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Dewulf Kwatro Xtreme harvesting potatoes, seen from above
november 23, 2016
A Potato Harvester without compromise: the Dewulf Kwatro Xtreme
Dewulf, specialist in harvesting technology for potatoes and carrots, introduces the Kwatro Xtreme as a solution for growers who plant in 4 x 90 cm rows or 1800 mm beds.
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Potato fields Idaho is the US state producing the most potatoes, followed by Washington.
november 21, 2016
The top six potato varieties grown in the United States (Fall Crop)
Do you know the Top 6 potato varieties grown in the United States? We created an overview based on the USDA data for the 2016 fall potato crop.
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Woordman Farms of Taber, AB was named the 2015-2016 McCain Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Coaldale plant during the 17th Annual McCain Growers’ Banquet held recently at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre.
From left to Right: Jeremy Carter, Fi
november 17, 2016
Woordman Farms (Taber) named champion grower of the McCain Foods Coaldale Plant
Woordman Farms of Taber was named the 2015-2016 McCain Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Foods Coaldale plant (Alberta) during the 17th Annual McCain Growers’ Banquet held recently at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre.
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As fall potato harvest wraps up around the Columbia Basin, farmers are expecting above-average yield and quality thanks to an exceptional growing season.
november 11, 2016
Columbia Basin potato farmers pleased with harvest
As fall potato harvest wraps up around the Columbia Basin, farmers are expecting above-average yield and quality thanks to an exceptional growing season.
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Streetvendors in Mumbai
november 10, 2016
High Potato Prices in Mumbai are a great opportunity for Gujarat farmers.
Despite a fresh crop arriving at the wholesale market in Vashi (Mumbai area), retail prices of potatoes show no decline
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Dolakha is one of the 75 districts in Nepala and was severely affected by the 2015 earthquakes. In Dolakha potatoes are grown at an altitude of 2500 meter.
november 07, 2016
Branding the 'Dolakha's Potato' raised demand, but winter drought cuts supply
Potato production in Dolakha - a district in Nepal severely affected by the 2015 earthquakes - has dropped sharply this year due to a prolonged winter drought.The drop in output has occurred when farmers in the district had been preparing to brand their products.
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The Potato Harvest on Prince Edward Island: Greg Donald, general manager of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board estimates that about three per cent of potatoes across the Island are left to be harvested.
november 07, 2016
Potato Harvest Prince Edward Island almost complete
Some Prince Edward Island potato farmers have had to wait longer than usual to finish their harvest because of recent wet weather, but 97% of the harvest is in.
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Heero Gramsma, Managing Director Nedato: 'The market is tight, and it has every reason to be so, considering the published harvesting figures in Europe.'
november 06, 2016
Nedato: 'Tight potato market after busy harvesting period'
Although the drought in the Netherlands resulted in very challenging harvesting circumstances, by now the potatoes have practically all been harvested. Heero Gramsma, Managing Director of Nedato reflects...
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Australia is currently experiencing a potato shortage (Courtesy: @PaulyVella)
oktober 30, 2016
As Australia is facing a potato shortage, prices rise.
Australia is experiencing a potato shortage because of flood-effected potato crops in the southern states.
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Costos en Venezuela merman siembra de papa y aumentan migración a otros rubros
oktober 27, 2016
Costos en Venezuela merman siembra de papa y aumentan migración a otros rubros
Los altos costos para producir siguen marcando la pauta en la cantidad de hectáreas a cultivar, lo que sin duda merma la capacidad de siembra en rubros agrícolas como la papa.
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Belgian potato producers are relieved. At last the weather conditions were in their favour and they could start the harvest
oktober 25, 2016
Belgian potato producers are relieved as weather turns
Finally, potato growers in Belgium can relax a bit. At last the weather conditions were in their favour and they could start the harvest
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Alex Docherty says this new harvester is 'priceless,' because of the way it sorts rocks from the potatoes.(Courtesy: CBC News)
oktober 25, 2016
Modern Potato Harvesters make rock picking obsolete
Up until recently, Alex Docherty, chairman of the PEI Potato Board and a potato farmer in Elmwood, P.E.I., would do what most potato farmers on the Island still do today - hire rock pickers. But this fall, his new Spudnik AirSep Harvester is separating the rocks from the potatoes
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Earlier in the season, rain, hail and flooding caused major damage in some parts of the Red River Valley
september 27, 2016
Rains again cause trouble for Potato farmers in the Red River Valley
Just when some potato growers in the Red River Valley were beginning to make some progress with the harvest, Mother Nature stepped in and slammed the door.
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The North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) expect in the 5 covered countries (NL, B, FR, GB, DE) a lower production of potatoes (seed and potatoes.for starch production not included) compared to last season.
september 21, 2016
NEPG estimate for the 2016 potato harvest: More acres, less production and a lot of uncertainty
The North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) expect in the 5 covered countries (NL, B, FR, GB, DE) a lower production of potatoes (seed and potatoes.for starch production not included) compared to last season.

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De North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) verwachten in de 5 aangesloten landen een lagere aardappel oogst in vergelijking met vorig seizoen: 24,9 miljoen ton in 2016, vergeleken met 25,3 miljoen ton in 2015.
september 21, 2016
NEPG aardappeloogst verwachting: Meer hectares, minder opbrengst, onzekerheid
De North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) verwachten in de 5 aangesloten landen een lagere aardappel oogst in vergelijking met vorig
seizoen: 24,9 miljoen ton in 2016, vergeleken met 25,3 miljoen ton in 2015.
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Bayer and Monsanto today announced that they signed a definitive merger agreement under which Bayer will acquire Monsanto for USD 128 per share in an all-cash transaction.
september 14, 2016
Bayer to Acquire Monsanto
Bayer and Monsanto today announced that they signed a definitive merger agreement under which Bayer will acquire Monsanto for USD 128 per share in an all-cash transaction.
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Prince Edward Island Open Farm Day is this Sunday, September 18th, with thirty farms across the province opening their doors to welcome the public. Three potato farms are welcoming visitors this year.
september 14, 2016
Visit a Prince Edward Island Potato Farm on PEI Open Farm Day this Sunday
Prince Edward Island Open Farm Day is this Sunday, September 18th, with thirty farms across the province opening their doors to welcome the public. Three potato farms are welcoming visitors this year.
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Aerial view of Potato Europe 2012, last time the event was held in France
september 13, 2016
Potato Europe 2016: Grimme to present many practical improvements of its planting, harvesting and handling technology.
Agricultural Machinery manufacturer Grimme will present at the Potato Europe in France several practical improvements of its planting, harvesting and handling technology.
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