Bangladesh: After chilli and onion, now potato price soars
The country’s essential commodity market has become highly volatile, as prices of one item after another are soaring, leaving millions of commoners in dire straits.
Asia 13/09/2023
Nigeria: Five-year National Potato Strategy launched in Nigeria
A combination different organizations has launched a five-year National Potato Strategy as an essential roadmap that outlines key objectives, targets, and action plans to drive the development of the potato value chain in Nigeria.
Africa 13/09/2023
Canadá: A la recherche de la super-patate, plus résistante et nutritive
Des scientifiques tentent d’élaborer un cultivar qui serait plus résistant face aux maladies de la pomme de terre et qui pourrait mieux tolérer les évènements climatiques extrêmes.
Norte Am. 13/09/2023
EEUU: Fries of the future could use less pesticides, water and be more resilient to climate change
At a recent “field day,” about 100 Northwest farmers and scientists from across Washington and Oregon scuffed through the sand, walking between piles of potatoes in the Black Sands area near Quincy, Washington.
Norte Am. 07/09/2023
Gran Bretaña: Innovate UK-funded project aims to make potato farming carbon neutral
In a groundbreaking initiative to combat climate change, Branston, the UK’s largest potato supplier, is leading a project to reduce the carbon footprint of potato farming, as reported by Farmers Guide in a recent news story.
Europa 07/09/2023
Canadá: Crafting a super spud: Researchers set the stage for climate-resistant potato poised to enhance nutrition
Scientists have created a super pangenome that captures the complete genetic diversity across multiple potato species to identify genetic traits that can help improve its resilience and nutritional quality.
Europa 07/09/2023
EEUU: Pacific Northwest consortium aims to improve potato production with eco-friendly methods
A five-year, $50 million grant project aims to reduce the carbon footprint of potato farming across the Pacific Northwest.
Norte Am. 07/09/2023
Gran Bretaña: New body aims to tackle multi-million pound potato problem
A new potato sector body which aims to tackle the impact of a costly crop pest - potato cyst nematode - has been welcomed.
Europa 07/09/2023