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Adrie Kleinjan, de la empresa holandesa Kleinjan's Aardappelhandel
December 28, 2020
Grandes preocupaciones en el sector de la patata holandesa
Según Adrie Kleinjan, de la empresa holandesa Kleinjan's Aardappelhandel, el mercado de las patatas no pinta muy bien en este momento.
In the United States, House and Senate just approved COVID Relief and FY21 Funding Bills. The National Potato Council reviews what these bills mean for the US Potato Sector.
December 22, 2020
The National Potato Council reviews the impact of the COVID Relief and FY21 Funding Bills
In the United States, House and Senate just approved COVID Relief and FY21 Funding Bills. The National Potato Council reviews what these bills mean for the US Potato Sector.
Previously unknown variant of potato wart disease discovered in the Netherlands
December 22, 2020
Previously unknown variant of potato wart disease discovered in the Netherlands
According to a report by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), an unknown variant of wart disease was discovered in agricultural fields in the municipality of Stadskanaal in the north-east of the country.
Desde hace años, Abiomed Higiene ha estado presente en el mundo de la conservación de la patata, en todas y cada una de las fases del cultivo.(Cortesía: Empresa Agraria)
December 21, 2020
La experiencia de Abiomed en el tratamiento antigerminante de patata almacenada en España
Abiomed Higiene es una empresa puntera en el sector de los tratamientos antigerminantes en patata, con una fuerte presencia en las zonas de producción de este cultivo y un gran reconocimiento por las empresas del sector.
Bangladesh targets potato production of over 4 million tons just for the Rangpur division
December 21, 2020
Bangladesh targets potato production of over 4 million tons for the Rangpur division
Bangladesh targets potato production of over 4 million tons just for the Rangpur division

La producción es de 50 toneladas y las otras 25 serían comercializadas en el mercado local. (Cortesía: Agrosavia)
December 21, 2020
En busca de nuevos mercados, Colombia inicia exportación de batata a Holanda
La Corporación colombiana de investigación Agropecuaria (Agrosavia), estableció una alianza con la empresa Frutas Comerciales S.A para la producción de la variedad de batata aurora con fines de exportación al mercado europeo.
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Todd Forbush, Engineer with Techmark, Inc.
December 21, 2020
World Potato Congress January 14, 2021 Webinar with Todd Forbush
The World Potato Congress has announced its next webinar for Thursday, January 14, 2021 with Todd Forbush, Engineer with Techmark, Inc.
INIA and Rustikas to cooperate on the development of new Uruguayan potato varieties
December 21, 2020
INIA and Rustikas to cooperate on the development of new Uruguayan potato varieties
The National Institute for Agricultural Research (INIA) in Uruguay recently signed an agreement with the local company Rustikas to work together on the selection, evaluation, validation and production of seeds of new potato varieties.
La crisis de los paperos continúa en el Oriente Colombiano.
December 18, 2020
La crisis de los paperos continúa en el Oriente Colombiano
Pese a los múltiples esfuerzos que se han realizado hace varios meses en la región, la situación de los paperos en el Oriente colombiano no ha mejorado y temen que la crisis no cese.
Dutch potato cooperation Agrico reviews the year positively despite turbulent times
December 18, 2020
Potato coop Agrico reviews the year positively despite turbulent times
Potato coop Agrico held its annual central general members' meeting last week. During this online meeting, the annual figures for 2019/2020 were discussed and Agrico's digital transformation was addressed.
Great Britain potato production increased by 4.1% compared to last season
December 17, 2020
Great Britain potato production increased by 4.1% compared to last season
The GB potato industry accounts for over 117.46Kha of planted area this year, and is represented by 1,611 growers in 2020. Growers have faced difficult seasons of late.
Harvest from a confined field trial in Uganda shows a significantly higher yield (right) for the 3R Victoria potato, and without the use of fungicide. (Courtesy: CIP)
December 17, 2020
Why a new potato variety could be a game-changer for farmers in East Africa
Imagine being a potato farmer in Ethiopia, Kenya, or Nigeria. On a small piece of land, which you depend on for food and income, you have spent months planting, weeding, and watering.
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NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) uncertain about pending potato season. (Courtesy: Eurofresh-Distribution)
December 17, 2020
NEPG uncertain about pending potato season
NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) is unsure of the current potato situation and does not expect major changes in the demand side of the market in the coming weeks.
Close-up of late blight infected potato leaves collected in Indonesia (Courtesy: Phillip Wharton)
December 15, 2020
Researchers map late blight strains in potato on Java, Indonesia
A new study published in Plant Pathology identifies for the first time the genotypes of P. infestans, causing late blight in the main potato-growing regions in Java, Indonesia.
Siembra de papa en Cuba, para degustarlas en febrero
December 14, 2020
Siembra de papa en Cuba, para degustarlas en febrero
Los matanceros iniciaron la siembra de papa por la unidad básica de producción cooperativa Gisper, del municipio de Colón de Matanzas, Cuba, una de las más productivas de la región y que en esta oportunidad plantará 164 hectáreas.
Huánuco: Más de 2 mil productores de papa cumplen paro agrario y protestan frente a gobierno regional (Courtesy: Edgar Falcón)
December 14, 2020
Huánuco: un sector de agricultores protestó frente a sede del gobierno regional
Le exigían al gobernador regional, Juan Alvarado, destinar un mayor presupuesto para la compra de sus productos.
Estimates of Canadian Potato Production by Statistics Canada: a slightly lower overall production, but huge regional changes
December 14, 2020
2020 Potato Production in Canada: a slight drop overall, but huge changes by province
Potato Production in Canada for the year 2020, is estimated at 104,203,000 hundredweight. This is down 1.4 million hundredweight or 1.3 percent below de production in 2019.
Tom Vilsack
December 12, 2020
National Potato Council welcomes the Nomination of Tom Vilsack as USDA Secretary
The United States Potato industry looks forward to productive relationship with returning Secretary Tom Vilsack.

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