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Potato sorting in India
April 08, 2024
Jeroen Bakker and Engel Louwes: looking for Innovative strategies for Potato Farming in India
One of them is in the middle of his career. The other is already retired. Both are embarking on a new adventure. In a country that is a feast for the eyes, but where they are even more impressed by the openness of the people.
El Cultivo de la papa va a la baja
April 08, 2024
México: crisis productiva en el valle de Zamora
En el valle de Zamora, México, la crisis productiva es total. Poca disponibilidad de mano de obra, problemas fitosanitarios y problemas climáticos han provocado que la producción local se haya reducido en un 30%. 
Potatoes in the market
April 08, 2024
Brasil: gran devaluación en algunos mercados por aumento en la oferta
Las lluvias dieron tregua al campo y el ritmo de cosecha se mantiene alto, con lo cual la oferta ha aumentado y los precios caído hasta en un 40%.
After seven months of decline, FAO Food Price Index ticks up in March, mostly driven by higher world vegetable oil prices
April 05, 2024
After seven months of decline, FAO Food Price Index ticks up in March, mostly driven by higher world vegetable oil prices
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) stood at 118.3 points in March 2024, up 1.3 points (1.1 percent) from its revised February level, as increases in the price indices for vegetable oils, dairy products and meat slightly more than offset decreases in those for sugar and cereals.
Japan sets safe residue level for 1,4SIGHT® in potatoes, paving the way for optimized storage practices worldwide.
April 05, 2024
Import Tolerance for 1,4SIGHT® Secured in Japan, Boosting Global Potato Trade
In a significant stride towards facilitating global potato trade, 1,4GROUP and DormFresh has announced the attainment of Import Tolerance for the sprout inhibitor 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene (1,4-DMN) in Japan.
Lamb Weston Potato Products
April 04, 2024
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Results; Updates Fiscal Year 2024 Outlook
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 and updated its full year earnings targets for fiscal 2024.
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Slakes: A Free Smartphone App to Measure Aggregate Stability
April 04, 2024
Learn about your soil with the Free Smartphone App 'Slakes' to Measure Soil Aggregate Stability
On World Soil Day, December 5, the Soil Health Institute (SHI) released a free phone application, Slakes, to empower and engage citizens around the world to measure aggregate stability.
Perú: apoyo gubernamental en infraestructura
April 03, 2024
Perú: apoyo gubernamental en infraestructura
Continuan los esfuerzos del país por actualizar la infraestructura productiva y mejorar así las condiciones de trabajo para el sector.
Go Free pure Crisp
April 02, 2024
Go Free Foods Make Nationwide Debut with Expansion into Sprouts
Upstart snack foods company JimmyAsh arrives in nationwide Sprouts locations today with the rollout of its flagship Go Free® brand at over 400 stores from coast to coast.
Brand new website about sustainable fertilization of potatoes.
April 02, 2024
Belfertil and Belgapom promote the sustainable fertilization of potatoes with a new website for growers
BELFertil and Belgapom collaborate to offer growers, crop supervisors, and advisors a new website dedicated to sustainable fertilization practices for potatoes.
Celebrating One Year of Growth and Innovation: The Journey of Patatas Meléndez S.L.
April 02, 2024
Celebrating One Year of Growth and Innovation: The Journey of Patatas Meléndez S.L.
Spanish potato company Patatas Meléndez S.L. celebrates one year since the inauguration of its new factory. A milestone that not only represents growth and progress, but is also filled with effort, dedication, and, above all, a lot of learning.
Potato harvesting
April 02, 2024
Potato Export from India Soars despite Crop Challenges due to tight supplies globally
In a surprising turn of events, the export of potato varieties for processing from India has skyrocketed in January 2024, surging approximately sevenfold.
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