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Mayo 29, 2017
Productores venezolanos proponen plan para reimpulsar el cultivo de la papa
Un Plan de Reimpulso Productivo para estimular el cultivo de la papa en el ciclo norte-verano 2017, propuso la Federación Nacional de Productores de Papas y Hortalizas de Venezuela al Ministerio de Agricultura y Tierra.From the archive

Mayo 29, 2017
Tenerife homenajea a Perú por la introducción de la papa en la isla
El acto ha contado con la presencia del vicepresidente y consejero insular de Agricultura, Ganadería y Pesca, el embajador de Perú en España, el viceconsejero del Sector Primario del Gobierno de Canarias, el consejero insular de Turismo y el alcalde de La Orotava.From the archive

Mayo 29, 2017
AfDB: Africa remains world’s second-fastest growing region
In 2016, Africa as a whole maintained its position as the world’s second-fastest growing economies behind South Asia, according to data released during the Financial Presentation at the African Development Bank Group’s Annual MeetingsFrom the archive

Mayo 28, 2017
Neiker Tecnalia to start field trial of potato varieties with benefits
NEIKER-Tecnalia is conducting research since 2014 with the objective to identify potato varieties with high levels of bioactive compounds (anthocyanins, phenols and total carotenoids - all having potential potential health benefits), and are adapted to the growing conditions in Spain.From the archive

Mayo 28, 2017
Zimbabwe potato processor looking to import as the country runs out of potatoes
Zimbabwe has run out of potatoes for making potato chips, prompting potato chips manufacturer Hanawa Super Foods to request an import permit to buy potatoes from South Africa from the Industry and Commerce ministry.From the archive
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Mayo 23, 2017
En España desarrollan papas con alto potencial de valor añadido
El Instituto Vasco de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario, NEIKER-Tecnalia, ha llevado a cabo avances en la mejora genética de patata con el objetivo de obtener variedades con elevados niveles de compuestos bioactivos (antocianinas, fenoles y carotenoides totales), así como capacidad antioxidante beneficiosas para la salud, adaptadas a nuestras condiciones de cultivo.From the archive

Mayo 23, 2017
Snyder’s-Lance launches four `snack better` multi-brand variety packs around special consumer demands
Advancing its mission to change the way America snacks, Snyder's-Lance, Inc. is introducing its first multi-brand snack packs to meet specific consumer demands: Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Premium and Small batch Kettle.From the archive

Mayo 23, 2017
Nominations Open for 2018 Potatoes USA Board Members
Potatoes USA announces nominations are now open for new Board Members for the 2018-2021 term. Fifty-eight members will be elected or re-elected to fill open seats and the seats of outgoing Board Members who are completing their second three-year term in March 2018.From the archive

Mayo 23, 2017
Unlawful use of farm-saved seed potatoes in Belgium leads to large fine and damage compensation
The Antwerp Court of Appeal has sentenced a farmer in the Belgian province of Antwerp to pay a large fine and damage compensation to Breeders Trust for not reporting his acreage farm saved seed for the varieties Asterix and Fontane which are protected under Plant Breeders’ Rights.From the archive

Mayo 19, 2017
Doomsday? Svalbard Seed Vault flooded, threatened by Climate Change
Recent flooding of the global seed vault in Svalbard caused a stir, since it was designed to last forever. Luckily all seeds (including several thousand potato seeds) are OK, but already adaptations to the vault may be needed to deal with climate change.From the archive







