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juli 25, 2021
RNA breakthrough creates crops that can yield 50% more potatoes, rice
Manipulating RNA can dramatically increase the yield of potato plants, as well as increasing drought tolerance, announced a group of scientists from the University of Chicago, Peking University and Guizhou University.
juli 15, 2021
ADAPT project: farmer’s survey’s points out climate change as the biggest threat to potato production in Europe
Europatat is part of an international consortium involved in the research project ADAPT (“Accelerated Development of multiple-stress tolerAnt PoTato”), which aims at developing new strategies to make potatoes fit for the challenging growth conditions of the future.
juli 13, 2021
The National Potato Council welcomes Ethan Keller as Program Coordinator
The National Potato Council today welcomed Ethan Keller to serve as the organization’s Program Coordinator. The recent Ohio State University graduate will support the execution and implementation of NPC’s programs to engage and inform its membership. Sponsored Content
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juli 05, 2021
España: 'Vamos a proteger la patata para que sea reconocida'
Yolanda Medina (León, 1974) lleva más de 25 años vinculada al sector patatero de toda España. Ahora defiende la utilidad de la Interprofesional de Castilla y León con la que buscan ser un ejemplo para todo el país y el reconocimiento del producto
juli 04, 2021
Wageningen scientists discover how the potato blight pathogen penetrates the plant
Wageningen University & Research experts in plant pathology, cell biology and physics have found an answer to the question of how members of the Phytophthora genus mechanically gain entry through the protective layer on the leaves of crops.
juli 01, 2021
Mathijs Peters New President of The European Snacks Association
Mathijs Peters, responsible for EU Corporate Affairs at PepsiCo was elected President of the European Snacks Association asbl (ESA) for a two-year term. He succeeds Dr. Rolf Nilges, Intersnack’s Director of Research & Development and External Affairs.
juni 29, 2021
Chile presenta características morfológicas, productivas y alimenticias de 4 variedades nativas de papa Chilota
A través de una nueva publicación, el Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias (INIA) dio a conocer los resultados de un trabajo de caracterización de 4 variedades nativas de papa chilota aptas para fritura.
juni 23, 2021
Re-educating Nigerian Potato growers: from farming as a culture to farming as a business
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has commenced training for Irish potato farmers in Kano. The training which began on Monday, June 21, will end on Friday, June 25, 2021.
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.
juni 22, 2021
Estudio de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL) revela que la Papa resiste más la sequía con suplemento de calcio
Tras realizar experimentos con tratamientos para mejorar el comportamiento de un cultivo de papa criolla en condiciones de déficit hídrico, se encontró que el cloruro y el nitrato de calcio mejorarían su producción.
juni 19, 2021
Reading Bakery Systems Promotes Steve Moya to Manager of the RBS Science and Innovation Center
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of baked snack production systems, has announced the promotion of Steve Moya to Manager, RBS Science and Innovation Center.
juni 11, 2021
Snack production line manufacturer Reading Bakery Systems expands Science and Innovation Center Services
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a leading manufacturer of baked snack production systems, announces the expansion of their Science and Innovation Center’s product development and equipment testing capabilities by introducing Virtual Trials and additional hiring.
juni 11, 2021
Scottish Farmers Union Surveys Potato Growers on AHDB activities ahead of changes
NFU Scotland is urging its potato growers to complete its survey to identify what functions carried out by the industry’s statutory levy body – AHDB Potatoes - are most valued ahead of body being wound down.





