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December 03, 2018
Idaho Potato Commission hires Alan Kahn to lead its Foodservice Division
Today the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) welcomes Alan Kahn as the new Vice President of Foodservice. His extensive foodservice and marketing experience will help him to develop and implement attention-grabbing campaigns focused on foodservice.
December 02, 2018
McCain Foods named Stiekema-Kolhorn Joint Venture as Champion Potato Grower for Alberta
McCain Foods (Canada) announced Stiekema-Kolhorn Joint Venture as 2017 Crop Year Champion Potato Grower for Alberta during the annual Growers’ Appreciation Banquet.
December 01, 2018
Perspectivas del cultivo de papa para exportación en Buenos Aires
Un equipo de pasantes del Ente Zona Franca Bahía Blanca+Coronel Rosales, concluyó que la industrialización y venta a otros países es técnicamente factible y rentable.
November 26, 2018
R. Dominicana: Coreanos muestran alternativas del cultivo de papa
La cooperación agrícola coreana en el país y el IDIAF presentaron alternativas tecnológicas sostenibles para elevar la productividad y reducir los costos de producción del cultivo.
November 26, 2018
Potato Harvest Canada cut short by severe frost.
United Potato Growers of Canada has released an update on the potato crop in the various provinces of Canada.
November 23, 2018
Perú: Capacitan agricultores en producción de semilla de papa
A través de talleres, el Ministerio de Agricultura y Riego (MINAGRI) quiere que los agricultores de la región de Junín mejoren la calidad y rentabilidad de sus cultivos.
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November 20, 2018
En Paraguay temen el ingreso de más contrabando
El secretario general de la Alianza Frutihortícola del Paraguay indicó que si las autoridades no atajan esos cargamentos, la situación tendrá repercusión negativa en la producción nacional.
November 20, 2018
A new Maine Potato Variety, the Caribou Russet, sees an increasing popularity
The Caribou Russet, a potato variety developed by the University of Maine and available since 2016, sees an increasing market
November 15, 2018
McCain Foods Canada awards the Top Potato Growers for its Manitoba Plants
McCain Foods (Canada) announced Bailey Farms as 2017 Crop Year Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Manitoba plants during the annual Growers’ Appreciation Banquet.
November 14, 2018
Manitoba faces a potato shortage as 8 percent of acreage goes unharvested
Manitoba, the second largest potato growing province in Canada, has a potato shortage as 8 percent of its acreage goes unharvested.
November 11, 2018
Capacitan en Chile a científicos chinos en mejoramiento genético de papa
Un grupo de 16 científicos de la Academia de Agricultura y Ciencias Forestales de Qinghai, China, estará en Osorno participando del “Programa de Entrenamiento en Mejoramiento Genético de Papa”, dictado por el INIA.
November 09, 2018
Belgian Potato Equipment manufacturer AVR announces new dealers in Canada
AVR bvba, a Belgian manufacturer of agricultural potato equipment, has enlarged its dealer network in Canada with 3 new dealers offering their entire range of equipment. Sponsored Content 
November 08, 2018
Argentina y Uruguay avanzan en el mejoramiento de papa
Con el objetivo de promover la obtención de variedades competitivas en el mercado, autoridades del INTA y del INIA Uruguay firmaron un convenio que habilita el intercambio de material genético.
November 07, 2018
Perú lanza variedad de papa para mejorar seguridad alimentaria
Kawsay, desarrollada por el CIP, tiene el potencial de mejorar los ingresos y la seguridad alimentaria de las comunidades con pocos recursos, ubicadas en tierras altas.
November 03, 2018
Cavendish Farms says legal limits on the size of PEI family-owned potato farms are too restrictive
On Prince Edward Island the Lands Protection Act limits the maximum size of land a landowner or corporation can own. Robert Irving, president of processor Cavendish Farms said current limits should be doubled, so potato farmers can increase their yields.
November 02, 2018
Colombia moves ahead with anti-dumping tax on the import of frozen french fries
According to a news release of the Colombian government an anti-dumping duty is recommended on the import of frozen potatoes from companies in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.
November 01, 2018
Medidas ‘antidumping’ a la importación de papa congelada
El Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo de Colombia, recomendó imponer, en forma definitiva, derechos antidumping a las importaciones de este tipo de papa procedente de Bélgica, Holanda y Alemania.
October 30, 2018
Potato Harvest Prince Edward Island may last till mid November
A cold spring, dry summer and wet fall are the recipe for a late end to the potato harvest on Prince Edward Island. It may take until mid November before all farmers are finished.