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Potatoes in the market
December 26, 2023
Brasil: aumentan los precios pese a un aumento en la oferta
En Brasil la semana pasada los volumenes de venta de papa aumentaron, a pesar de un aumento paralelo en el volumen ofertado.
Brotes de la patata granadina 'copo de nieve' / UGR
December 26, 2023
España: rescatan variedad al borde de la desaparición
La universidad de Granada, España, rescata a una variedad llamada Copo de Nieve de su desaparición por haber sido abandonado su cultivo.
Revista Campo ha acompañado a Contagri en un día de siembras
December 23, 2023
España: siembra temprana comienza en el sur en un contexto de sequía
Comenzó en el sur de españa la siembra de papa temprana, con optimismo a pesar de la sequía.
A, Virus particles visualized in the transmission electron microscope (TEM); scale bar equals 100 nm. B, Electrophoretic migration pattern of nucleic acid extracted from purified virions of the virus coded SB26/29.
December 22, 2023
Potato rugose stunting virus, a newly characterized potato virus
In the 1990s, a previously uncharacterized disease of viral aetiology was observed in cultivated potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) in Southern Peru.
Winter Potato Conference 2024
December 22, 2023
Michigan Winter Potato Conference attendees can tour nearby facilities
As part of the 2024 Michigan Winter Potato Conference in East Lansing, attendees get a tour of nearby facilities. There are four options from which to choose.
Wireworms
December 21, 2023
Europatat calls for information about ongoing projects to control the spread of wireworms
Europatat, the European Potato Association, is calling upon researchers and industry professionals to share information about ongoing research, and any other related activities which will help to control the spread of wireworms in potatoes.
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Iscon Balaji Foods sets up French Fries factory in Sabarkantha, Gujarat
December 21, 2023
Iscon Balaji Foods sets up the largest French Fries factory in India
Food processing company Iscon Balaji Foods Pvt Ltd (IBF) has commissioned India’s biggest French Fries plant in Gujarat.
Farmers show the potato fields affected by late blight attack in Machhiwara block of Ludhiana.
December 21, 2023
Late blight damages potato crop in Punjab, India
In a full-blown attack by the disease late blight, more than 50% potato crop in the fields has suffered extensive damage, leading to heavy losses for the farmers who had opted for diversification instead of growing wheat after paddy.
National Potato Council Statement on Joint U.S.-Mexico Announcement on Potential Reopening of Mexican Market to U.S. Potatoes
December 21, 2023
Argentina: riego por goteo enterrado, un nuevo sistema con grandes resultados
En Argentina se implementa el sistema de riego por goteo enterrado con muy buenos resultados.
World Mithai-Namkeen Convention & Expo 2022
December 20, 2023
Twenty countries attended the 6th World Mithai-Namkeen Convention & Expo in Kolkata, West-Bengal
The World Mithai Expo 2023 in Kolkata hosted more than 350 exhibitors and approximately 50000 visitors and delegates from across India and beyond.
Raw potatoes after removing from the cultivated fields
December 20, 2023
El cambio climático y la producción de papa en Europa
En un reciente estudio publicado en la revista 'Climate', investigadores buscan comprender el impacto del cambio climático sobre la producción de papa en Europa, y las estrategias para sobreponerse a él.
Europatat calls on the European Parliament for an urgent solution in restoring normal EU-GB trade in seed potatoes
December 19, 2023
Brasil: aumentan los precios debido a una oferta disminuida
En Brasil aumentan los precios debido a una oferta disminuida.
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December 19, 2023
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Last week Agrico held its annual central members’ meeting, during which the financial statements of 2022/2023 were explained and the members looked ahead to the new harvest year.
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Performance price of EUR 133.34 is absolute record for starch manufacturer Royal Avebe
Potato Starch manufacturer Royal Avebe closes financial year 2022/2023 with a performance price of EUR 133.34 (USD 145.62) .
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December 18, 2023
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