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april 17, 2012
Interpom | Primeurs 2012: Een compleet informatie- en ontmoetingsforum
Interpom | Primeurs staat bekend als een compleet informatie- en ontmoetingsforum voor de hele aardappel-, groente- en fruitbranche (AGF) in Europa, van teelt tot en met verwerking.
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april 17, 2012
Maine looks to fungicides to save potatoes
Much of Maine's seed potato supply for this year is infected with blight, and the state has asked the federal government for an emergency exemption to make an effective but expensive toxic seed treatment available to growers.
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april 17, 2012
Ecuador: Invierno daña los cultivos de papa
El exceso de lluvias ocasionó afectaciones parciales y totales en los cultivos por la presencia de plagas, mayor impacto se produjo en las siembras de papas en Latacunga, las zonas afectadas son: Belisario Quevedo, Toacaso, Pastocalle y Tanicuchi con un total de 170 hectáreas de daños parciales.
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Will US Growers Plant Too Many Potatoes in 2012?
april 17, 2012
Will US Growers Plant Too Many Potatoes in 2012?
It looks like 2012 will be a very interesting and possibly quite challenging for fresh market growers in the United States. So what should fresh growers be aware of in 2012?
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april 17, 2012
Covered Bridge Potato Chip Co. receives government support for expansion
The provincial and federal governments are investing a total of CAD 342,000 to help Covered Bridge Potato Chip Co. Inc. upgrade its facility and modernize equipment to increase its production capacity.
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New webcast available on sugar management of potatoes
april 17, 2012
New webcast available on sugar management of potatoes
Sugar management is an important factor for potato crops. In this month's 'Focus on Potato' presentation, titled 'Sugar Management in Storage,'Dr. A.J. Bussan from the University of Wisconsin guides viewers through sugar management of tubers during various stages of crop management and storage.
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The buzz around World Potato Congress
april 17, 2012
Award-winning water specialist to speak at World Potato Congress 2012
Dr Colin Chartres, director-general of International Water Management Institute, based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is to speak at World Potato Congress 2012 (WPC2012). The water management specialist, whose Institute has just won the 2012 Stockholm Water P...
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april 16, 2012
Klamath Basin now home for Tri-State Potato Variety Development Program
The local extension center in Klamath Falls now develops new varieties of potatoes that farmers from all over the Pacific Northwest — Oregon, Washington and Idaho — will plant for years to come.
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april 16, 2012
Chile: Pequeños productores de Purranque aprenden manejo agronómico de la papa
Especialista de INIA hizo una completa capacitación desde la elección del potrero, la preparación de suelo, el uso de una buena semilla, la densidad de plantación y fertilización, pasando por el control de malezas y enfermedades, cosecha y finalmente...
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april 16, 2012
Un programa de la FAO ayuda a fortalecer el cultivo de la papa en Guatemala
Con el fin de fortalecer a los pequeños productores de papa, la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación (FAO, en inglés) invertirá US$1 millón en el programa Agro cadenas. “Los papicultores del país tienen tres debilid...
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april 16, 2012
Michigan potato growers to vote on continuation Michigan Potato Industry Commission
Michigan potato growers have an opportunity to vote on whether to continue the Michigan Potato Industry Commission in a referendum conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). The referendum will begin Monday, Apr...
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april 16, 2012
Liquid fertilizer manufacturer SC&W receives government support
The provincial and federal governments announced today that they are making a combined investment of $297,775 to help SC&W Solutions Ltd. expand its liquid fertilizer operation to meet increasing demand for its product in export markets.
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april 16, 2012
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april 15, 2012
Areaal aardappelen in Vlaanderen daalt licht
Het areaal vroege aardappelen in Vlaanderen daalt dit jaar met 10 procent. Het areaal bewaaraardappelen krimpt met 0,3 procent. Dat blijkt uit een enquête van het Belgische onderzoekscentrum PCA onder 123 telers. Het PCA spreekt van een voorzichtige e...
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