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February 18, 2022
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Patatas Meléndez da el salto a Francia.
February 17, 2022
Patatas Meléndez da el salto a Francia mediante un acuerdo con Pom' Alliance
A través de esta alianza buscan alcanzar un mayor acceso a mercados comunitarios, así como desarrollar estrategias globales para aumentar la cuota de mercado. Supone un paso clave para la expansión internacional de Patatas Meléndez.
Paul Miller of Paul Miller Farms, Inc., Hancock, was inducted into the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association Hall of Fame
February 15, 2022
WPVGA Honors Paul Miller with Hall of Fame Induction
Paul Miller of Paul Miller Farms, Inc., Hancock, was inducted into the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association Hall of Fame at the industry’s annual awards banquet held February 9, 2022, in Stevens Point.
WPVGA Presents Annual Industry Awards.
February 15, 2022
WPVGA Presents Annual Industry Awards
In addition to its annual Hall of Fame induction, the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) presented several other annual Industry Awards
Alex Okray Elected WPVGA Board President for 2022
February 15, 2022
WPVGA presents new board of directors
The Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association's board of directors will have a new president for the coming year.
Chile: Fortalecen manejo agronómico del cultivo de papas nativas de colores en Los Ríos.
February 03, 2022
Chile: Fortalecen manejo agronómico del cultivo de papas nativas de colores en Los Ríos
Distintos temas fueron presentados en charlas técnicas en la Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Austral (EEAA).
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En busca de un control de heladas para el cultivo de papas en Magallanes.
February 02, 2022
En busca de un control de heladas para el cultivo de papas en Magallanes, Chile
Estudios preliminares confirman que la aplicación de tecnologías para el control de heladas en el cultivo de papas, que eviten el congelamiento de los tejidos protegiendo
el follaje de la planta, podrían disminuir las pérdidas de rendimiento.
The study characterised the consumption and distribution of calcium, magnesium and sulfur in different potato varieties. (Courtesy: Unimedios archive).
February 02, 2022
Models would help estimate nutrients required by potato crops
Through four experimental studies in two production cycles, for the first time it was possible to develop the 'critical dilution curves' of calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and sulfur (S) in cultivars (several crops) of potato.
A Potato So Big Even Guinness World Records Doesn't Believe It.
January 26, 2022
A Potato So Big Even Guinness World Records Doesn't Believe It
Colin and Donna Craig-Brown found the questionably large potato growing in their yard in November 2021. They even named the potato Dug and submitted their surprisingly large find to Guinness World Records (via Food & Wine).
Increasing potato production for food security in China could bring varied environmental benefits. Courtesy: CIP
January 25, 2022
Growing potatoes in rice paddies is a sustainable intensification in Southern China
With approximately 19% of the global population and just 9% of the world’s arable land, China has long sought to improve food production and, in recent decades, potatoes have played an increasingly important role in that quest.
Smart soil bugs offer farmers an ecofriendly route to controlling crop diseases
January 21, 2022
Smart soil bugs offer farmers an ecofriendly route to controlling crop diseases
An innovative method of controlling a range of damaging crop diseases using native, beneficial soil bacteria has emerged from a research-industry collaboration.
The research team collects thermal and RGB images to assess canopy temperatures in a potato field. (Courtesy: J. Rinza/CIP)
January 21, 2022
Canopy temperature provides novel insights into potato yields and efficient water use
A new potato or sweet potato variety represents only the "tip of the iceberg," concealing hundreds, if not thousands, of hours invested in testing and developing that variety.
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