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November 17, 2020
Next World Potato Congress Webinar: 'Developing the Pipeline from Genomics to New Products' with Dr. Mark Taylor
Next World Potato Congress webinar will be held on December 15, 2020, when Mark Taylor of the James Hutton Institute will speak on 'Developing the Pipeline from Genomics to New Products'
November 16, 2020
Entrevista a Julio Martín, director general de Prodeleco
La cooperativa Prodeleco con sede en Riego de la Vega (León) es una de las principales empresas dedicadas a la patata de conservación en Castilla y Léon y en España. Entrevista con Julio Martín, director general de Prodeleco.
November 16, 2020
Ventas de carretera, la cara de la crisis de cultivadores de papa en Colombia
La carretera que une a Bogotá y Tunja, en el departamento de Boyacá, se convirtió en la plaza de mercado a la que cultivadores de papa han tenido que llevar sus productos para no perder la cosecha.
November 16, 2020
Universitarios de Paraguay aprovecharon la pandemia para incursionar en la producción de papa
Dos universitarios de la compañía Pacheco de la ciudad de Carapeguá, Paraguay, decidieron desde este año incursionar en la producción de papa y manifestaron obtener excelentes resultados económicos.
November 16, 2020
Papicultores de Soacha, Colombia, solicitan construcción de un centro de acopio
La crisis del sector papero, generada en parte por la pandemia, también afectó a los campesinos de las zonas rurales de Soacha, quienes están vendiendo su producto a bajos precios para no perderlo.
November 13, 2020
Supported by potato industry stakeholders, Washington State University expands research on soil health
Launching new research in support of Washington potato growers, Washington State University is partnering with industry leaders to study healthier, more sustainable, and productive soils.
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November 13, 2020
HZPC: Great supply of certificates offers opportunities for seed potato growers
During the half-yearly trading day of potato breeder HZPC Holding B.V., it appeared that the supply of certificates has increased again. The price of the certificate of share has been set at EUR 118,15.
November 13, 2020
'No more potatoes for fries needed by the processors? Then we'll cut them ourselves'
The corona crisis dealt a blow to the fries processing industry and that in turn had consequences for the growers who supply the industry.
November 13, 2020
Irish Potato Market Report: retail demand remains strong
Consumption and retail demand remains strong as we approach week 4 of lockdown measures although processing trade remains minimal.
November 12, 2020
Pakistan plans to produce 4.87 Million Tons of Potatoes
The Government of Pakistan has set a target to produce about 4.871 million potatoes and 2.220 million tons of onions during Rabi Season 2020-21 in order to fulfill the domestic requirements as well as for export.
November 12, 2020
Bosch and BASF establish joint venture for digital technologies in the agricultural sector
Bosch and BASF Digital Farming have signed a 50:50 joint venture (JV) agreement to globally market and sell smart farming solutions from a single source in the future.
November 12, 2020
U.S. Potato Exports Still Impacted by Pandemic, but beginning to Recover
U.S. potato exports for the July – September quarter were down significantly compared to the same period in 2019. This drop is a result of the pandemic's continuing impact on the demand in many markets, particularly in SE Asia and Central America, and the tight supplies of U.S. frozen potato products.
November 10, 2020
UK Researchers want to create a perfect potato using artificial intelligence
Videogame technology will be used to help develop the perfect potato as part of a ground-breaking new project involving Abertay University and a major potato seed supplier.
November 10, 2020
The Idaho Potato Commission Appoints Three New Commissioners
During the Idaho Potato Commission's (IPC) October meeting three new Commissioners representing the grower sector of the industry were sworn in.
November 10, 2020
Lockdown 2.0 (UK) is here – AHDB reflects on what it means for the potato industry
In the United Kingdom, Lockdown 2.0 is happening and it brings widespread closure of pubs and restaurants once again. AHDB reflects on what it means for the potato industry
November 10, 2020
Is the Potato still a Staple in India after prices hike 92% in a Year?
Prices of Potatoes and all other vegetables and pulses have steadily increased through the course of the coronavirus-infused lockdown.
November 10, 2020
Strengthened by the acquisition of the TFI Potato business, the Mitolo Group Pty Ltd starts a new potato season in South Australia
The recent finalization of a takeover of Thomas Foods International’s potato business and a spike in demand through the coronavirus pandemic has cemented Mitolo Group as Australia’s largest fresh spud producer.
November 10, 2020
Soaring onion, potato prices in India become a political hot potato
Blaming the federal government for the steep hike in prices of essential commodities, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of West Bengal alleged that the prices were rising as the Centre has snatched away the state's power.