From ocean to potato fields: Seaweed biostimulant Algifol to make waves at British Potato Show
A biostimulant brand that is increasingly popular with potato growers will make its debut at this year’s British Potato show in Harrogate. Algifol, which is a seaweed-based biostimulant, will be on stand 123A in Hall 1 at the November event.
Mayo 16, 2022
ADAPT desarrolla patatas tolerantes al estrés
¿Cómo responden las diferentes papas al estrés por calor, sequía y anegamiento? Científicos respaldados por la UE están investigando los cambios que hacen que las papas sean resistentes o susceptibles.
Agosto 23, 2019
Could a Polish shortfall benefit the UK packing market?
Potato production likely to be significantly below average in both Poland and Czech Republic. Germany, their main source of imports, may not be able to meet the increased export demand due to growing regions remaining in drought.
Opportunity for UK.
Agosto 19, 2019
German potato prices set to spike due to drought
Two summers in a row of drought are causing Germany’s potato supply to dwindle - and prices to rise.
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.