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Las importaciones estarían afectando a la industria de la papa en Colombia
December 03, 2017
Las importaciones estarían afectando a la industria de la papa en Colombia
Por tal situación, antes de fin de año, se podrían estar dictando medidas cautelares contra los comercializadores que incurren en ‘dumping’ de producto precocido congelado.
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The first official USDA data for harvest 2017 show the United States production of fall potatoes is down 2 percent from last year, forecast at 399 million cwt.
November 20, 2017
USDA: United States Fall Potato Production 2017 down 2 percent
The first official USDA data for harvest 2017 show the United States production of fall potatoes is down 2 percent from last year, forecast at 399 million cwt.
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With 40% cold stores in Punjab flooded with old crops, the potato glut is likely to carry over to another year...
November 18, 2017
With 40% cold stores in Punjab flooded with old crops, potato glut likely this year too
Potato farmers in the Indian state Punjab are headed for another season of dwindling profits because the cold storage facilities are still flooded with old crop - and several other states are in a similar situation.
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Impression of the Potato Data Centre by AHDB Potatoes, which will be officially launched at British Potato 2017 (BP2017) next week.
November 17, 2017
AHDB Potatoes officially launches Potato Data Centre at BP2017
AHDB Potatoes will officially launch its Potato Data Centre (PDC) at BP2017 at Harrogate on 22 and 23 November.
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Potato field in Bamyan province, Afghanistan taken in July 2012 (Courtesy: TripAdvisor)
November 12, 2017
Potato production in Bamyan, Afghanistan increases 15 percent to 350,000 tonnes this year
Bamyan, the largest potato producing province in Afghanistan, produced 350,000 tons this year, an increase of 15 percent compared to last year.
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The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling is expected to increase the export of potato products to Indonesia - such as frozen french fries.
November 12, 2017
WTO ruling against import licensing scheme Indonesia creates export opportunities for potato processing companies
The National Potato Council applauds the United States Trade Representative’s victory in the World Trade Organization (WTO) case against Indonesia’s restrictive import licensing scheme.
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Map showing which States grow the most potatoes in the United States: grey: least, dark green: most (Courtesy: PotatoesUSA)For more details on each state - including historical data - visit United States Potato Stats
November 07, 2017
Unofficial US Potato Production Estimate for 2017: 0 to 3 percent below 2016
The USDA has provided a first - unofficial - estimate on the total potato production in the United States in its 'Vegetables and Pulses Outlook' published October 27: between 0 and 3 percent below last year
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NEPG estimates for the production of potatoes (in thousands of tons; excluding seed potatoes and potatoes intended for use in the starch industry) in North-western-Europe, published November 2, 2017
November 04, 2017
Estimates Potato Production North-western Europe Harvest 2017 adjusted upwards
Although the full harvest is not in the stores yet, the North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) estimates the actual harvest at 28.9 million tons for the 5 countries. This is more than the estimate of last September.
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Getting potatoes ready for shipping
November 01, 2017
Jordan lifts ban on potato imports from Egypt
Jordan has lifted its ban on the import of Egyptian potatoes, according to the Egyptian Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation
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Total production of potatoes for consumption in the Netherlands for the first time since 2000 exceeded 4 million tonnes, an increase of 27 percent compared to 2016!
October 31, 2017
Potato Production (food) in the Netherlands up 27 percent, exceeds 4 million tonnes
Earlier today Statistics Netherlands (CBS) published its latest update of the potato harvest of 2017 in the Netherlands. Total production of potatoes for consumption for the first time since 2000 exceeded 4 million tonnes, an increase of 27 percent compared to 2016!
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The majority of New Zealand's potato crop is grown for domestic consumption. Half of the potatoes are used for the production of French Fries.
October 29, 2017
New Zealand potato prices almost double in a decade
The price of potatoes in New Zealand has almost doubled in the last 10 years, according to Statistics New Zealand.
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The potato market in Jordan needs a daily amount of 400 ton according to an official (Courtesy: Jordan Times; Osama Aqarbeh)
October 25, 2017
10,000 tonnes of potatoes blocked from entry into Jordan
The Jordan Ministry of Agriculture on Sunday said that a shipment at the Aqaba Port, Jordan, carrying 10,000 tonnes of potatoes allegedly infested with potato cyst nematodes, will not be allowed into the country.
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Adult Potato Psyllid (Bactericera (paratrioza) cockerelli) (Courtesy: Gary McDonald)
October 25, 2017
Tasmanian potato growers step up potato psyllid surveillance
In Tasmania, Australia, surveillance programs for the tomato potato psyllid (TPP) are being ramped up as growers try to delay any incursion of the pest for as long as possible.
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One of the key features of the biennial British Potato event is the seminar programme...
October 22, 2017
Potato Business post-Brexit a key focus during the BP2017 Seminars
One of the key features of the biennial British Potato event is the seminar programme and the approaching Brexit is of course a topic that must be front and center at an event in the United Kingdom.
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From a variety perspective, Fingerlings showed the most growth, up 23%, followed by Yellows, up 13%, with both russets and reds up as well. (Courtesy: Strohauer Farms)
October 18, 2017
Potato Retail Sales in the United States for the month of August is UP compared to last year
August was a great month for retail potato sales in the United States, with all categories enjoying volume growth when compared to the same four weeks a year ago.
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Potatoes USA has distributed chip-stock potatoes to four local potato chip manufacturers in Myanmar to conduct product trials.
October 12, 2017
Myanmar Chip Processors Prefer Chipping Potatoes from the United States
Potatoes USA has distributed chip-stock potatoes to four local potato chip manufacturers in Myanmar to conduct product trials.
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Potato Growers in Georgia harvest enough potatoes to reach 100 percent self-sufficiency
October 10, 2017
Potato Growers Georgia harvest enough potatoes to reach 100 percent self-sufficiency
Georgia is reducing its dependency on potato imports as this year local farmers harvested enough to meet the needs of the local market.
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Potato breeder HZPC increased the amount of potatoes sold to 800,000 tonnes. The increase resulted primarily from continuous autonomous growth, but acquisitions contributed as well.
October 06, 2017
Potato breeder HZPC books record turnover and gross profit
HZPC, world leader in potato breeding, announced during the shareholders’ meeting on 5 October that a consolidated net turnover of €318.5 million has been determined for the financial year 2016/17. The gross profit is €59.3 million and the net result is €8.5 million.
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