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Potato planting nearing completion in Manitoba
June 02, 2022
Potato planting nearing completion in Manitoba
Manitoba's potato farmers are getting close to wrapping up planting. Vikram Bisht, Industry Development Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, estimates seeding progress at about 80 to 85 percent complete.
Representatives of the International Trade Center, UNAIM, and NRC visits Potato Chips Manufacturer B.E.P.P CO in Iraq
June 02, 2022
Potato Chips Manufacturer B.E.P.P CO signs a memorandum with International Trade Center, UNAIM and NRC
The Director of the International Trade Center (ITC), Mr. Eric Bochot, Representatives of the International Trade Center, accompanied by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAIM) and NRC visits the Beirut-Erbil company for signing a memorandum of joint cooperation for improving agricultural and trade status in Iraq.
En el marco del Día Nacional de la Papa, los pequeños de Pisha explican, durante una feria escolar, todo el proceso que se debe realizar para obtener el preciado tubérculo peruano.
June 01, 2022
Perú: Niños del colegio 'Jesús de Nazareth' en la región Áncash enseñan cómo se Siembra y Cosecha la Papa
Menores de colegio de Pamparomás en Áncash realizan exposición sobre desarrollo fenológico en el marco del Día Nacional de la Papa. También se exhibió gastronomía a base del tubérculo como pan, picante de cuy y tocosh.
Francisco Moya (Négonor), Jean Michel Beranger (Princesa Amandine), Miguel García (Zamorano), Mónica Ortega (Germicopa) y Alfonso Sáenz de Cámara (Udapa) durante la visita a los campos de cultivo.
May 31, 2022
Princesa Amandine Ibérica abastecerá por primera vez a sus socios Franceses con Patata Nueva Española
Princesa Amandine Ibérica comenzará a abastecer por primera vez a sus socios franceses con patata nueva en el mes de junio, cuando allí no tienen producción.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, at the official opening of the World Potato Congress in Dublin, Ireland. (Courtesy: Twitter)
May 31, 2022
Minister McConalogue opens the 11th World Potato Congress in Ireland
The Irish Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, officially opened the 11th World Potato Congress at the RDS in Dublin.
Porbatata wants to increase potato production  in Portugal by 20% in the next two years
May 31, 2022
Porbatata wants to increase potato production in Portugal by 20% in the next two years
The Association da Batata de Portugal wants to increase the production of this tuber by 20% in the next two years, through a promotion campaign, which has an investment of more than EUR 20,000 (about USD 21,415).
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Peru: Agrobanco financed the production of 375,000 tons of potatoes nationwide.
May 31, 2022
Peru: Agrobanco financed the production of 375,000 tons of potatoes nationwide
From January 2021 to the fortnight of May 2022, Agrobanco financed more than 28,000 hectares of potato crops, which represent a production of more than 375,000 tons of this flagship product of Peru.
From L-R: Dr Bimal Kantaria, Lawrence Omuhaka, Harry Kimtai, Ms Flora Mutahi, and Agatha Thuo during the 2nd National Agriculture Summit at Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Headquarters Loresho, Nairobi. [Nanjinia Wamuswa, St
May 31, 2022
Potato farmers in Kenya close to a deal with KFC
In the next two months, Kenyan potatoes will be on the menu of the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). This follows an intervention by the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET) and the American fast food chain.
Tigran Richter, Europatat's new President
May 30, 2022
Europatat elects Tigran Richter as its new President and approves a new Strategy for 2022-2025
Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, has celebrated in Dublin (Ireland) its first physical General Assembly meeting since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Jamey Higham, the new president and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission
May 30, 2022
New Idaho Potato Commission CEO is a potato guy through and through
In as much as it’s possible, Jamey Higham, the new president and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission, has potatoes in his blood. Higham, who in February took over leadership of the commission that promotes the state’s most famous product
A depiction of the process for the elimination of amylose starch in a potato. Courtesy: Texas A&M AgriLife graphic
May 28, 2022
Texas A&M AgriLife researchers use CRISPR technology to modify starches in potatoes
Humble potatoes are a rich source not only of dietary carbohydrates for humans, but also of starches for numerous industrial applications. Texas A&M AgriLife scientists are learning how to alter the ratio of potatoes’
Hen of the Woods a redesign package for their ever-popular line of kettle cooked potato chips.
May 26, 2022
Hen of the Woods Kettle Chips Unveils Colorful New Branding
Snack company Hen of the Woods is pleased to announce a package redesign for their ever-popular line of kettle cooked potato chips. Enlisting the talent of long-time branding collaborators and fellow Cincinnatians Holotype, the new-look features an eye-catching updated logo
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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue (left) on the farm of Co Donegal potato grower Charlie Doherty (right) on the banks of Lough Swilly.
May 26, 2022
EUR 3 million government support for the Irish Seed Potato Sector
Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, following a meeting of cabinet, announced his intention to launch EUR 3 million (about USD 3,2) scheme of investment aid for the seed potato sector in Ireland.
Joe Dennigan wants to supply good quality table potatoes all year round.
May 26, 2022
Potatoes from the heartland of horticultural production in Ireland
Situated in the rural landscape of North County Dublin, the heartland of Irish horticultural production, Sam Dennigan and Company UC was founded in 1976 by Samuel Laurence Dennigan who originally began trading in seed and ware potatoes.
Mexican producers protest against potato imports from the United States.
May 25, 2022
Mexican producers protest against potato imports from the United States
The National Confederation of Potato Producers of the Mexican Republic (Conpapa) ruled against the importation of fresh potatoes from the United States, due to its 'high risk of containing quarantine pests'.
Planting of early potatoes in France has been completed and the harvest has started in some areas
May 25, 2022
Planting of early potatoes in France has been completed and the harvest has started in some areas
According to the French Potato Interprofessional (CNIPT), the harvest of the early varieties in France is progressing smoothly despite the difficult conditions caused by the lack of water in recent weeks.
El río Velillos a su paso por Moclín.
May 25, 2022
Granada, España: Prohíben regar cultivos de patatas con aguas procedentes del río Velillos afectadas por una bacteria en Moclín
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