News on Potato Cultivation

tubers get their good looks and heavy weights from healthy roots.
January 09, 2019
Bayer - Build a Foundation for Plentiful Potatoes
Build a Foundation for Plentiful Potatoes Tempting tubers get their good looks and heavy weights from healthy roots.
Colombia produce la papa que consume
January 05, 2019
Colombia produce la papa que consume
Entrevista de Caracol Radio al gerente general del Fondo Nacional de Fomento de la Papa (Fedepapa), Germán Augusto Palacio Vélez.
The total potato harvest in Great Britain (GB) including seed potatoes is the lowest since 2012 (Courtesy: AHDB Potatoes)
December 28, 2018
North-western European Potato Growers recap: 2018 harvest 18% lower than last year
After Great Britain published its potato statistics earlier this month, the North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) created the overview for their entire region: an 18 percent lower total harvest
Adrie Vermeulen, Chairman of the Board at Agrico opened the central general members' meeting held last week.
December 23, 2018
Potato cooperative Agrico reports progress to its members
Last week, potato collective Agrico held its central general members’ meeting. At this well attended meeting, the annual report 2017/2018 was presented and new board members were appointed.
La labranza y el acolchado son clave para el cultivo de papa en China
December 12, 2018
La labranza y el acolchado son clave para el cultivo de papa en China
Según un estudio de la Universidad de Ningxia en Yinchuan, dichas técnicas mantienen la humedad del suelo y mejoran la tasa de emergencia de las plántulas.
The hot and dry weather in large parts of Europe have led to a drastic reduction of yield and a much smaller tuber size. This will affect the typical length of the french fries on your plate (Courtesy: AgroDay)
December 12, 2018
Potatoes in Europe: New data from the United Kingdom, The Netherlands and Spain
That the potato harvest this year in Europe was well below average due to extreme weather conditions is well known by now. I this article we present some recent data from Great Britain, The Netherlands and Spain that further clarify the situation
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Glifosato: ¿un veneno necesario?
December 10, 2018
Glifosato: ¿un veneno necesario?
Los campesinos colombianos llevan años usando este compuesto junto con otros productos con el fin de combatir las plagas. El glifosato se ha convertido en uno de los químicos que necesitan los agricultores para ser competitivos.
Tong Engineering has expanded its Project Management Team with Dave Clarke (left) and Elliot Stones (right).
December 04, 2018
Tong Engineering expands its Project Management Team
Leading handling equipment manufacturer for potatoes and vegetables, Tong Engineering, has announced a number of key new appointments as part of an ongoing commitment to its growing customer base.
Hillsides are terraced in the Loess Plateau, Dryland Agricultural Research Station, Doupo Village, China. (Courtesy: Xianqing Hou).
November 30, 2018
Soil tilling, mulching key to China’s potato crop
Rong Li and colleagues at Ningxia University in Yinchuan, China set out to discover if different tilling and mulching practices could improve soil moisture - and potato yields - in the Loess Plateau.
Impressie van de goed bezochte Interpom | Primeurs 2018 in de Kortrijk Xpo
November 30, 2018
Aardappel sector komt weer massaal naar de INTERPOM PRIMEURS in de Kortrijk Xpo
De voorbije dagen was de volledige aardappelsector massaal verzameld op INTERPOM PRIMEURS in Kortrijk Xpo. Niet minder dan 19.508 bezoekers de beurs...
The weather in PEI this fall was rain, rain and more rain. Growers didn't have enough days of decent weather to dig potatoes out of the ground. The PEI Potato Board has described the weather as, "for the birds" on social media.
November 26, 2018
Potato Harvest Canada cut short by severe frost.
United Potato Growers of Canada has released an update on the potato crop in the various provinces of Canada.
The first sign that something was amiss was a rogueing cart entering the field, a common practice for seed potatoes, but not for table potatoes (Courtesy: NAK)
November 22, 2018
Breeders Trust detective work catches seed potato company mixing in table potatoes
Earlier this month, Breeders Trust - an organisation looking after the interest of a.o. potato breeders - revealed a major fraud, concerning the switching of at least 200 tons of potatoes meant for consumption, to seed potatoes
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November 13, 2018
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During the annual potato variety show at Agrico the topic of discussion was not limited to unique varieties on display. The impact of the excessive heat and drought this season on the seed potato market was also a hot topic.
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November 12, 2018
Drift reduction? Syngenta offers tips to maximize efficacy
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November 09, 2018
Belgian Potato Equipment manufacturer AVR announces new dealers in Canada
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