Reino Unido: Budget changes spark concerns over financial viability of UK potato farming
Potato cultivation demands substantial investment in machinery and infrastructure, including harvesters, tractors, and storage facilities.
Europa 01/12/2024
India: Training held on organic potato cultivation in Mokokchung
MOKOKCHUNG — A one-day training programme on the "Organic Cultivation of Potato" was held in Mokokchung on Thursday.
Asia 01/12/2024
Trucks stranded as West Bengal bans potato exports to curb rising prices
In a recent development, the West Bengal government has imposed a ban on the export of potatoes, leading to a significant backlog of trucks at the Odisha-West Bengal border.
Asia 01/12/2024
EEUU: New study unveils impact of seedborne PVY infection on potato yield in large-scale trials
The transition from PVYO to PVYNTN and PVYN-Wi underscores the dynamic nature of PVY and the need for adaptive management strategies.
Norte Am. 01/12/2024
EEUU: Innovative tools for potato quality. Potato Association of America to host webinar on tuber skin set testing
The Potato Association of America (PAA) Physiology Section is set to present an insightful webinar titled “Tuber Skin Set Testing: A Demonstration and Discussion of a Torque Wrench-Based Skin Set Tester“ on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 12:00 PM CST
Norte Am. 01/12/2024
Almacenamiento: Application of Peracetic Acid (PAA) in potato storage disease management: Insights from Dr. Vijay Choppakatla
On November 4, 2024, during the “Potato Storage: The First 45 Days” webinar hosted by the North American Potato Storage Organization (NAPSO), Dr. Vijay K. Choppakatla, Director of Research and Development at BioSafe Systems, delivered a detailed
Europa 30/11/2024
EEUU: New study unveils impact of seedborne PVY infection on potato yield in large-scale trials
Researchers at the University of Idaho have conducted a detailed investigation into the effects of seedborne Potato Virus Y (PVY) infections on yield and quality in potatoes, using large-scale field trials.
Norte Am. 30/11/2024
Irlanda: Irish potato sector faces challenges with rising costs and weather impacts
The adverse ground conditions that the Irish potato sector faced last autumn are still fresh in the memory of Francie Gorman, the president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA).
Europa 30/11/2024