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With almost 10 billion people to feed by 2050 and food production threatened by declining resources, global food security faces an immense challenge that needs to be addressed. AgroScout is proud to announce ...

Last July, the Committee of Agriculture of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) approved a proposal presented by the Peruvian government to declare May 30 as the International Day of the Potato. The ...

Gustavo Teixeira knows the best way to supply more food to a growing population is by wasting less of it. As a new assistant professor and potato postharvest physiologist with University of Idaho’s ...

Many may not be aware that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Long-Term Agroecological Research (LTAR) network, managed by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), works to address a range of regional ...

Columbus, Oh. (AgPR) – “Biologicals: Farmer Value, Perception and Potential,” a comprehensive market research effort focused on understanding farmer opinions on the current use, issues and potential for biologicals at field-level was launched today ...

Despite all the changes the nation has experienced during this pandemic, the U.S. potato industry remains as committed as ever to fighting for federal policies that protect our businesses, our families, and ...

The Maine Potato Board has selected the Victor and Gloria Winslow family of Mapleton for the 2022 Maine Potato Industry Recognition Award. This year’s recognition is awarded under a new, broader category ...

In the June issue of his monthly Synopsis bulletin, storage specialist Adrian Cunnington reports on the recent World Potato Congress event in Dublin, including the technical tour to O’Shea Farms (pictured above). The bulletin ...

Potatoes could contribute even more to world history and global food security, and total production of the food crop could double in the next 10 years, QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture ...

Delegates at this World Potato Congress in Dublin should commit to expanding support to under-serviced countries. Consumed by more than a billion people worldwide, including many of the world’s poorest, potato has long been ...

Sean Ryan, IFA’s National Potato Chairman, recently described the EUR3 million seed potato plan as a “positive first step.” IFA met with the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine previously this ...

Part of a profile of the Irish Potato Industry - ahead of the World Potato Congress in Dublin, Ireland prepared by Jaap Delleman of Potato World Magazine (Aardappelwereld). Situated in the rural ...

Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, has celebrated today in Dublin (Ireland) its first physical GeneralAssembly meeting since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Europatat’s members have elected a new Board tolead ...

Mumbai to Host Premier Technology Supplier Fair for F&B, Snacks, Bakery, and Confectionery Processing an VA Exhibitions brings to you the premier technology supplier fair for food beverages, snacks, and bakery confectionery ...

Hybrid potato innovator Solynta and seed enhancement company Incotec announced at the International Seed Federation (ISF) congress today they have entered in a collaboration agreement. By combining forces, the group will bring world class seed technology and elite ...

In recent weeks, the first new potato harvests in Seville have begun timidly (mainly of the early Colomba variety), which promises a very good quality and demand. But it is this week ...

In addition to good growing practices, take down nematodes and disease with better tools in the toolbox. When it comes to disease and nematode management, there’s a lot to unpack. There’s field ...

After its recent Potato Sector meeting, Asociafruit (Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producing and Exporting Companies of Andalusia) announced that the early new potato planting campaign has ended with a sown area ...

The World Potato Congress is extremely pleased to present its third 2022 webinar on March 29 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard time (USA/Canada). Presentation OutlineFor potatoes this is largely focused on preventing late blight caused by Phytophthora infestans, which ...

Supply-chain woes and economic inflation are on the minds of many Americans these days, and the effect of those problems hasn’t escaped the potato industry.

The World Potato Congress is delighted to announce its December 2021 webinar featuring Joel VanderSchaaf, General Manager, Tuberosum Technologies Inc. on December14, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard time (USA/Canada). Presentation OutlineLittle potatoes are the ...

The potato sector can significantly contribute to a sustainable food supply worldwide. HZPC will therefore broadcast an inspiring program on 3 November during Potato Days 2021 Live, with themes like hybrid breeding, the transformation ...

United States potato growers and industry partners from around the country are invited to the nation’s capital for the new NPC Washington Summit, Feb. 28-March 3, 2022, to help fulfill the National ...

Over 70,000 visitors from 169 countries – spirit of optimism at the leading global trade fair for food and beverages - high level of satisfaction among both the exhibitors and visitors. International, ...

On October 16, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) organizes the International Food Day. FAO states that the food we choose and the way we consume it affect our health and that ...