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News on Potato Diseases

“Whodunnit” of Irish potato famine solved
An international team of scientists reveals that a unique strain of potato blight they call HERB-1 triggered the Irish potato famine of the mid-nineteenth century»
Germany
May 21, 2013
UK issues new import measures to prevent the spread of potato ring rot
The UK government has stepped up its efforts to control the potato disease ring rot.»
United Kingdom
May 21, 2013
Potato farmer suing Canadian Government after year in Beirut jail
Henk Tepper, the New Brunswick potato farmer who spent over a year in a Beirut jail cell on allegations he shipped rotten potatoes to Algeria is suing the Canadian government, arguing it didn't protect his Charter rights.»
Canada
May 07, 2013
Washington State Potato Commission helps Potato Growers apply Integrated Pest Management
As the potato growing season begins, The Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) will provide free Integrated Pest Management (IPM) supplies for Washington’s potato growers.»
United States
May 07, 2013
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Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC), - Not Disclosed
State National Harmonization Program (SNHP) for seed potatoes launched
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced the launch of the State National Harmonization Program (SNHP) for seed potatoes. »
United States
April 25, 2013
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National Potato Council (NPC), United States Potato Board (USPB)
El Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero de Chile detecta presencia de plaga cuarentenaria de la papa
La existencia de Phoma exigua var. foveata o gangrena de la papa, ya fue informada a los agricultores/as que tienen sus cultivos infectados y a otros productores/as de la región en una reunión informativa realizada por el Ministerio de Agricultura y el Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero.»
Chile
April 03, 2013
Victorian Potato Growers to enjoy Field Day showcasing industry R&D
Cutting edge DNA testing technology, novel approaches to pest and disease management, and exciting new plant nutrition applications – these are amongst the latest Research and Development (R&D) activities that will be presented at the Field Day on February 27 organised by the AUSVEG Potato Industry Extension Program.»
Australia
February 26, 2013
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AUSVEG
‘All-star’ team to grow awareness of Australian potato industry research at upcoming Victorian Field Day
Leading industry researchers will team-up with local Victorian agronomists at a Field Day event next month, to help raise awareness amongst potato growers and processors about key research and development (R&D) activities currently being undertaken within the Australian potato industry.»
Australia
February 01, 2013
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AUSVEG