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maart 14, 2015
Drones: Su aplicación para monitoreo de cultivos y contar el ganado
Son la novedad del momento y tienen muchísimas aplicaciones, una empresa cree que en 2020 cada productor tendrá un drone que vigilará su cosecha.
maart 08, 2015
Research: Fighting the Colorado Potato Beetle with RNA
Colorado potato beetles are a dreaded pest of potatoes all over the world. Now, scientists from the Max Planck Institutes of Molecular Plant Physiology in Potsdam-Golm and Chemical Ecology in Jena have shown that potato plants can be protected from herbivory using RNA interference (RNAi).
februari 23, 2015
Karnataka potato farmers receive certified seed potatoes
In the Indian State of Karnataka, the Department of Horticulture has decided to provide certified seed potatoes to 1,000 farmers for pre-monsoon cultivation on a pilot basis.
februari 23, 2015
Colorado Potato Beetle insecticide resistance spreading west
It should come as no surprise to Prairie potato growers that Colorado Potato Beetle (CPB) insecticide resistance is increasing.
februari 02, 2015
El cultivo de la papa en Argentina
Documento del INTA escrito por Marcelo A. Huarte y Silvia B. Capezio, Docentes Investigadores. Asignatura Cultivo de Papa. Unidad Integrada Balcarce INTA- FCA UNMdP (2014).
januari 28, 2015
Expert: Idaho potato industry has too much capacity
A former Potato Growers of Idaho executive director believes Idaho’s capacity to produce and pack potatoes has outgrown the market, at the expense of growers.
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januari 26, 2015
Cómo analizar el comportamiento de un cultivo y diseñar estrategias de adaptación frente a escenarios de variabilidad y cambio climático
Resumen de la ponencia que sobre el tema se presentó en el XXVI Congreso bienal de la Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP), celebrado en septiembre del 2014 en Bogotá.
januari 22, 2015
Are Potatoes the Answer to China's Food Security Problem?
In a meeting on January 6th, the Ministry of Agriculture of China announced plans to double the total area of land devoted to potato cultivation from just over 5 million hectares to 10 million hectares.
januari 20, 2015
Rockey Farm (Colorado) receives the NPC 2014 Environmental Stewardship Award
Brendon and Sheldon Rockey of Rockey Farms in Center, Colorado, were named the recipients of the prestigious 2014 Environmental Stewardship Award presented at the National Potato Council’s 2015 Annual Meeting.
januari 20, 2015
La variabilidad genotípica influye en la eficiencia de uso de fósforo como fertilizante en condiciones de campo
A esa conclusión llegan los autores de este estudio realizado en Chile, cuyos resultados fueron presentados en el último congreso de la ALAP.
januari 16, 2015
Heyvaert happy with Dewulf Kwatro harvester
Belgian contract farmer Heyvaert reflects on the investment in a Dewulf Kwatro self-propelled harvester for their 200 ha chicory and 200 ha potatoes operation.
januari 02, 2015
Fisiología y manejo de tubérculos semilla de papa
Factores y condiciones necesarios para producir tubérculos semilla con el estado de brotamiento adecuado al momento de siembra. Sponsored Content 
december 15, 2014
AVR showcases its new potato harvesters at Lamma
At Lamma 2015 - UK's largest farm machinery, equipment and agricultural services show - visitors to the AVR booth can get intimately acquainted with AVR's new potato harvesters.
november 26, 2014
Winnaars Inno Potato Award verkozen tijdens Interpom | Primeurs
Jeroen Hindryckx uit Koekelare en Condi-Plants uit Gembloux zijn tot winnaars van de tweede Inno Potato Award.gekozen tijdens de Interpom | Primeurs in Kortrijk.
november 12, 2014
Desarrollan en Cuba bioestimulante para el cultivo de la papa
El Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Agrícolas (INCA) ha desarrollado un bioestimulante que favorece el rendimiento productivo por hectárea.
november 12, 2014
Miedema and Dewulf to form single team
The intended fusion between Dewulf and Miedema, made public in early September, is to be completed this year.
november 12, 2014
Miedema en Dewulf verder als één team
De voorgenomen fusie tussen Dewulf en Miedema, die begin september bekend werd, wordt nog dit jaar voltooid.
november 05, 2014
WPC International Advisor Dr. Peter VanderZaag Honored in China
Last month, in recognition of his years of leadership, potato specialist Dr. VanderZaag was awarded China’s prestigious Friendship Award by Premier Li Keqiang.