In the framework of project "Strengthening the capacities for fostering innovation along potato value chains in East Africa" (SPIRIT) a knowledge sharing platform was created entitled "East Africa Potato Value Chain Knowledge Sharing Portal"
Have you ever cut into a potato to find a dark spot or hollow part? Early research shows that these defects are likely the result of calcium deficiencies in the potato — and that tuber calcium is genetically linked to tuber quality.
Potato growers say the West Australian industry has "collapsed" amid speculation over the timeline for deregulation.
Pobudzanie bulw przed sadzeniem nie tylko wpływa na szybszy rozwój roślin, ale też na lepsze pobieranie wody i składników pokarmowych. Zabieg ten przyspiesza termin zbioru, a także pozytywnie wpływa na wysokość plonu i jego jakość.
In Uganda, la ricerca mediante tecnologie di modificazione genetica (OGM) interessa colture chiave come banane (contro l’avvizzimento batterico, per la resistenza ai nematodi e l’aumento del valore nutrizionale), patate dolci .
Harsh weather during December and January delayed the start of the potato season in Israel. But with conditions improving, production has ramped up and prices are high on the back of strong demand.
Il progetto INBIOSOIL, finanziato dall’UE, ha sviluppato un nuovo metodo ecocompatibile per combattere le larve di elateridi nelle coltivazioni di patate sia tradizionali sia biologiche.
Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES)’s Outlook 2016 agricultural commodities report, paint a somewhat bleak picture for Australian potato and tomato growers.
