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Study Illustrates Potato Benefits for Kids

Potatoes tend to be well-liked by kids and can be a good source of potassium and dietary fibre for children aged one-three years, a...

Breeding Potatoes with Higher Calcium

Have you ever cut into a potato to find a dark spot or hollow part? Early research shows that these defects are likely the...

Australian Research into Natural Potato Psyllid Pathways

Australian researchers are working with the country's potato industry to investigate the potential for the tomato-potato psyllid (TPP) to enter Australia using natural pathways. Part...

New Wireworm Control Method in Europe

The European-funded INBIOSOIL project has developed a new, eco-friendly method to control wireworm in potatoes that can be used in conventional and organic systems. The...

Maine Seed Potato Growers Contend with New Bacteria

A little-understood bacteria is bringing back an older potato disease and threatening the reputation of Maine seed potatoes, which farmers up and down the...

Smilin’ Eyes Potatoes Coming to P.E.I.

A Prince Edward Island potato farmer is hoping a new variety of spud with distinctive pink markings will be a big hit in Island...

Study Illustrates Potato Benefits for Kids

Potatoes tend to be well-liked by kids and can be a good source of potassium and dietary fibre for children aged one-three years, a...

Breeding Potatoes with Higher Calcium

Have you ever cut into a potato to find a dark spot or hollow part? Early research shows that these defects are likely the...

Australian Research into Natural Potato Psyllid Pathways

Australian researchers are working with the country's potato industry to investigate the potential for the tomato-potato psyllid (TPP) to enter Australia using natural pathways. Part...

New Wireworm Control Method in Europe

The European-funded INBIOSOIL project has developed a new, eco-friendly method to control wireworm in potatoes that can be used in conventional and organic systems. The...

Maine Seed Potato Growers Contend with New Bacteria

A little-understood bacteria is bringing back an older potato disease and threatening the reputation of Maine seed potatoes, which farmers up and down the...

Smilin’ Eyes Potatoes Coming to P.E.I.

A Prince Edward Island potato farmer is hoping a new variety of spud with distinctive pink markings will be a big hit in Island...