Energy and Environment

November 18, 2024

Perú: falta de lluvias pone en alerta a la región de Puno

Las autoridades están avanzando con un plan de medidas que puedan mitigar el impacto de la sequía para la próxima campaña.

New Zealand: Regenerative Agriculture Practices

November 13, 2024

Regenerative Agriculture Practices in potato cultivation in New Zealand

The recent study by McCain on potato production in New Zealand, following a regenerative agriculture approach, presents promising results for the future implementation of these practices.

November 12, 2024

España: perdidas importantes por lluvias y el huracán Kirk

El alcalde, Fernando Fernández, ha solicitado al Gobierno de Cantabria una ayuda de 200.000 euros para mitigar las pérdidas y asegurar la continuidad de la producción local.

November 11, 2024

Paraguay: capacitación para la producción de papa

En el "Día de Campo" en Carapeguá, productores aprendieron técnicas para optimizar la producción de papa y cebolla, promoviendo el abastecimiento nacional y la rentabilidad.

Salomé Prat, a researcher from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) at the Centre for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) and Christian Bachem, a researcher at Wageningen University (WUR).

November 11, 2024

Improving nitrogen use efficiency in potatoes on a genetic level

Researchers have identified the StCDF1 gene as a key regulator in potatoes, enhancing nitrogen use efficiency and paving the way for the development of high-yielding, nitrogen-efficient cultivars.

(LR) Richard Baker - CEO and Gerard Backx - Former CEO of Royal HZPC Group

November 10, 2024

HZPC says goodbye to Gerard Backx and calls for resilience revolution

Potato breeding company HZPC says goodbye to Gerard Backx and calls for resilience revolution This year's Potato Days of potato breeder Royal HZPC Group were marked by a farewell and a new beginning.

Avebe and ChainCraft Sign Heads of Agreement to Revolutionize Sustainability with Circular Solutions for Potato Waste in Groningen

November 10, 2024

Royal Avebe and ChainCraft enter strategic collaboration to convert residual potato juice into high value products

ChainCraft, a pioneer in the production of circular chemicals and Royal Avebe, a global leader in potato-based starch and protein innovations, are proud to announce a huge step towards a strategic collaboration by entering into a Heads of Agreement.

November 07, 2024

Genesis Fertilizers expands partnerships with CARBONCO and Whitecap to develop a proposed low carbon-intensity fertilizer plant

Genesis Fertilizers Limited Partnership has solidified two strategic partnerships to further its vision of developing a low carbon-intensity fertilizer production facility.

November 04, 2024

México: perspectivas para el Valle del Yaqui

La sequía es una variable que ha afectado las superficies productivas para la próxima zafra.

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.

Lluvias en España dificultan el trabajo en el campo

October 30, 2024

España: el clima y las lluvias dificultan el trabajo en el campo

La cosecha de patata en Xinzo de Limia está al 60%. Coristanco necesita otros 5 días buenos para acabar la cosecha.

Group picture of the entire consortium at the last project’s meeting held in Bonn on 29-30 May 2024

October 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.

Fossil fuel power plants are one of the largest emitters of the greenhouse gases that cause climate change. (Courtesy: Unsplash)

October 28, 2024

Climate crunch time is here, new United Nations report warns

Countries must start curbing emissions immediately, according to the UN Emissions Gap Report 2024.

October 26, 2024

Einride Partners with PepsiCo to Electrify US Frito-Lay Food Routes

Einride, a freight mobility company that provides digital, electric and autonomous technology, has announced its partnership with PepsiCo, with a fleet of digitally optimized electric trucks live in Memphis, Tennessee.

La proxima semana arranca la cosecha de papa en el norte del estado

October 21, 2024

México: congreso nacional de papa

Será en Los Mochis durante la última semana de noviembre y convocará a los distintos actores del sector productivo.

Researchers Discover Key to Carbon Storage in Organic Farming: Will Help Us Move Forward

October 20, 2024

Researchers Discover Key Link between Carbon Storage and Farming Method

Sustainable farming is making headlines after researchers discovered a unique connection between organic farming and carbon storage in soil, according to an article posted on Phys.org.

October 18, 2024

PepsiCo announces key hires to boost agricultural best practices and sustainability in North America

PepsiCo is strengthening its commitment to agricultural innovation and sustainability by announcing two pivotal job openings at its Plano headquarters. The company is seeking a Potato Storage Research & Best Practices Manager and a Senior Manager – Best Practices & Sustainability to drive forward its initiatives in crop quality and environmental stewardship.