News on Potato Cultivation

Bill Gates: 'We should discuss soil as much as we talk about coal'
March 27, 2019
Bill Gates: 'We should discuss soil as much as we talk about coal'
In the latest addition to his blog (https://www.gatesnotes.com), Bill Gates highlights that in order to fight climate change, we need to look beyond decarbonizing the way we generate electricity. We need to look at agriculture for example...
Farmers harvesting Kufri Lima, a promising new potato clone developed in collaboration with the International Potato Center (CIP) and the Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI)
March 05, 2019
Odisha approves major potato project with the International Potato Center to achieve self-sufficiency
The Odisha Government has decided to approve a major project with the International Potato Centre (CIP) focused on sustainable intensification of potato cultivation in order to achieve self-sufficiency in production in this Indian State.
Potato grower and shipper Wilcox Fresh welcomes Justin Reynolds as its new CEO
February 20, 2019
Potato company Wilcox Fresh welcomes Justin Reynolds as its new CEO
Potato grower and packer Wilcox Fresh has appointed Justin Reynolds as the company’s new CEO.
Asociación de productores comercializa mas de mil ton de papa
February 19, 2019
Asociación de productores comercializa mas de mil ton de papa
17 familias del municipio colombiano de Toca han logrado distribuir más de 1.300 toneladas de papa, aumentando sus ingresos en un 35%. Y todo gracias a la creación y consolidación de la Asociación Agrícola de Toca, implementada por Reconciliación Colombia
Potatoes on sale in Kenya
February 18, 2019
Despite potato shortage in Kenya, Nyandarua County potato farmers hardly benefit
An acute shortage of potatoes has hit Nyandarua County, a top producer of potatoes in Kenya and in fact, the entire country is suffering from a shortage.
Mukunda Ranjit has spent over half his life in the research and development of Nepal’s agriculture sector, especially horticulture
(Courtesy: Kathmandu Post / Elite Josh)
February 14, 2019
Mukunda Ranjit recognized as the scientist who saved the potato for Nepal
In Nepal, Mukunda Ranjit is recognized by the Kantipur Foundation as Kantipur Icon 2018 in the category Science and Technology for his work to make potatoes virus-free, pioneering this initiative in South Asia.
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Dewulf unveils very first mounted 3-row belt potato planter at SIMA 2019
February 12, 2019
Dewulf unveils very first mounted 3-row belt potato planter at SIMA 2019
Dewulf, a manufacturer of agricultural machines for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops, will present the mounted variant of the Structural 30 3-row potato planter for the first time at SIMA ’19.
Chile: La ola de calor no causó daños graves en los cultivos
February 09, 2019
Chile: La ola de calor no causó daños graves en los cultivos
Luis Miquel, Gerente del Consorcio Papa Chile, hace una buena proyección del mercado de la papa. Afirma que las altas temperaturas del verano no han sido una catástrofe, y califica al año de normal.
Mwangi Kiunjuri, Ministry of Agriculture and irrigation (left), attending the Kephis Potato Farmers Field day at Marimba Farm in Meru County in August last year. Joining him is Meru Governor Hon. Kiraitu Murungi (right)
(Courtesy: twitter / @CS_kiunjuri
February 09, 2019
Restaurants in Kenya face acute shortage of potatoes
Restaurants in Kenya are reeling from an acute shortage of Irish potatoes with the Agriculture ministry putting the supply gap at 1.7 million metric tonnes.
Potato field at Mack Farms in Lake Wales, Florida, undated (Courtesy: Mack Farms)
February 07, 2019
Florida potato harvest begins
Florida's potato harvest has kicked off and growers are happy with conditions during the growing season thus far.
Dalhousie University Agriculture researcher Ahmad Al-Mallahi is working on sensors and automation to make potato farming smarter.
February 05, 2019
Developing smarter equipment for potato farming
Ahmad Al-Mallahi, working at Dalhousie University since October as the McCain Research Chair and assistant professor in the Department of Engineering, is working on sensors and automation to make potato farming smarter.
Prince Edward Island French Fry Manufacturer Cavendish Farms is importing a larger than usual amount of potatoes from other parts of Canada and the United States to make up for a local shortfall in supply.
February 04, 2019
Potato Processor Cavendish Farms imports millions of pounds of potatoes to P.E.I.
Prince Edward Island French Fry Manufacturer Cavendish Farms is importing a larger than usual amount of potatoes from other parts of Canada and the United States to make up for a local shortfall in supply.
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Potato harvest in Idaho (undated)
January 29, 2019
East Idaho Potato growers barely break even, according to University of Idaho report.
Idaho potato farmers are getting paid about the same amount for their spuds as they're investing in raising them, according to a University of Idaho Extension agricultural economist's report, presented during the Idaho Potato Conference.
Programa GORE-INIA: ejemplo de colaboración público privada
January 19, 2019
Programa GORE-INIA: ejemplo de colaboración público privada
Así calificó el director del @iniachile el trabajo que desarrolla el Centro Experimental Tranapuente. El principal objetivo del programa es asegurar la disponibilidad de papa semilla en Chile
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January 09, 2019
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Colombia produce la papa que consume
January 05, 2019
Colombia produce la papa que consume
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December 28, 2018
North-western European Potato Growers recap: 2018 harvest 18% lower than last year
After Great Britain published its potato statistics earlier this month, the North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) created the overview for their entire region: an 18 percent lower total harvest
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December 23, 2018
Potato cooperative Agrico reports progress to its members
Last week, potato collective Agrico held its central general members’ meeting. At this well attended meeting, the annual report 2017/2018 was presented and new board members were appointed.

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