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Hybrid potatoes are sown instead of planted
juni 25, 2020
From 'ridge' to 'bed' – the next step in HZPC potato innovation
Increasing food security in areas that are hard to access. This is one of the ideas behind an important potato innovation by HZPC: hybrid potato breeding.
Under COVID, food systems in Latin America are looking inward for support
juni 19, 2020
Under COVID, food systems in Latin America are looking inward for support
Scientists at the International Potato Center (CIP) are shifting their focus to the long-term effects of COVID-19 to anticipate and understand how food systems may be impacted in the coming years.
The World Potato Congress Inc. Announces Three New Directors to its Board: Dr. Nigel Crump, Elven Huang, Bret Nedrow (left to right)
juni 10, 2020
World Potato Congress Inc. appoints Three New Directors to its Board
Romain Cools, President, and CEO of the World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) announces the appointment of three new Directors to its Board effective July 1, 2020: Dr. Nigel Crump, Australia, and Mrs. Elven Huang, China, both former WPC International Advisors, and Mr. Bret Nedrow, USA.
Starch Europe Welcomes the Publication of the EU Farm to Fork Strategy
mei 26, 2020
Starch Europe Welcomes the Publication of the EU Farm to Fork Strategy
Starch Europe today welcomed the much-anticipated publication of the European Commission’s EU Farm to Fork Strategy. Starch Europe and its members strongly support the Commission’s climate neutrality ambition and the important role a more sustainable food system plays to achieve that objective.
HZPC is employing the services of a specialized robot in its fight against potato diseases and viruses within its breeding program.
mei 26, 2020
Unique robot helps HZPC in the fight against diseases
HZPC is employing the services of a specialized robot in its fight against potato diseases and viruses within its breeding program.
The Farm to Fork Strategy is at the heart of the European Green Deal aiming to make food systems fair, healthy, and environmentally-friendly.
mei 25, 2020
Europatat welcomes the Farm to Fork strategy and calls on the Commission to ensure a coherent and realistic approach
Europatat welcomes the Farm to Fork Strategy published today by the European Commission. There is a need to secure a fair, healthy, and environmentally-friendly food system, a message that the potato sector fully endorses.
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Bühler Virtual World continues for all of May.
mei 19, 2020
Bühler Virtual World continues for all of May
Due to the positive response and over-subscription of virtual meetings, Bühler has decided to keep the Bühler Virtual World open at least until the end of May. Over the three days, more than 12,000 people from 132 countries visited the digital platform, around 500 private meetings are ongoing.
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) studies wild potatoes for new pest-free potato varieties
mei 14, 2020
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) studies wild potatoes for new pest-free potato varieties
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is to study wild potato varieties for resistance to a wide range of potato-diseases and plagues. This broad approach should yield breeding material that can be used to develop disease-free potato varieties.
Bühler creates the Bühler Virtual World to support food industry resilience during challenging times
mei 12, 2020
Bühler creates the Bühler Virtual World to support food industry resilience during challenging times
In just six weeks, Bühler transformed its physical interpack program into a fully digital experience. It has certainly been a very steep learning curve for the company, but one that will give Bühler’s partners and customers access to new services.
The Future of UK Potato Storage Research
mei 01, 2020
The Future of UK Potato Storage Research
AHDB’s announcement that it is consulting on the future of the Sutton Bridge Crop Research Station, and on potato storage research more broadly, should worry every potato grower in this country.
Este año se espera que la cifra de visitantes alcance las 15.000 personas.
april 20, 2020
PotatoEurope vuelve a Francia donde este año espera reunir a 15.000 visitantes
La décimoquinta edición de la feria PotatoEurope se va a celebrar este año el 2 y 3 de septiembre en la localidad francesa de Villers-Saint-Christophe. El evento se organiza cada año de forma rotatoria en Francia, Bélgica, Holanda y Alemania.
Volunteer potatoes are emerging in Michigan cornfields. Control is crucial for preserving corn yield and managing potato pests.
april 16, 2020
MSU study focuses on controlling volunteer potatoes
Volunteer potatoes are difficult to control. Currently, there are no herbicides available that will completely control volunteer potatoes and significantly reduce the number of daughter tubers produced per plant.
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maart 31, 2020
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Due to a coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the 21st EAPR Triennial Conference has been moved to fall. The new Conference date is November 2-6, 2020. Therefore, all key dates have also changed.
Potato seed-breeding center will be built in the Tomsk region
maart 24, 2020
Potato breeding center will be built in the Tomsk region, Russia
The plans for its creation were considered by an interdepartmental commission for the implementation of investment projects in the agricultural sector under the leadership of the Deputy Governor of the Tomsk Region for agro-industrial complex

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