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New Indian potato variety suitable for French fries released by CPRI
During the last six months, the Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI), Shimla, has released a new potato variety Kufri Frysona. This is the first ever potato variety from India suitable for prepara… more →
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New Indian potato variety suitable for French fries released by CPRI
Lukie wrote 8 months ago: During the last six months, the Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI), Shimla, has released a new … more →
Tri-state breeding program in the US releases new varieties
Lukie wrote 9 months ago: The University of Idaho in Moscow has released three russet potato varieties that are “definit … more →
Two Indonesian provinces to be developed for production of processed potatoes
Lukie wrote 9 months ago: According to a report published by the Asia Pulse agency, Indonesian provinces Jambi and North Sulaw … more →
US industry focused on potato seed quality during annual event
Lukie wrote 10 months ago: Many speakers at the 41st Annual Idaho Seed Potato Growers Seminar last week focused on the importan … more →
New Russet potato variety unveiled in the US
Lukie wrote 10 months ago: When potato growers line up for their potato bar lunch at the 48th annual Washington State Potato Co … more →
Israeli scientist breeding potato varieties for arid regions in the Middle East
Lukie wrote 10 months ago: David Levy of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is breeding potato varieties suitable for semi arid … more →
New technology should help potato breeding advance
Lukie wrote 11 months ago: Advances in breeding technology should help quicken the pace of developments in potato varieties, sa … more →
Philippines - University official encourages farmers to produce saleable potatoes
Lukie wrote 11 months ago: An official of the Benguet State University (BSU) has asked the local potato farmers to plant the … more →
Scottish and US scientists use purple variety to develop new line of potato chips
Lukie wrote 11 months ago: Scientists may now have come up with the ‘perfect chip’, which not only tastes good, but … more →
Pepsico introducing hi-tech and new potato varieties in India to ensure supply
Lukie wrote 11 months ago: Having faced sourcing issues for potato in 2008, food and beverage major PepsiCo is planning to ensu … more →
New Greenvale potato variety wins award
Lukie wrote 11 months ago: Vales Sovereign, a new potato from Greenvale AP, won ‘Variety of the Year’ in the Tesco … more →
Scot holds record for largest private collection of potato varieties in the world
Lukie wrote 11 months ago: Morris Innes and his wife Ann, of Oldtown, Newmachar in Scotland, have amassed what is thought to be … more →
Albert Bartlett extends Rooster potato range into frozen market
Lukie wrote 11 months ago: Root vegetable grower and packer in the UK, Albert Bartlett, is extending its branded potato variety … more →
Almera potato beats glycaemic index
Lukie wrote 1 year ago: The Canberra Times has reported that the new Almera potato is set to take Australia by storm. The Al … more →
Researching drought tolerant potato varieties
Lukie wrote 1 year ago: Archeological-style digs by SCRI to measure potato varieties’ rooting capacity and potential d … more →
Greenvale introduces brand-new Sofia
Lukie wrote 1 year ago: Greenvale AP has launched a brand new variety of salad potato. Called Sofia, the potato has been dev … more →
Nepal Agriculture Research Council released two new potato varieties
Lukie wrote 1 year ago: Nepal Agriculture Research Council (NARC) has released two new varieties of potatoes to mark the Int … more →
A potato variety developed by Neiker-Tecnalia triumphs in the European market
Lukie wrote 1 year ago: The potato variety Zorba, created by Neiker-Tecnalia, is reportedly having success in Europe. The va … more →
Idaho State University professor attempts to create drought-resistant potato
Lukie wrote 1 year ago: Idaho State University professor Dring Crowell is attempting to create, through genetic engineering, … more →
