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December 29, 2010
New Brunswick 2010 potato crop summary
In 2010, favorable planting conditions allowed an early start to the cropping season in New Brunswick.From the archive
December 29, 2010
New PMN webcast: Black Dot Root Rot of Potato
'Focus on Potato' has published its latest webcast, titled: “Black Dot Root Rot of Potato'From the archive
December 26, 2010
Uso de fosfitos como alternativa de bajo impacto ambiental para el control del Phytophthora infestans
Presentación en PowerPoint de Andrés Arroyo Terán (Morera Ecuador S.A) en la I Expo Congreso Nacional de Papa, Expopapa (www.expopapa.com), realizada entre el 25-27 de noviembre de 2010 en la ciudad de Ibarra, Ecuador.From the archive
December 21, 2010
Mixed Reaction from United Fresh as House Passes Food Safety Bill
By a vote of 215 to 144 today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Food Safety Modernization Act, enacting large-scale changes to the nation’s food safety system.From the archive
December 20, 2010
La UE, decidida a seguir con el proceso de autorización del cultivo de OGM
La Comisión Europea decidió continuar con la autorización de cultivo de plantas genéticamente modificadas pese a la oposición de numerosos países y de la opinión pública, anunció este lunes el encargado del asunto, John Dalli. "No tenemos la inte...From the archive
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December 20, 2010
Unique partnership continues between Pisaq Potato Park and International Potato Center
A special ceremony, held on December 6 celebrated the signing of a renewed agreement between the International Potato Center and the Pisaq Potato Park’s Association of Communities - represented by the Association ANDES.From the archive
December 19, 2010
Gira para conocer la industria de la papa en Canadá
Lukie Pieterse, responsable del contenido de la Global Potato News y una de las personas que más conoce la industria de la papa en Canadá, está organizando una gira de conocimiento en la Isla del Principe Eduardo para febrero del próximo año. Aún no s...From the archive
December 19, 2010
Allan Parker: farmers could join endangered species list
Extreme weather patterns wreaking havoc on many parts of the world could put the global farmer on the endangered species list, says an international agricultural expert.From the archive
December 17, 2010
Prince Edward Island Port Authority attempts to revive potato exports
The port of Summerside (Prince Edward Island, Canada) may begin exporting tablestock potatoes again this winter.From the archive
December 16, 2010
Interview with Chris Voigt of 20 Potatoes a Day
Chris Voigt is the executive director of the Washington State Potato Commission, which supports and promotes the Washington state potato industry (1). On October 1st, Mr. Voigt began a two month, potato-only diet to raise awareness about the health properties of potatoes.From the archive
December 15, 2010
US Potato Stocks Down 13 Percent From December 2009
The 13 major potato States held 232 million cwt of potatoes in storage December 1, 2010, down 13 percent from a year ago.From the archive
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December 15, 2010
En Colombia, 68 mil has de papa están afectadas en mayor o menor proporción por el tizón tardío, debido a las intensas lluvias
La Federacafé ha dicho que por la roya están afectadas más de 300.000 hectáreas, incluyendo algunas renovadas con variedades susceptibles. En papa el diagnóstico es semejante.From the archive
December 13, 2010
Maine potato growers see ‘pretty good’ year
Though potato fields yielded average amounts, the crop quality in Maine was better than last year, growers and industry representatives said Monday.From the archive
December 13, 2010
Idaho Potato Commission website receives award
America’s number one potato, the Idaho® potato, has earned another number one title: Best Agricultural Cooperative Website.From the archive
December 13, 2010
Bayer CropScience to divest crop protection products to Amvac Chemical Corporation
Bayer CropScience today announced that is has divested certain crop protection products to Amvac Chemical Corporation (Amvac)From the archive
December 10, 2010
Se requiere Ingeniero/a Agrónomo con experiencia en el manejo del cultivo de papas nativas (Perú)
El perfil requerido es el siguiente: Profesional titulado en Agronomía. Experiencia en trabajo de campo de al menos dos años. Experiencia en el manejo del cultivo de papa, de preferencia en variedades nativas. Adaptabilidad y flexibilidad a tra...From the archive