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Potato DNA markers could keep potatoes fresher 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...

Accelerated Release Offers a Variety of Options

The 2018 AAFC offerings were launched this week, giving the industry many choices. The Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) accelerated release program is a bit...

Agrico presents ‘the next generation of potatoes’ at Fruit Logistica in Berlin

Emmeloord, 9 February 2018 – Agrico was exhibiting at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from Wednesday 7 to Friday 9 February 2018. During this leading...

A better potato makes a better french fry

The potato industry will have plenty of choices when Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada hosts the annual potato selection event on February 14 at the...

Lunchtime is over for the Colorado potato beetle

Chemicals in the leaves of potato plants, produced naturally by the plant, may hold the key to a new way to control Colorado potato...

GM potato variety could deflate GMO myths’ bubble in Uganda

Uganda is steadily progressing towards having a potato that will not require chemical spraying. This is because scientists at the National Agricultural Research Organisation...

Potato DNA markers could keep potatoes fresher 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...

Accelerated Release Offers a Variety of Options

The 2018 AAFC offerings were launched this week, giving the industry many choices. The Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) accelerated release program is a bit...

Agrico presents ‘the next generation of potatoes’ at Fruit Logistica in Berlin

Emmeloord, 9 February 2018 – Agrico was exhibiting at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from Wednesday 7 to Friday 9 February 2018. During this leading...

A better potato makes a better french fry

The potato industry will have plenty of choices when Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada hosts the annual potato selection event on February 14 at the...

Lunchtime is over for the Colorado potato beetle

Chemicals in the leaves of potato plants, produced naturally by the plant, may hold the key to a new way to control Colorado potato...

GM potato variety could deflate GMO myths’ bubble in Uganda

Uganda is steadily progressing towards having a potato that will not require chemical spraying. This is because scientists at the National Agricultural Research Organisation...