"Our Aim Is Not Just to Supply Potatoes, but to Change the Perception People Have of Them"
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Angelika Vižintin researches potatoes using data science and machine learning approaches to process and interpret diverse data.
Native plants of PEI to celebrate and cherish
Prince Edward Island’s association with potatoes is ingrained in the Canadian imagination, and even canonized in our culture by Stompin’ Tom Connors’ classic, “Bud the Spud.” This tuber’s iconic status is well deserved as PEI’s well-drained (and famously red) sandy soils are terrific at turning out taters. © WWF-Canada While farmed on about 15 per cent of the province’s landmass and contributing over a billion dollars to its economy annually, th…
It was nicknamed “a German tuber”, and people didn’t think it was edible. In fact, it wasn’t even suitable as animal feed, they said. When the potato came to Denmark with German potato growers in the 18th century, we were skeptical to say the least, and it wasn’t until the 19th century, the Danish Golden Age, that the potato really found its way into Danish kitchens. “People were very skeptical at first, because you didn’t have a stove at home. …
The timeless appeal of potatoes — and why innovation matters more than ever
The timeless appeal of potatoes — and why innovation matters more than ever Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 shamilpotatopro.com The potato is a vital global food, praised for its versatility and nutrition. FAO named May 30 'International Day of the Potato,' with 2024’s theme, 'Shaping history, feeding the future,' stressing the need for innovation to keep it relevant.
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