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España: La Junta ubvenciona con 65.000 a la interprofesión de la patata de Castilla y León.
June 04, 2021

España: La Junta ubvenciona con 65.000 a la interprofesión de la patata de Castilla y León

El Consejo de Gobierno de la Junta de Catilla y León ha aprobado una subvención de 65.000 euros a la Organización Interprofesional de la Patata de Castilla y León (OIPACYL) para fortalecer y equilibrar el sector de la patata.
Celebrating 20 Years of Certis; Company Rebrand Cements Legacy Leadership in Biologicals
June 02, 2021

Certis USA rebrands to highlight its Leadership in Biologicals

Against the backdrop of 20 successful years as Certis USA, the company today announced a brand change to Certis Biologicals.
UK Government awards GBP 2m to leading carbon capture and utilisation technology.
June 02, 2021

UK Government awards GBP 2m to leading carbon capture and utilisation technology

British carbon capture and utilization company CCm Technologies has been awarded funding from Innovate UK to develop new modular Carbon Capture and Sequestration units.
México (Chihuahua): Reportan pérdidas de casi la totalidad de los cultivos de la región sur.
May 31, 2021

México (Chihuahua): Reportan pérdidas de casi la totalidad de los cultivos de la región sur

La Sader reporta pérdidas de hasta el 90 por ciento en cultivos de maíz, frijol, papa, y sorgo forrajero, en los municipios de Guachochi , Balleza, Guadalupe y Calvo. Hay afectaciones en casi 22 mil productores de los cuales se tiene registro que el 80 porciento son indígenas.
Stoller - VigorSeed: fast and uniform germination of potato seeds.
May 27, 2021

Stoller - VigorSeed: fast and uniform germination of potato seeds

VigorSeed is a product based on the Stoller technology which promotes the germination of seeds by improving the growth and development of roots for quicker planting. Using VigorSeed in the furrows when planting potato seeds will give your crop a head start, maximizing the chances of obtaining higher yields and optimal quality.
How Does a Potato Feel?
May 27, 2021

How Does a Potato Feel?

Ever Wonder What A Potato Feels…? Hebrew University of Jerusalem Develops Bio-Sensor to Detect Early Signs of Plant Stress and Prevent Crop Failures from Worldwide Climate Changes.
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May 26, 2021

Reconnecting the potato chain: Interpom 2021 is a go!

We can now confirm that INTERPOM will go ahead! From 28 to 30 November 2021, the global potato sector will be able to gather in Kortrijk Xpo, as it used to do in the past.
Ukrainian Potato Day will be held on August 26-27, 2021, co-located with the 1st Irrigation Show and Conference
May 26, 2021

Ukrainian Potato Day will be held on August 26-27, 2021, co-located with the 1st Irrigation Show and Conference

Ukrainian Potato Day, with a catchy subtitle 'Potato Blockchain', goes ahead on August 26-27, 2021 in Chulakivka, Kherson Region. It is the only specialized event for potato production in Ukraine organized in close cooperation between the Ukrainian Association of Potato Producers and DLG Ukraine LLC.
Lambayeque, Perú: capacitan a pobladores andinos en buenas prácticas de producción agrícola.
May 24, 2021

Lambayeque, Perú: capacitan a pobladores andinos en buenas prácticas de producción agrícola

A fin de contribuir con la obtención de alimentos inocuos y fortalecer la agricultura familiar de la zona andina de la región Lambayeque, especialistas del Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Agraria (Senasa) instalaron tres escuelas de campo de agricultores (ECA).
AVR Ceres 440 gathers planting data from Potato Europe demo fields
May 24, 2021

AVR Ceres 440 potato planter gathers data from Potato Europe demo fields

In April '21, AVR, manufacturer of a full range of machinery for the cultivation of potatoes, lent the services of its newest, cloud connected Ceres 440 planter to the Potato Europe fair organisation.
Crop4Sight Releases Innovative Irrigation Scheduling Tool
May 24, 2021

Crop4Sight adds irrigation scheduling tool to their potato crop toolkit

Crop4Sight’s online and mobile digital toolkit is designed to help growers maximise saleable potato yields and was launched as a commercial service in 2020. Crop4Sight now adds a potato irrigation scheduling tool.
Potato Plantings in North-western Europe (EU-04): Less hectares and late start for 2021 crop
May 20, 2021

Potato Plantings in EU-04: Less hectares and late start for 2021 crop

As plantings for the 2021 potato crop in North-western Europe is wrapping up, it seems very probable that total potato area within the NEPG zone (EU-04) will be reduced by 3 to 5 percent.
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Northern Michigan potato farm plans to rebuild after devastating fire.
May 20, 2021

Northern Michigan potato farm plans to rebuild after devastating fire

A fire at Kitchen Farms destroyed several buildings at the family-owned business in Antrim County between Mancelona and Boyne Falls Monday. More than 20 fire departments from five counties responded to the fire that began at about 10:30 a.m.
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May 20, 2021

Russian research: Smart vertical farm can produce 10 times more seed potatoes a year

Less than a year after the opening of the World-class Scientific Center 'Agrotechnologies for the Future', Russian scientists had a breakthrough: the first-ever vertical farm with dynamic LED lighting.
Tecnología de última generación para el cultivo de patata en España.
May 19, 2021

Tecnología de última generación para el cultivo de patata en España

Con la maquinaria adecuada y las nuevas aplicaciones se puede cultivar este tubérculo ahorrando simiente y fitosanitarios mientras se aumentan los rendimientos. Eso lo sabe bien Nicolás Serna. Tiene 74 años y lleva toda su vida sembrando patatas.
Farming Industry Ignoring Valuable Research As Frosts Hit
May 19, 2021

Biostimulants: Is farming Industry missing out on an opportunity to protect plants against stress?

A Lincolnshire farmer believes many in the industry are ignoring valuable research into how best to protect crops from extreme weather conditions and are losing millions of pounds as a result.
Supply of Certificates Positive for Active Growers
May 19, 2021

Supply of HZPC Certificates Positive for Active Potato Growers

The supply of certificates from HZPC has reduced slightly but is still significant. This was demonstrated today during the potato breeder HZPC Holding B.V.'s half-yearly trading day.
Romanian farmers propose National Strategic Potato Plan to save the sector
May 18, 2021

Romanian farmers propose National Strategic Potato Plan to save the sector

The Romanian Farmers Club and the Romanian National Potato Federation propose to the authorities the implementation of a National Strategic Potato Plan, to save an economic sector in great difficulty and harmonize the trade balance.

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