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Potato problems: Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita (right) and Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman (left) address protesters on Thursday. The potato farmers from Dieng plateu, Central Java, took part in a rally with other farmers from West Java unde
december 12, 2016
Indonesia fights against illegal potato imports
In response to protests of potato farmers, the Indonesian government pledged on Thursday to immediately stop illegal potato imports that have put local farmers at risk.
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Among those in attendance at the signing ceremony were Stuart Wright, Potatoes New Zealand Chair (left) and Hon Nathan Guy - Minister for Primary Industries (right).
december 12, 2016
Potatoes New Zealand joins government biosecurity initiative
Potatoes New Zealand became the 14th partner organisation to join the Government Industry Agreement for Biosecurity Readiness and Response.
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Dewulf - Miedema has appointed Banga’s Equipment from Taber, Alberta, as new fullservice dealer to ensure optimum service and support for its customers in Alberta and Western Canada.
december 12, 2016
Dewulf-Miedema appoints new full-service dealer in Alberta, Canada: Banga’s Equipment
Dewulf - Miedema has appointed Banga’s Equipment from Taber, Alberta, as new fullservice dealer to ensure optimum service and support for its customers in Alberta and Western Canada.
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James Whiteside was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Australian vegetable industry body AUSVEG, effective Friday 9 December 2016.
december 10, 2016
AUSVEG appoints James Whiteside as its new CEO
Leading Australian vegetable industry body AUSVEG has announced the appointment of James Whiteside as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Friday 9 December 2016.
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Bolivia: Para evitar especulación de papa el Gobierno organiza una feria
december 09, 2016
Bolivia: Para evitar especulación de papa el Gobierno organiza una feria
En la feria participarán productores de los municipios de Combaya, Chuma, Quime, Carabuco, Cairoma, Ayo Ayo, Sapaqui, Tacacoma, Palca, Mecapaca, Sorata, Inquisivi, Ichoca y Luribay, entre otros.
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Honduras realizó su primer congreso del cultivo de papa
december 06, 2016
Honduras realizó su primer congreso del cultivo de papa
En el evento se presentaron trabajos de investigación para mejorar la papa en Intibucá, el departamentó de mayor producción del país.
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This webcast on Potato white mold - also known as Sclerotinia stem rot - is developed by Dennis A. Johnson, Ph.D. Professor, Extension Plant Pathologist, Washington State University (Courtesy: Washington State University)
december 06, 2016
Potato White Mold: how it spreads and how it can be managed
The Plant Management Network (PMN) has released a new presentation entitled 'Epidemiology and Management of Potato White Mold' to help growers, consultants and extension agents understand how white mold persists and spreads
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Jesús Muñoz Rojas, investigador del ICUAP.
december 03, 2016
Instituto mexicano diseña inoculantes bacterianos para estimular crecimiento de la papa
Académicos del Centro de Investigaciones en Ciencias Microbiológicas, del Instituto de Ciencias de la BUAP (ICUAP), trabajan en el diseño de inoculantes bacterianos que estimulen el crecimiento de plantas y funcionen como métodos alternativos en el cultivo de ciertos alimentos, como la papa.
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The official NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) harvest estimation for consumption potatoes (excluding seed and starch potatoes), November 26, 2016
december 03, 2016
Harvest Estimation North-Western European Potato Growers adjusted downwards to 24.5 million tonnes
The official NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) harvest estimation has been adjusted downward to 24.551.000 tons, which is 3 % lower than last year and 3,6 % than the 5 years average.
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A group of villagers from Jachacachi, Peru, help excavate the site where evidence of potato domestication was found.
december 03, 2016
Researchers trace roots of potato farming to Andes
Every French fry, gnocchi, tater tot and order of hash browns humans have eaten in the past 5,000 years can be traced back to one place in the world — northwestern Bolivia and southern Peru.
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Swansfleet Alliance was named Top Potato grower for the McCain Foods Manitoba plants.Back Row, L - R: Jim Waugh, Director NA Manufacturing MidWest, Dean Melnic, Plant Manager, Portage la Prairie; Bob Hyra, Director NA Agriculture MidWest, Dave Giroux, P
december 03, 2016
Swansfleet Alliance named Top Potato Grower for the McCain Foods Manitoba Plants
Swansfleet Alliance of Treherne and Bruxelles was named the Top Potato Grower for the McCain Foods Manitoba plants during the annual Growers’ Banquet held in November in Carberry MB, Canada
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Ensayo de variedades de papa ecológica [Documento]
december 02, 2016
Ensayo de variedades de papa ecológica [Documento]
El Servicio de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural del Cabildo Insular de Tenerife (España) elaboró este documento para orientar a los productores ecológicos sobre cuál es la variedad de papa que más se ajusta a esta forma de cultivo.
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Grand Bend Produce introduced the Blue Steele Potato in 2015 (Courtesy: twitter / @beachnot)
december 01, 2016
EarthFresh Farms acquires Grand Bend Produce
EarthFresh Farms recently announced the acquisition of the assets of Grand Bend Produce, a Southwestern Ontario based fresh potato business.
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The 18th edition of the Interpom | Primeurs set a new record with 19 938 visitors from no less than 55 different countries, illustrating the growing interest for this event far beyond the Belgian borders.
december 01, 2016
Interpom | Primeurs 2016 attracts 20.000 visitors from 55 countries
The 18th edition of the Interpom | Primeurs once again set a new record with 19 938 visitors from no less than 55 different countries, illustrating the growing interest for this event far beyond the Belgian borders.
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Argentina: Preocupación de productores de papa por la baja rentabilidad en Córdoba
november 29, 2016
Argentina: Preocupación de productores de papa por la baja rentabilidad en Córdoba
En la provincia se cultivan unas 15.000 hectáreas; la demanda industrial sostiene el precio.
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After further investigation by the General Investigation Section and the Forensic Identification Section of the Halifax Police, they concluded it can not be determined where the needle originated.
november 29, 2016
Halifax Police: Unclear if needle came from potatoes
After further investigation of the food tampering report of this weekend, Halifax Police concluded it can not be determined where the needle originated. This additional reporting caused a sigh of relieve among Canadian Potato Packers.
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Washington State University (WSU) scientist Mark Pavek and two Tri-State potato research colleagues check out new potato varieties in a WSU research field.
november 29, 2016
McDonald's accepts two new potato varieties for its fries: Blazer Russet and Clearwater Russet
In September, McDonald's approved two relatively new potato varieties for the production of their french Fries. They only allow seven varieties now, four of which were developed by the Tri-State Program
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The potatoes linked to this latest tampering incident were reportedly bought at this Halifax Giant Tiger Supermarket on November 6. The store responded promptly by immediately pulling all bagged potatoes from it's shelves
november 27, 2016
New Potato Tampering Incident in Halifax linked to Prince Edward Island Potatoes
Earlier today, the Halifax Regional Police announced they received a report of a needle being found in potatoes at a home in Halifax, NS Canada.
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