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European Commission's positive conclusion on continued use of CRISPR for a competitive and green future.
May 07, 2021
Swedish Starch industry pleased with European Commission's positive conclusion on the use of CRISPR
On 29 April 2021, the European Commission published a study into new genomic techniques and the consequences of the European Court of Justice's July 2018 judgment.
The FAO Food Price Index continues to rise unabated.
May 06, 2021
The FAO Food Price Index continues to rise unabated
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 120.9 points in April 2021, 2.0 points (1.7 percent) higher than in March, and as much as 28.4 points (30.8 percent) above the same period last year.
Wyma supporting growth in Australian vegetable production
May 05, 2021
Wyma supporting growth in Australian vegetable production
The post-Covid economy is driving strong growth for Australian vegetable producers. Fueled by the increase in consumer demand for fresh vegetables, Australian growers have chosen to invest significantly in improving their post-harvest operations.
Scotts Appoint Vegcraft To Support Scottish Growth
May 05, 2021
Scotts Appoint Vegcraft To Support Scottish Growth
Scotts Precision Manufacturing has extended its distribution network with the appointment of a new sales and service agent to cover Scotland.
January – March 2021 retail sales: A year after unparalleled growth
May 04, 2021
January – March 2021 potato sales in US retail: A year after unparalleled growth
Potato sales for Q3 (January – March 2021) of Marketing Year 2021 have caught up to the changed buying habits that the pandemic brought about.
México: Corte revoca sentencia que impedía importación de papa fresca de EU
May 04, 2021
México: Corte revoca sentencia que impedía importación de papa fresca de EU
Por unanimidad, ministros de la Primera Sala de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación (SCJN), revocaron los amparos que un juez de distrito otorgó a productores de Sinaloa, con los cuales frenó la importación de papa fresca proveniente de EEUU.
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Honduras: Establecen ensayo nacional de 36 clones de papa
May 04, 2021
Honduras: Establecen ensayo nacional de 36 clones de papa
Con la finalidad de encontrar nuevos materiales que se adapten a las zonas paperas de Honduras se establece un ensayo nacional de evaluación de 36 clones de papa.
Cheetos And Doritos Go Head-to-Head In Epic Flamin' Hot Faceoff
May 03, 2021
Cheetos And Doritos Go Head-to-Head In Epic Flamin' Hot Faceoff
After years of fans debating and taking sides, Cheetos® and Doritos® will officially settle the score to see which beloved brand is truly the most loved. Will it be Team Cheetos, or will it be Team Doritos?
Akinde Lorluuma, a rice farmer in Nigeria, is delighted by electronic payments via Mobile Banking at the point of purchase (Courtesy: IFAD/ Bernard Kalu)
May 03, 2021
African countries commit to double agricultural productivity as development banks, institutions pledge US$17 billion to increase food security
IFAD said it aimed to provide an additional US$1.5 billion to Africa to support national efforts to transform food and agricultural systems over the next three years.
Breaking ground at Branston for new Potato Protein Extraction Plant build
May 03, 2021
Branston starts work on GBP 6m Potato Protein Extraction Facility
Work has started on a new GBP 6m facility, which will be used to extract high-grade plant protein from potatoes, at Branston's site in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. Branston is working alongside B-hive Innovations as part of a collaborative project to improve potato crop utilization.
Europatat Congress 2021 – Registrations are open!
May 03, 2021
Europatat Congress 2021 – Registrations are open!
Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, is excited to announce the opening of registrations for its upcoming annual Europatat Congress that will be organized on Thursday, 10th of June in a virtual format.
Plant leaves showing blight infection
May 03, 2021
Blight studies reveal evolution of potato disease in Europe and Asia
Plant scientists at the James Hutton Institute are studying the evolution of late blight in potato by working with industry and research partners to track the distribution and diversity of dominant clones in Europe in 2020
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Dignitaries, researchers, and private sector representatives gathered this week in southwestern Georgia to celebrate the opening of a potato seed model farm.
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April 30, 2021
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April 29, 2021
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April 29, 2021
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