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Raw potatoes after removing from the cultivated fields
December 04, 2023
Argentina: comienza la cosecha de papa en la provincia de Buenos Aires
Comienza la cosecha de papa en la zona central de la provincia de Buenos Aires.
 U.S. potato exports recover in Marketing Year 2020/21
December 04, 2023
Brasil: fuertes lluvias hacen al alza en los precios
En Brasil aumentan los precios debido a las grandes lluvias y altas temperaturas.
Avanza siembra de papa en la zona norte
December 03, 2023
México: la región de Sinaloa cierra una fuerte temporada de siembra
En la zona norte de México la siembra de papa esta por concluir.
Potatoes in red bags
December 03, 2023
Chile: Servicio Agricola y Ganadero fiscaliza comercialización en área restringida
Servicio Agricola y Ganadero (SAG) detiene en Chile la comercialización ilegal de papa.
IMA Record horizontal flow wrapping machine
December 03, 2023
Packaging equipment specialists Manter, IMA Ilapak Italia and IMA Record announce exclusive partnership.
Manter International, IMA Ilapak Italia, and IMA Record join forces to redefine Agricultural Fresh Produce packaging.
Wireworms overwinter just below the frost line, at least three feet underground.
December 02, 2023
Beyond Insecticide: How wireworm behaviour gives clues to managing their population
Wireworms are a common potato plant predator, living in soil and feeding on roots. They are notoriously difficult to control, and populations are increasing in farm fields across Canada
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Reyco Systems manufacturing and repair facility in Eltopia, Washington
December 02, 2023
Reyco Systems Expands its Presence with a New Facility in Columbia Basin, Washington
Reyco Systems and Idaho Steel, a global leader in innovative food processing technology, has announced the opening of its new manufacturing and repair facility in Eltopia, Washington.
Ramban’s high altitude areas to emerge as major potato seed producers
December 01, 2023
Ramban’s high altitude areas to emerge as major potato seed producers
High-altitude areas of district Ramban like Gool, Mahu Mangit and Sanasar could become major potato seed producer areas and make the local farmers self-sufficient.
Agrico Ukraine and Ukrainian Institute of Potato Research Tackle Challenges in Ukraine's Seed Potato Industry
November 30, 2023
Agrico Ukraine and Ukrainian Institute of Potato Research Tackle Challenges of the Seed Potato Industry in the Country
After Potatodays in the Netherlands, Agrico Ukraine together with Ukrainian Institute of Potato Research initiated a round table to discuss challenges in seed potato production in Ukraine.
Newtec Weighing Machine 4015XB2
November 30, 2023
Newtec to Exhibit Brand New Weighing Machine at Potato Expo 2024
Newtec has announced its presence at the Potato Expo 2024, scheduled from January 10 to 11 in Austin Convention Center.
Yulin Hu, left, and Nasim Mia, right, are experimenting with hydrogen production at UPEI using sources such as potatoes, sawdust, and UV light.
November 30, 2023
Researchers at UPEI experimenting with making hydrogen from potato peels
Researchers at UPEI are experimenting on food scraps, wood and UV light to produce hydrogen gas.
Egyptian processing potatoes were the main source for European factories from February to May
November 30, 2023
Egyptian processing potatoes were an important source for European factories from February to May
Yassen Abdelhay, export advisor at Arafa Group, reports on the crucial period for European factories from February to May 2023, and how Egyptian producers played a key role during this phase.
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