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Solynta's Latest Hybrid Potato Variety Shows Remarkable Late Bligh Resistance in Field Trial

Solynta's Latest Hybrid Potato Variety Shows Remarkable Late Bligh Resistance in Field Trial

August 22, 2023
Solynta's potato variety was the only one to survive the high late blight pressure in the field among three other commercial varieties planted alongside.
Seaweed biostimulant Algifol to Debut at British Potato 2023

From ocean to potato fields: Seaweed biostimulant Algifol to make waves at British Potato Show

August 16, 2023
A biostimulant brand that is increasingly popular with potato growers will make its debut at this year’s British Potato show in Harrogate. Algifol, which is a seaweed-based biostimulant, will be on stand 123A in Hall 1 at the November event.
From left to right: Dr. Maximo Torero, FAO Chief Economist, Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General FAO, Mr. Julio Eduardo Martinetti, Ambassador of Peru to Italy, Dr. André Devaux, WPC Director, and Mr. Christian Barrantes, Vice Minister of MIDAGRI, Peru.

World Potato Congress Receives Invitation to Deliver Address During the 43rd Session of the FAO Conference in Rome

August 16, 2023
Earlier in July, the World Potato Congress was honored to receive an invitation to deliver an address during the 43rd session of the FAO Conference in Rome, Italy.
Expanded API Now Available for the Trimble Agriculture Cloud, Creating an Open Environment Benefiting Farmers and Their Partners.

Trimble Agriculture Cloud introduces expanded API, creating an open environment benefiting farmers and their partners

August 10, 2023
Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced the release of its flexible API for the Trimble Agriculture Cloud, an industry cloud that streamlines farming operations.
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Increasing demand for potatoes from Kurdistan in Gulf countries

August 10, 2023
Following a satisfactory experience with exporting potatoes to the United Arab Emirates in recent weeks, several other Gulf states are now lining up to buy the starchy vegetable produced from the farms of the Kurdistan Region
PotatoNext new cooperative

PotatoNext is the name of the new Agrico, Nedato and Leo de Kock cooperative focused on table potatoes

August 10, 2023
Agrico, Nedato and Leo de Kock announced the name of the new, independent cooperative of common consumption potatoes: PotatoNext. This joint cooperative marks an important milestone in the potato industry and will be the result of a close collaboration between the three renowned companies.
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KC-SWEET PURPLE is rich in beta-carotene, iron and zinc.

Kenya leads Eastern Africa with release of climate-adaptive and nutritious purple-fleshed sweet potato variety

August 09, 2023
The International Potato Center (CIP) has collaborated with Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) to release the KC Sweet Purple variety of sweet potato in an effort to tackle ongoing climate challenges facing farmers in Kenya.
Bags of Calbee chips at a supermarket in Tokyo in July 2021.

How Asia’s top potato chip maker Calbee dealt with a huge supply shortage

August 08, 2023
What happens when Asia’s biggest potato chip maker runs out of potatoes? Japanese snack brand Calbee had to learn the hard way.
Fresh Potato Retail Sales FY23

United States Potato Retail Sales See Double-Digit Increases July 2022 – June 2023

August 06, 2023
United States retail dollar sales of potatoes increased 16.8% July 2022 – June 2023, which closed with a strong quarter (April – June 2023) that saw retail dollar sales growth of 14.5% compared to the same period last year.
Alsum Farms Begins Wisconsin Yellow Potato Harvest

Alsum Farms Begins Wisconsin Yellow Potato Harvest

August 03, 2023
Wisconsin yellow potato harvest is underway at Alsum Farms in Arena, Wis. with the first potato loads being washed, graded and packed for fresh market delivery to distribution centers and retail grocers the first full week of August.

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