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New potato research institute established in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

A new potato research institute has been established in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

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Sunday, September 24, 2017

China

Potato Expo 2018 goes live with streaming potato TV 'The Eye'.

Potato Expo 2018 will feature live streaming Potato TV 'The Eye'

Potato Expo 2018 announces live streaming Potato TV throughout the event. Voting for the presentations on the Innovation Hub 'Main Stage' is now open.

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Saturday, September 23, 2017

United States

Mexico: Zebra Chip-tolerant potatoes for the fresh market

Researchers from the University of California Riverside and INIFAP (Mexico) identify four potato lines with increased tolerance to Zebra Chip disease

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Thursday, September 21, 2017

Mexico

Idaho Potato Commission appoints first female to represent potato growers

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) announced the appointment of Mary Hasenoehrl of Gross Farms, the first female to represent potato growers in the Idaho Potato Commission.

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Thursday, September 21, 2017

United States

Cuban Delegation Visits Seed Potato Companies in Quebec

A Cuban delegation visited the main seed potato companies in Quebec in early August, organized by Progest 2001 Inc.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Canada

Potato Production United States: USDA-NASS publishes 'Potatoes 2016 (Summary)'

Potato Production United States 2016: USDA-NASS publishes 'Potatoes 2016 (Summary)'

Potato Production United States 2016: the USDA-NASS has just published its most extensive report on last year's potato production: 'Potatoes 2016 (Summary)'

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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

United States

Liberan en Panamá nueva variedad de papa

El IDIAP dio a conocer las propiedades de su nueva variedad de papa, idiap roja- 17. Es una variedad que presenta altos rendimientos (de hasta 55 toneladas por hectárea) y tolerancia a las plagas más comunes del cultivo en la Provincia de Chiriquí (tizón tardío y a mosca minadora).

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Panama