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A plant in Ireland with late blight disease. (Courtesy: Jean Ristaino, NC State University)
januari 28, 2025

Study Points to South America – Not Mexico – as Birthplace of Irish Potato Famine Pathogen

Researchers at North Carolina State University identified the South American Andes as the origin of the Irish potato famine pathogen, Phytophthora infestans
Building regional capacity to manage invasive pests and diseases to safeguard sustainable seed potato trade
januari 28, 2025

Building regional capacity to manage invasive pests and diseases to safeguard sustainable seed potato trade

Potatoes are increasingly traded globally, raising the risk of spreading quarantined pests and diseases. Organizations like EPPO and national bodies regulate many of these threats, necessitating a unified approach to pest and disease management.
América Latina: desarrollos en la prevención del Tizón Tardío
januari 22, 2025

América Latina: desarrollos en la prevención del Tizón Tardío

Un nuevo sistema ha mejorado la conciencia de los productores sobre las condiciones que favorecen la enfermedad, reduciendo el uso de fungicidas y promoviendo prácticas agrícolas sostenibles.
Ivette Acuña B. Agr. Eng. Ph.D.Phytopathologist, Agricultural Research Institute, INIA Chile
januari 05, 2025

Early Warning Systems for Sustainable Potato Late Blight Management: a World Potato Congress Webinar by Ivette Acuña

The World Potato Congress has presented the upcoming webinar: Implementation of an Early Warning System for Sustainable Preventative Management of Potato Late Blight.
Madeleine Smith Joins NDSU as Extension Pesticide Specialist to Enhance Certification and Training Programs
december 26, 2024

North Dakota State University Names New Extension Pesticide Specialist

Madeleine Smith has joined North Dakota State University as an Extension pesticide specialist. Joining Oct. 2, Smith has been working on the NDSU campus in Fargo, North Dakota.
Andrew Crowe, senior spatial data scientist at Fera
december 26, 2024

Enigma research unveils the possibility of future wireworm threats

Fera scientists have made breakthrough progress with industry-steered wireworm research, highlighting where and when the pest is expected to pose the highest risk to arable and fresh produce crops over the next two decades. 
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The dark stripes on infected potatoes mark zebra chip disease. It has led to significant economic losses for producers due to reduced crop quality and marketability. (Courtesy: Texas A&M AgriLife)
december 15, 2024

AgriLife Research leads collaboration to address zebra chip disease

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are working on a new research project to fight plant diseases transmitted by psyllid insects — particularly the zebra chip disease, which has impacted potato production for decades.
Martin Kropff is the former Managing Director for Resilient Agri-food Systems at CGIAR, an international agricultural research organization. He is also an emeritus Rector Magnificus at Wageningen University.
december 12, 2024

A brighter future begins with a resilience revolution

In a world where almost half of potential crop production is lost due to diseases, pests, and extreme weather, addressing the challenges of food security and sustainable agriculture has never been more urgent.
Potato growers invited to attend SACAPP conference in February
december 09, 2024

Potato growers invited to attend SACAPP conference in February

Meeting the challenges will be the focus of the 26th annual gathering in Dundee of the country’s leading potato producers and the companies that support them.
AHDB and GB Potatoes agree on use of residual potato levy reserves to fund seven industry projects
november 22, 2024

AHDB and GB Potatoes agree on use of residual potato levy reserves to fund seven industry projects

The potatoes sector is to benefit from the delivery of seven industry projects funded by residual levy reserves, after a grant agreement was signed between AHDB and GB Potatoes.
Las larvas tienen el cuerpo arqueado, de color rojo cereza con la cabeza y patas negro brillante.
november 11, 2024

España: alerta fitosanitaria en Menorca por el escarabajo de la patata

Esta plaga, originaria de Norteamérica y de rápida reproducción, obliga a tomar medidas inmediatas para evitar su propagación y proteger la producción local de patata y otros cultivos afectados, como berenjena y tomate.
Impression of Agrico's International Variety and Seedling Show 2023
november 06, 2024

New potato varieties: Agrico Hosts Annual International Variety and Seedling Show 2024

Agrico's annual Variety and Seedling Show 2024 on November 7 and 8 will showcase their latest 'Next Generation' potato varieties, featuring enhanced disease resistance, yield potential, and sustainability.
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