PotatoEurope's Golden Innovation Award goes to EGG Microtubers.
september 02, 2021

EGG Microtubers receive PotatoEurope’s Golden Innovation Award

During a special award ceremony on Wednesday, September 1st, a professional jury awarded the PotatoEurope Gold Innovation Award to the Microtubers of E Green Global (EGG).
James Hutton Institute outlines plans for a 'Potato Innovation Hub' at Potatoes in Practice 2021
augustus 24, 2021

James Hutton Institute outlines plans for a 'Potato Innovation Hub' at Potatoes in Practice 2021

Recent advances in breeding technologies can be harnessed to fast track the breeding of new varieties. Sensors and drone technologies are driving integrated pest management solutions.
GBP 2.2 Million new funding to safeguard Scotland's potato and bulb industries
augustus 23, 2021

GBP 2.2 Million new funding to safeguard Scotland's potato industry from Potato Cyst Nematodes (PCN)

After the Plant Health Centre led a working Group to identify a clear strategy for dealing with the Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) crisis, a report was delivered to the Scottish Government.
Ghent scientists develop vaccine against potato blight
augustus 19, 2021

Ghent scientists develop vaccine against potato blight

Scientists at the university of Ghent have developed a vaccine to combat potato blight, one of the most common diseases in potatoes.
PotatoEurope Netherlands - outdoor exhibition September 1-2 2021 - cancelled
juli 21, 2021

PotatoEurope Netherlands - outdoor exhibition September 1-2 2021 - cancelled

Due to the current developments in regard to the coronavirus pandemic in the Netherlands and the associated lack of official approval from Dutch authorities to hold the event, PotatoEurope 2021 has been cancelled.
juni 22, 2021

Onderzoek: Veerkracht en innovatie in de Europese agrarische sector

De Wageningen University & Research heeft onderzoek gedaan naar de veerkracht van de agrarische sector. Hoe bewegen boeren en hun omgeving mee? Denk aan de wisselende weersomstandigheden, klimaatverandering en het overheidsbeleid.
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Potato of Bologna PDO.
juni 17, 2021

Italy: High temperatures and continuous irrigation for the Potato of Bologna PDO

This year the cultivation area of the Bologna PDO grew by 17 percent, from 419 to 489 hectares, also thanks to the good prices obtained in the last two years.
Ukrainian Potato Day will be held on August 26-27, 2021, co-located with the 1st Irrigation Show and Conference
mei 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.
Farming Industry Ignoring Valuable Research As Frosts Hit
mei 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.
Albert Schirring, Strategy Lead Vegetables & Potato, Bayer AG
maart 24, 2021

World Potato Congress Webinar: 'Late Blight: 175 years of experience. What have we learned? An update.' by Albert Schirring

The World Potato Congress is very pleased to present its next webinar on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 with Albert Schirring, Strategy Lead Vegetables & Potato, Bayer AG.
Wildflowers could control aphid-borne viruses in potatoes
november 17, 2020

Wildflowers could control aphid-borne viruses in potatoes

Sowing wildflowers into potato crops could reduce aphid-carried viruses and offer an alternative to declining access to insecticides for growers.
Harvesting, prices and future plans: the potato situation in the regions of Russia
oktober 10, 2020

The 2020 potato harvest in the various regions of Russia

Since the start of autumn, potato producers in the regions of Russia have been facing many challenges, new and old. In the Russian Federation, the average annual volume of potatoes used for food purposes is estimated to be at 13-14 million tons, which makes potato one of the most important crops in Russia. In this article, we present information about the potato situation in various regions of Russia.
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