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Científicos rusos obtienen una especie violeta de papa
augustus 25, 2012
Científicos rusos obtienen una especie violeta de papa
Los colaboradores del Instituto Científico-Investigativo de los Urales obtuvieron una nueva especie de patata cuya pulpa recuerda por su color a la de la remolacha. La singular patata recibió el nombre de "Milagrosa". Aunque su sabor es bast...
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Canada's Manitoba province expects above average potato yields
augustus 25, 2012
Canada's Manitoba province expects above average potato yields
Manitoba potato producers will likely harvest an above average crop this year, says a provincial potato specialist.
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augustus 21, 2012
Alberta politician calls on Frito-Lay to boycott Alberta potatoes on child labour concerns
An Alberta politician, the Liberal MLA David Swann, called on snack-food giant Frito Lay, a subsidiary of PepsiCo., to boycott Alberta potatoes because child labour remains unregulated on provincial farms. The New Democrats later joined the Alberta Fe...
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augustus 20, 2012
www.ONpotatoes.ca supports irrigation decisions of Canadian potato growers
New technology is being evaluated that may help potato farmers currently dealing with near-record droughts irrigate in ways that are more efficient and cost-effective than traditional methods.
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augustus 15, 2012
Prince Edward Island Potato crops suffering in heat
The hot, dry summer continues to take a toll on the Prince Edward Island potato crop and yields for some varieties are expected to be down 25 per cent. “It is serious. But we're not desperate yet I guess is the best way to put it,” said Gary Linklette...
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augustus 14, 2012
Canadian research shows Healthy Happy Meals with toys steer kids from junk food
Children are far more likely to pick a healthier fast-food meal when promotional toys are offered only with those menu options and not with less nutritional fare like burgers, fries and a pop, according to a Canadian study.
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Liberibacter Species Bacterium Identified as Prime Suspect in Zebra Chip Disease
augustus 14, 2012
South Korea bans Pacific North West Potatoes over Zebrachip disease
The South Korean government will shut off all shipments of fresh potatoes from Oregon, Washington and Idaho beginning Aug. 17 because of concerns over the presence of zebra chip in Pacific Northwest potatoes. The disease, which was found for the first...
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Canadian Government Improving Inspection Approach to Strengthen Food Safety
augustus 09, 2012
Canadian Government Improving Inspection Approach to Strengthen Food Safety
The Government of Canada released today its draft model for improving food inspection in Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proposing a single approach to food inspection that will provide consistent and appropriate oversight across ...
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Canadian government invests in potato research
augustus 09, 2012
Canadian government invests in potato research
Canadian Potato producers received a boost from the federal Government, as Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Member of Parliament Mike Allen (Tobique–Mactaquac) attended the Centennial celebrations at the Potato Research Centre in Fredericton, NB.
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juli 25, 2012
Canadian drought: Prince Edward Island potato farmers may be forced to stop irrigating
Unusually dry weather in central Prince Edward Island and a possible irrigation ban has farmers worried about their crops.
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National French Fry day a success in French Fry Capital of the World
juli 14, 2012
National French Fry day a success in French Fry Capital of the World
The Town of Florenceville-Bristol, French Fry Capital of the World and hometown of McCain Foods hosted National French Fry Day celebrations with free fries and fun activities for all. People of all ages enjoyed hot, crispy golden McCain French Fries ...
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juni 28, 2012
Potatoes off to a good start in Canada#s Manitoba province
The disease risk in potatoes has increased with the wet weather over the last few weeks. Luckily, so far no late blight hasbeen found in Manitoba.
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juni 27, 2012
Henk Tepper says Ottawa did nothing to get him released from Lebanese jail
During the 373 days he spent in a Lebanese jail on allegations he tried to export rotten potatoes to Algeria, Henk Tepper says the day his daughter graduated from high school was among the most difficult. The farmer from New Brunswick spoke for the fi...
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juni 20, 2012
Pest outlook for Canada’s potato-growing regions
Potato pests can vary across Canada’s potato-growing regions. Whether they are new or notorious, their reach and severity depends upon Mother Nature’s whims.
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juni 13, 2012
Cavendish Farms now fuelled by cleaner-burning natural gas
Cavendish Farms celebrated the official opening of its natural gas receiving station at a ceremony held at the New Annan site on Prince Edward Island.
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juni 11, 2012
Manitoba potato growers looking to prevent late blight outbreak
Steps are being taken to ensure late blight innoculum is not introduced to the potato crop through tomatoes and other plants sold at greenhouses and gardening centres in Canada's Manitoba province.
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juni 08, 2012
McCain Foods Florenceville plant shuts down extra weeks this summer
The McCain Foods plant in Florenceville will be shut down for part of the summer. Due to a shortage of potatoes, the company will be shutting down operations beginning June 18 until after the long weekend of July 1. Calla Farn, vice-president of publ...
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juni 07, 2012
McCain Foods shuts down Grand Falls French Fry plant all summer
McCain Foods Canada is temporarily shutting down a potato processing plant in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, a decision that will affect 120 workers.
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