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The Rise of Global Temperature and How It Affects Potato Production
May 15, 2023
From melting glaciers and flooding to drought, rising global temperature is affecting agriculture in many ways. Potato production is also taking a hit.
Expanding Potato cultivation on Sumatra, Indonesia cause for environmental concerns
May 08, 2023
Expanding cultivation of potatoes on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island infringes on Kerinci Seblat National Park, the largest protected area on Sumatra and one of the last refuges of the Sumatran tiger, Sumatran elephant and the Sunda clouded leopard.
Colombia: Emisión de ceniza quema los cultivos de papa y enferma a las familias en Villahermosa
May 01, 2023
La comunidad en Villahermosa ha reportado a la oficina de agricultura que se encuentran trabajando a pérdidas, teniendo en cuenta que la ceniza del volcán Nevado del Ruiz se encuentran quemando la papa, arveja y cultivos de frijol.
Patatas que crecen junto a los eucaliptos en A Laracha, el nuevo proyecto de Hijos de Rivera con la Universidad de A Coruña
May 01, 2023
El proyecto de la Cátedra de Hijos de Rivera junto con la Fundación Galicia Sustentable en Montemaior experimenta con el aprovechamiento de los suelos afectados por la explotación intensiva de este árbol para producir alimentos.
Better Potatoes, Better Planet: McCain Farm of the Future Africa set to transform potato farming in South Africa
April 27, 2023
McCain Foods Limited, one of South Africa’s leading frozen food manufacturers, has officially opened its Farm of the Future Africa in Lichtenburg, North West, the second of three locations planned by 2025.
Frito-Lay to Deploy 700 Electric Vehicles in the United States by the end of this year
April 23, 2023
This Earth Month, Frito-Lay announced it will deploy over 700 electric delivery vehicles in the United States by the end of 2023.
España: La fábrica 4.0 de Patatas Meléndez, un proyecto altamente eficiente y sostenible
April 16, 2023
Patatas Meléndez, compañía vallisoletana cuyo CEO y administrador único es Javier Meléndez, es el primer operador de patata en España con un 20% de cuota de mercado. Este 2023 también va a posicionarse como un referente a nivel europeo gracias a su fábrica 4.0., con una inversión de más de 36 millones de euros.
Royal Avebe strategy: focus on the added and distinctive value of potato starch and protein products
April 11, 2023
On Thursday 30 March 2023, Royal Avebe presented its strategy for the next five years during a breakfast for invited media. The cooperative will Accelerate and strengthen.
AgriShield risk management platform receives top marks, meets Gold International Farm Sustainability Assessment standards
April 06, 2023
AgriShield®, a comprehensive risk assessment and planning tool created by Farm Management Canada, is the first and only Canadian risk management platform that meets the Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) standards at the highest level – GOLD.
Frito-Lay and Quaker Open New Industry-Leading Greenhouse Learning Center to Fast-Track Sustainable Packaging Innovation
April 05, 2023
Frito-Lay and Quaker announced the opening of an industry-leading Greenhouse Learning Center at its R&D headquarters. The Learning Center will be used to field test, measure, and analyze compostable packaging with an aim to speed up the rate of innovation.