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May 20, 2022
South Africa Potato Production Receives Added Protection with New Generation Fungicide of Corteva Agroscience
Corteva Agriscience launched Zorvec Encantia, a new fungicide that specifically targets late blight, a detrimental pathogen currently compromising potato growth in South Africa. The solution, based on Zorvec active, is the first member of a novel class of fungicides.
April 29, 2022
RNA interference-based biopesticides market research report published
Edison Investment Research, a London-based investment research and advisory company releases a report on RNA interference-based biopesticides: Feeding the World: Biological Products for Sustainable Crop Protection
April 13, 2022
Perú: Conveagro advierte que la Producción de alimentos caerá cerca de 40 por ciento por falta de fertilizantes
La Conveagro advierte que no habrá la cantidad necesaria de cultivos de arroz, papa, maíz hortalizas, verduras y legumbres por falta de fertilizantes.
March 13, 2022
Do not forget the spray tank management basics
Looking ahead to spring spraying, growers are being reminded not to be complacent when it comes to tank mixing and sprayer hygiene, ahead of making applications.
March 08, 2022
Paper made from banana waste prevents potato cyst nematode damage
With potato production in East Africa under increasing threat from the invasive and highly destructive potato cyst nematode (PCN) pest, an organic technology developed from banana plant waste material may well be the ultimate rescue.
January 21, 2022
Smart soil bugs offer farmers an ecofriendly route to controlling crop diseases
An innovative method of controlling a range of damaging crop diseases using native, beneficial soil bacteria has emerged from a research-industry collaboration. Sponsored Content
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January 12, 2022
SENASA: ‘Zebra chip’, plaga de la papa, no está presente en el Perú
El Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Agraria (SENASA) descartó la presencia de la plaga ‘Zebra Chip’ en el Perú, luego de haber analizado 169 muestras de plantas e insectos procedentes de zonas productoras de papa, en la provincia de Huancabamba, región Piura.
December 29, 2021
Europlant presents 'low input' potato varieties
Europlant presents potato varieties with high nutrient efficiency. The high-yielding and high-quality special varieties for low input production protect the environment and save costs.
December 03, 2021
Additional funding for Renaissance BioScience Corp's yeast-based RNA technology
Renaissance BioScience Corp., a leading global bioengineering company, announced today that it is receiving advisory services and additional funding of up to CAD 200,000 from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP).
November 16, 2021
Interpom brings the European potato chain together again. Finally!
Interpom 2021 is fast approaching – we are now on the home stretch! After a whole year of postponement, Interpom will finally be held on Sunday 28, Monday 29, and Tuesday 30 November 2021 in Kortrijk Xpo (B).
November 08, 2021
Desarrollan en Argentina una herramienta para el control del tizón tardío de la papa.
Se trata de un sistema de alarma que determina los momentos críticos para el desarrollo de la enfermedad más importante de la papa. Con base en datos meteorológicos, la herramienta es una alternativa para la protección más sostenible del cultivo.
October 18, 2021
ICA de Colombia advierte sobre presencia de enfermedad en cultivos de papa en el departamento de Nariño
El Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario (ICA) confirmó la presencia de fitoplasmas asociados a la enfermedad de Punta Morada de la Papa (PMP) en cultivos de papa en Nariño.
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September 30, 2021
Revolutionary RNA-based biopesticide technology delivers 98% mortality of Colorado potato beetle in independent test
Renaissance BioScience Corp., a leading global bioengineering company, is pleased to announce that an independent test of its environmentally safe, RNA-based biopesticide technology was conducted on Colorado potato beetle
September 02, 2021
EGG Microtubers receive PotatoEurope’s Golden Innovation Award
During a special award ceremony on Wednesday, September 1st, a professional jury awarded the PotatoEurope Gold Innovation Award to the Microtubers of E Green Global (EGG).
August 24, 2021
James Hutton Institute outlines plans for a 'Potato Innovation Hub' at Potatoes in Practice 2021
Recent advances in breeding technologies can be harnessed to fast track the breeding of new varieties. Sensors and drone technologies are driving integrated pest management solutions.
August 23, 2021
GBP 2.2 Million new funding to safeguard Scotland's potato industry from Potato Cyst Nematodes (PCN)
After the Plant Health Centre led a working Group to identify a clear strategy for dealing with the Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) crisis, a report was delivered to the Scottish Government.
August 20, 2021
Los productores del Grupo de Transferencia Tecnológica GTT de Semilla de Papa de Los Muermos vuelven a reunirse en forma presencial
Los productores del Grupo de Transferencia Tecnológica GTT de Semilla de Papa de Los Muermos volvieron a reunirse en forma presencial luego de meses realizando sólo actividades virtuales.
August 19, 2021
Ghent scientists develop vaccine against potato blight
Scientists at the university of Ghent have developed a vaccine to combat potato blight, one of the most common diseases in potatoes.