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Julio 04, 2017
Starch residue in ancient tool proves potato use in Utah goes back 10,000+ years
Researchers from the Natural History Museum of Utah and Red Butte Garden at the University of Utah have discovered potato starch residues in the crevices of a 10,900-year-old stone tool in Escalante, Utah — the earliest evidence of wild potato use in North America.From the archive

Julio 03, 2017
West Australian Potato Growers want you to eat potatoes EVERY day...
West Australian potato growers want their potatoes back on dinner plates every day to help ease a massive glut. The advertising campaign - named Todatoes - began Saturday night with the start of a prime-time television advertising campaign.From the archive

Junio 29, 2017
Heavy rain damages potato crop in Ontario, Canada
After a month of good growing conditions and positive reports amid sporadic news on disease potential, word from one of Ontario’s potato-growing regions is that roughly 1,000 acres of potatoes have been lost due to flooding.From the archive
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Mayo 06, 2017
C. Meijer's Jazzy baby potatoes see strong growth
The Jazzy baby potato from C. Meijer does not need to be peeled. This variety, introduced seven years ago by the Dutch breeder, just needs to be washed. Jazzy baby potatoes can also be served after only ten minutes of cooking.From the archive

Mayo 03, 2017
Opportunities for potato farming in Nigeria
Potato farming in Nigeria has the potential to generate billions of Naira (millions of USD) annually. Nigeria produces about 1.5 million tons of potato per year and has a per capita consumption of about 7kg per year. However, many farmers struggle to sell to formal commercial buyers, mainly due to poor product quality and lack of organization.From the archive

Abril 26, 2017
Los productores chilenos ahora pueden comprar y vender papa por internet
Papaonline.cl es un sitio abierto y gratuito, que busca apoyar y aumentar la competitividad del sector papa, y que lleva a productores sin distinciones, a formar parte de una comunidad seria y en contacto potencial no sólo con la cadena comercial nacional, sino también internacional.From the archive

Marzo 25, 2017
UK based manufacturer of cut and peeled potato products closes shop
Potato Processing company M&F Ltd. - based in the United Kingdom - has closed after losing one of its main customers. M&F produced fresh cut and peeled potato products and supplied these to companies who further process these potatoes into ready meals for the UK’s major supermarkets.From the archive

Marzo 23, 2017
After 15+ years of absence, genetically engineered potatoes will return to Canada
Since Monsanto took their genetically modified Newleaf /Naturemark potatoes of the market in 2001, no GM potatoes have been grown commercially in Canada. But Simplot's Innate potatoes are going to change that in 2017.From the archive









