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Parcela de patata fertilizada con abono ENTEC.
March 30, 2020
Fertilización de precisión en maíz y patata con el nitrógeno estabilizado de ENTEC
Entre las actividades de gestión de los cultivos de maíz y patata, la planificación de la fertilización se encuentra entre las principales para lograr altos rendimientos y productividad.
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March 30, 2020
GimMe Snacks Debuts New Sea Salt & Avocado Oil Roasted Seaweed Snack Flavor
Top organic seaweed snack brand, gimMe Snacks, has announced the debut of their new Sea Salt & Avocado Oil Roasted Seaweed Snack flavor. Continuing to bring the benefits of nutrient-packed seaweed to everyday snacking, the brand is excited to share ...
Indigenous young people take part in the first Hornbill Festival organized by the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) (Courtesy: Fazry Ismail/EPA-EFE)
March 27, 2020
Protecting Indigenous cultures is crucial for saving the world's biodiversity
Species are being lost at about a thousand times the natural rate of extinction. This is faster than at any other period in human history. Ecosystems—the vital systems on which all life depends—are being degraded across the globe.
Following the escalation of COVID-19 crisis in Europe, the Europatat Congress 2020 will be cancelled.
March 26, 2020
Europatat Congress 2020 is cancelled
Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, regrets to inform that the Europatat
Congress 2020, scheduled to take place on 11 and 12 June in Brussels, will be cancelled following
the escalation of COVID-19 crisis in Europe.
Laura and Robert Strathern of Fairfields Farm Picture, Fairfields Farm
March 25, 2020
Fairfields Farm launch free potato delivery service
Essex potato farmers have responded to the coronavirus crisis by setting up a free home delivery service for the local community.
First new potatoes on Malta harvested
March 25, 2020
First new potatoes on Malta harvested
Kees Schouten, from Altena Potatoes: 'The question is how the market will respond to new potatoes in these turbulent times'.
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Vrije markt voor aardappelen ingestort door coronavirus
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.
America's potato farmers: (left to right) Larry Alsum and daughters, Heidi Randall Alsum and Wendy Dykstra, and grandchildren.
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:
Potato seed-breeding center will be built in the Tomsk region
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
An interview with the editors of the book, Dr. Hugo Campos (left), Director of Research and Oscar Ortiz (right), CIP’s Deputy Director General of Research and Development at the International Potato Center.
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.
McDonald's UK and Ireland have closed all restaurants - including Drive Thru and takeout
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.
The Potato Sustainability Alliance Announces Newest Member
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.
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Large research project looks to combat major potato disease.
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.
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 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.
La indicación geográfica protegida ampliará en breve su territorio a toda la comunidad.
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.
2020 CPMA Convention and Trade Show Cancelled
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.
Irish Farm Center Potato Market Update for March 2020
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.
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March 21, 2020
FoodeQ's Ultra-precise Weigh belt systems: 'Near enough isn't good enough'
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