Events

Do you know how to distinguish and control Alternaria, or early blight?

Although not in the same league as late blight, it is important to understand the potentially damaging effects of Alternaria. At Potato Council’s recent Winter Forum West in Shropshire in the UK, John Keer of Richard Austin Agriculture told a room full of growers and industry what we know about Alternaria and the way in which the two species can[Read More…]

February 4, 2014

US: Crop rotations avoid insecticide resistant bugs

A potato beetle researcher recommends farmers alternate crop rotations and insecticides to avoid building up insect populations that are resistant to the chemicals. University of Maine associate professor of applied entomology Andrei Alyokhin shared his tips during the Washington Oregon Potato Conference in Kennewick, Wash. Alyokhin advises using crop rotations and alternating different insecticide applications instead of continuous cropping or[Read More…]

February 3, 2014

Bayerische Kartoffel präsentiert sich auf der Fruit Logistica

Als zentrale Leitmesse der internationalen Obst- und Gemüsebranche ist die Fruit Logistica mittlerweile auch für die Kartoffel von erheblicher Bedeutung. Dieses Jahr findet die Messe vom 5. bis 7. Februar erstmals mit einem Messeauftritt der Bayerischen Kartoffel statt. Gemeinsam wollen die bayerischen Kartoffelerzeuger und Vermarkter gezielt für den Absatz bayerischer Kartoffeln werben. Mehr

January 31, 2014

UK: Storage 2020 International Potato Conference – speaker line-up announced

Next month over 200 growers, packers, processors, retailers, researchers, specialists, consultants, and international visitors are expected to attend the Storage 2020 International Conference at Peterborough Arena. Sponsored by Certis and supported by Omnivent, Storage 2020 takes place 13 February and has a unique agenda focused on the future of 365 days a year potato supply. The conference, hosted by Potato[Read More…]

January 27, 2014

US: Potato convention highlights issues growers face

Potato growers from every region in the West are attending the 46th annual potato conference held at Idaho State University in Pocatello. While certain diseases such as: Bacterial Ring Rot, Zebra Chip, and Potato Late Blight are still a threat, some of the top potato researchers were giving lectures on how they are working in laboratories to nix that. “The[Read More…]

January 24, 2014

China to host World Potato Congress in 2015

World Potato Congress Inc. has announced that Yanqing County, Beijing City, China, has been selected as the site of the ninth International World Potato Congress to be held July 28 to 30, 2015. It is the first time the congress will be held in the Beijing region of China. The event is expected to draw more than 900 delegates from[Read More…]

January 23, 2014

Canada: Potato Technology Expo Charlottetown releases Conference Program

The International Potato Technology Expo (IPTE) returns to the Eastlink Centre (formerly known as the Charlottetown Civic Centre) on February 21-22, 2014. This popular event has been running biennial in Charlottetown since 1992. Over the years, this has become a must-attend industry event for potato farmers from across the Island, while attracting visitors from as far away as the United[Read More…]

January 21, 2014

TOMRA demonstrates Field Potato Sorter at Fruit Logistica

TOMRA Sorting Solutions will demonstrate two of its market-leading sensor-based systems at this year’s Fruit Logistica, the leading fair for the international fresh produce trade. The company will showcase its Field Potato Sorter (FPS) and Genius optical belt sorter at the event, taking place at the Messe Berlin Fair Grounds, from 5 to 7 February. The TOMRA systems will be[Read More…]

January 19, 2014