Aardappelrassen en pootaardappelen

augustus 06, 2018

ARS scientists streamline process to introduce multiple genes - as is required to make potatoes resistant to late blight

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Albany, California, have found a way to streamline the process that scientists use to insert multiple genes into a crop plant. Simplot is planning to use it to introduce multiple genes into potatoes to make them resistant to late blight

augustus 06, 2018

Centre of excellence for seed potatoes planned in Gujarat

A centre for excellence for potato-seed is all set to come up in Gujarat, through a collaboration between Indian and Dutch companies.

augustus 06, 2018

Potato Processing company J.R. Simplot acquires license for CRISPR-CAS9 gene editing technology

J.R. Simplot has acquired a license for CRISPR-Cas9 and related gene editing tools. This provides Simplot with another avenue to add desirable traits to fruits and vegetables, including potatoes.

juli 29, 2018

Texas A&M potato breeding trials offer Reds, Russets, Babies and Bakers

Earlier this month Texas A&M held its annual Potato Field Day where it presented a range of new potato varieties.

juli 17, 2018

Publican en Perú un catálogo de variedades de papa nativa

Elaborado por el CIP, el Ministerio de Agricultura y Riego, el Grupo Yanapai y el Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA), el documento ofrece información sobre 147 variedades que se cultivan en el departamento de Junin.

juli 07, 2018

Potato Farmers in Uganda are waiting for new GM 'Victoria'

Victoria - a popular local potato variety in Uganda - is extremely susceptible to potato Late Blight disease, but a resistant GM version of this variety has been developed.
With testing almost complete, it is up to the government biosafety regulatory authorities in Uganda.

juli 04, 2018

Perú: Un productor presentó 200 variedades de papa nativa

Sucedió en la Expo Feria de Huancavelica. El mismo productor exhibió 60 ecotipos de mashua, 120 variedades de maíz amiláceo, 80 de habas y 60 variedades de frijoles.

Number of international exhibitors at Potato Europe 2018 increasing

juli 02, 2018

More international exhibitors signing up for Potato Europe 2018

PotatoEurope 2018, one of the top events for the international potato industry, returns to Germany on September 12 and 13.

juli 01, 2018

Three new seed potato varieties from the UK recommended for export to Kenya

Based on extensive trials (two years, three separate farms, ten potato varieties) in a joint effort of AHDB, James Hutton Ltd, SASA and Seeds2B Africa (part of the Syngenta Foundation) three GB potato varieties have been recommended for release in Kenya.

Forty years of partnership between Belgium and the CIP

juni 26, 2018

Forty years of partnership between Belgium and the International Potato Center (CIP)

The Belgian Development Cooperation has been working with the International Potato Centre (CIP) in developing countries since the 1970s. The aim is to support the research and training required to improve the production of potatoes and sweet potatoes, as well as other root vegetables and tubers.

juni 24, 2018

Papas ancestrales, una joya que los colombianos poco conocen

El afán comercial ha dejado de lado unas variedades que son muy nutritivas y deberíamos recuperar. Sobre el tema habla Olga Janeth Pérez, investigadora de Agrosavia (antes Corpoica).

juni 21, 2018

Potato Packing business Leo de Kock appoints Jan Bijleveld as Managing Director

Jan Bijleveld has been appointed as the new Managing Director at Dutch potato packing business Leo de Kock, a subsidiary of Agrico BV.

juni 19, 2018

Hybrid potatoes from botanical seeds: an opportunity or a threat?

Typically, potatoes are multiplied by replanting a small potato tuber from last season, causing it to grow a new potato plant. Recently a new method of multiplication is making headlines: true potato seed (TPS) from hybrid potatoes.

Irish potato farmers upbeat as government moves to address seed shortage

juni 19, 2018

Irish potato farmers in Rwanda upbeat as government moves to address seed shortage

In Rwanda, the Ministry of Agriculture and partners have pledged to establish modern seed potato warehouses and greenhouses to ensure the supply of quality seed potatoes.

juni 10, 2018

World Potato Congress highlights scientific advances

Tubers were the talk of the town in Cusco, Peru during the week of May 27, when the 10th World Potato Congress (WPC) and the 28th Congress of the Latin American Potato Association (ALAP) were held together for the first time.

juni 07, 2018

AHDB Potatoes explores Cuba as export destination

AHDB Potatoes is encouraging seed potato producers to consider Cuba as an export destination after recent meetings with Government officials in the country.

mei 31, 2018

Guatemala Lifts US State Origin Restrictions for Potato Imports

Fresh and seed potatoes from all US states are now permitted entry into Guatemala, a welcome expansion of market access from only one state (Idaho) four years ago.

mei 30, 2018

Científico mexicano desarrolla micro papas en laboratorio

Son microtubérculos que serán utilizados como semillas para la siembra de papa. De esta forma, se reduce la inversión del productor y le permite utilizarlos en cualquier época del año.