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In February 2020, NPC joined Farm Workforce Modernization Act sponsors, including Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), to advocate for solutions to the ag labor crisis.
March 25, 2021
National Potato Council Cheers Bipartisan House Passage of Farm Workforce Modernization Act
The National Potato Council (NPC), which represents America’s $4.5 billion potato industry, welcomed last week's bipartisan 247-174 vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.
Albert Schirring, Strategy Lead Vegetables & Potato, Bayer AG
March 24, 2021
World Potato Congress Webinar: 'Late Blight: 175 years of experience. What have we learned? An update.' by Albert Schirring
The World Potato Congress is very pleased to present its next webinar on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 with Albert Schirring, Strategy Lead Vegetables & Potato, Bayer AG.
Green Headlands boost soil health and fertility
March 23, 2021
Green Headlands around potato fields boost soil health and fertility
Planting a Green Headland on uncropped areas around potato and field vegetable crops can capture nutrients worth £200/ha over the growing season.
Honduras: Productores conocen características de papa para industria
March 23, 2021
Honduras: Productores conocen características de papa para industria
Alrededor de 50 productores de papa, conocieron las características de una variedad destinada para la industria, en el municipio de La Esperanza, departamento de Intibucá.
Los hermanos Mateos sembrarán unas 24 hectáreas de patatas.
March 22, 2021
Fiebre por sembrar patatas en Salamanca
Los hermanos Mateos -Iván y Óscar- son dos de los muchos agricultores salmantinos que aprovechan ahora para sembrar patatas.
Uruguay: Aumento de área papera se explica por la llegada al sector de más granjeros de pequeña escala.
March 22, 2021
Uruguay: Aumento de área papera se explica por la llegada al sector de más granjeros de pequeña escala
Pese al décit hídrico que impactó en la zona núcleo, en San José, la elevada disponibilidad de la tecnología de riego permitió una cosecha que en cantidad y calidad logró abastecer de bueno modo al mercado.
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Las patatas fritas de Mercadona suman un nuevo componente: sabor pollo y limón
March 22, 2021
Las patatas fritas de Mercadona suman un nuevo componente: sabor pollo y limón
Mercadona sorprende con una nueva variedad de patatas fritas de bolsa: las de sabor pollo y limón, por 1,05 euros y de su marca blanca, Hacendado.
Lidl Ireland and Meade Farm introduce limited edition Irish Gold Potatoes
March 22, 2021
Lidl Ireland and Meade Farm introduce limited edition Irish Gold Potatoes
Lidl Ireland and its supplier, Meade Farm, have introduced an exclusive limited edition range of Irish Gold Potatoes
Potato exports drop in January after busy December (Source: HMRC)
March 20, 2021
AHDB: UK Processed Potato Exports in January at a historic low
As the first month of import and export data of potatoes and potato products after Brexit is in, the AHDB takes a closer look at the data and what they could mean. Across all potato product categories recorded, UK imports and exports have fallen from December with figures at the lowest reported this marketing season.
North-West Growth: Terrence Rattray at his Yum Tasmanian Gourmet Potato factory at East Devonport recently purchased Perfecta Produce diversifying into onions and cherries (Courtesy: Simon Sturzaker)
March 20, 2021
Tasmanian Potato producer diversifies after buying Perfecta Produce
Innovative, specialist fresh potato producers Terrence and Wendy Rattray are diversifying after buying Perfecta Produce and further expanding the substantial agricultural business in the fertile North-West food bowl.
Potato sales going well, but purchasers reluctant due to ban on sprout inhibitors
March 20, 2021
Potato sales going well, but purchasers reluctant due to ban on sprout inhibitors
The sale of potatoes is not entirely disappointing at the moment, observes Felix Molenaar of potato and vegetable wholesaler Molenaar from Haarlem.
Farmers harvesting potatoes. Mondulkiri, says it could capitalise on potato farming as demand grows in Cambodia.
March 19, 2021
Cambodia pilot potato project looks to expand after high demand
The strength in demand for potatoes grown in Mondulkiri, Cambodia, has farmers in the region planning to expand their cultivation for next season, says Song Kheang, director of the province’s agriculture department.
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March 19, 2021
Potato wastewater could feed bacteria used to recycle high-tech devices
new research from Idaho National Laboratory suggests that potato wastewater might serve well as a low-cost food source for a special bacterium that could be used to recycle high-tech devices, industrial catalysts and other sources of rare earth elements.
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March 19, 2021
Kent Crisps announces a new local flavour partnership
UK Potato chips manufacturer Kent Crisps is staying true to their signature approach of working with Kent producers to create classic flavours with a local twist: their latest flavour - Lamb and Rosemary - is made using grass fed Romney lamb from Kent Shepherd.
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March 18, 2021
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March 18, 2021
Koch Separation Solutions help Royal Avebe to create high-value potato protein
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Jayant Soren, 60, a potato cultivator in Hooghly district, said they have spent over Rs 30,000 (~413.55 USD) per bigha (~0.13 ha) on this year's production. (Courtesy: Gurvinder Singh)
March 18, 2021
Costly seed potatoes and a low guaranteed selling price (MSP) could spell disaster for West Bengal farmers
Potato cultivators in West Bengal were afraid they will face severe losses as the price of good quality seeds have skyrocketed even as the minimum support price (MSP) fixed has remained relatively low.
Nicola from Morocco kicks off Dutch import potato season
March 18, 2021
Nicola from Morocco kicks off Dutch import potato season
VerDi Import in the Netherlands has received their first Nicola potatoes. These arrived from Morocco at the beginning of the month.

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