The difference between regenerative agriculture and sustainable food systems
Views differ as to exactly what is meant by regenerative or sustainable agriculture. It may be argued that “sustainable” implies little or no change in the farming environment, whereas “regenerative” is focused on improvement but, in reality, the terms mean much the same. This PotatoLink magazine article discusses ecocentric and technocentric approaches.
Processing efficiency - steam peeling and optical sorting
With slender margins and fierce competition, food production companies are constantly trying to find faster, more efficient, more accurate and lower cost ways to process potatoes. In this PotatoLink magazine article, steam peeling and optical sorting in potato processing is discussed.
Jobs for the quieter months of the year
This PotatoLink magazine article discusses making the most of the quieter months preparing for next season’s crop — checking long-term weather forecast, soil testing, checking irrigation equipment, considering drainage, and managing pests and disease.