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June 08, 2015
Research: naturally-occurring bacteria may protect potatoes against late blight
A research scientist at Agriculture and Agrifood Canada has discovered that naturally-occurring bacteria in soil may offer protection against late blight (Phytophthora Infestans).From the archive
June 08, 2015
A look at the Innate Potato by FrankenFoodFacts
The blog FrankenFoodFacts recently published a review of the Innate potato of Simplot Plant Sciences. This blog by Layla Katiraee, who holds a Ph.D. in molecular genetics and is a senior scientist at a biotech company, offers the most insightful review of the Innate Potato PotatoPro has seen so far.From the archive
June 07, 2015
Cómo controlar el pulgón saltador en la papa
La paratrioza o pulgón saltador (Bactericera cockerelli Sulc.) es una plaga que se alimenta de la savia de las plantas hospederas, ocasionando varios tipos de daños. Esta nota ofrece consejos para controlarla.From the archive
June 07, 2015
España: Crían insectos para tratar de frenar la polilla guatemalteca en la papa
Desde el Cabildo de Tenerife no descartan que se pudiese producir un aumento de la enfermedad en la presente cosecha, sobre todo si las temperaturas experimentan una subida.From the archive
June 07, 2015
Acrylamide in Food; Scientific Opinion provided by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its Scientific Opinion on Acrylamide in FoodFrom the archive
June 04, 2015
TOMRA Sorting Solutions experts to showcase Halo technology at Expo Pack 2015 in Mexico
TOMRA Sorting Solutions will showcase its Halo 500 sensor based optical food sorter for the fresh produce market at EXPO PACK, Mexico.From the archive
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June 04, 2015
FAO Food Price Index falls to its lowest value since September 2009
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 166.8 points in May 2015, down 2.4 points (1.4 percent) from April and as much as 43.6 points (20.7 percent) below the corresponding month last year.From the archive
June 01, 2015
Perú: Según el jefe del INIA, las variedades de papas nativas serán resistentes al cambio climático
En el marco de las actividades previstas por el “Día Nacional de la Papa”, Alberto Maurer Fossa, jefe del INIA, anunció que este año se invertirán S/. 250 mil en acciones de investigación e innovación a través del Programa Nacional de Papa.From the archive
June 01, 2015
Disponible el último número de la Revista Latinoamericana de la Papa
Con trabajos de investigación sobre mosca minadora de las hojas (Liriomyza huidobrensis), tizón tardío (Phytophthora infestans), sarna negra (Rhizoctonia solani), marchitamiento y punta (Fusarium solani), bioinsumos y producción de papa.From the archive
May 31, 2015
Potatoes pull people out of poverty in Gansu
Potato cultivation and Potato Processing is making a key difference for people in the Anding District of Dingxi, northwest China's Gansu Province.From the archive
May 28, 2015
Irrigation Best Practice Guide for potatoes published
To support UK Potato Growers in decisions regarding irrigation and water use, AHDB Potatoes (Potato Council) has published a best practice guide 'Irrigation and water use'.From the archive
May 28, 2015
Visit TOMRA at Snackex and learn how to boost your sorting efficiency
Visitors to SNACKEX 2015 will have the chance to question the experts from TOMRA Sorting Food about their portfolio of cutting-edge sorting equipment.From the archive
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May 27, 2015
Ningxia Yujing Food Co buys turn-key potato processing lines & potato storage from Kiremko and Tolsma-Grisnich
Strategic partners Tolsma-Grisnich and Kiremko recently supplied a turnkey project at Ningxia Yujing Food Co. in China. The project existed out of a complete French fries and hash brown production line including potato storage and grading system.From the archive
May 27, 2015
TOMRA Sorting Solutions expands its Belgian Test Center with a Cold Room
TOMRA Sorting Solutions has installed a brand new 56 square meter cold room in its test and demonstration center in Leuven, Belgium to facilitate sorting tests and demonstrations of frozen products.From the archive
May 27, 2015
New Life Cycle Assessment study on Starch Products published
Starch Europe published today the summary report of an updated Life Cycle Assessment study of the European Starch industryFrom the archive
May 26, 2015
Nuevo sitio web sobre cadenas de valor en agricultura
La Cadena de Valor del Conocimiento Clearinghouse es una iniciativa liderada por el Programa de Investigación del CGIAR en Política, Instituciones y Mercado, con la colaboración del IFPRI, CIAT, ILRI, IITA, ICRISAT, Bioversity y el CIP.From the archive
May 26, 2015
Están disponibles las presentaciones del último taller de Euroblight
El evento se realizó en Brazov, Rumania, entre el 10 y 13 de mayo.From the archive
May 26, 2015
VI Congreso Ecuatoriano de la Papa
Además del congreso habrá una feria de innovación y tecnología, una feria gastronómica y una rueda de negocios.From the archive
