Irlanda: Worst Tyrone potato harvest in years
A late spring followed by a wet summer and difficulties in securing arable land have led to fears that Tyrone’s potato harvest could be the worst in years.
Europa 06/08/2015
EEUU: Washington potato leader looks ahead to next decade
Chris Voigt celebrates 10 years as executive director of the Washington State Potato Commission this month. Voigt says the big challenge of the next decade will be educating the public about the science behind farming.
Norte Am. 06/08/2015
Uganda: Bulambuli gets Shs800 million for Irish potato research
Government has given Buginyanya Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute in Bulambuli District $250,000 (about Shs809m) to facilitate Irish Potato research.
Africa 06/08/2015
Inglaterra: Project aims to rid potato sector of Blackleg disease
The bacterial disease blackleg has proved to be a tough one to control but it is hoped a £300,000 joint AHDB Potatoes and Scottish Government research project, now in its final year, will come up with some of the answers.
Europa 06/08/2015
EEUU: Research funds to boost french fry exports
Potatoes New Brunswick will lead a national research effort to improve potato yields and boost the export competitiveness of Canadian french fries with the help of up to $1.4 million in government support.
Norte Am. 06/08/2015
EEUU: Small potatoes mean big opportunity, industry leader says
The next big thing in the potato industry will be small, the executive director of the Washington State Potato Commission predicts.
Norte Am. 06/08/2015
Polonia: Masowy atak pokolenia letniego stonki ziemniaczanej
Obecnie na ziemniakach praktycznie nie ma już larw stonki ziemniaczanej. Na roślinach intensywnie żerują chrząszcze pokolenia letniego, które są zagrożeniem głównie dla późnych odmian ziemniaków.
Europa 06/08/2015
Productor boliviano comparte experiencias de cultivo de papa en Perú
Justino Chambilla Apaza es productor de papa y originario del Ayllu Aransaya, tras liderar proyectos de producción y post cosecha en tres comunidades de Cochabamba, hoy comparte sus experiencias en Perú.
Latam 05/08/2015