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March 10, 2016
EPA Approves Federal Potato Registration for non-fumigant nematicide Velum® Prime
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted federal registration of the new, non-fumigant nematicide Velum® Prime offered by Bayer CropScience's for use on potatoes.From the archive
March 10, 2016
Avebe opens energy-saving Protastar Potato Protein Factory Extension in Gasselternijveen
Member of the Provincial Executive Tjisse Stelpstra opened Tuesday Avebe's new ‘Inline Protastar’ factory in Gasselternijveen.From the archive
March 09, 2016
Elegirán las 100 mejores recetas chinas para consumir la papa
La séptima “Exposición de la Papa” se realizará en Kunming, provincia de Yunnan, el próximo mes de junio. Durante el evento, se presentarán un centenar de recetas, seleccionadas a partir de la investigación de todas las tradiciones culinarias del país, informó el Ministerio de Agricultura de China.From the archive
March 09, 2016
Potato Processing Industry Belgium sets a new Record
The remarkable growth of the Belgian potato-processing sector in the past few decades has continued in 2015.From the archive
March 09, 2016
Full Snack Food Line Demonstration at SNAXPO by tna
At SNAXPO, processing and packaging solutions provider, tna will demonstrate its complete solutions for the snack industry, using the all-new tna innovation station - a fully interactive experience.From the archive
March 08, 2016
East Africa Potato Knowledge Portal created to strengthen the innovative capacity of local potato value chain
You can now join the East Africa Potato Value Chain Knowledge Sharing Portal, which aims to address the scientific and technological divide in the field of agricultural value-chain innovations by enabling East African research organizations to create, update and use scientific knowledge and technological innovations.From the archive
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March 08, 2016
AHDB Potatoes turns to top food bloggers to boost consumption
“Harnessing the power of leading bloggers and vloggers, as well as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube channels will enable us [AHDB Potatoes] to reach more consumers and engage with them on a more regular and impactful basis. As research shows, this is clearly the way forward.”From the archive
March 08, 2016
Tummers: Time flies when you’re having fun! Building Machinery for 40 years
On March 8, 1976 - exactly 40 years ago today - Fons Tummers founded ‘Technisch Centrum Tummers’ (Technical Centre Tummers), marking the start of what is today ‘Tummers Food Processing Solutions’From the archive
March 07, 2016
McCain Foods acquires majority stake in Van Geloven (Mora)
McCain Foods Limited and TowerBrook Capital Partners L.P. have announced that they have agreed terms for the sale of a majority stake in Van Geloven B.V. to McCainFrom the archive
March 07, 2016
Colombia: Cae la producción de papa en Boyacá por intensa sequía
En un 60% se ha disminuido la producción de papa en el departamento de Boyacá, debido al intenso verano. Los precios del tubérculo, se han disparado.From the archive
March 06, 2016
Gillenkirch installs high quality & hygienic plant for handling potatoes at Rollo Bay Holdings
German Machine manufacturer Gillenkirch installed a high quality & hygienic plant for handling potatoes at Rollo Bay Holdings on Prince Edward Island, Canada.From the archive
March 06, 2016
Dickeya Species pester Maine Seed Potato Growers
A little-understood bacteria is bringing back the older potato disease Blackleg and is threatening the reputation of Maine seed potatoesFrom the archive
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March 06, 2016
West Australian potato farmers demand deregulation date as concern grows over uncertainty
Potato growers say the West Australian industry has 'collapsed' amid speculation over the timeline for deregulation.From the archive
March 06, 2016
Potatoes New Brunswick Chair balances PNB responsibilities with Potato Farming
New Brunswick’s Shawn Paget is among the new generation of potato farmers working hard to ensure that the industry remains an integral part of Canadian agriculture.From the archive
March 06, 2016
New potato protection products available in Canada for 2016
In 2016 a number of new crop protection products for use in potato cultivation are available in CanadaFrom the archive
March 06, 2016
Global Food Price Index unchanged during February 2016
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 150.2 points in February 2016, nearly unchanged from January, but 25.6 points (14.5 percent) below February 2015.From the archive
March 05, 2016
Guatemala: Pepsico y Fundap promueven el desarrollo de comunidades agrícolas
La Fundación PepsiCo Guatemala firmó un convenio con la Fundación para el Desarrollo Integral de Programas Socioeconómicos (Fundap), para invertir $495 mil durante los próximos tres años y promover el crecimiento sustentable de familias dedicadas el cultivo de la papa en el departamento de Quetzaltenango.From the archive
March 03, 2016
Los Andes, cuna de la papa cultivada por el hombre prehistórico
Los arqueólogos han descubierto cuatro momias dentro de unas cuevas y junto a ellas, los restos de un vegetal, probablemente papa de unos diez mil años de antigüedad.From the archive