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Brasil: fuertes lluvias hacen al alza en los precios
December 04, 2023

Brasil: fuertes lluvias hacen al alza en los precios

En Brasil aumentan los precios debido a las grandes lluvias y altas temperaturas.
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Patatas crudas después de sacarlas de los campos cultivados.
December 04, 2023

Argentina: comienza la cosecha de papa en la provincia de Buenos Aires

Comienza la cosecha de papa en la zona central de la provincia de Buenos Aires.
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Chile: Servicio Agricola y Ganadero fiscaliza comercialización en área restringida
December 03, 2023

Chile: Servicio Agricola y Ganadero fiscaliza comercialización en área restringida

Servicio Agricola y Ganadero (SAG) detiene en Chile la comercialización ilegal de papa.
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Avanza siembra de papa en la zona norte
December 03, 2023

México: la región de Sinaloa cierra una fuerte temporada de siembra

En la zona norte de México la siembra de papa esta por concluir.
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Reyco Systems manufacturing and repair facility in Eltopia, Washington
December 02, 2023

Reyco Systems Expands its Presence with a New Facility in Columbia Basin, Washington

Reyco Systems and Idaho Steel, a global leader in innovative food processing technology, has announced the opening of its new manufacturing and repair facility in Eltopia, Washington.
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Wireworms overwinter just below the frost line, at least three feet underground.
December 02, 2023

Beyond Insecticide: How wireworm behaviour gives clues to managing their population

Wireworms are a common potato plant predator, living in soil and feeding on roots. They are notoriously difficult to control, and populations are increasing in farm fields across Canada
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Newtec Weighing Machine 4015XB2
November 30, 2023

Newtec to Exhibit Brand New Weighing Machine at Potato Expo 2024

Newtec has announced its presence at the Potato Expo 2024, scheduled from January 10 to 11 in Austin Convention Center.
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PEI Potato Industry Recognizes Deserving Individuals at Awards Banquet
November 30, 2023

PEI Potato Industry Recognizes Ray Keenan, others at Awards Banquet

The 2023 PEI Potato Industry Awards Banquet was held in Charlottetown and four very deserving members of the industry were recognized at the event.
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McCain Foods Continues to Drive Innovation in Agriculture with Launch of Presia Ag Insights
November 30, 2023

McCain Foods launches new subsidiary, Presia Ag Insights, focused on potato yield forecasting, harvest time optimization and enhancement of on-farm sustainability practices

McCain Foods has announced the launch of Presia Ag Insights ("Presia").
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Yulin Hu, left, and Nasim Mia, right, are experimenting with hydrogen production at UPEI using sources such as potatoes, sawdust, and UV light. Yulin Hu, left, and Nasim Mia, right, are experimenting with hydrogen production at UPEI using sources such as
November 30, 2023

Researchers at UPEI experimenting with making hydrogen from potato peels

Researchers at UPEI are experimenting on food scraps, wood and UV light to produce hydrogen gas.
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Rob Sears hopes his bioengineered potato radiation sensors will open the door to future innovations in organic technology. Image courtesy UTIA.
November 29, 2023

UTIA PhD Student Bioengineers Potato Plant to Detect Gamma Radiation

PhD student Rob Sears engineered the potato plant, also known as a phytosensor, to indicate high radiation levels through changing leaf fluorescence.
United States
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Cultivos de papa dañados por la intensa granizada en Cocapata. (Cortesía: Lostiempos)
November 29, 2023

Bolivia: catastróficas granizadas afectan cultivos y familias

Dos grandes granizadas afectan los cultivos de papa en varias regiones de Bolivia.
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Sector productivo molesto con el ministro en Costa Rica
November 29, 2023

Costa Rica: productores muy molestos con la gestión del actual ministro de agricultura

En Costa Rica representantes del sector agrícola invitan al ministro de Agricultura a retirarse por mala gestión.
Costa Rica
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Potato growers can use AI to monitor and predict potato nutrition in real time
November 28, 2023

Potato growers can use AI to monitor and predict potato nutrition in real time

Potatoes are the premier vegetable crop in Canada, with CAD 1.5 billion nationwide in potato receipts in 2021. The agricultural significance of potatoes is particularly prominent in provinces like New Brunswick, the home of McCain Foods Limited, the world’s largest potato processor.
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PepsiCo's PAO Accelerator
November 27, 2023

PepsiCo Announces Agriculture Accelerator Projects to Support Farmer Livelihoods, Scale Sustainable Innovation and Accelerate Regenerative Agriculture Across the Globe

PepsiCo recently announced the third year of its global agriculture program, the Positive Agriculture Outcomes (PAO) Accelerator, by backing eight new innovation projects across nine countries.
United States
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PepsiCo sets goals to further reduce sodium and deliver more diverse ingredients in convenient foods portfolio
November 26, 2023

PepsiCo sets goals to further reduce sodium and deliver more diverse ingredients in convenient foods portfolio

PepsiCo, Inc. unveiled new nutrition goals under its strategic transformation, PepsiCo Positive (pep+). The objectives focus on reducing sodium and enhancing nutritional value in consumer-preferred foods.
United States
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Side Delights offers a variety of choices of nutritious, economical potato products
November 23, 2023

Side Delights Shares Insights that Potatoes Pay Off During the Busy Holiday Season and Beyond

Side Delights shares insights on the retailer benefits of incremental potato sales through the holiday shopping season and beyond.
United States
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Germicopa firma acuerdo exclusivo de representación en Argentina
November 22, 2023

Germicopa firma acuerdo exclusivo de representación en Argentina

La empresa francesa Germicopa acaba de firmar un contrato de representación exclusiva con Agroplant S.A para el desarrollo de sus variedades en Argentina.
Argentina
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