Crop care

November 25, 2020 | Articles

More precision in potato production; weed control

Precision agriculture is a farming management concept based on observing, measuring and responding to inter and intra-field variability in crops. How does this apply to weed control in potatoes?

February 27, 2019 | Articles

Control of hormone regulation in potato plants with right knowledge and resources

Stress can seriously reduce the potato yield. Drought – as in the last growing season – may play a role, but there are several factors that can be identified as causes. A stress reaction in the plant can be explained by the changing hormone regulation. This can be adjusted with the right knowledge and resources. Stoller,…

July 11, 2017 | Articles

Potato delivery to hospitals thanks to fertile soil

The company N-xt Fertilizers in the town of Emmen has already been active on Dutch soil for almost 20 years now. It started as a franchisee of an originally-American concept, but has now been working independently for 6 years already. As far as fertilisation is concerned, the company has its very own strategy which is,…