Aardappelrassen en pootaardappelen

oktober 18, 2017

India: Lanzan variedad de papa que soporta altas temperaturas

Desarrollada en colaboración con el CIP y el CPRI, Kufri Lima, como se llama la variedad, es temprana, tolerante al calor y resistente a los virus, características muy apreciadas por los agricultores locales.

oktober 18, 2017

Potato Retail Sales in the United States for the month of August is UP compared to last year

August was a great month for retail potato sales in the United States, with all categories enjoying volume growth when compared to the same four weeks a year ago.

oktober 16, 2017

New potato variety in India, Kufri Lima, to take on the heat...

Farmers in India can expect higher yields and profits with the release of a new potato variety, Kufri Lima, developed by the International Potato Center (CIP) and the Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI)

oktober 16, 2017

International Potato Center (CIP) and Blackpace Group to cooperate in advancing potato production in Africa

The International Potato Center (CIP) and BlackPace Africa Group (BPA) executed a Technical and Scientific agreement to advance potato production in Africa, with focus on Rwanda.

The International Potato Center opens representation in Tbilisi, Geogia

oktober 15, 2017

The International Potato Center opens representation in Tbilisi, Georgia

The International Potato Center (CIP) opened its representation in Tbilisi, Georgia on October 11.

oktober 09, 2017

Nederland is heel goed in friet

Op Zaterdag 7 oktober was in het Groningse Hornhuizen het Aardappelfeest, georganiseerd door vrijwilligers. Met eten, cultuur en sprekers, onder wie Jan van Hoogen.

oktober 06, 2017

Potato breeder HZPC books record turnover and gross profit

HZPC, world leader in potato breeding, announced during the shareholders’ meeting on 5 October that a consolidated net turnover of €318.5 million has been determined for the financial year 2016/17. The gross profit is €59.3 million and the net result is €8.5 million.

oktober 05, 2017

Idaho Potato Breeders aim to develop PCN Resistant Russets

A project underway in Aberdeen, Idaho, aims to develop russet potatoes with resistance to pale cyst nematode, while identifying new molecular markers associated with resistance.

Czech Potato Research Institute announces a new blue-purple potato variety 'Val-Blue'

oktober 05, 2017

Czech Potato Research Institute breeds a new blue-purple potato variety 'Val-Blue'

The Czech Potato Research Institute in Havlíčkův Brod has announced that it has bred a new potato variety they named “Val Blue”. And yes! It has a striking blue-purple colour.

oktober 03, 2017

Las papas geneticamente modificadas de Simplot siguen aprobandose en el mercado extranjero

La compañía norteamericana Simplot ha obtenido la aprobación para su papa marca Innate en algunos mercados clave, como Japón. Y tiene pendientes otras solicitudes de acceso a mercados extranjeros.

september 26, 2017

Dutch Potato Industry establishes Holland Innovative Potato (HIP) for major investment in research

Ten Dutch potato (processing) companies and two associations have established Holland Innovative Potato (HIP) to facilitate and coordinate joint pre-competitive research activities. A budget of € 4.5 million is available for the first research program of HIP.

september 24, 2017

New potato research institute established in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

A new potato research institute has been established in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Potato Expo 2018 will feature live streaming Potato TV 'The Eye'

september 23, 2017

Potato Expo 2018 goes live with streaming potato TV 'The Eye'.

Potato Expo 2018 announces live streaming Potato TV throughout the event. Voting for the presentations on the Innovation Hub 'Main Stage' is now open.

september 21, 2017

Mexico: Zebra Chip-tolerant potatoes for the fresh market

Researchers from the University of California Riverside and INIFAP (Mexico) identify four potato lines with increased tolerance to Zebra Chip disease

september 19, 2017

Liberan en Panamá nueva variedad de papa

El IDIAP dio a conocer las propiedades de su nueva variedad de papa, idiap roja- 17. Es una variedad que presenta altos rendimientos (de hasta 55 toneladas por hectárea) y tolerancia a las plagas más comunes del cultivo en la Provincia de Chiriquí (tizón tardío y a mosca minadora).

september 15, 2017

Potato Europe 2017 welcomed 10,000 visitors on Thursday, despite the weather.

Despite the cancellation of the first day of Potato Europe (Wednesday) and the less then perfect weather on Thursday, the 270 exhibitors were able to welcome around 10,000 visitors, just on the Thursday

september 14, 2017

Peruano cultiva 400 variedades de papa para evitar que desaparezcan

Julio Hancco Mamani es el 'Rey de la papa'. Siguiendo la tradición de su familia, cultiva más de 400 variedades de papa nativa como una muestra de 'amor' por este alimento

september 14, 2017

Agrico celebrates growth during stormy Potato Europe

On Thursday 14 September, Agrico participated in a rainy Potato Europe in Emmeloord. Agrico celebrated its latest results together with its affiliated growers