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EAPR 2020 call for abstracts
September 23, 2019
EAPR 2020 call for abstracts
The organizers of the 21st Triennial Conference of the European Association for the Potato Research, Warsaw, Poland, 6-10 July 2020, invite you to submit abstracts of your poster and oral presentation.
Complex potato genome further unveiled by Scientists from Solynta and Wageningen University & Research (WUR)
September 21, 2019
Further potato genome details unveiled by Solynta and Wageningen University & Research
Scientists from Solynta and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) have published the most complete genome sequence for potatoes to date. A unique aspect is that both sequence and plant material are made available for research.
NPC scholarship goes to Wisconsin student studying silver scurf disease.
September 20, 2019
National Potato Council scholarship goes to Wisconsin student studying silver scurf disease
The National Potato Council (NPC) has named University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate student Sofia Giron the winner of its annual $10,000 scholarship. Giron is a fourth-year grad student studying plant pathology.
Sun Sets on 55-Year Potato Co-op
September 17, 2019
Sun Sets on 55-Year Potato Co-op
The mood was upbeat and confident at the Malin Potato Cooperative in February of 2015. The Merrill, Oregon, agricultural co-op was preparing to open a brand-new, $7 million state-of-the-art potato packing plant.
Potato Europe attracts wide audience
September 11, 2019
Potato Europe attracts wide audience
Growers, suppliers, grubbing demonstrations - everything to do with potatoes. That is what the latest edition of Potato Europe was all about. This year, this trade show was held in Doornik/Tournai, Belgium on 4 and 5 September.
The Conagra Brands Center for Food Design will be a state-of-the-art snacking innovation center with up to 50 food designers and culinary staff.
September 10, 2019
Conagra Brands Announces Plans To Build New Innovation Center In Chicago
Today Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) announced plans to build The Conagra Brands Center for Food Design in Chicago at 350 N. Orleans Street, located next to its existing headquarters in The Merchandise Mart.
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HZPC is continuously growing. The global market leader in innovative breeding, seed potato trading and concept development, today launches its brand update.
August 27, 2019
Potato company HZPC launches a brand update
HZPC is continuously growing. The global market leader in innovative breeding, seed potato trading and concept development, today launches its brand update. A big step forward, without losing sight of what has always been its core.
Left-to-right: Nathan Linder (lab/field technician), Blaire Harley (Lethbridge College student), Jason Cotton (Lethbridge College student), Carollynn Lemky (Lethbridge College student), Dr. Willemijn Appels (Lethbridge College’s Mueller Applied Research
August 26, 2019
Lethbridge College, Potato Growers Partner on Irrigation Study
A new study will dig deep into the soil to determine how watering and irrigation methods affect southern Alberta’s potato crops. The research project is a partnership. It is made possible through a grant from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
POTATO EUROPE 2019: With less than three weeks to go, time for an update!
August 21, 2019
POTATO EUROPE 2019: With less than three weeks to go, time for an update!
The last potatoes were planted at the end of April at PotatoEurope’s demo site and until the end of May the participation demands continued to come in. With less than three weeks to go, time for an update!
Analyzing potato chips’ physical characteristics from simulated first bite to swallow could be used to design a better low-fat snack.
August 15, 2019
Designing a better low-fat potato chip
Australian researchers have developed a technique to analyze potato chips’ physical characteristics from simulated first bite to swallow, which they say could be used to help formulate a tastier low-fat snack.
Descubren que las patatas silvestres son claves para aumentar la resistencia. Arriba se muestra Solanum Stoloniferum (Cortesía: Cultivariable)
August 14, 2019
Scientists discover wild potatoes key for stronger spuds
Scientists discover wild potatoes key for stronger spuds.
Researchers are developing lower-emissions rice varieties, feed additives and other technological innovations to create a more sustainable food system. (Courtesy: Kate Holt | AusAID)
August 13, 2019
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Involvement of Cavendish Farms with potato variety development was abundantly clear at the annual Growers Field Day in New Annan on September 25, 2018.
August 05, 2019
Cavendish Farms to open Potato Research Centre in Prince Edward Island
Canadian potato processing company Cavendish Farms, a subsidiary of J.D. Irving, announced last week that it will build a new potato research and plant breeding centre in New Annan, Prince Edward Island.
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July 31, 2019
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July 23, 2019
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Collaborative discussion between seed potato schemes
July 22, 2019
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July 19, 2019
Belgian partners, Peruvian farmers and researchers join forces around 'tunta' potatoes
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