EEUU: Preventing late blight with GMO potatoes could ease food insecurity
For many decades, my research has focused on genetically improving potatoes. Many think of potatoes as a less-than-ideal nutrition choice.
Europa 17/08/2022
EEUU: New York Onion Growers Can Reduce Synthetic Chemical Use While Sustaining Yields, Research Shows
Used in cuisines all over the world, onions are known for either their sweet and savory flavor or strong and pungent flavor that enhances dishes from casseroles to curries.
Norte Am. 17/08/2022
Perú: FAO supports Peru to establish an ’International Potato Day
The Agriculture Committee of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports the Peruvian initiative to establish May 30 as the "International Potato Day" ,,,
Latam 17/08/2022
Francia: Sécheresse : vers une pénurie de pommes de terre, comme en 1976 ?
Alors que la sécheresse frappe tous les agriculteurs français, ce sont les producteurs de pommes de terre qui s’inquiètent. Avec le manque d’eau, leur taille devient trop petite pour pouvoir les commercialiser.
Europa 17/08/2022
Bélgica: Des pommes de terre belges autres que la Bintje ? Voici la Louisa et la Floribel
Plus écologique et locale, la Louisa est destinée à la production de chips. Et elle n’est pas seule sur le marché, elle a aussi une cousine : Floribel.
Europa 17/08/2022
Escocia: Clock is ticking for Scottish seed potato exports
As Scottish seed potatoes are barred from export to the EU, the seed sector’s former customers are seizing the ’Brexit opportunity’ of expanding their own seed production.
Europa 17/08/2022
Europa: Drought will mean poor quality potato crop and financial losses, British farmers say
The drought that has been declared for parts of England will result in a poor quality potato crop and significant financial losses, farmers have said, according to a news report by Claudia Rowan for the Independent.
Europa 17/08/2022
EEUU: The non-traditional path to successful potato farming
Reed Searle, an Eastern Idaho potato farmer located in Shelley, Idaho is featured in this edition of Eagle Eye Produce’s Grower Spotlight.
Norte Am. 17/08/2022