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Salomé Prat, a researcher from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) at the Centre for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) and Christian Bachem, a researcher at Wageningen University (WUR).
November 11, 2024
Improving nitrogen use efficiency in potatoes on a genetic level
Researchers have identified the StCDF1 gene as a key regulator in potatoes, enhancing nitrogen use efficiency and paving the way for the development of high-yielding, nitrogen-efficient cultivars.
(LR) Richard Baker - CEO and Gerard Backx - Former CEO of Royal HZPC Group
November 10, 2024
HZPC says goodbye to Gerard Backx and calls for resilience revolution
Potato breeding company HZPC says goodbye to Gerard Backx and calls for resilience revolution This year's Potato Days of potato breeder Royal HZPC Group were marked by a farewell and a new beginning.
Royal Avebe and ChainCraft announce strategic collaboration
November 10, 2024
Royal Avebe and ChainCraft enter strategic collaboration to convert residual potato juice into high value products
ChainCraft, a pioneer in the production of circular chemicals and Royal Avebe, a global leader in potato-based starch and protein innovations, are proud to announce a huge step towards a strategic collaboration by entering into a Heads of Agreement.
Higher quotations across a range of commodities push the FAO Food Price Index to its highest level in 18 months
November 09, 2024
Higher quotations across a range of commodities push the FAO Food Price Index to its highest level in 18 months
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 127.4 points in October 2024, up 2 percent from its revised September level and the highest since April 2023. Price quotations for all commodities in the index, except meat, rose, with vegetable oils recording the largest increase at 7.3 percent.
Genesis Fertilizers
November 07, 2024
Genesis Fertilizers expands partnerships with CARBONCO and Whitecap to develop a proposed low carbon-intensity fertilizer plant
Genesis Fertilizers Limited Partnership has solidified two strategic partnerships to further its vision of developing a low carbon-intensity fertilizer production facility.
Thursday 7 November 2024 from 10.30 to 13.00 hours at Agrico Research, Burchtweg 17 in Bant.
November 06, 2024
Agrico's Varieties and Seedlings Show 2024: Showcasing the Next Generation of Sustainable Potatoes
Agrico will welcome you to its annual Varieties and Seedlings Show, where the latest breeding results and innovative potato varieties will be showcased.
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Middleby Acquires JC Ford, Leader in Chip and Tortilla Production Systems
November 04, 2024
Middleby Acquires JC Ford, Leader in Tortilla Chips Production Systems
The Middleby Corporation has announced the acquisition of JC Ford, a leading manufacturer of tortilla production equipment systems. Founded in 1945, the company is based in Columbia, Tenn., with USD 70 million in annual revenues.
November 04, 2024
México: perspectivas para el Valle del Yaqui
La sequía es una variable que ha afectado las superficies productivas para la próxima zafra.
Urschel - RockRepeller™ Impeller
November 04, 2024
New Patent-Pending RockRepeller Impeller for the Urschel CC Slicer
Exclusively designed by Urschel to assist Urschel CC Slicer customers, meet the new production-proven RockRepeller™ Impeller.
Potato Expo 2025
November 04, 2024
Get ready to supercharge your potato business at Potato Expo 2025!
Get ready as Potato Expo is all set to bring the heat this year! With over 190 exhibitors lined up, you’ll discover the latest products and services to supercharge your operations.
AgriSIMA 2026 logo for news
November 02, 2024
The AgriSIMA Trade Fair 2026: A new name, a new concept, returning in February 2026
AXEMA has decided to reinvent the agricultural professionals' trade fair to better meet the challenges of large-scale crops, mixed farming and livestock farming, and specialized open-field crops.
A Helping Gene for Healthier Plants
November 01, 2024
New Gene Discovery Offers Method to Boost Potato Plant Resilience to Fungi, Drought, and Climate Stress
Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) have discovered a new gene that controls plants' sensitivity to threats like fungi and drought. The working of this gene was confirmed in potatoes and tobacco.
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