical Rooted Cutting at University of North Bengal

The Agriculture department of Government of West Bengal has started potato cultivation with Apical Rooted Cutting (ARC) process at the Centre of Floriculture and Agri-Business Management (COFAM) department of the University of North Bengal in Siliguri.