Protección de Cultivos

Discovery of Potato Psyllids in Western Australia a serious blow to the industry
Febrero 14, 2017

Discovery of Potato Psyllids in Western Australia a serious blow to the industry

Potato producers in south-west Western Australia say the detection of the potato psyllid (Bactericera cockerelli) is a "serious blow" to their industry. The detection of the psyllid may put national and international exports in jeopardy.
Potato growers in Maine apply soil fumigation in a trial of McCain Foods
Febrero 07, 2017

Potato growers in Maine apply soil fumigation in a trial of McCain Foods

French Fry manufacturer McCain Foods has started trials examining soil fumigation with several of its potato growers in Maine (United States) and New Brunswick (Canada).
Monsanto Shareowners Approve Merger with Bayer
Diciembre 14, 2016

Monsanto Shareowners Approve Merger with Bayer

Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) announced that at a special meeting of shareowners held on December 13, shareowners of the company approved the merger of Monsanto with a wholly owned subsidiary of Bayer Aktiengesellschaft.
Argentina: Desarrollan herramienta para ayudar a controlar plagas y enfermedades en cultivos de papa
Diciembre 13, 2016

Argentina: Desarrollan herramienta para ayudar a controlar plagas y enfermedades en papa

Un equipo de investigadores del INTA diseñó un sistema de gestión para el manejo de la sanidad del cultivo basado en el uso de información y conocimiento.
NEPG estimate for the 2016 potato harvest|: More acres, less production, uncertainty
Septiembre 21, 2016

NEPG estimate for the 2016 potato harvest: More acres, less production and a lot of uncertainty

The North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) expect in the 5 covered countries (NL, B, FR, GB, DE) a lower production of potatoes (seed and potatoes.for starch production not included) compared to last season.

Bayer to Acquire Monsanto
Septiembre 14, 2016

Bayer to Acquire Monsanto

Bayer and Monsanto today announced that they signed a definitive merger agreement under which Bayer will acquire Monsanto for USD 128 per share in an all-cash transaction.
Bayer raises offer to buy Monsanto
Septiembre 06, 2016

Bayer raises offer to buy Monsanto

Bayer AG raised its offer to buy Monsanto Co. and create a new global leader in seeds and pesticides, though the German firm said the higher price depended on achieving a 'negotiated transaction.'
Potato Psyllid Alert for North Dakota
Agosto 11, 2016

Potato Psyllid Alert for North Dakota

Potato psyllids have been reported in specific fields in western and central North Dakota. At this point populations are not widespread.
AUSVEG: Wasp warfare with avid aphid-eating parasites can help prevent resistence
Julio 06, 2016

AUSVEG: Wasp warfare with avid aphid-eating parasites can help prevent pesticide resistance

With pesticide resistance rising in species of aphids which feed on potatoes and spread viruses, one of the best control options for growers battling these pests may be found in nature, free of charge: parasitic wasps.
Display of a wide range of potato products
Julio 06, 2016

Potato Trade show Interpom | Primeurs 2016 focuses on Precision Technology

Interpom | Primeurs 2016 promises to be the biggest edition of this potato event ever and the 2016 theme is: 'Growing through precision technology'.
Colorado Potato Beetles are munching on in the Red River Valley
Julio 02, 2016

Colorado Potato Beetles are munching on in the Red River Valley

According to the University of Minnesota Extension 'Spudbug' Newsletter, it is shaping up to be a Colorado Potato Beetle (CPB) year in the Red River Valley.
Potato acreage North-western Europe grown by 5 percent, estimates NEPG
Junio 29, 2016

Potato acreage North-western Europe increased by 5 percent, expects NEPG

The North-western European Potato growers (NEPG) expect the combined potato acreage in Belgium, Germany, France, The Netherlands and Great Britain to be 552.000 hectares (1.36 million acres). This is an increase of 4.9 percent compared to last year.

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Biological control of Potato Psyllids by Parasitic Wasp approved by New Zealand Authority
Junio 20, 2016

Biological control of Potato Psyllids by Parasitic Wasp approved by New Zealand Authority

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Junio 16, 2016

Potato Farming on Prince Edward Island: Trying Something New

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Research: Drones as delivery mechanism for biological control agents
Junio 15, 2016

Research: Drones as delivery vehicle for biological control agents

The University of Southern Denmark is developing an ecodrone that will combat pests in completely new ways.
Un muerto y 19 intoxicados por fumigación de cultivo de papa en Colombia
Mayo 30, 2016

Un muerto y 19 intoxicados por fumigación de cultivo de papa en Colombia

Un trágico saldo de una persona fallecida y 19 más intoxicadas, dejó el uso irresponsable de un fungicida sobre un cultivo de papa, en la vereda San Rafael, del municipio de La Calera, cerca de Bogotá, durante la noche de este miércoles, informaron miembros del cuerpo de bomberos de Cundinamarca.
Irresponsible pesticide use in Colombia results in one dead, nineteen poisoned
Mayo 30, 2016

Irresponsible pesticide use in Colombia leaves one dead, nineteen poisoned

Irresponsible use of fungicide on a potato crop in Colombia left one person dead and 19 intoxicated
Agricultural Giant in the making: Bayer offers USD 62 Billion in Cash for Monsanto
Mayo 23, 2016

Agricultural Giant in the making: Bayer offers USD 62 Billion in Cash for Monsanto

In response to further market speculation and stakeholder inquiries, Bayer is publicly disclosing the contents of its private proposal to acquire Monsanto.

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