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juli 25, 2013
Key Technology Signs Agreement to Deploy Chemical Imaging Technology (CIT®) for Potato Processors
Key Technology announces that it has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with EVK DI Kerschhaggl GmbH and Insort GmbH to deploy Chemical Imaging Technology (CIT®), an advanced value-added hyperspectral solution, in Key’s products, further enhancing...From the archive

juli 24, 2013
Reversal of WIC's White Potato Ban Approved by House Committee
Recently, the House Appropriations Committee approved an amendment offered by Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) to require USDA to include fresh white potatoes as part of its Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.From the archive

juli 23, 2013
Argentina desarrolla una papa transgénica resistente a virus de la papa Y (PVY)
Científicos del Conicet lograron desarrollar una variedad de papa transgénica que resiste mejor los ataques del Virus de la Papa Y, patógeno que afecta a mas del 50% de los cultivos y reduce su productividad entre 20 y 80% en los casos más severos.From the archive
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juli 22, 2013
Australian Research: DNA soil testing technology to reduce the impact of potato diseases
A multi-year research project, undertaken for the Australian potato industry, will come to fruition this month, with the launch of the project’s cutting-edge DNA soil testing service, which will help the industry to curb the impact of soil-borne diseases.From the archive

juli 18, 2013
Variedades de papa criolla enriquecen industria alimentaria colombiana
Precocida y congelada, en conserva, deshidratada para puré, en almidón y frituras tipo chip son los cinco tipos de productos que se elaboran a partir de las tres variedades creadas por investigadores de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia.From the archive

juli 15, 2013
Pepsico trials show benefits of drip irrigation
Despite one of the most challenging years in British farming history, with early droughts followed by widespread floods, PepsiCo surpassed the target of a one-third reduction in water use using drip irrigation at the same time as growing 'more crop per...From the archive

juli 14, 2013
Philippine Market Now Open for U.S. Fresh Potatoes
After four years of work, the National Potato Council (NPC) and the United States Potato Board (USPB) are pleased the government of the Philippines has revised its import requirements to allow for entry of U.S. fresh table-stock potatoes.From the archive

juli 12, 2013
El cultivo de papa en Ecuador y planes de mejora competitiva
Resumen, presentación y audio de la charla magistral que Carol Chehab dio en el ”V Congreso Ecuatoriano de la Papa” y el “IV Congreso Iberoamericano sobre Investigación y Desarrollo en Papa”, realizado en Riobamba (Ecuador), 25-27 de junio de 2013.From the archive

juli 10, 2013
Herramienta que ayuda a elegir dónde investigar sobre raíces y tubérculos para mejorar seguridad alimentaria recibe premio internacional
Es un sistema de mapas que fue desarrollado por el CIP, Bioversity International, el Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical y el Instituto Internacional de Agricultura Tropical.From the archive








