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Flooded potato field
August 14, 2024
Rising potato prices across South America
Extreme weather conditions in South America have wrecked havoc on the potato production. Potato prices skyrocketed as a result.
Kufri Jamunia potato variety
August 14, 2024
ICAR-CPRI Introduces First Purple-Fleshed Potato Variety 'Kufri Jamunia' in India
This high-yielding, biofortified variety is suitable for cultivation across the Northern, Central, and Eastern Plains of India, offering enhanced nutritional benefits and versatile culinary applications.
Jeremy Barraclough, operations director of Biofresh Safestore
August 14, 2024
Biofresh Safestore celebrates '20 Years sprout suppression' at the UK Potato Days with a Special Offer
Biofresh Safestore, which is celebrating two decades of installing potato sprout suppressant systems in the United Kingdom, will offer visitors of the UK Potato Days who commit to a site survey during the show a ten per cent discount. 
Potato field in Peru
August 14, 2024
Perú: heladas en las sierras afectan producción
El cambio climático esta dando problemas también a los productores de Perú que ven sus cultivos afectados debido a inusuales heladas.
Productores de papa del Valle del Yaqui, preocupados por falta de agua
August 14, 2024
México: ansiedad por bajas reservas de agua
No llueve en el Valle del Yaqui y las reservas de agua en las presas son cada vez más bajas. El futuro parece incierto para el sector productivo.
Armando Rodríguez, responsable del Servicio de Extensión Agraria
August 14, 2024
España: la producción en las Islas Canarias se recupera
Las señales son buenas para el tubérculo en las islas del atlántico que, tras una larga tendencia a la baja, vuelve a aumentar su numero de hectáreas y sus indicadores clave.
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Colombia: inteligencia artificial aplicada al agro
August 14, 2024
Colombia: inteligencia artificial aplicada al agro
La nueva ola de tecnología se integra al sector productivo para capitalizar los datos y tomar mejores decisiones.
USDA Vegetable Laboratory
August 13, 2024
Developing Sweet potatoes That Are Fit to Fight Pests
Farmers in the southeastern United States struggle with the invasive guava root-knot nematode, a microscopic roundworm, which infects and damages a variety of crops, particularly sweet potatoes.
Lamb Weston American Falls facility Ribbon Cutting
August 12, 2024
Lamb Weston Celebrates Grand Opening of Expanded French Fry Manufacturing Line in American Falls, Idaho
Lamb Weston, a leading global supplier of frozen potato products, is renowned for its innovation and commitment to quality. With a legacy of excellence in the food industry, Lamb Weston continually invests in its production capabilities to meet the demands of a growing market.
Potato Day
August 12, 2024
Sharing practical knowledge to refine best practice in potato growing
This year’s Hutchinsons Potato Demonstration Day, held at Worth Farms, Holbeach, Lincolnshire, focussed on potential solutions to address some of the key challenges faced by UK potato growers.
Experience Innovation in Cold Storage and Food Processing at NSSPL's Booth A-74, Anuga FoodTec India 2024
August 12, 2024
Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd to showcase its range of Turnkey Potato Processing Solutions at Anuga Foodtec India 2024
Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NSSPL) has announced its participation in Anuga FoodTec India 2024. As a major provider of turnkey solutions for cold storage and food processing, Anuga FoodTec India 2024 is the ideal place for NSSPL to showcase advanced technology and uniquely tailored solutions.
Layla Whiting, Manufacturing Director at PepsiCo
August 11, 2024
PepsiCo Invests GBP 13 Million in Coventry Doritos Factory, Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability
PepsiCo has announced a GBP 13 million (USD 16.9 million) investment in its Coventry factory, the home of Doritos.
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August 11, 2024
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España: buena sanidad general en los cultivos del norte
En el valle del Duero la temperatura y la falta de lluvias han limitado la incidencia de enfermedades. La alternaría parece ser la única excepción.
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August 06, 2024
Potato Crisis Deepens in India as Bengal-Centre Rivalry Escalates
West Bengal's decision to halt potato supply to other states, particularly BJP-ruled ones, has triggered a political showdown, leading to shortages and price hikes in affected regions.
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August 06, 2024
Celebration and Recognition of World Potato Congress Inc. Governing Members
The 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia provided an opportunity for the WPC Inc. to recognize past and present World Potato Congress Directors, International Advisors and Management.
FAO Food Price Index marginally declines in July: lower cereal quotations offset higher vegetable oil, meat and sugar prices
August 06, 2024
FAO Food Price Index marginally declines in July: lower cereal quotations offset higher vegetable oil, meat and sugar prices
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) stood at 120.8 points in July 2024, marginally below its revised figure for June, as a decrease in the price index for cereals outweighed increases in the price indices for vegetable oil, meat products, and sugar, while the dairy index was almost unchanged.
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August 06, 2024
Argentina: la papa aumenta de precio y se posiciona a niveles altísimos para el país
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