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June 26, 2014
Perú: Una iniciativa de semillas de ‘fuente abierta’ liberó 36 variedades de 14 cultivos alimenticios
Según los líderes del proyecto, la decisión podría ayudar a los agricultores pobres a tener acceso a semillas de mejor calidad.From the archive
June 26, 2014
McCain Foods Canada receives research support of Province of New Brunswick
The provincial government of New Brunswick is investing $5 million in a research and development project at McCain Foods (Canada) which will see the company work with small and medium-sized businesses and researchers from New Brunswick to pursue process improvement, product development and soil remediation initiatives.From the archive
June 26, 2014
Warmer winters linked to increased pesticide use
In this USDA research on soybean crops, researchers find a link between minimum winter temperature and pesticide use.From the archive
June 26, 2014
UK Consumers eat less potatoes, but this is not a conscious decision
In the United Kingdom the value of fresh potato category is growing with a 3.8% rise over the last year, while the volume of fresh potatoes sold has dropped by 8.0%. The Potato Council is figuring out what can be done about it.From the archive
June 26, 2014
Aversion to GMOs becoming driving factor to buying organic.
Among US families, avoiding GMO's is increasingly becoming one of the drivers to buy organic foods.From the archive
June 25, 2014
Ecuador: Se discuten estrategias de manejo del tizón tardío de la papa
El 28 de mayo se realizó un taller para discutir y definir estrategias de manejo del tizón tardío de la papa. Asistieron 38 técnicos del Instituto Nacional Autónomo de Investigaciones Agropecuarias (INIAP), la Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH) y la Universidad Central del Ecuador (UC).From the archive
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June 25, 2014
Washington State Potato Commission Elects New Leadership
The Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) has elected its new Executive Committee. Nelson Cox was named chair of the commissionFrom the archive
June 18, 2014
Prohíben entrada de papa fresca de Estados Unidos a México
Con el objetivo de evitar daños al medio ambiente, un juzgado federal en Sinaloa prohibió el ingreso de papas frescas procedentes de los Estados Unidos a territorio nacional.From the archive
June 18, 2014
Eastern Idaho looking good for water, crops
Despite mid-winter concerns, Idaho growers are concern-free this season when it comes to moisture.From the archive
June 16, 2014
Proyecto latinoamericano que une los enfoques de nutrición y agricultura es reconocido por el banco mundial
El proyecto “Innovación para la Seguridad y Soberanía Alimentaria en los Andes” (IssAndes) recibió una Mención Honrosa en el concurso Harvesting Nutrition 2013 organizado por la plataforma de conocimiento SecurityNutrition del Banco Mundial.From the archive
June 16, 2014
President signs into law revisions to the EPA rules supporting Maine Farmers
President Obama signed into law revisions to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules that ease compliance for farms across Maine.From the archive
June 15, 2014
PEI Potato Industry says high-capacity irrigation wells needed
Two of the most powerful voices in P.E.I.s billion dollar potato industry appeared before the Legislature's agriculture committee Thursday in Charlottetown.From the archive
June 15, 2014
HZPC betaalt telers € 33,42 per 100 kilo over Oogst 2013
HZPC Holland bv betaalt zijn pootgoedtelers in de Nederlandse pool € 33,42 per 100 kilo over Oogst 2013. Deze definitieve uitbetalingsprijs ligt iets boven de prognoseprijs van € 33 die HZPC eind februari van dit jaar bekend maakte.From the archive
June 13, 2014
Focus on Potato: Factors that cause Sugar Ends in Potatoes
Whether you call them glassy ends, translucent ends, dark ends, jelly ends, or something even less flattering, sugar ends are a significant issue.From the archive
June 11, 2014
Breakthrough in understanding swarming potato blight spores
Researchers at the Universities of Dundee and Aberdeen have made a breakthrough in understanding how the microbial spores which cause potato blight are so effective at infecting plants.From the archive
June 11, 2014
Seed potato growers on South Australia Kangaroo Island doing well this year
Seed Potato growers on South Australia's Kangaroo Island have welcomed a boost in yields.From the archive
June 11, 2014
Freshly harvested Scottish Potatoes at Tesco
Summer is the perfect season for a laidback lunch in the sun and what could be a better accompaniment for a BBQ or al fresco dining than a bowl of tasty, fresh new potatoes. This summer treat yourself to the freshest and best with Freshly harvested Ayrshire and East Lothian Potatoes available from Tesco stores in Scotland.From the archive
June 10, 2014
Dos nuevos documentos sobre citología aplicada al mejoramiento genético de la papa
Con el fin de proporcionar información actualizada en el campo de la citología aplicada al mejoramiento genético de la papa, el Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) ha publicado dos folletos sobre las técnicas básicas para la determinación del nivel de ploidía, viabilidad de polen y presencia de gametos no reducidos.From the archive