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USAID aims to improve the foundation and systems for long-term food security and increased farmer income in the Kyrgyz Republic. Shown above: Students of the Agrarian University of Kyrgyzstan get acquainted with modern agricultural equipment during the Ky
July 07, 2016
USAID project helps Potato Farmers in Kyrgyzstan
The Aravan Agro Service in Kyrgyzstan more than doubled its potato yield and profits in 2016 by partnering with the United States through the USAID Agro Horizon project.
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Early variety potato growers in Thakurgaon, Bangladesh are making good profit
November 30, 2014
Early variety potato growers in Thakurgaon, Bangladesh are making good profit
Farmers in Bangladesh's Thakurgaon region harvesting early variety potatoes are making good profit this season.
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¿Por qué la humilde papa es tan apreciada en Kazajistán?
May 22, 2014
¿Por qué la humilde papa es tan apreciada en Kazajistán?
Los kasajos han adaptado como suyo el tubérculo andino y hoy ocupan el noveno lugar en consumo
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How potato invaded China
August 02, 2013
How potato invaded China
It may surprise many people to learn that China has been the world's largest producer of potatoes since 1993. But it should not be entirely unexpected. The Chinese diet has changed drastically since the economic reforms of the 1980's.
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China International Potato Summit Forum Held in Beijing to Enhance Exchange and Cooperation
April 15, 2010
China International Potato Summit Forum Held in Beijing to Enhance Exchange and Cooperation
The China International Potato Summit Forum was jointly held by MOA Agricultural Trade Promotion Centre and the Government of Yanqing County, Beijing. Vice Agricultural Minister Niu Dun attended the forum and delivered remarks, together with Director-G...
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February 09, 2010
Frost damages potato crops in Cyprus
Seventy per cent of potato crops suffered extensive damage in the Famagusta district, farmers complained yesterday. Akel deputy Yiannakis Gabriel told reporters the damage caused to crops due to the past three nights’ freezing temperatures had brought...
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Potato Glycoalkaloids
September 16, 2008
Potato Glycoalkaloids
Glycoalkaloids in potato was the topic of a number of newspaper articles recently , since the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture published a review on glycoalkaloids in potato and potato products.
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March 24, 2008
A new blight-resistant potato variety has been named after Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
A new blight-resistant potato variety that has a high solid content, plus an expected high return on investment (ROI), has been named after President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The potato variety – whose original planting material was sourced from the C...
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September 28, 2007
India's 'retail revolution' sours for Reliance
Indian giant Reliance Industries has frozen plans to bring a Western-style "retail revolution"to the nation's biggest state amid bitter opposition from small traders, an official said Wednesday. Reliance has suspended retail operations and ...
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