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八月 29, 2021
Heat, drought stress Red River Valley potato crop, resulting in quality, yield reduction of table stock
The toll that hot dry weather took on the Red River Valley 2021 potato crop won’t be visible until harvest begins in a few weeks, but it’s already clear it has affected yields and quality. Sponsored Content
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八月 29, 2021
11000 year old solution to modern problem: Ancient potato could thrive in changing climate
With drought a persistent problem in the Southwest, Hopi/Tewa seed keeper Valerie Nuvayestewa has eagerly joined the effort to bring back an Indigenous superfood that her ancestors cultivated for 11000 years.
八月 26, 2021
Unraveling the wound-healing process in potatoes
Losses in the United States' number one vegetable crop, potatoes, aren't only due to pests or drought, they’re due to damage in the handling and storage of potatoes as well. Understanding the wound-healing process in potatoes may help reduce these losses.
八月 26, 2021
Identification of Elite Potato Clones with Resistance to Late Blight Through Participatory Varietal Selection in Peru
Potato is the most important crop in Peru and late blight is the main disease affecting the crop. However, new varieties that are resistant to late blight often lack other traits that farmers and consumers prefer.
八月 26, 2021
Potato growers to receive extra AUS 9/tonne from Simplot Australia next year
The multi-generational farmer's passion for the simple spud seems to have paid off, helping secure growers like himself an additional $9 a tonne deal with major food manufacturer Simplot over the coming financial year.
八月 24, 2021
Juprog, Perú: Productores Lanzan La Marca Misha de Productos Derivados de La Papa Huayro
Gracias al apoyo de Antamina los productores organizados de la localidad de Juprog, realizaron el lanzamiento de Misha, la marca de productos derivados de papa Huayro, nativa de esta localidad peruana.
八月 20, 2021
Technico introduces a new early maturing red skin potato variety: Red Candy
Red Candy, a new potato variety launched by Technico Agri Sciences Ltd, combines early bulking with better storability. This addresses the key concerns of potato growers in e.g. in Bihar and Northern parts of West Bengal.