Canadá: GM potato approved for sale in Canada
J.R. Simplot Company, the creators of a genetically engineered potato, reported that it could be sold in Canadian supermarkets by Thanksgiving.
Norte Am. 23/03/2016
Australia: New soil phosphorous test shows promise for potatoes
A Department of Agriculture and Water Resources National Landcare Innovation funded project, “Innovative Nutrient Management for the Australian Potato Industry”, has been completed by Potatoes South Australia and Primary Industries and Regions SA.
Oceania 23/03/2016
EEUU: United States Potato Board renamed Potatoes USA
A new name has been approved for the agricultural promotion group, the United States Potato Board.
Norte Am. 23/03/2016
Rusia: Equipment for a new full cycle complex for potato production.
Opportunity to supply equipment for the new project of the Russian agro-industrial holding.
Europa 23/03/2016
Italia: Tuber ad Honorem; la patata alle prese con la valorizzazione del prodotto
Lo scorso venerdì 18 marzo 2016 si è svolto presso la Facoltà di Agraria dell’Università di Bologna "Tuber ad Honorem", un incontro promosso dal locale dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie e dedicato alla patata.
Europa 23/03/2016
África: Drought causes S. Africa potato prices to double
An industry body reports that the worst drought in more than a century has drastically cut potato yields in growing regions, causing the prices of the commodity to more than double this year, in comparison with last.
Africa 23/03/2016
Holanda: Resistente aardappel vraagt 80% minder gewasbeschermingsmiddelen
Het onderzoek naar de ontwikkeling van aardappels met duurzame resistentie tegen phytophthora via genetische modificatie met genen van wilde aardappelsoorten en goed resistentiemanagement (DuRPh), is afgerond met een wetenschappelijke publicatie.
Europa 23/03/2016
Holanda: Successful research into phytophthora resistant potatoes
Wageningen UR scientists conducted a research project into developing potatoes with sustainable resistance against phytophthora, using genetic modification with genes from wild potato varieties.
Norte Am. 23/03/2016