Theme
potato
Towards low-input potato production
The objective of the PATAT'UP project is to research innovative, input-reducing cultivation practices for quality potato production.
Visit of the organic trial of robust potatoes at Gembloux
On 23 August 2024, the robust varieties working group organized in Gembloux, on the organic plots of CRA-W, its annual visit to test robust potatoes.
Varietal selection in potatoes: a solution for coping with climate change
Since 2005, CRA-W has relaunched its varietal selection programme with the aim of creating new Belgian varieties that meet the present and future needs of producers and environmental...
Towards low-input potato production
PATAT'UP is a research project on innovative, input-reducing cultivation practices for quality potato production
Robust potatoes: a central lever for organic production
Thanks to their tolerance tolate blight, robust potatoes are ideal allies for organic farming (OF).
Potato Smart: Combating late blight with less fungicide
Anticipating and locating the first outbreaks of potato late blight at the start of the season enables a better assessment of the risk and delays the first applications on potato crops,...
Satellites to assess the nitrogen status of potatoes
Sentinel-2 satellite and temperature data allow a good assessment of the nitrogen status of the potato crop at the plot scale.
What about the adjustment of topkilling on potatoes?
Topkilling is an operation carried out on crops that is intended to destroy the foliage on potatoes before harvest.
Towards a 100% robust organic potato crop
What varieties of potatoes should be used to reduce and eventually eliminate the use of copper as a protective agent against late blight?