CIP Introduces Zero Tillage Potato Farming Innovation in India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Peru
Zero tillage not only boosts soil fertility and raises carbon stocks but also prolongs the potato growing season by harnessing the residual moisture after the rice harvest.
Enero 24, 2023
Frost causes heavy damage to potato, vegetable crops in north India
Potato farmers in the northern parts of the country have suffered heavy crop losses due to ground frost owing to the fall in temperatures in the last week.
Mayo 12, 2022
Potato Production in key production areas of India affected by Unseasonal Rains and Heat Wave
Potato production in the current crop year is estimated to be 53.60 mt, down from 56.17 mt last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture's first estimate of horticulture production.
Enero 05, 2022
Solo papas fritas pequeñas para los clientes de McDonald's en Japón, ya que las inundaciones en el oeste de Canadá interrumpen el suministro
Los fanáticos de las Papas Fritas de McDonald's en Japón se han visto afectados. La cadena de restaurantes solo ofrecerá porciones pequeñas, debido a las inundaciones en el oeste de Canadá y el COVID-19.
Junio 21, 2021
Impact of sustainability agenda McCain Foods in India
In line with the Global Sustainability Strategy and Commitments, McCain released its Global Sustainability Report with a focus on India, for the first time, to track progress across its sustainability pillars for the year 2020.
Mayo 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.
Agosto 20, 2019
Chinese potato price runs high because of Typhoon Lekima
Typhoon Lekima landed on Chinese shores last weekend. The typhoon caused destruction in several Chinese cities. Shouguang was one of the areas affected most by the extreme weather conditions.
Octubre 30, 2018
Pepsico to invest $5 million by 2020 to expand its sustainable farming programme in India
Snacks and beverages manufacturer PepsiCo plans to invest $5 million by 2020 to expand its sustainable farming programme in India.
Octubre 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)
Agosto 20, 2010
CPRI tells Indian Potato farmers to switch to heat tolerant potato varieties
With the mercury level steadily rising across India, potato growers need to switch to new varieties of heat-tolerant seeds for saving their crops, agriculture scientists have suggested.
Enero 28, 2010
CIP Developing heat and drought resistant potato varieties
Potato material from the International Potato Center (CIP) is helping farmers to enhance food and income security in Central and Southwest Asia in the face of climate change.
Diciembre 06, 2009
CPRI develops heat resistent potato variety for India
Here is a good news for Indian potato growers.To cope up with the adverse effects of global warming, Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI), Shimla, has developed a new variety of potato - Kufri Surya - having more heat resistance.Night temperatures ...