News on Potato Cultivation

Simplot's Portage la Prairie Plant
February 13, 2024
Simplot Fertilizer and Potato Processing Plants Recognized for Energy Efficiency
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Potatoes in the field
February 11, 2024
South Korea assists Pakistan to boost its local seed potato production
PR&P, PARC, Pakistan and the Republic of Korea are collaborating on Technical Cooperation Projects (TCP), notably focusing on seed potato production
Growing potatoes is never a smooth ride!
February 06, 2024
Growing potatoes is never a smooth ride!
In season 2023, potato growers in North-western Europe were confronted with difficult weather conditions, a high disease pressure and rising costs.
Digging of Potatoes as part of harvest process
January 31, 2024
Potato harvest has started in Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Governorate, Iraq, under the supervision of BEPPCO
The agricultural lands of Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Governorate, Iraq witnessed the commencement of the harvest season on January 2, 2024.
Dutch Farmers Struggle
January 29, 2024
Weather in the Netherlands made the potato harvest very difficult
In the Netherlands, the weather affected the potato harvest and raises many questions about the future of production in the country.
Fertilizer over bag
January 27, 2024
Groundbreaking discovery could slash carbon footprint of fertilizer
Scientists have developed a more planet-friendly way to produce fertilizer, which is an essential component of global food systems.
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Working in the lab, Northwestern alumnus Bill Yen buries the fuel cell in soil.
January 26, 2024
This dirt-powered fuel cell can become a perfect power supply for agricultural sensors
A Northwestern University-led team of researchers has developed a new fuel cell that harvests energy from microbes living in dirt.
New Potato varieties
January 25, 2024
Hemant Gaur, Founder, MD SV Agri: 'New Varieties to Shape the Future of India's Potato Value Chain'
SV Agri organized its Annual Variety and Seed Farm Show from January 8th to 10th, featuring the display of 14 new potato varieties.
Potatoes in the field
January 22, 2024
España: No hay semilla para todos
Disponibilidad de semilla para España se verá afectada en por lo menos un 20%. No hay semilla para todos.
Potato Planting
January 19, 2024
España: optimismo con respecto a la siembra de patatas en el sur
En el sur de España se mantiene el optimismo con respecto a la siembra de patata a pesar de aumentos en los costos e incertidumbre con respecto a la disponibilidad de semilla.
Producción de papa
January 19, 2024
Paraguay: aumenta la producción nacional y las expectativas a futuro
La producción de papa crece en Paraguay ofreciendo buena rentabilidad e incentivos para el cultivo nacional.
Rick Schutter
January 18, 2024
Young Dutch Farmers with Smarts take on potato farming in Slovakia
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México: optimismo frente al comienzo de la cosecha en el norte del país
Productores del norte de México son optimistas de cara al 2024. La cosecha en el estado de Sinaloa acaba de comenzar.
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January 15, 2024
España: disponibilidad de semilla se ve comprometida
En España la disponibilidad de semilla de patata se ve comprometida debido a las restricciones en el uso de agroquímicos y a la poca producción.
The COTX08063-2Ru potato clone by the Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program is being touted as the best chance for Texas to enter into the french fry market.
January 11, 2024
Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program highlights market, varietal expansions
Advances, including Texas french fry variety and nutrition qualities, to be discussed at National Potato Expo in Austin.
Mario Andrade, assistant professor of potato breeding and genetics at the University of Maine in Orono, stands in a potato field at the Aroostook Farm in Presque Isle during the September 2022 harvest. Andrade too
January 10, 2024
New head of breeding program wants to save Maine potatoes from climate change
DNA science is gaining ground in agriculture, and researchers are using it to develop potatoes that will thrive in Maine’s changing climate.
Reduced nitrogen fertilization: Potato varieties react differently
January 08, 2024
Potato varieties react differently to reduced nitrogen fertilization: thesis
The German Potato Industry Association (DKHV) honored Christin Meyer's thesis on nitrogen fertilization of (starch) potatoes, research carried out at the University of Göttingen.
UNIKA/DKHV technical committees visit AgriSens DEMMIN 4.0 at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
January 08, 2024
Practice meets science - UNIKA/DKHV technology committees visit the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
The Technology Commission of the UNIKA and the Technology Committee of the German Potato Trade Association served as discussion partners and sources of inspiration. V. (DKHV) was invited to the geoecology working group at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) in December.

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