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Looking for New Ways to Fuel Athletic Performance? Try A Potato
October 16, 2020
Looking for New Ways to Fuel Athletic Performance? Try A Potato
White potatoes are as effective as commercial sports products in exercise fueling, performance and recovery, according to research funded by the Alliance for Potato Research & Education.
Russian Federation increased potato exports by 36 percent
October 16, 2020
Russian Federation increased potato exports by 36 percent
In the first nine months of this year, Russia exported 254,8 thousand tons of potatoes (food and seed), which is almost 36% more than in the same period last year.
First True Potato Seed (TPS) Trial of Solynta and Solidaridad in Mozambique Shows Great Potential
October 16, 2020
First True Potato Seed (TPS) Trial of Solynta and Solidaridad in Mozambique Shows Great Potential
A first pilot using True Potato Seed (TPS) in Angonia District, Tete province in Mozambique, conducted by Solidaridad and Solynta shows great potential to drastically improve and innovate potato production in Mozambique.
The pre-sprouting crates from bekuplast in action: The Anrather Spargelhof in Willich uses these boxes. (Courtesy: Anrather Spargelhof)
October 16, 2020
Pre-Sprouting Potatoes: bekuplast LLC Crates Allow A Uniform And Stable Sprouting Pattern
With regard to potatoes, pre-germination is crucial for good growth. Pre-sprouting enables growers to achieve higher yields and start harvesting up to 6-8 weeks before 'normal' potatoes. It is important that the potatoes are evenly exposed and ventilated.
Nathan Apodaca's TikTok video, in which he longboards to his workplace to Fleetwood Mac's 'Dreams,' has catapulted him to viral fame. Here, he is standing in the pickup truck given to him by Ocean Spray. In his video, Apodaca sips from a bottle of Ocean S
October 15, 2020
Idaho Potato Worker turns into TikTok Sensation
Nathan Apodaca's truck broke down on a highway in Idaho Falls, Idaho, about 2 miles from the potato warehouse where Apodaca has worked for nearly two decades. Eager to get to work, he grabs his skateboard and a bottle of Ocean Spray's Cran-Raspberry juice.
Maine, US: Drought shrinks Aroostook County potato yields
October 15, 2020
Maine, US: Drought shrinks Aroostook County potato yields
This year’s potato harvest was met with an unrelenting drought that diminished crops and tied up water resources for Aroostook County, Maine farmers.
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Drought dries up potato harvest revenue in New Brunswick
October 15, 2020
Drought dries up potato harvest revenue in New Brunswick
With the harvest season underway, the impact of summer's drought-like conditions is being unearthed in New Brunswick. Due to a lack of rainfall during the growing season, potato farmers say their yields are down significantly for fall 2020.
Appreciation of the food and agriculture sector increases, following years of decline
October 15, 2020
Appreciation of the food and agriculture sector increases, following years of decline
Public appreciation of the food and agriculture sector is greater in 2020 than it was two years ago. This applies to all sub-sectors, apart from pig farming, which is held in the same esteem as it was in 2018.
Brexit reality dawns for Irish potato growers
October 14, 2020
Brexit reality dawns for Irish potato growers
The potato trade has been warned to have all seed potatoes for next year’s crop imported from Britain by December 31. A trade notice issued by the Irish Department of Agriculture said imports of 'certified seed and ware potatoes' from Britain will be prohibited from the end of 2020 when the UK leaves the EU.
Reducing fertiliser use on farms is critical to reducing N₂O emissions. (Courtesy: Clay LeConey)
October 14, 2020
Agriculture responsible for 70% of nitrous oxide emissions - a greenhouse gas 300 times more powerful than CO₂
Nitrous oxide emissions (300 times more powerful than CO₂) are jeopardizing Earth's future climate. Agriculture caused almost 70% of global N₂O emissions in the decade to 2016.
Heat and Control Reaches Two Milestones in 2020
October 14, 2020
Heat and Control Reaches Two Milestones in 2020
Heat and Control, a world-leading equipment manufacturer and food processing industry supplier, marks two major milestones in 2020—the 70th anniversary of the company and the 25th anniversary of FastBack, the industry pioneer and leading horizontal motion conveyor.
La comarca inicia de manera desigual la recogida, que los más optimistas cifran en 120 millones de kilos
October 14, 2020
España: La Sequía Estival Mermará la Cosecha de Patata en este 2020
Los productores de patata de A Limia se van incorporando de manera contenida a la campaña de recogida de 2020. Las lluvias registradas a lo largo de la pasada semana impidieron el inicio de la recolecta en las fincas de mayor tamaño.
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La Cosecha de Papa en Tucuman, Argentina con Protocolos Sanitarios
October 14, 2020
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El gobernador, Juan Manzur, visitó la localidad Argentina de Los Sarmientos, en Aguilares, donde constató y valoró las normas con que se lleva a cabo la recolección.
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October 13, 2020
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Dutch Potato Packer Leo de Kock Gets Complete Box Emptying Line
October 13, 2020
Dutch Potato Packer Leo de Kock installs Complete Box Emptying Line
VHM Machinery has installed several machines at Leo de Kock. There's not only a fully automated box emptying line, there's also an all-in-one system including a BigBag unloading system, crate filler, and automatic sampling system.
Argentina: Yara Presentó un Programa Integral Que Permite Una Mayor Rentabilidad Para El Productor de Papa
October 12, 2020
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October 12, 2020
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TOMRA Food, Lanza la Plataforma de Clasificación más Avanzada del Sector: la TOMRA 5S Advanced
October 12, 2020
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Compac, empresa integrante de la familia TOMRA Food, lanza la plataforma de clasificación más avanzada del sector: la TOMRA 5S Advanced. Su desarrollo se ha realizado tomando como base el funcionamiento líder de la clasificadora multilínea de Compac.

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