Agronomy

Agronomy

Tackling Resistant Pink Rot

Although Ridomil resistance is spreading, the list of alternative fungicides is growing. Ridomil has been the standard fungicide for managing pink rot for many years....

Potato blight’s chemical attack mechanism explained

A team of international researchers headed by scientists from the University of Tübingen has deciphered the workings of a cytolytic toxin, which is produced...

Chinese Potato Production to Rebound

As the largest potato producer in the world, China’s 2017/18 fresh potato production is forecast at 97 million metric tons (MMT), due to an...

P.E.I. shipping in potatoes to make up for low crop yield

P.E.I. has experienced a lower potato crop yield than usual this year and has been forced to ship in spuds from other areas of the country...

Chile: Potato producers end a complex season

Potato producers in Chile aren't very happy with how the 2016/2017 season ended. High production and low prices were the keynote of the period,...

Bayer launches potato herbicide Sencor STZ

Bayer has announced the launch of Sencor STZ, a powerful and innovative new herbicide for broad-spectrum control of all major annual grass and broadleaf...

Tackling Resistant Pink Rot

Although Ridomil resistance is spreading, the list of alternative fungicides is growing. Ridomil has been the standard fungicide for managing pink rot for many years....

Potato blight’s chemical attack mechanism explained

A team of international researchers headed by scientists from the University of Tübingen has deciphered the workings of a cytolytic toxin, which is produced...

Chinese Potato Production to Rebound

As the largest potato producer in the world, China’s 2017/18 fresh potato production is forecast at 97 million metric tons (MMT), due to an...

P.E.I. shipping in potatoes to make up for low crop yield

P.E.I. has experienced a lower potato crop yield than usual this year and has been forced to ship in spuds from other areas of the country...

Chile: Potato producers end a complex season

Potato producers in Chile aren't very happy with how the 2016/2017 season ended. High production and low prices were the keynote of the period,...

Bayer launches potato herbicide Sencor STZ

Bayer has announced the launch of Sencor STZ, a powerful and innovative new herbicide for broad-spectrum control of all major annual grass and broadleaf...