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
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
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 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
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
Holanda: Potatoes in Retail: Albert Heyn s total overhaul of its potato display
Starting next week, shoppers at the Dutch grocery chain Albert Heyn will find a completely new set up of the potato display.
Europa 28/02/2018
Bélgica: Les meilleures frites du monde viennent de Mouscron
Chaque jour, Mydibel transforme 3.000 tonnes de pommes de terre. 80% de ses pommes de terre proviennent de champs belges. Un volume colossal pour une entreprise… familiale qui, en 30 ans, est devenue le premier employeur privé de Mouscron.
Europa 28/02/2018
Polonia: Najczęściej występujące chwasty w ziemniakach
Ziemniak to roślina uprawna, szczególnie wrażliwa na występowanie chwastów. Jest na nie podatny przede wszystkim ze względu na powolny wzrost na początku wegetacji oraz na to, że uprawiany jest w szerokim rozstawie rzędów.
Europa 28/02/2018