2015, International Year of Soils
februari 01, 2015

International Year of Soils sprouts numerous activities in Wageningen

The soil expertise found at Wageningen enjoys international recognition. So it is only fitting that numerous activities in 2015, the International Year of Soils, are to take place in Wageningen.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony finalized EarthFresh transition to new facility
februari 01, 2015

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony finalizes EarthFresh transition to new facility

Fresh potato packer EarthFresh has held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to officially finalize their move to their new offices and production facilities in Burlington Ontario.
Rod Garnham and Ross Taylor
januari 31, 2015

Unstable potato prices at the root of Corkers Crisps

Unstable prices for agriculture have turned two British farmers into potato chip producers: Here is how childhood friends Rod Garnham and Ross Taylor established Corkers Crisps.
Erik Wenninger
januari 31, 2015

Potato Psyllids in Pacific Northwest declining

Levels of zebra chip, a crop disease in potatoes spread by potato psyllids and caused by the Liberibacter bacterium, were down signficiantly in the Pacific Northwest.
Potato Wart affects yield and makes potatoes unmarketable .Potato wart poses no risk to human health
januari 30, 2015

Canadian government negotiates new requirements for export of potatoes from Prince Edward Island to the US

Effective immediately, new requirements are in place for exporting potatoes from Prince Edward Island (PEI) to the United States (U.S.).
Award winning Europlant potato variety Elfe, offering excellent suitability for washing and pre-packing
januari 30, 2015

Europlant invites you to discuss seed potatoes at FruitLogistica

The very high harvest yields and drop in fresh potato consumption will, EUROPLANT Pflanzenzucht GmbH believes, be one of the dominant themes at this year’s Fruit Logistica, where you can visit the company in a completely revamped stand
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Agrico celebrating worldwide choice in seed and table potatoes at Fruit Logistica.
januari 29, 2015

Agrico celebrating worldwide choice in seed and table potatoes at Fruit Logistica

Agrico will be participating in Fruit Logistica, held from Wednesday 4 until Friday 6 February in Berlin. At this leading international fair Agrico will present its worldwide choice in the fields of seed and table potatoes.
Expert: Idaho potato industry has too much capacity
januari 28, 2015

Expert: Idaho potato industry has too much capacity

A former Potato Growers of Idaho executive director believes Idaho’s capacity to produce and pack potatoes has outgrown the market, at the expense of growers.
Protests and transport blockades in Bangladesh disastrous for potato farmers
januari 28, 2015

Protests and transport blockades in Bangladesh disastrous for potato farmers

The ongoing campaign of protests and transport blockades by Bangladesh's second biggest political party, BNP, is taking its toll on public life and business activity, including potato farmers.
Potatoes fuelling Aussie families
januari 28, 2015

Potatoes fuelling Aussie families

Australian families are playing an increasing role in consumer decisions to buy potatoes, according to the latest data from the Potato Tracker project.
Uganda potato processing plant for French Fries offering opportunities for potato farmers in three countries
januari 26, 2015

New Uganda potato processing plant for French Fries offers opportunities for potato farmers in three countries

The first production plant for French Fries in Uganda was commissioned last Friday and will provide opportunities for potato farmers in three countries: Uganda, Rwanda and Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
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januari 26, 2015

Cómo analizar el comportamiento de un cultivo y diseñar estrategias de adaptación frente a escenarios de variabilidad y cambio climático

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