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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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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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Underground in PotashCorp's Lanigan mine.
September 13, 2016
Merger of Agrium and PotashCorp to create a global fertilizer giant
Yesterday, Agrium Inc. (TSX: AGU) (NYSE: AGU) and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) (TSX: POT) (NYSE: POT) announced that they have agreed to combine in a merger of equals to create a world-class integrated global supplier of crop inputs.
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Quién es el nuevo "dueño" de la papa
September 12, 2016
Quién es el nuevo "dueño" de la papa
El mercado mundial de la papa ha experimentado cambios profundos. Hasta principios de la década del 90, la mayoría de las papas se producían y consumían en Europa, América del Norte y los países de la antigua Unión Soviética. Desde entonces, ha habido un aumento dramático en la producción y demanda en Asia, África y América Latina.
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Champion Grower Howard Culberson & Sons with McCain Management:
L-R: Allison McCain, Chairman, McCain Foods Limited, Nan Culberson, Blair Culberson, Howard Culberson, Ethan Culberson, Ryan Culberson, Denise Culberson, Emma Culberson, Christine Wentworth,
September 11, 2016
Howard Culberson & Sons named Champion Potato Grower for McCain Foods Florenceville
Howard Culberson & Sons of Jacksonville, NB was named the 2015-2016 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Florenceville-Bristol during the 43rd annual McCain Growers’ Banquet.
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Dr. Yves Leclerc, Director of Agronomy for McCain Foods, North America (inset), with a Resson drone used to gather information on the growing potato crop.
September 06, 2016
How McCain Foods Uses Big Data
Big data was something McCain Foods discovered by chance. 'What happened really was we have some research projects and those projects appeared to be in the realm of big data,' says Leclerc, who will be speaking at the Big Data Congress in Saint John, New Brunswick next month.
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Lay's and Swiss Chalet teamed up to create the ultimate Canadian chip: Chalet Sauce flavoured potato chips
September 06, 2016
Lay's and Swiss Chalet create the ultimate Canadian chip: Chalet Sauce flavoured potato chips
Lay's and Swiss Chalet have partnered to bring Canadians a truly Canadian delicacy, Lay's Chalet Sauce potato chips
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The research planned at the new research site in Winkler involves Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes and Carrots. (Picture courtesy: Wisegeek)
September 04, 2016
Governments of Manitoba and Canada invest in new Potato, Sweet Potato and Carrot research site
The Governments of Canada and Manitoba have invested more than $210,000 in a new vegetable research site near Winkler, focused on improving yields, developing new varieties and creating opportunities for potato, sweet potato and carrot growers.
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The new McCain Marché line-up consists of three types of snacks: Harvest Pockets, Protein Pop'ables and the rebranded & relaunched Pizza Pockets
September 03, 2016
McCain Foods (Canada) introduces McCain Marché line of snacks
Despite false social media reports to the contrary, McCain has no intention of discontinuing Canadians’ beloved Pizza Pockets. With a new look but the same recipe and great flavours, Pizza Pockets are now part of an exciting new snacking line up called McCain Marché.
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The Top 10 Potato Growers of McCain Foods Canada - Grand Falls with McCain Management
Refer to the main text for the winning potato farmers and the other individuals pictured.
August 30, 2016
McCain Foods (Canada) names Super Farms Potato Ltd Champion grower for Grand Falls Factory
Super Farms Potato Ltd of Saint-André was named the 2015-2016 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Grand Falls during the 42nd annual McCain Growers’ Banquet held August 23 at Centre E.& P. Sénéchal.
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Cambio climático destruye 20% del cultivo anual de papa en Latinoamérica
August 22, 2016
Cambio climático destruye 20% del cultivo anual de papa en Latinoamérica
El calentamiento global destruye entre el 10 % y el 20 % de la producción anual de papa en América Latina y se ha convertido en la principal amenaza que enfrenta este cultivo, por encima incluso de un agresivo hongo conocido como tizón tardío, coincidieron hoy varios expertos en Panamá.
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Potato Field on Prince Edward Island near the coast.
August 20, 2016
Prince Edward Island Potato Industry to improve marketable yield, profitability and sustainability in 'Enhanced Agronomy Initiative'
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board, Cavendish Farms, and the PEI Department of Agriculture and Fisheries have announced the creation of the 'Enhanced Agronomy Initiative'.
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Parkland Potato Varieties will be hosting its first annual open day at the Crop Diversification Centre South in Brooks, Alberta on August 26 from 10 am to 2 pm.
August 17, 2016
Parkland hosts first ever Potato Varieties Field Day
Parkland Potato Varieties will be hosting its first annual open day at the Crop Diversification Centre South in Brooks, Alberta on August 26 from 10 am to 2 pm.
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Changes in Planted Potato Acreage (Acres) in Canada by Province for 2016. Data Source: Statistics Canada, Table 001-0014 - Area, production and farm value of potatoes, annual. Data retrieved July 27, 2016.
July 27, 2016
Potato Acreage Canada down 1.8 percent
Statistics Canada reported that potato farmers in Canada planted 342,602 acres (138 647 hectares) of potatoes in 2016. This is down 1.8% from 2015, continuing the overall downward trend of the past 12 years.
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July 22, 2016
España: Recomendaciones para la aplicación de desecantes en papa
Con los precios de patata altos siempre puede surgir la duda entre dejar acabar el ciclo a la planta, lo que supone un considerable aumento en cuanto a la producción, o ‘quemarla’ con algún desecante para poder arrancar lo antes posible y asegurar esos precios, a pesar de obtener menos en kilos.
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Late blight (Phytophthora infestans) on the bottom of a potato leaf (Courtesy: Howard F. Schwartz, Colorado State University)
July 19, 2016
Late blight detected in a Western Manitoba Potato Crop
Manitoba's first case of late blight for the year was found in a western Manitoba field over the weekend.
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Información de la papa en Centroamérica, República Dominicana y Panamá
July 18, 2016
Información de la papa en Centroamérica, República Dominicana y Panamá
Esta iniciativa de la Organización de Información de Mercados de las Américas (OIMA) con el apoyo de la Agencia para el Desarrollo Internacional de Estados Unidos (USAID), coloca a disposición de productores y entidades vinculadas con el desarrollo de los países, un sistema de consulta rápido, dinámico y sencillo que integra y administra la información de productos agrícolas de importancia en Centroamérica, República Dominicana y Panamá.
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Aerial view of today's National French Fry day activities at Potato World, in the French Fry Capital of the World, Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick
July 13, 2016
National French Fry day celebrated at Potato World in the French Fry Capital of the World
A festive crowd of over 1500 French fry fans from far and wide gathered at Potato World in the French Fry Capital of the World, Florenceville-Bristol, NB on July 13 to celebrate National French Fry Day!
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