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March 24, 2020
Free market for potatoes in Belgium collapsed due to COVID-19
Due to COVID-19 the free market of potatoes has completely collapsed. The PCA/Fiwap and the Belgapom price quotation has been suspended because of a lack of transactions on the free market of potatoes.
March 24, 2020
Tips for Purchasing, Storing and Cooking Potatoes from U.S. Potato Farmers
Many consumers are stocking up on potatoes during these uncertain times, and it's important to make the most of these purchases. Heidi Alsum Randall, a potato farmer and mother from Wisconsin, provided the following thoughts:
March 24, 2020
Potato breeding center will be built in the Tomsk region, Russia
The plans for its creation were considered by an interdepartmental commission for the implementation of investment projects in the agricultural sector under the leadership of the Deputy Governor of the Tomsk Region for agro-industrial complex
March 24, 2020
'The Potato Crop' Receives Enthusiastic Reception: An Interview with Co-Editors
An interview with co-editors, Dr. Hugo Campos, Director of Research and Oscar Ortiz, CIP’s Deputy Director General of Research and Development at the International Potato Center.
March 23, 2020
McDonald's UK and Ireland have closed all restaurants - including Drive Thru and takeout
While in response to COVID-19 risks restaurants in many regions are offering Drive Thru, takeout and/or delivery only, fast food Chain McDonald'sUK and Ireland has closed its restaurants altogether - including Drive Thru and take-away.
March 23, 2020
The Potato Sustainability Alliance Announces Newest Member
As the Potato Sustainability Alliance continues to expand, it has welcomed the Charlottetown, P.E.I.-based breeding and seed potato trading company HZPC Americas Corp as its newest member. Sponsored Content
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March 23, 2020
Large research project looks to combat major potato disease
More than $3 million is being invested in studying a major cause of potato yield reduction in Prince Edward Island and other spud-growing areas in Canada.
March 23, 2020
El coronavirus convulsiona la campaña de patata
Desde la Asociación de Productores se llama, una vez más, al escalonado de las siembras para evitar el colapso del mercado en el momento del arranque.
March 23, 2020
El cultivo de la patata se afianza una vez controlada la plaga de la polilla
La indicación geográfica protegida ampliará en breve su territorio a toda la comunidad.
March 23, 2020
2020 CPMA Convention and Trade Show Cancelled
In light of the rapid escalation of safety precautions to decrease the transmission of COVID-19, the CPMA Board of Directors and 2020 CPMA Convention and Trade Show Organizing Committee have made the difficult decision to cancel the event.
March 23, 2020
Ireland: potato demand retail soars, food service drops
With the COVID-19 situation developing over the past week demand across all sectors has been mixed. Demand from retailers this week has soared and is reportedly as high as the Christmas period when trade normally peaks.
March 21, 2020
FoodeQ's Ultra-precise Weigh belt systems: 'Near enough isn't good enough'
FoodeQ guarantees that their weigh belt systems are ultra-precise and have an accuracy with a maximum deviation of less than 1 percent.
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March 20, 2020
La patata se paga a menos de la mitad que el año pasado
Mercado estable en una semana sin novedades en el mercado de la patata Agria, que repite a 18 céntimos de euro por kilo. Pese a esta repetición de las cotizaciones en origen, si se compara con la misma semana del año anterior.
March 20, 2020
Cella reivindica las virtudes de su patata
Aunque hay menos producción en los últimos años, la apuesta por la calidad de un producto adorado en toda la provincia de Teruel sigue intacta.
March 20, 2020
Statement from AUSVEG and PMA-ANZ regarding Hort Connections 2020
AUSVEG and the Produce Marketing Association of Australia – NewZealand (PMA-ANZ) have decided to postpone Hort Connections 2020, which was
due to be held from 15-17 June 2020 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
March 16, 2020
Suministro de papas está garantizado en Panamá
Gracias a un aporte entre importadores y productores locales de papas, se puede garantizar el suministro de este rubro en todo el país para lo que resta del año.
March 16, 2020
Europatat's position paper on EU-UK Future Trade Agreement
Following the Council’s green light to the opening of negotiations for a new partnership with the UK, Europatat has sent a position paper to the EU-UK negotiation team, as well as to the relevant officials in DG AGRI and DG SANTE.
March 16, 2020
Comenzó muy bien cosecha de papa en la provincia de Cienfuegos, Cuba
La cosecha de papa comenzó hoy en la provincia de Cienfuegos, con buenos augurios de calidad y rendimiento, tras los primeros niveles acopiados en la empresa agropecuaria Horquita, ubicada en el municipio de Abreu.