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Martin Kropff is the former Managing Director for Resilient Agri-food Systems at CGIAR, an international agricultural research organization. He is also an emeritus Rector Magnificus at Wageningen University.
december 12, 2024

A brighter future begins with a resilience revolution

In a world where almost half of potential crop production is lost due to diseases, pests, and extreme weather, addressing the challenges of food security and sustainable agriculture has never been more urgent.
Potato growers invited to attend SACAPP conference in February
december 09, 2024

Potato growers invited to attend SACAPP conference in February

Meeting the challenges will be the focus of the 26th annual gathering in Dundee of the country’s leading potato producers and the companies that support them.
AHDB and GB Potatoes agree on use of residual potato levy reserves to fund seven industry projects
november 22, 2024

AHDB and GB Potatoes agree on use of residual potato levy reserves to fund seven industry projects

The potatoes sector is to benefit from the delivery of seven industry projects funded by residual levy reserves, after a grant agreement was signed between AHDB and GB Potatoes.
Las larvas tienen el cuerpo arqueado, de color rojo cereza con la cabeza y patas negro brillante.
november 11, 2024

España: alerta fitosanitaria en Menorca por el escarabajo de la patata

Esta plaga, originaria de Norteamérica y de rápida reproducción, obliga a tomar medidas inmediatas para evitar su propagación y proteger la producción local de patata y otros cultivos afectados, como berenjena y tomate.
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november 06, 2024

New potato varieties: Agrico Hosts Annual International Variety and Seedling Show 2024

Agrico's annual Variety and Seedling Show 2024 on November 7 and 8 will showcase their latest 'Next Generation' potato varieties, featuring enhanced disease resistance, yield potential, and sustainability.
A Helping Gene for Healthier Plants
november 01, 2024

New Gene Discovery Offers Method to Boost Potato Plant Resilience to Fungi, Drought, and Climate Stress

Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) have discovered a new gene that controls plants' sensitivity to threats like fungi and drought. The working of this gene was confirmed in potatoes and tobacco.
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Group picture of the entire consortium at the last project’s meeting held in Bonn on 29-30 May 2024
oktober 28, 2024

ADAPT project comes to an end after four important and productive years of potato research

The ADAPT project, funded by the EU Horizon 2020 program, has concluded with significant advancements in developing climate-resilient potatoes, bringing together a multidisciplinary team to enhance stress resilience and breeding strategies for future potato crops.
Participants gather in the yard at Worth Farms for Hutchinsons Potato Demonstration Day, discussing field trials and innovative approaches to potato cultivation due to heavy rainfall preventing field visits.
augustus 12, 2024

Sharing practical knowledge to refine best practice in potato growing

This year’s Hutchinsons Potato Demonstration Day, held at Worth Farms, Holbeach, Lincolnshire, focussed on potential solutions to address some of the key challenges faced by UK potato growers.
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augustus 07, 2024

España: buena sanidad general en los cultivos del norte

En el valle del Duero la temperatura y la falta de lluvias han limitado la incidencia de enfermedades. La alternaría parece ser la única excepción.
How can you improve potato grading capacity and reduce labor?
augustus 01, 2024

How can you improve potato grading capacity and reduce labor?

How can we improve potato grading capacity and reduce labor using a potato grading machine?
España: proyecto para detección temprana de plagas
juli 18, 2024

España: proyecto para detección temprana de plagas

En Castilla y León se pone en marcha un plan piloto para la detección temprana de enfermedades que puedan afectar cultivos.
How can you ensure desired potato quality and consistency?
juni 18, 2024

How can you ensure desired potato quality and consistency?

How can potato packers ensure desired potato quality and consistency using potato AI grading technology?
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