News on Research

Sponsor of the month (Learn more)
The Salim Group, one of Indonesia's largest business groups, signed an R&D agreement worth $10 million with seed producer East West Seed Indonesia - a JV between Enza Zaden and East West International - in The Hague on Friday (22/04) to boost potato produ
April 24, 2016
Salim Group signs R&D agreement with Dutch JV to boost Potato Production in Indonesia
The Salim Group, one of Indonesia's largest business groups, signed a R&D agreement worth $10 million with seed producer East West Seed Indonesia in The Hague last Friday to boost potato production in Indonesia.
From the archive
Aerial view of the Zernike Campus in Groningen (The Netherlands). The Zernike Campus is home to "Rijksuniversiteit Groningen" en "Hanzehogeschool Groningen", two education and research organisations (educating about 35000 students) as well as 150 companie
April 20, 2016
Avebe Innovation Centre might move to the Zernike Campus
Avebe and Groningen University are jointly looking into the possibility of housing the Avebe Innovation Centre at the Zernike Campus in the city of Groningen.
From the archive
Breeding station of KWS Holland B.V. in Nagele near Emmeloord (the Netherlands)
April 12, 2016
KWS all in on hybrid potato breeding; Stet Holland to buy conventional seed potato business.
KWS is selling its conventional seed potato business to Stet Holland B.V. An agreement to that effect was signed yesterday. The transaction is expected to be completed by mid-2016.
From the archive
Elveden is a 22,500 acre country estate, of which over 10,000 acres is farmland. The land at Elveden was transformed for agricultural use in 1927 by Rupert Guinness, great great grandson of Arthur Guinness (founder of the Guinness brewery.) The field lay
April 11, 2016
Elveden Farms selected as Regional Research & Demonstration Hub for potato growers and suppliers
Elveden Farms, a West Suffolk estate is set to become a Regional Research & Demonstration Hub for potato growers and suppliers, thanks to funding from the Eastern Agri-Tech Growth Initiative.
From the archive
Opening Ceremony of the Potato Technology Centre in Shamgarh Karnal (Haryana, India)l
April 08, 2016
Potato Research Centre opened in Karnal, India
To boost research in potato production a new Potato Technology Centre was inaugurated in Haryana, India.
From the archive
Shunping Ding (right) was awarded NPC's 2015-16 Academic Scholarship. Her research focus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is on enhancing control of potato early blight (left).
March 31, 2016
National Potato Council to offer Scholarship for Graduate Student Advancing the Potato Industry
The National Potato Council (NPC) will award one $10,000 academic scholarship to honor a graduate student (Master’s degree or higher) working to improve the future of the US potato industry.
From the archive
Sponsored Content
Sponsored Content
Sponsored Content
DuRPh Scientists monitoring the status of the trial plots
March 21, 2016
Durably resistant potatoes with wild potato genes offer 80% reduction in chemical control
Research to develop potatoes with sustainable resistance against phytophthora via genetic modification with genes from wild potatoes and good resistance management ended with the publication of the scientific results. The approach resulted in potato plants which require 80% less chemical control.
From the archive
Potatoes USA
March 21, 2016
United States Potato Board has a new name: Potatoes USA
During the 44th Annual Meeting of the National Potato Promotion Board, Board Members voted to change its dba (doing business as—business name) from the United States Potato Board, U.S. Potato Board, or USPB, to Potatoes USA
From the archive
A potato leaf showing late blight infection caused by Phytophthora infestans (Courtesy: Howard F. Schwartz, Colorado State University)
March 10, 2016
Two Blades Foundation partners with Simplot and The Sainsbury Laboratory to advance potato disease resistance
The Two Blades Foundation (2Blades) announced a research partnership between 2Blades, The Sainsbury Laboratory, and J. R. Simplot Company to develop potato varieties with increased resistance to oomycete and bacterial diseases.
From the archive
The SPIRIT project participants and financial backers
March 08, 2016
East Africa Potato Knowledge Portal created to strengthen the innovative capacity of local potato value chain
You can now join the East Africa Potato Value Chain Knowledge Sharing Portal, which aims to address the scientific and technological divide in the field of agricultural value-chain innovations by enabling East African research organizations to create, update and use scientific knowledge and technological innovations.
From the archive
Modelling wind: 5 years daily wind trajectory 1994-1998 for the month February (Courtesy: CRC Plant biosecurity; earlier research).
March 01, 2016
Research to guard natural potato psyllid pathways into Australia
Australian Researchers are working closely with the country's potato industry to investigate the potential for the highly destructive Tomato-potato psyllid (TPP) to enter Australia using natural pathways.
From the archive
Flying a specially equipped drone, a team of CIP researchers from South America and Africa has successfully used remote-sensing technology to obtain data on orange-fleshed sweetpotato fields in East Africa.
February 26, 2016
East African drone pilot project started to gather crop data in Tanzania
Researchers from the University of Nairobi, the International Potato Centre (CIP) and others ave started a pilot project in Tanzania, where a drone was able to pinpoint 14 different varieties of sweet potatoes in Ukiriguru Research Institute in Mwanza.
From the archive
Sponsored Content

Current Selection 1283 items. Refine:

You May Also Like

Researchers discovered that in this wild variety of potato (Solanum Microdontum) Calcium levels are about seven times higher than in a regular potato. They developed a molecular marker to facilitate the transfer of the high Calcium trait to newly bred pot
February 24, 2016
Molecular Marker for high Calcium trait can help breeding better potato varieties
Researchers discovered that in a wild variety of potato (Solanum Microdontum) Calcium levels are about seven times higher than in a regular potato. They developed a molecular marker to facilitate the transfer of the high Calcium trait to newly bred potato varieties.
From the archive
Untreated wastewater.
February 10, 2016
Chinese Scientists Develop Technology to Convert Potato Water Discharge to Fertilizer
Potato is a basic food in China. However, the protein-rich water discharge from starch processors has been pointed out as a cause of river and lake pollution.
From the archive
With so many areas of Australia relying on bore water, this study on the impact of chemical composition of the soil and the plants depending on water quality could provide the basis for an increased awareness of water and soil management over time.
February 03, 2016
Research in Australia to help potato growers and industry
The impact of drought and water quality on Australian potatoes could be significantly reduced by a new research project from Potatoes South Australia and Landmark Australia.
From the archive
Donna Delparte, assistant professor in the Department of Geosciences at Idaho State University with drone near a potato field. She presented her research results during the Idaho Potato Conference 2016.
January 27, 2016
Quick and early disease detection by drones with hyperspectral camera
Idaho State University researchers have found high-tech cameras mounted on drones flying 60 meters above potato fields can effectively detect individual diseased and stressed plants.
From the archive
Dr Jon Pickup (center) Head of Virology & Zoology at Science & Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) will lead on one of three AHDB Potatoes Fellowship Awards, specifically seeking to secure critical potato nematology expertise for the future.Appointed
January 21, 2016
AHDB Fellowship to safeguard critical potato nematology expertise in the United Kingdom
Dr Jon Pickup, Head of Virology & Zoology at Science & Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) will lead on one of three AHDB Potatoes Fellowship Awards, specifically seeking to secure critical potato nematology expertise for the future.
From the archive
Neil Gudmestad (left), a potato pathologist with North Dakota State University, is The Packer's 2015 Potato Man for All Seasons. The award was announced Jan. 14 by The Packer's National Editor Tom Karst (right) at the National Potato Council meeting in La
January 18, 2016
The Packer: Neil Gudmestad honored as the 2015 Potato Man for All Seasons
Neil Gudmestad, a potato pathologist with North Dakota State University, has been awarded the 2015 Potato Man for All Seasons award by produce magazine The Packer.
From the archive

Frequently Asked Questions

Will PotatoPro edit my article?

Yes. We edit almost all submitted articles for style and layout. If you notice a change you are not happy with, contact us and we will find a solution. If you submit news before its official publication date, you can review the item privately before it goes live.

How can I get more visibility for my company’s news?

Besides free news publishing, companies can list in the PotatoPro directories, become PotatoPro sponsors, or use targeted email blasts, the Event Promotion Package and social media exposure with analytics. Find out why companies advertise on PotatoPro.

Does PotatoPro delete old news? Can I add older news?

No, we do not delete old news. News on PotatoPro goes back to 2006, and we consider it a valuable historical record of developments in the industry. If we missed a key development in the history of your company, we can still add it.

What can I do after my news is published?

Share the article with your colleagues and on the social media channels where you are active, and add it to the “Company in the news” section of your website if you have one. You are also welcome to point other media to the PotatoPro article, as long as they include a clickable link to the item on PotatoPro.

I have created an account, but I am not receiving the newsletters. What should I do?

Log in to your profile and check that you have opted in to the newsletters you would like to receive. Also check your spam or promotions folder and make sure you registered with the right email address. If you still do not receive them, contact us at info@potatopro.com. For sign-in or password issues, see the PotatoPro Login & Account FAQs.

Is reading news on PotatoPro free?

Yes. All news articles on the PotatoPro website are free to read. The PotatoPro app is also free but requires a free PotatoPro account, which also works on PotatoPro AI.

Where is PotatoPro news published and how can I follow it?

News appears on the PotatoPro News page and in the PotatoPro weekly newsletter, which you can receive by creating a free PotatoPro account. It is also available in the PotatoPro app for iPhone and iPad and Android, and shared on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Telegram and Bluesky.

My company is not in the PotatoPro directory. Can I still submit news?

Yes. Companies that are not yet listed can still submit news, and they are also welcome to contact PotatoPro to be added to the Company Directory.

In what languages can I submit news?

You can submit news in any language. PotatoPro publishes in English, Spanish, Dutch and Simplified Chinese, and plans to add German, French, Arabic, Hindi and Portuguese in 2027.

How long does it take for news to be published?

It depends on the timing of the news, the editorial workload and how much editing the article needs. News from PotatoPro sponsors may be given priority.

When should I submit my news?

As soon as possible, and ideally on the day the news becomes public, even if it is only a link to material published elsewhere. Extra material such as videos or illustrations can be added later. You can also send news before it is public, as long as you clearly state the embargo date and time, including the time zone.

Can I include links in my news article?

You can include one dofollow link to an external source in the body of the text. Links to your brands, your company profile, previous news and other content about your company on PotatoPro are mostly added automatically.

Can I include a video in my news article?

Yes. We can embed videos hosted on YouTube or Vimeo. For best results, use HD quality or better, include sound, and keep the video professionally edited, ideally 1.5 to 3 minutes long.

What images should I send with my news?

Every news item on PotatoPro must have an illustration at the top, which is also used in article summaries and social media posts. The best top images are closely related to the story, eye-catching and colorful, in landscape format and at least 1,200 pixels wide. Avoid logos, pictures with a prominent logo and images with a lot of text, because Google and Facebook may not display them. Send high-resolution JPG or PNG files that you own or have permission to use, each with a caption and photo credit, and mention if an image was made using AI. Extra images for the body of the article are welcome.

What are the guidelines for writing a news article?

There is no maximum length, but we recommend more than 300 words, and we do not accept articles of fewer than 200 words. An article cannot consist only of a list; it needs paragraphs of text. Provide factual, useful information, keep sentences short, and write in the third person or include quotes attributed to a named person. Self-praise full of superlatives is unlikely to be published without heavy editing. Keep abbreviations to a minimum, and if English is not your first language, we recommend having your text reviewed by a native English speaker.

What type of news does PotatoPro accept?

PotatoPro accepts industry and company news, product launches, new facilities, appointments, technology and research updates, and other developments in the potato and savory snack industries. Submissions should give industry professionals useful information rather than being purely promotional.

How can I submit news to PotatoPro?

Email your article, press release or company announcement to news@potatopro.com. Send the text in a Word or Google document, or in the body of the email, and attach images separately. We may also pick up stories shared on X that tag @PotatoPro.

Is it free to publish news on PotatoPro?

Yes. News about the potato and snack industries is published free of charge if we consider it relevant. All submissions are subject to editorial review and will be edited for style and layout.

Filters

Refine By Topics
Refine By Regions
Refine By Year
Language preferences