Noticias sobre la Cadena de Suministro de Papas de Las Américas

Through a partnership with Cavendish Farms, the Province of Prince Edward Island is purchasing 96 acres of agricultural land in the Barclay Brook area to help protect Island rivers and fish habitat.

Su establecimiento se llevó a cabo en el XXVI Congreso bienal de la Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP), celebrado en la ciudad de Bogotá (Colombia) entre el 28 de septiembre y el 2 de octubre de 2014.

Phosphorous acid based products can be an effective control for postharvest diseases when applying best practices. In the presentation. Learn more in the latest ‘Focus on Potato’ presentation “Phosphorous Acid and its use in Potato Post-Harvest Situations,”

Texas-based MountainKing Potatoes has taken another step toward helping retailers boost impulse sales, reduce in-store labor and compliment ad features with new, high-graphic display units including large bins for high-volume promotions, easy-to-install display wraps and smaller, yet attractive display-ready stack boxes.

Audio de la charla que presentó Miguel Ordinola (CIP) en el en el XXVI Congreso bienal de la Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP) en Bogotá (Colombia).

The President of the World Potato Congress (WPC) Mr David Thompson and the Chairman of the WPC Industry Awards Committee, Mr Douglas (Doug) Harley, have announced that nominations are now being called for the 2015 World Potato Congress Industry Awards.

In a study published this summer, scientists of the Washington State University found that potato virus S (PVS) breaks down late blight resistance in potato.

Keystone Food Products is pleased to announce that its signature line of snacks, The Real Deal Snacks, has received the Non-GMO Project Verified seal from the Non-GMO Project, an independent verification that assures a product has been produced according to best practices for GMO avoidance.

While weed resistance issues have been grabbing many headlines over the past few years, fungicide resistance has become an increasingly important issue this growing season—and likely for future growing seasons if sound resistance management practices are not adopted.

La Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP) realizará el XXVI Congreso bienal entre el 28 de Septiembre y 2 de Octubre de 2014 en la ciudad de Bogotá. A continuación se ofrecen el esquema general y los trabajos aprobados para la modalidad de poster y presentación oral.

Researchers of the Institute of Ecology (INECOL) in Mexico have identified a fungus capable of feeding on nematodes. Combining this biological control with other methods in an integrated management system reduced the golden nematode population by up to 90 percent in two years.

El programa denominado “Recuperación de la producción y Sanidad de la papa en Magallanes” fue recientemente aprobado por el Consejo Regional (Core) y tendrá un plazo de ejecución de 36 meses.

Canada's private potato breeders are calling for a bigger say in how new varieties are developed in Canada.

The value of all U.S. potato exports reached $1,755,544,515 for the recently completed July 2013 – June 2014 marketing year. This is an expanded version of an earlier publication.

The Prince Edward Island Potato Board, on behalf of all Island potato growers, is proud to be rooted in our community through support of a number of exciting events this September and October.

The National Potato Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Holton as the Director of Corporate and Public Relations.

The number of cases of a late blight (Phytophthora infestans) continues to grow on Prince Edward Island.

In Alberta, late blight occurs infrequently, but can have devastating impacts in the years when it reaches epidemic levels.