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January 03, 2021
Agrico seed potatoes head to Bangladesh
How do Agrico seed potatoes find their way to Bangladesh? The journey starts with the sale of the seed potatoes.
December 29, 2020
A Crop Pandemic Would Be as Devastating for Biodiversity and Food Security as COVID-19
Biodiversity loss threatens national security. We need to invest in technologies to preserve our vital food varieties.
December 29, 2020
Smart Big Bags for seed potatoes keep track of temperature during transport
With the pilot, 'smart big bags' HZPC uses the internet of things to share knowledge and get a better grip on the delivery process of seed potatoes.
December 21, 2020
Bangladesh targets potato production of over 4 million tons for the Rangpur division
Bangladesh targets potato production of over 4 million tons just for the Rangpur division
December 21, 2020
INIA and Rustikas to cooperate on the development of new Uruguayan potato varieties
The National Institute for Agricultural Research (INIA) in Uruguay recently signed an agreement with the local company Rustikas to work together on the selection, evaluation, validation and production of seeds of new potato varieties.
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December 18, 2020
Potato coop Agrico reviews the year positively despite turbulent times
Potato coop Agrico held its annual central general members' meeting last week. During this online meeting, the annual figures for 2019/2020 were discussed and Agrico's digital transformation was addressed.
December 17, 2020
Why a new potato variety could be a game-changer for farmers in East Africa
Imagine being a potato farmer in Ethiopia, Kenya, or Nigeria. On a small piece of land, which you depend on for food and income, you have spent months planting, weeding, and watering.
December 15, 2020
Researchers map late blight strains in potato on Java, Indonesia
A new study published in Plant Pathology identifies for the first time the genotypes of P. infestans, causing late blight in the main potato-growing regions in Java, Indonesia.
December 14, 2020
Siembra de papa en Cuba, para degustarlas en febrero
Los matanceros iniciaron la siembra de papa por la unidad básica de producción cooperativa Gisper, del municipio de Colón de Matanzas, Cuba, una de las más productivas de la región y que en esta oportunidad plantará 164 hectáreas.
December 10, 2020
United States exports seed potatoes to Cuba for trials
Potatoes USA has sent the first shipment of U.S. seed potatoes to Cuba. The mixed load of 10 different varieties will be utilized in trials conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture in Cuba.
December 08, 2020
Maine researchers are developing genomic tools for potato breeders
Two University of Maine researchers, Greg Porter and Han Tan, are part of a team of plant geneticists and breeders working to develop tools that will help Maine scientists and farmers become more efficient in bringing novel, improved potato varieties to market. Sponsored Content 
December 08, 2020
Working together on sustainable potato production in Kenya
Viazi (potatoes in Kiswahili) are grown in Kenya since the 19th century. The production and consumption of the potato have grown steadily since.
December 07, 2020
Se busca promover el consumo de la papa peruana
Se busca promover el consumo de la papa peruana y destacar el trabajo de más de 711 mil familias dedicadas al cultivo de este tubérculo. En el Perú se producen más de 3500 variedades de papa.
December 07, 2020
Spar Gran Canaria fomenta la papa local con el reparto de 100.000 kilos de semillas
Spar Gran Canaria renovó ayer su convenio para el Fomento de la Producción y la Comercialización de la Papa Local de Calidad en la Isla de Gran Canaria.
December 07, 2020
Cienfuegos, provincia de Cuba, Inició siembra de papa
La siembra de 350 hectáreas de papa inició en la Empresa Agropecuaria Horquita, enclavada en el municipio cienfueguero de Abreus.
December 04, 2020
Aeroponics: growing potatoes in the air - agricultural innovation in Rwanda
A Rwandan entrepreneur is pioneering the use of innovative farming technology that, he believes, is set to play a major role in feeding the growing population in his country, amid increasing pressure on arable land.
December 01, 2020
P.E.I. Potato Board elects new executive team
Wayne Townshend has been named chairman. Townshend has been on the board for five years serving as a seed director.