News on The Potato Supply Chain

Bolivia inicia la Fiesta de la Pachamama con la papa como protgonista
July 03, 2016
Bolivia inicia la Fiesta de la Pachamama con la papa como protgonista
El primero de agosto se dio inicio al mes de la Pachamama y por tal motivo la Unidad de Promoción de Saberes Ancestrales del municipio de El Alto (La Paz) preparó un acto ceremonial en la Apacheta para realizar una Wajt’a (ofrenda) de agradecimiento a la madre tierra.
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Aprobada la importación de semillas de papa en Venezuela
July 03, 2016
Aprobada la importación de semillas de papa en Venezuela
El Ministerio de Agricultura y Tierras aprobó la solicitud hecha por las asociaciones de productores de papa, en donde ellos aportaran el capital para llevar adelante la importación. Mientras el Gobierno a través de sus instituciones se convierte en el operador logístico.
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Venezuela: Ahora roban la papa en las principales carreteras
July 03, 2016
Venezuela: Ahora roban la papa en las principales carreteras
Debido a la venta ilegal de alimentos que afecta al país, los bachaqueros (personas que compran y revenden productos) tienen ahora como blanco a productores y comerciantes que desde el campo trasladan alimentos a las ciudades, y ahora son atacados en las autopistas para quitarles la comida.
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In the Red River Valley, 2016 is shaping up to be the year of the Colorado Potato Beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata).(Courtesy: @spudology / twitter)
July 02, 2016
Colorado Potato Beetles are munching on in the Red River Valley
According to the University of Minnesota Extension 'Spudbug' Newsletter, it is shaping up to be a Colorado Potato Beetle (CPB) year in the Red River Valley.
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Stories about large losses in harvest in the Belgian sector due to the heavy rainfall are circulating in various media
June 30, 2016
Romain Cools, Belgapom: 'Damage to potato harvest can't be estimated at the moment'
Stories about large losses in harvest in the Belgian sector due to the heavy rainfall are circulating in various media. But Romain Cools of Belgapom says it is too early to come up with a percentage.
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Waste from potato crops could be ‘recycled’ into personal care products such as medical gels and beauty creams – thanks to a new UEA research project.
June 30, 2016
UK research project intends to turn potato waste into beauty creams.
Waste from potato crops could be ‘recycled’ into personal care products such as medical gels and beauty creams – thanks to a new University of East Anglia (UEA) research project.
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Signing in for the annual potato field day at OSU Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center
(Courtesy: OSU Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center / Facebook)
June 29, 2016
Searching for genes to make potatoes resistant to nematodes
Potato breeders at Oregon State University are working to identify the gene that makes certain potatoes resistant to nematodes, which could then be used to create new varieties.
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The acreage of potatoes in North-western Europe - excluding seed and starch potatoes. UK data preliminary.
(Source: North-western European Potato Growers: NEPG ; 2016)
June 29, 2016
Potato acreage North-western Europe increased by 5 percent, expects NEPG
The North-western European Potato growers (NEPG) expect the combined potato acreage in Belgium, Germany, France, The Netherlands and Great Britain to be 552.000 hectares (1.36 million acres). This is an increase of 4.9 percent compared to last year.
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Areaal consumptieaardappelen in Noord-west Europa, exclusief pootaardappelen en aardappelen voor de verwerking tot zetmeel. (Bron: North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG), 2016)
June 29, 2016
NEPG: Aardappel-areaal in Noord-west Europa groeit 5 procent
De NEPG (North-western European Potato Growers) verwacht in North-Western Europe een areaal van 552.000 hectare consumptieaardappelen. Dit is 4,9% meer dan vorig seizoen.
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México prohíbe importaciones de papa fresca de Estados Unidos
June 28, 2016
México prohíbe importaciones de papa fresca de Estados Unidos
Un juez federal de México prohibió el ingreso al país de papa fresca de Estados Unidos ante la posibilidad de que los plaguicidas utilizados en su cultivo generen daños al medio ambiente, a la biodiversidad o a la población.
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The new assembly hall of AVR Bvba in Roeselare, Belgium
June 28, 2016
Potato machinery manufacturer AVR inaugurates its new assembly line
In early June, AVR bvba - manufacturer of agricultural machinery for a.o. the potato sector - officially opened its new production facility in the presence of Governor Carl Decaluwé, Mayor Kris Declercq and Roeselare Aldermen Marc Van Walleghem, Nathalie Muylle and Griet Coppé.
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Changes to the Board of the World Potato Congress: Albert T. Wada (top left, retired); Douglas Harley (top right, new to the Board); Frank Mulcahy (bottom left, new to the Board); Dr. Kaiyun Xie (bottom right, new to the Board)
June 28, 2016
World Potato Congress Board changes: Who is in? Who is out?
David Thompson, President and CEO of World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) announced today the retirement of Albert Wada, after an eight year term as active member the Board of Directors. Three new international advisers were newly appointed to the Board.
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Islas Canarias ayudará agricultores con cosechas de papas afectadas por la polilla
June 27, 2016
Islas Canarias ayudará agricultores con cosechas de papas afectadas por la polilla
Los agricultores de la zona de medianías de La Orotava cuyas cosechas de papas estén afectadas por la polilla guatemalteca, recibirán ayudas tanto del ayuntamiento de este municipio como del Cabildo de Tenerife.
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Potato and oat fields can be seen on the last day of planting on June 18 at Hemphill Farms in Presque Isle. The farm rotates fields between oats and potatoes. (Courtesy: Hemphill Farms / Bangor Daily News)
June 27, 2016
Potato planting in Maine complete after winter dealing with Dickeya
Maine potato farmers have wrapped up planting and are hoping for a good year.
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A poll held among the members of the Food and Drink Federation in March of 2016, showed 71% support for Britain to remain in the EU, while only 12% believed that leave would be in the best interest of their business.
June 26, 2016
UK Food Industry response to Brexit vote: a disappointing result
Ian Wright CBE, Director General at the Food and Drink Federation, the voice of the UK's largest manufacturing sector - food and drink, responds to the vote to leave in the UK's EU Referendum.
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June 25, 2016
GMO Labeling Compromise ready for US Senate to consider
A landmark Senate agreement on national disclosure standards for genetically engineered foods would allow companies to disclose GMO ingredients through digital codes rather than on-package langcode or symbols.
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Países de Latinoamérica analizan en Lima proyectos de tecnología agropecuaria
June 24, 2016
Países de Latinoamérica analizan en Lima proyectos de tecnología agropecuaria
Representantes de 17 países latinoamericanos participaron esta semana en Lima en el XI Taller de seguimiento técnico de proyectos del Fondo Regional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (Fontagro), mecanismo para la innovación de la agricultura familiar en la región.
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June 24, 2016
AHDB CEO Jane King comments on Brexit vote
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s Chief Executive, Jane King, comments on the Brexit vote earlier today.
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