Octubre 20, 2011
Dark Red Chieftain
Here at PotatoPro, we are always on the lookout for new developments and in particular new potatoes. Especially if they are somewhat different from what we are used to. The variety Dark Red Chieftain, fits that profile and that's why were pleased to he...From the archive
Octubre 13, 2011
Klamath Basin Fresh Direct introduces fingerling potato Amarosa
Klamath Basin Fresh Direct, a cooperative of family farms specializing in high-quality organic potatoes, has recently come out with a new variety called the Amarosa. Hollis Baley, Marketing Manager at Klamath Basin Fresh Direct, describes the new fing...From the archive
Octubre 07, 2011
University of Alaska pursuing first plant patent for potato variety
Golden birch trees marked the edge of Greg Kalal's fields, but the dentist-turned-farmer was more interested in hues beneath the soil on his land south of Mount McKinley. Among the thousands of colorful potatoes — from yellow German Butterballs to Mag...From the archive
Octubre 03, 2011
Could new potato variety upset competitive position potato regions?
Will a newly discovered russet potato variety make the Red River Valley a yield contender with the Pacific Northwest? Carl Hoverson of Larimore, N.D., thinks so, and — as one of the key growers for the Simplot-processed potato plant in Grand Forks, N....From the archive
Septiembre 24, 2011
Fabula potato crop looks promising on Prince Edward Island
The Fabula fields of Cameron Farms, Hampton, Prince Edward Island show good yields with excellent quality. The yellow-fleshed potato, Fabula, has made a splash in the potato marketplace. Although different from Yukon Gold, it is starting to gain a fo...From the archive
Septiembre 23, 2011
Potato companies sign potato breeding deal with Mylnefield Research Service
Two Potato companies - Taylor Food Group and QV Foods - have signed a five year deal with the James Hutton Institute's Mylnefield Research Service (MRS) subsidiary to continue a potato breeding programme that originally started in 2005. Taylor Food Gr...From the archive
Contenido Patrocinado
Contenido Patrocinado
Contenido Patrocinado
Agosto 26, 2011
New potato varieties to improve livelihoods and incomes in Mozambique
“The timely availability of seed of well-adapted varieties will enhance the sustainability and economics of potato production in Mozambique,” notes CIP’s Maria Andrade, breeder and seed system specialist. Mozambique released seven new potato varieties...From the archive
Julio 25, 2011
Solynta presenteert doorbraak in aardappelveredeling tijdens EAPR
Op het EAPR congres dat vandaag begint in Oulu, Finland, presenteert Pim Lindhout, Solynta: A new paradigm in potato breeding. Het bedrijf Solynta is er in geslaagd om in nauwe samenwerking met de Wageningen Universiteit inteeltlijnen van aardappel te ...From the archive
Julio 25, 2011
Solynta presents breakthrough potato breeding technology
At the conference of the European Association of Potato Research (EAPR) starting today, the Dutch company Solynta will present their breakthrough in potato breeding.From the archive
Junio 10, 2011
Low acrylamide potato lines created by University of Wisconsin scientists
What do Americans love more than French fries and potato chips? The answer: Not much...From the archive
Mayo 10, 2011
Neiker-Tecnalia chosen as EU technological centre to identify new varieties of potato
The Basque Institute of Agricultural Research and Development, Neiker-Tecnalia, has been commissioned to undertake technical identification examinations for registering new varieties of potato in SpainFrom the archive
Mayo 09, 2011
Improving drought tolerance of the potato feasible
In the future, plant breeders may be able to develop potato varieties that are better able to withstand long drought spells than the currently grown varieties.From the archive
Contenido Patrocinado
Mayo 06, 2011
El Instituto Neiker-Tecnalia de España fue elegido para identificar nuevas variedades de papa en la UE
El Instituto Vasco de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario, Neiker-Tecnalia, se encargará de realizar los exámenes técnicos de identificación para el registro en España de las nuevas variedades de patata que provengan de la Unión EuropeaFrom the archive
Marzo 04, 2011
Winnaars Agrico Gourmandine-actie aan de kook met sterrenchef Paul van Staveren
In het met een Michelinster bekroonde Restaurant Sonoy in aardappelhoofdstad Emmeloord trakteerde patron-cuisinier Paul van Staveren de 5 beste inzenders van de landelijke Gourmandine receptenwedstrijd op een workshop rondom de culinaire Gourmandine a...From the archive
Marzo 02, 2011
AmaRosa and Sage Russet released by Oregon State University
Two new potato varieties just released by Oregon State University are likely to catch the eye of Oregon's potato processing industry and the gourmet market.From the archive
Febrero 27, 2011
Agrico lanza "Mamá Chunu": papas con propiedades nutricionales especiales
Los Incas del Perú descubrieron que la papa era una raíz comestible. De hecho, todas las papas brotan de una especie de plantas silvestres originarias del sur del país. En la actualidad, estamos familiarizados con muchos tipos y sabores de papas que so...From the archive
Febrero 24, 2011
Excitement cools for Premier Russet
The Premier Russet was one hot potato, but the high expectations did not materialize...From the archive
Febrero 23, 2011
Cornell University releases Waneta and Lamoka: two new potato varieties for chips
Breeders at Cornell University are helping to feed the US appetite for the crispy snacksFrom the archive
Frequently Asked Questions
Does PotatoPro accept submitted content?
Yes we do. The content must be of high quality and be of interest for the potato industry (farmers, suppliers, processors) or the savoury snack industry.