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May 30, 2018
Científico mexicano desarrolla micro papas en laboratorio
Son microtubérculos que serán utilizados como semillas para la siembra de papa. De esta forma, se reduce la inversión del productor y le permite utilizarlos en cualquier época del año.
May 30, 2018
Perú: Papa “Kawsay” ingresó comercialmente al mercado
La nueva variedad de papa entraría en una categoría de súper alimento porque tiene índices superiores de hierro y zinc en comparación con las otras variedades comerciales modernas.
May 30, 2018
Idaho Potato Commission appoints Ross Johnson as international marketing director
Industry veteran Ross Johnson was appointed as the new Idaho Potato Commission International Marketing Director.
May 30, 2018
Pinto Gold: a new Gourmet Potato Variety released by UMaine
The University of Maine has released a new gourmet potato variety, Pinto Gold.
May 23, 2018
Congreso mundial acepta estudio sobre fertilizantes en papa criolla
Investigadores de la universidad colombiana Jorge Tadeo Lozano analizaron el comportamiento de las emisiones de Gases de Efecto Invernadero (GEI), comparando el fertilizante tradicional con uno recubierto con un bio-polimeto.
May 21, 2018
Agrico sees volume growth in sales of seed potatoes
Last month, potato cooperative Agrico announced to its members an average indication price for seed potatoes of € 26.00 per 100 kg in 2017. The price is for all sizes and classes and is higher than at the beginning of the season was expected.
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May 17, 2018
Presentan más de 200 variedades de papa en feria ecuatoriana
El evento se realizó en Julcán y tuvo como objetivo promover la activa participación de agricultores, ganaderos, artesanos y agroindustriales en temas referidos a dos sectores primordiales como la agricultura y la ganadería.
May 17, 2018
Tolsma-Grisnich signs order for potato packaging line in China during trade mission
During a recent Dutch trade mission to China, Tolsma-Grisnich signed an order for a 30 tonnes potato packaging line with Heilongjiang (Keshan) Fumin Agriculture Development Co. Ltd.
May 16, 2018
Value of certificate for potato breeder HZPC rises to € 200.00
The value of the depository receipt for shares in HZPC Holding B.V., the world market leader in potato breeding, has increased to € 200.00
May 16, 2018
Preparation for Potato Europe 2018 well underway
Preparations for this year's PotatoEurope exhibition are progressing well, with planting now complete at the event venue, Rittergut Bockerode farm, near Hanover in Germany
May 12, 2018
Dutch experts help Indonesia deal with potato pests
Potato cultivation in the highlands of Indonesia is plagued by a number of pests, including Potato Cyst Nematodes and Phytophthora infestans. Dutch experts help their Indonesian counterparts to find the right approach for control.
May 12, 2018
US long Potato Imports impacted by Proposed Rule to modify Idaho Marketing Order
USDA-AMS has proposed a rule to revise the classifications that determine the size requirements for potatoes grown in Idaho and Malheur County, Oregon. The proposal would also apply to all import of long type potatoes.
May 11, 2018
Papas fortificadas prometen mejorar salud de las familias rurales
Agricultores de Perú están cultivando y evaluando papas mejoradas con altos niveles de hierro y zinc, como parte de una iniciativa para seleccionar papas y liberarlas oficialmente como nuevas variedades.
May 10, 2018
La papa andina, en el centro de un proyecto comercial
Hace años era impensable tener un acopio de papa con cámara de frío y puesto de venta. Hoy es una realidad. La Cooperativa Teki Masi, ubicada en la provincia argentina de Salta, podrá comercializar hasta 30 mil kilos de papa andina.
May 10, 2018
Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer Grimme inaugurated its new plant in China
German manufacturer of agricultural machinery Grimme opened a new plant in China, initially focused on equipment for potato cultivation
May 10, 2018
Indian State Odisha Imposes Stock Limits On Potatoes to curb prices
In a bid to rein in prices of potatoes, the government of the Indian State Odisha has imposed stock holding limits on this Indian staple.
May 10, 2018
Despite current low prices, more potatoes planted in North-western Europe
The NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) estimate that the growers in the 5 leading potato growing countries will plant 0,4% more potatoes than last year.
May 10, 2018
Mahindra joins McCain and Monsanto as investor in Big Data company Resson
Resson, a predictive analytics company for the agricultural industry, welcomed Mahindra & Mahindra as a strategic partner, joining existing strategic partners, which include McCain Foods and Monsanto Growth Ventures.