Corea del Sur: How climate change affects potato cultivation in South Korea
A study published in the journal Potato Research presents results on the response of spring and summer potatoes to climate change in South Korea.
Asia 26/04/2024
India: Potato prices surge in India due to impact of erratic rainfall
In India, erratic rainfall last November has led to a decrease in potato yield, resulting in a sharp increase in prices.
Asia 26/04/2024
Innovaciones: TRANSGENIC POTATOES WITH LOW SOLANINE LEVELS VIA GENE EDITING
Research published in Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology found that inhibiting the solanidine galactosyltransferase (sgt1) gene in potatoes resulted in low levels of α-solanine but no changes in α-chaconine levels.
Europa 26/04/2024
EEUU: SURVEY: POTATO CHIPS ARE ONE OF THE FAVORITE LATE-NIGHT SNACKS FOR THE AMERICANS
The 2024 Late-night Snacking survey by Kellanova was just out, and the results indicate that Americans use bedtime for more than simply sleeping.
Norte Am. 26/04/2024
Canadá: Study points to future decline PEI potato yields due to climate change
A study conducted by the University of Prince Edward Island’s Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, along with the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering and the Department of Agriculture and Land, has been published in the journal
Norte Am. 26/04/2024
Alemania: STUDY: ‘CULTIVATION OF FRESH POTATOES CAUSES AROUND 50% FEWER GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS’
The potato industry is one that heavily discusses sustainability. The German Potato Trade Association e.V. (DKHV) and the Union of the German Potato Industry e.V.
Europa 26/04/2024
Europa: Commercialisation de semences : les projets d’assouplissement des règles de l’UE inquiètent l’industrie de la pomme de terre
La volonté du Parlement européen d’assouplir les nouvelles règles de l’UE sur la commercialisation des matériels de reproduction des végétaux a suscité l’inquiétude de l’industrie de la pomme de terre, qui met en garde contre les éventuels risques
Europa 26/04/2024
Reino Unido: UK seed potato body combats climate-driven challenges
The Seed Potato Organisation (SPO), the UK’s only body representing for representing the seed potato sector, believes that extreme weather is one of the biggest challenges facing growers.
Europa 26/04/2024