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March 14, 2011
Chase potato vodka signs Sainsbury's deal
Devotees of Chase Vodka – the only English potato vodka – will be able to buy their tipple from hundreds of supermarket outlets as a result of a tie-up with Sainsbury's.From the archive
March 13, 2011
Canadian Potatoes receive marketing support from Government of Canada
The Government of Canada is helping the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) peel open new international markets for our top-quality spuds. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced an investment of $743,000 to help the CHC increase exports and improv...From the archive
March 13, 2011
Rosetta Green's Candidate MicroRNA Gene for Drought Tolerance & Abiotic Stress Successful in Potato trial
The Israeli Biotech company Rosetta Green Ltd. recently listed at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE:RSTG), demonstrated improved tolerance and survival of RGN-131 potato plants to drought stress.From the archive
March 11, 2011
IV Congreso Ecuatoriano de la Papa (Guaranda, 28-30 de junio del 2011)
Tengo una buena noticia para compartir con ustedes. He recibido el documento adjunto en la cual el Ing. Italo Tamayo de MAGAP-Bolívar hace el lanzamiento formal del IV Congreso Ecuatoriano de la Papa, el cuál se realizará en Guaranda del 28 al 30 de ju...From the archive
March 10, 2011
España: Crean un sistema de telecontrol de riego con el que se podría ahorrar hasta un 20% de agua por cosecha
Con esta tecnología, de nombre Aquarson, se controlan de manera centralizada la programación de los turnos de riego y los consumos de cada regante, permitiendo una gestión basada en criterios hidráulicos y energéticos que incrementan la eficiencia del ...From the archive
March 09, 2011
2011 International Potato Processing & Storage Convention in Denver
Alternating between North America and Europe, the unique, annual International Potato Processing &Storage Convention will take place in Denver this year.From the archive
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March 09, 2011
'Grow your own potatoes' now reaches 13000 schools
‘Grow Your Own Potatoes’ from Potato Council is flourishing. The educational project for primary school pupils continues to expand, with 13,000 schools registered for 2011 – the equivalent of 60 per cent of all primary schools in Great Britain taking ...From the archive
March 09, 2011
"Cultive su propias papas" es implementado por el 60% de escuelas primarias en el Reino Unido
"Cultive su propias papas", el proyecto educativo para alumnos de enseñanza primaria en el Reino Unido, sigue creciendo. Cuenta ya con 13.000 centros escolares inscritos para el 2011, el equivalente a 60 por ciento de todas las escuelas prima...From the archive
March 09, 2011
Disponible ya el sitio web del próximo Congreso Mundial de la Papa
Los anfitriones del Congreso Mundial de la Papa 2012 han puesto en marcha un sitio web para promover el evento, a celebrarse en Edimburgo, Escocia, del 27 al 30 de mayo 2012. Según Mark Prentice, quién maneja en el Consejo de la Papa lo relacionado co...From the archive
March 09, 2011
Queensland floods continue to impact potato sales
The impact of January's Queensland floods has continued, wiping out demand for Victorian potatoes.From the archive
March 09, 2011
Birds Eye launch Mini Potato Waffles
To celebrate the 30th birthday of the Birds Eye Potato Waffle, the UK’s leading frozen food brand is launching a tasty new mini version.From the archive
March 09, 2011
World Potato Congress 2012 website launched
Hosts of the World Potato Congress 2012 have launched a website to promote the 2012 event. The World Potato Congress (WPC) will be held in Edinburgh, Scotland from May 27th to May 30th 2012.From the archive
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March 08, 2011
BASF launches two new potato blight fungicides in crowded UK market
Potato growers in the United Kingdom have two additional blight fungicide choices this year after BASF launched two new products into an already crowded market.From the archive
March 08, 2011
Diamond Reports Record Sales and Earnings and Increases Guidance
Diamond Foods, Inc.(Nasdaq:DMND) today reported record sales growth and a more than doubling of earnings in its second quarter of fiscal 2011.From the archive
March 08, 2011
Finnish project supports potato cultivation in Tanzania
The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has granted EUR 2.5 million for developing potato cultivation in Tanzania.From the archive
March 07, 2011
British seed potatoes in the spotlight at Fruit Logistica
The Potato Council stand at Fruit Logistica (Berlin, February) received more than 150 industry direct enquiries for seed and ware potatoes this year.From the archive
March 06, 2011
Belgie geeft toestemming voor veldproef met phytophthora resistente ggo-aardappelen
UGent, ILVO, VIB en HoGent hebben van de federale ministers Paul Magnette en Laurette Onkelinx (PS) toelating gekregen om een tweejarige veldproef uit te voeren met genetisch gemodificeerde aardappelen die bestand zijn tegen phytophthora.From the archive
March 06, 2011
Pakistan's potato exports to Russia affected by disruptions in Egypt
ccording to Pakistani exporters, 200,000 tons of potatoes were expected to be exported to Russia during the current seasonFrom the archive
