EEUU: Preventing late blight with GMO potatoes could ease food insecurity
For many decades, my research has focused on genetically improving potatoes. Many think of potatoes as a less-than-ideal nutrition choice.
Europa 17/08/2022
Europa: Drought will mean poor quality potato crop and financial losses, British farmers say
The drought that has been declared for parts of England will result in a poor quality potato crop and significant financial losses, farmers have said, according to a news report by Claudia Rowan for the Independent.
Europa 17/08/2022
EEUU: The non-traditional path to successful potato farming
Reed Searle, an Eastern Idaho potato farmer located in Shelley, Idaho is featured in this edition of Eagle Eye Produce’s Grower Spotlight.
Norte Am. 17/08/2022
EEUU: New York Onion Growers Can Reduce Synthetic Chemical Use While Sustaining Yields, Research Shows
Used in cuisines all over the world, onions are known for either their sweet and savory flavor or strong and pungent flavor that enhances dishes from casseroles to curries.
Norte Am. 17/08/2022
Escocia: Clock is ticking for Scottish seed potato exports
As Scottish seed potatoes are barred from export to the EU, the seed sector’s former customers are seizing the ’Brexit opportunity’ of expanding their own seed production.
Europa 17/08/2022
Gran Bretaña: We are already predicting lower yields, a reduction of 20-25%
The prolonged dry weather is taking its toll on crops across the UK, and onions are no different.
Europa 17/08/2022
Irlanda: Retail sales and domestic potato consumption plateaued again
Irish retail sales and domestic consumption have plateaued again, due to soaring temperatures and peak holidays period. Trade to the food service sector remains good.
Europa 17/08/2022
Europa: The new normal? How Europe is being hit by a climate-driven drought crisis
Europe’s most severe drought in decades is hitting homes, factories, farmers and freight across the continent, as experts warn drier winters and searing summers fueled by global heating mean water ,,,
Europa 17/08/2022