África: New propagation method (Rooted Apical Cuttings) to boost potato seed systems in Kenya
Seed potato farmers in Kenya’s potato growing regions are adopting a new technology with potential to boost quality seed availability.
Africa 28/02/2018
Nigeria: Why Katsina potato farmers recorded bumper harvest
Irish potato farmers in Katsina State this year recorded bumper harvest and also enjoyed good market price for the produce.
Africa 28/02/2018
Holanda: Aardappelexport moet het hebben van specifieke niche-aanvragen
Tholen - De vraag op de aardappelmarkt is nog altijd erg rustig. "We moeten het momenteel hebben van niche-aanvragen naar specifieke rassen en eigenschappen, bijvoorbeeld een goede frietaardappel in de juiste verpakking, maar van drukte is geen sprak
Europa 28/02/2018
Paraguay: En Itapúa fortalecen la producción de papa
Con el objetivo de promover la diversidad productiva en Itapúa, el gobierno departamental a través de la Secretaria de Producción y Desarrollo, trabaja con los agricultores del distrito de San Cosme y Damián en la siembra de papa.
Latam 28/02/2018
Canadá: Sherlock Separator cleans up potatoes for processing at PEI Potato Solutions
PotatoPro recently reported on the installation of an Insort Sherlock Separator-2400 chemical imaging sorter for the removal of foreign material and potatoes with defects from washed unpeeled potatoes at RWL Holdings Inc (PEI Potato Solutions).
Norte Am. 28/02/2018
Irlanda: Potato DNA markers could keep potatoes fresher for longer
EU-funded scientists have discovered genetic markers that could allow potatoes to be selected for their ability to be stored at low temperatures, keeping them fresh and avoiding the use of anti-sprouting chemicals.
Europa 28/02/2018
Alemania: Grimme VARITRON 470 Platinum TERRA TRAC: Der neue vierreihige Kartoffelroder
2011 stellte GRIMME erstmalig den vierreihigen selbstfahrenden Kartoffelroder VARITRON vor. Jetzt kommt die zweite Generation mit dem 435 PS starken VARITRON 470 Platinum mit Raupenlaufwerk und serienmäßigem 7 Tonnen NonstopBunker auf den Markt.
Europa 28/02/2018
Irlanda: Potato promotional campaign delivers results
A reversal in potato consumption trends since 2012 sees sales of the crop reach close to 2007 levels. Lorcan Bourke of Bord Bia stated at the 2012 National Potato Conference that if the market was allowed to continue to freefall, potato sales over th
Europa 28/02/2018