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September 09, 2012
British potato breeding changing focus
The days of a few big varieties dominating the potato market are over, with breeding programmes becoming more focused on delivering sustainable varieties for specific markets.From the archive
August 29, 2012
Legal challenge refused over first genetically modified potatoes in Ireland
A group of campaigners in the Irish Republic has been refused a legal challenge over the first trial of a genetically modified potato crop. In July, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave the go ahead for a gm blight-resistant potato crop to be tested in County Carlow.From the archive
August 28, 2012
Greens in Ireland seek to sue over trials on potato
Moves will be made in the High Court today to launch a legal challenge to a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to allow trials on a genetically modified (GM) potato to be carried out.From the archive
August 09, 2012
Solynta, FOODsniffer chosen for Ag Innovation Showcase
Two innovative Dutch agri-food companies, Solynta and FOODSniffer, have been selected to present at the Ag Innovation Showcase in St. Louis Sept. 10-13. Solynta has developed a revolutionary breakthrough in potato breeding technology.From the archive
August 01, 2012
GM potato trial 'threatens Ireland's image'
Ireland's environmental protection agency has approved the first trial of a genetically modified potato crop.From the archive
August 01, 2012
Blight-resistant GM spuds to save Irish growers €450/ha, says lead researcher
Potato growers could achieve potential savings of more than €450/ha if they used a blight-resistant genetically modified (GM) potato variety instead of a conventional variety.From the archive
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July 30, 2012
En Irlanda se ensayarán papas transgénicas
La Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) dio su visto bueno para las pruebas de una papa genéticamente modificada (GM) que es resistente al tizón de la papa. En los próximos cuatro años se sembrarán en Irlanda dos hectáreas con esta papa genéticament...From the archive
July 27, 2012
Angry reaction to GM potatoes go-ahead in Ireland
Top names from the food, restaurant, and tourism sectors have sharply criticised the Environmental Protection Agency for potentially destroying Ireland’s 'clean, green'agricultural image by allowing GM potatoes to be grown in Ireland.From the archive
July 26, 2012
Green light for growing GM potatoes in Ireland
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today given consent to Teagasc, Oak Park, Co Carlow, to carry out field trials on a genetically modified (GM) potato line with improved resistance to late potato blight.From the archive
July 05, 2012
Green light for further research with GM potatoes in Belgium
One year after the protest against the test fields for GM potatoes in Ghent, the Flemish Institute for Biotechnology (VIB) has been given the green light for a second phase of research.From the archive
June 27, 2012
Solynta's fast hybrid potato breeding program nominated for the Food Valley Award
Solynta's fast hybrid potato breeding program one of the three nominees for the 2012 Food Valley Award. Potatoes are the world's third most important food crop after rice and wheat. They are significantly more efficient in their use of water and nutri...From the archive
June 13, 2012
European agricultural policy goes down the tubers
The following is a commentary published this week in Nature, on the GMO situation in Europe, focused on potatoes:From the archive
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May 16, 2012
Wagenings onderzoek met GM-aardappel bij Raad van State aangevochten
De organisatie Gentechvrije Burgers uit Lelystad heeft een zaak bij de Raad van State aangespannen waarin wordt geëist dat de vergunning die door het ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu is verleend aan de Dienst Landbouwkundig Onderzoek van Wageningen Universiteit voor proeven met genetisch gemodificeerde aardappelplanten wordt vernietigd.From the archive
May 11, 2012
Decision due on GM potato trial in Ireland
The Environmental Protection Agency in Ireland is expected to decide by the end of this month whether to allow a field study on genetically modified potatoes.From the archive
May 09, 2012
Texels proefbedrijf werkt aan zilte aardappels
Marc van Rijsselberghe probeert op Texel uit te vinden welke gewassen kunnen groeien in zoute grond en met zout water.From the archive
May 07, 2012
En España identifican genes implicados en la podredumbre blanda de la papa
Una de las infecciones microbianas más frecuentes entre especies de interés para los agricultores, como la patata, es la podredumbre blanda de algunas de sus zonas que hace que el cultivo quede inutilizado. Un equipo internacional de investigadores, l...From the archive
April 30, 2012
Potato genome mapping benefits within a decade, says genetics specialist
Growers could start seeing the benefits of the potato genome being sequenced within the next decade, with varieties bringing new traits such as PCN resistance or improved tuber shape.From the archive
April 05, 2012
BASF continues field trials with GM potatoes in Europe
BASF Plant Science will again conduct field trials this year with genetically optimized potatoes which are undergoing the EU approval process.From the archive
