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A potato tuber infected with Dickeya dianthicola, a bacteria that causes the rotting disease Blackleg, August 2015 (Courtesy: Steven Johnson). Blackleg symptoms include a blackened stem and wilting leaves. The bacteria Dickeya was a problem for growers in
maart 06, 2016
Dickeya Species pester Maine Seed Potato Growers
A little-understood bacteria is bringing back the older potato disease Blackleg and is threatening the reputation of Maine seed potatoes
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West Australian Minister for Regional Development Terry Redman addresses a group of potato farmers about potato deregulation.
maart 06, 2016
West Australian potato farmers demand deregulation date as concern grows over uncertainty
Potato growers say the West Australian industry has 'collapsed' amid speculation over the timeline for deregulation.
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Potatoes New Brunswick Chair and Farmer Shawn Paget with his wife Natalie and their son Oliver (Courtesy: Hartfeld Images by Natalie)
maart 06, 2016
Potatoes New Brunswick Chair balances PNB responsibilities with Potato Farming
New Brunswick’s Shawn Paget is among the new generation of potato farmers working hard to ensure that the industry remains an integral part of Canadian agriculture.
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Potato Field in Bloom on Prince Edward Island, August 2015 (PotatoPro)
maart 06, 2016
New potato protection products available in Canada for 2016
In 2016 a number of new crop protection products for use in potato cultivation are available in Canada
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Guatemala: Pepsico y Fundap promueven el desarrollo de comunidades agrícolas
maart 05, 2016
Guatemala: Pepsico y Fundap promueven el desarrollo de comunidades agrícolas
La Fundación PepsiCo Guatemala firmó un convenio con la Fundación para el Desarrollo Integral de Programas Socioeconómicos (Fundap), para invertir $495 mil durante los próximos tres años y promover el crecimiento sustentable de familias dedicadas el cultivo de la papa en el departamento de Quetzaltenango.
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Los Andes, cuna de la papa cultivada por el hombre prehistórico
maart 03, 2016
Los Andes, cuna de la papa cultivada por el hombre prehistórico
Los arqueólogos han descubierto cuatro momias dentro de unas cuevas y junto a ellas, los restos de un vegetal, probablemente papa de unos diez mil años de antigüedad.
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Modelling wind: 5 years daily wind trajectory 1994-1998 for the month February (Courtesy: CRC Plant biosecurity; earlier research).
maart 01, 2016
Research to guard natural potato psyllid pathways into Australia
Australian Researchers are working closely with the country's potato industry to investigate the potential for the highly destructive Tomato-potato psyllid (TPP) to enter Australia using natural pathways.
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Miedema launches new MC Conveyor Series
maart 01, 2016
Miedema launches new MC Conveyor Series
Miedema, specialist in planting, storage and sorting technology, is introducing a new generation of the MC (Miedema Conveyor) series, single and duo belt conveyors.
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Participants in the 2016 Potato Industry Leadership Institute: Front row, left to right: Greg Campbell, Grafton, N.D.; Bryan Fischer, Kalkaska, Mich.; Troy Sorenson, Alliance, Neb.; Toby Price, Kennewick, Wash.; Jordan Driscoll, Pocatello, Idaho; Katie
maart 01, 2016
Tomorrow's Leaders Trained at 2016 Potato Industry Leadership Institute
From February 17-24, Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI) participants traveled from potato growing regions across the United States to attend eight days of industry training and professional development.
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Flying a specially equipped drone, a team of CIP researchers from South America and Africa has successfully used remote-sensing technology to obtain data on orange-fleshed sweetpotato fields in East Africa.
februari 26, 2016
East African drone pilot project started to gather crop data in Tanzania
Researchers from the University of Nairobi, the International Potato Centre (CIP) and others ave started a pilot project in Tanzania, where a drone was able to pinpoint 14 different varieties of sweet potatoes in Ukiriguru Research Institute in Mwanza.
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The Prince Edward Island Court of Appeal upheld the conviction against potato farmer Alex Docherty.
februari 26, 2016
PEI Potato farmers granted partial victory in slope violation conviction
Two potato farmers from Prince Edward Island (Canada) that were convicted of planting potatoes on a slope that was too steep were granted a partial victory from the P.E.I. Court of Appeal.
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Determinan en Colombia las zonas con mayor aptitud para sembrar papa
februari 25, 2016
Determinan en Colombia las zonas con mayor aptitud para sembrar papa
El Ministerio de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural y la Unidad de Planificación Rural Agropecuaria, UPRA, están identificándo las zonas con mayor aptitud para el establecimiento del cultivo de la papa, teniendo en cuenta las características del suelo y las condiciones socioeconómicas y ambientales de cada territorio.
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Bolivia gasta US$18 millones en programa para cosechar papas todo el año
februari 25, 2016
Bolivia gasta US$18 millones en programa para cosechar papas todo el año
El director ejecutivo de la Institución Pública Desconcentrada Soberanía Alimentaria, del Ministerio de Desarrollo Rural y Tierras, Hilario Callisaya, informó en La Paz, que el Gobierno destinó 124 millones de bolivianos para ejecutar un programa que permita cosechar papa todo el año.
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Potato prices in West Bengal may shoot up as much as 50-65% by April-May to Rs 18-20 per kg owing to an expected fall in production in West Bengal
februari 25, 2016
Potato Prices in West Bengal may shoot up 50-65% by April-May
Potato prices in West Bengal may shoot up as much as 50-65% by April-May to Rs 18-20 per kg owing to an expected fall in production in West Bengal, which is said to have brought in speculators into play
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Potato Variety testing in Angola. Several potat varieties were released and the main components of a potato seed multiplication system were established (Courtesy: Britta Kowalski)
februari 25, 2016
Dutch company to support commercial Angola potato production
An unidentified agricultural company from the Netherlands will support farmers in large scale potato production in the irrigated area of ​​Matala, in Angola’s Huila province.
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februari 25, 2016
Fresh Solutions Network Wins Packaging Design Award For Side Delights Roastables
Fresh Solutions Network announced its packaging design award from Graphic Design USA, American Packaging Design Awards.
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The yellow flesh potato with a splash of pink around its eyes makes the spuds look like they are smiling, said Johnny MacLean, which is the reason why he named the potatoes Smilin’ Eyes.
februari 25, 2016
PEI potato farmer bets on Smilin' Eyes specialty variety
A new variety of yellow flesh potatoes could soon become a staple on the tables of West Prince (PEI, Canada) residents.
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Para el 2020 China convertirá a la papa en su alimento básico
februari 24, 2016
Para el 2020 China convertirá a la papa en su alimento básico
China promoverá más la producción de papa para convertir al tubérculo en uno de los alimentos básicos de la nación, dijo el Ministerio de Agricultura.
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