Europa: Yield increase in (seed) potatoes with Restrain ethylene
Ter Brinke BV from Creil, the Netherlands, and Restrain have thought of a unique concept in order to get more stems and tubers on potato plants.
Europa 28/11/2016
Canadá: Heath Canada proposes a plan to eliminate imidacloprid use across the country
By Jennifer Jackson Canadian producers may have to prepare for additional insecticide bans. Health Canada has completed a re-evaluation and is proposing a ban of the neonicotinoid imidacloprid.
Norte Am. 28/11/2016
Grecia: Μένει ατάραχη στα 50 λεπτά η πατάτα της Βοιωτίας
Σε υψηλά αρκετών ετών βρίσκονται οι τιµές για τις φθινοπωρινές πατάτες στη Βοιωτία και συγκεκριµένα στα 50 λεπτά το κιλό για 3η συνεχόµενη εβδοµάδα.
Europa 28/11/2016
EEUU: Jersey potato growers take action to reduce nitrates
Potato growers in Jersey have identified two areas where farming practices must change this winter to prevent a repeat of the water pollution that shut Val de la Mare reservoir for five months earlier this year.
Norte Am. 28/11/2016
Holanda: Worldwide exclusive sales agreement signed for potato defect cutter
Dutch industrial equipment manufacturer Optiserve has granted worldwide exclusivity to FAM - European market leader in industrial cutting solutions - for the sale of its Glide defect cutter.
Europa 28/11/2016
EEUU: McDonald’s chooses new potato varieties for its fries
In September, McDonald’s chose two relatively new varieties for its fries, developed in part by Washington State University researchers.
Norte Am. 28/11/2016
EEUU: Researchers seek super spuds amid new strains of potatoes
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — A program that teamed up three universities and three agricultural commissions in 1984 has recently experienced its fourth great success with a newly bred potato that seems to be superior in numerous ways to the old gold .
Norte Am. 28/11/2016
Brasil: Preços da batata recuam ainda mais
Elevada produtividade e concentração de colheita elevam oferta em novembro.
Latam 28/11/2016