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Welcome to Potatoes News! Today we want to share the latest news from Greenvale AP, which is represented at the British Potato Show in Harrogate. If you are interested in the potato ...

Bayer Crop Science in the UK recently published an insightful article on its website, providing potato growers with advice on the management of potato cyst nematodes (PCN). According to information published in the article, ...

Potato cyst nematodes, or PCN, have been moving up the agenda for Scottish growers for some time now, writes Jane Brisbane of SAC Consulting in an article published by The Scottish Farmer. “These ...

PCN Action Scotland, a project funded by the Scottish Government, is hosting an open day at a PCN trial site near Forfar, Angus on the 16th of August. The event is organised by SAC Consulting Solutions. ...

Improving the reliability of trap cropping to help farmers overcome potato cyst nematode (PCN) pressure, is being investigated as part of a new feasibility study, funded by Defra and Innovate UK. The ...

Project seeks to stimulate PCN to hatch outside of potato planting times IMPROVING the reliability of trap cropping to help farmers overcome potato cyst nematode (PCN) pressure, is being investigated as part ...

The East African potato growers may now have a chance to fight against the invasive and highly destructive potato cyst nematode (PCN) thanks to the ‘wrap and plant’ organic technology. This solution ...

After the Plant Health Centre led a working Group to identify a clear strategy for dealing with the Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) crisis, a report was delivered to the Scottish Government, which ...

A major new project will tackle pests in potatoes through the protection of clean land and the management of land already infested with pests. The project will focus specifically on tackling potato ...

Teagasc and IPM Potato Group have recently released a new potato variety which is resistant to potato cyst nematode (PCN)

A sequenced approach using a liquid nematicide with a new mode of action along with an existing granular product is the best strategy for tackling potato cyst nematode, according to trials carried out ...

Effective October 10, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) added an 87-acre field to the pale cyst nematode (PCN) infested area in Bingham County, Idaho. APHIS took this action based ...

Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) are an important global food since they are rich incarbohydrates and offer significant amounts of protein, vitamins, and dietary fiber . Although potatoes thrive best in temperate climates, they ...

This article highlights Agrico's new potato varieties Napoleon, Jacky, and Babylon, and the promising performance of the PCN-resistant variety Armedi in England. These developments offer significant benefits for potato farmers and the ...

Plant-parasitic nematodes cause significant economic losses in crop production, with root-knot nematodes (RKN; Meloidogyne spp.)) and potato cyst nematodes (PCN; Globodera spp.) being the top two in terms of agronomic impact. These ...

Globodera rostochiensis and Globodera pallida (potato cyst nematodes, PCNs) cause major losses in Solanumtuberosum . The main route of spread of these nematodes is movement of infested soil (e.g. on farm machinery, ...

Mobile Drip Irrigation (MDI) or Precision Mobile Drip Irrigation (PMDI) technologies for pivot and lateral/linear sprinkers have been on the market for over 15 years.

A detailed analysis by SRUC explores Scotland’s pivotal role in the UK potato sector, focusing on seed potato production and its economic implications amidst shifting consumer preferences and Brexit-related challenges.

Explore the challenges faced by Scotland's potato sector, including declining fresh potato demand and Brexit-related export concerns, as outlined in a recent study by SRUC. The article emphasizes the sector's economic significance, ...

Dive into the forefront of potato storage innovation with the GB Potatoes SPot Store event, set to revolutionize storage practices in the agricultural sector. Discover cutting-edge strategies and technologies designed to optimize ...

Collaborative Effort Aims to Empower Farmers Against Potato Cyst Nematode Pressure A pioneering effort to bolster the effectiveness of trap cropping in mitigating potato cyst nematode (PCN) pressure is underway, spearheaded by ...

The National Potato Council (NPC) of the United States remains vigilant as the threat of potato wart introduction to U.S. soils from potatoes originating in Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada persists. Despite ...

Identify the most consumed varieties of potatoes in Peru, learn to differentiate them and know what their recommended uses are. A practical guide to good papping.

#PotatoFarming #TAP5Project #HCIP210 #AgricultureInnovation #Public-PrivatePartnership #FoodSecurity #SmallholderFarmers #Climate-Resilient Varieties #SustainableAgriculture #VietnamAgriculture In the lush landscapes of Vietnam, a revolution in potato farming is underway. The HCIP210, a result of the synergistic efforts ...

University of Idaho - The potato industry has a term for the unpleasant surprise of cutting into a seemingly good potato to find a dark bruise inside