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Es un alimento básico en algunos países asiáticos, africanos y sudamericanos donde hay una alta incidencia de deficiencias de vitamina A y vitamina E. Foto de Reuters
november 09, 2017
Una papa transgénica “dorada” podría reducir la desnutrición
Investigadores de la Universidad de Ohio experimentan con una papa que podría llegar a prevenir muertes y enfermedades. Sobre todo en aquellos países en donde la gente depende del almidón del tubérculo para el sustento.
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Corea del Sur apoya a Bolivia en la producción de papa
november 08, 2017
Corea del Sur apoya a Bolivia en la producción de papa
El Gobierno coreano otorgará tres millones de dólares para la construcción de un laboratorio destinado a la producción de semilla de papa de alta calidad.
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El doctor Ju Hyeon Choi, director del Centro Kopia RD de la cooperación coreana en el país, entrega la variedad de papa al ingeniero Rafael Pérez Duvergé, director ejecutivo del IDIAF.
november 08, 2017
Usando papa ecuatoriana, República Dominicana mejora la calidad de su semilla
Gracias a la cooperación agrícola coreana, el IDIAF recibió semilla de una variedad altamente productiva y tolerante a plagas y enfermedades. El objetivo es garantizar un material de siembra de calidad, reducir los costos de producción y mejorar las condiciones de vida de los productores.
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Map showing which States grow the most potatoes in the United States: grey: least, dark green: most (Courtesy: PotatoesUSA)For more details on each state - including historical data - visit United States Potato Stats
november 07, 2017
Unofficial US Potato Production Estimate for 2017: 0 to 3 percent below 2016
The USDA has provided a first - unofficial - estimate on the total potato production in the United States in its 'Vegetables and Pulses Outlook' published October 27: between 0 and 3 percent below last year
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The enormous diversity of ancient / native potatoes can still be seen in countries like Peru, where many of these varieties are still grown.
november 01, 2017
Analyzing the genes of ancient potatoes helps to improve future potato varieties
Examining the ancestors of the modern, North American cultivated potato has revealed a set of common genes and important genetic pathways that have helped potatoes adapt over thousands of years.
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Un camino hacia los mercados, el Enfoque Participativo de Cadenas Productivas
oktober 31, 2017
Un camino hacia los mercados, el Enfoque Participativo de Cadenas Productivas
Un informe del Banco Mundial sobre la agricultura peruana indica que la cadena de valor de la papa nativa es el caso más representativo del país de una cadena de valor exitosa desarrollada para mercados internos. En esta entrevista, Miguel Ordinola (CIP) detalla esta experiencia.
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Still picture from the new commercial highlighting the potato industry on Prince Edward Island
oktober 31, 2017
PEI Potato Growers ask: 'What does it take to grow Quality Potatoes'
The PEI Potato Industry is excited to release for the first time a thirty second commercial highlighting the industry.
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La marchitez bacteriana de la papa en Chile
oktober 27, 2017
La marchitez bacteriana de la papa en Chile
Esta enfermedad es considerada la segunda más importante a nivel mundial. En Chile está clasificada como una enfermedad cuarentenaria presente bajo control oficial. Actualmente se encuentra en la zona sur del país, específicamente en la Región de La Araucanía. Este informe del Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (SAG), ofrece información sobre el agente causal, su epidemiología y la situación en el país.
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Penn State agribusiness management students observe a potato production line during a tour of a processing facility at Sterman Masser Potato Farms (Courtesy: Penn State)
oktober 27, 2017
Penn State Students help Sterman Masser Potato Farms find New Potato Products
Penn State Ag Sciences students are in the trenches with Sterman Masser Potato Farms to find new and convenient potato products
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Some of the products introduced last year by Inventure Foods top brand Boulder Canyon
oktober 26, 2017
Snack Food Manufacturer Utz Quality Foods to acquire Inventure Foods
Snack Food Manufacturers Inventure Foods (Publicly listed;NASDAQ:SNAK) and privately held Utz Quality Foods, LLC announced they have entered into a merger agreement. Utz has agreed to acquire all of Inventure Foods outstanding shares of common stock in an all-cash transaction.
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Pictured at the ribbon cutting in front of the new Cavendish Farms potato storage facility in New Annan, Prince Edward Island are, from left to right: Ron Clow, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Cavendish Farms; Robert K. Irving, President of C
oktober 25, 2017
Cavendish Farms Potato Storage officially opened
French Fry manufacturer Cavendish Farms officially opened its new state-of-the-art potato storage facility in New Annan, Prince Edward Island with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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SunChips Sweet Potato is made with real sweet potato, 100 percent whole grains and no artificial flavors or preservatives and delivers a delightful flavor made from veggie ingredients.
oktober 25, 2017
Sweet Potato Is The New Pumpkin! Get Ready To Fall For New Sunchips Sweet Potato And Smartfood Delight Rosemary & Olive Oil
Fall has officially struck the nation, marking the season when leaves change colors, temperatures cool down and many of our favorite celebrations begin. For snack fans, the absolute best part of fall is the seasonal flavors it brings. How about SunChips Sweet Potato and Smartfood Delight Rosemary & Olive Oil?
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For the first time, evidence of the zebra chip pathogen has been found in potato fields in southern Alberta, but the University of Lethbridge’s Dr. Dan Johnson cautions against panic.
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oktober 19, 2017
Dan Blackstone of Caribou, Maine has been selected as the 2018 Young Farmer of the Year
The Maine Potato Board has announced that Dan Blackstone of Caribou has been selected as the 2018 Young Farmer of the Year.
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McCain Foods (Canada) Potato Processing Line Expansion (marked in yellow) in Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick is Now Officially Open
oktober 19, 2017
McCain Foods (Canada) Potato Processing Line Expansion in Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick Now Open
McCain Foods (Canada) has officially opened its new $65M state-of-the-art potato specialty production line, expanding the company's flagship potato processing facility in Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick.
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Universidad pública argentina diversifica los servicios al productor; ahora configura fertilizadoras e inspecciona pulverizadoras
oktober 18, 2017
Universidad pública argentina diversifica los servicios al productor; ahora configura fertilizadoras e inspecciona pulverizadoras
La Cátedra de Mecanización Agrícola de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias de Balcarce (Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata) ofrece dichos servicios con el fin de mejorar los procesos mecanizados en los sistemas productivos de la región.
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The air-pufffed potato snack Spokes is available in 9 flavours: Sea Salt, Mango Habanero, Sea Salt & Vinegar, Barbecue, Dill Pickle, Salt & Pepper, Fiesta Salsa, Sea Salted Caramel and Simply Bare
oktober 18, 2017
Left Field Foods launches Spokes, a popped potato snack
Snack food company Left Field Foods has launched SPOKES, a light and crunchy air-puffed potato snack, now available across Canada.
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