News on The Potato Supply Chain

February 26, 2011
Showers, hail hit potato crop in Agra (UP, India)
Showers accompanied with hail in some areas lashed Agra district (Uttar Pradesh, India) early Saturday morning, leaving farmers in this potato belt worried for the crop as it could be affected with diseases and yield poor quality.
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February 24, 2011
Australia: Simplot's potato price rise
Two hundred potato growers who supply Simplot Australia's Ulverstone factory have negotiated a $20 a tonne price increase.
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Idaho potato growers accept slight price cut in processing contracts
February 24, 2011
Idaho: Thaw seen in potato bargaining
Idaho potato growers and processors are back at the bargaining table after a bitter split two years ago.
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Excitement cools for Premier Russet
February 24, 2011
Excitement cools for Premier Russet
The Premier Russet was one hot potato, but the high expectations did not materialize...
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February 24, 2011
Australian floods cut into potato supply of French fry manufactures
Australian French Fries (or should we say hot chips?) could be in short supply this year after floods devastated potato-growing regions in four states.
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First 21 potato recipes published at 20potatoesaday.com
February 24, 2011
First 21 potato recipes published at 20potatoesaday.com
After Chris Voigt’s successful 60 days of nothing but potatoes, he promised a series of healthy and tasty potato recipes. The Washington State Potato Commission now has posted the first 21 recipes.
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VTA aardappelvoorraad inventarisatie 15 februari 2011
February 24, 2011
VTA aardappelvoorraad inventarisatie 15 februari 2011
De Verenigde Telers Akkerbouw (VTA) inventariseert jaarlijks in november, februari en april de aardappelvoorraad onder een vaste representatieve groep van haar leden.
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February 23, 2011
Cornell University releases Waneta and Lamoka: two new potato varieties for chips
Breeders at Cornell University are helping to feed the US appetite for the crispy snacks
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Potato Expo 2011 Interviews now online at uspotatoes.com
February 23, 2011
Potato Expo 2011 Interviews now online at uspotatoes.com
Whether you were at Potato Expo 2011 in Las Vegas in January, or were unable to attend, now you can hear seven radio reports, brought to you by the United States Potato Board’s (USPB’s) and National Potato Council’s (NPC’s) broadcast partner, Northwest AgInfoNet’s Greg Martin.
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New Focus on Potato webcast: Early Season Irrigation Management of Potato
February 23, 2011
New Focus on Potato webcast: Early Season Irrigation Management of Potato
'Focus on Potato' has published a new webcast “Early Season Irrigation Management of Potato.”
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February 22, 2011
Cooperativa de productores de papa instalará planta industrializadora en Argentina
Una cooperativa de productores de papa de Villa Dolores, Córdoba, instalará una planta industrializadora que permitirá agregar valor a la producción local. La iniciativa fue presentada durante la 20º Fiesta Nacional de la Papa, que se realiza en dich...
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February 22, 2011
Aardappelvoorraadmeting Februari 2011 (BAI)
Bureau Aardappelmarkt Informatie (BAI) van het Produktschap Akkerbouw heeft een telefonische opbrengst- en voorraadmetingenquête gehouden onder consumptieaardappeltelers in Nederland.
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February 21, 2011
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February 21, 2011
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Producers and exporters of Andalusia’s early potatoes, members of Asociafruit, participated again in Fruit Logistica 2011 to consolidate key export markets such as Germany, Holland, Belgium and UK.
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Price plunge alarms Bangladesh potato farmers
February 20, 2011
Price plunge alarms Bangladesh potato farmers
Potato prices in Bangladesh have plunged to a four-year low both at retail and grower levels due to an increased supply.
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February 20, 2011
Colder January hits Uttar Pradesh potato crop
Potato production in Uttar Pradesh, the leading potato growing state in India, has been hit by an erratic winter this year.
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February 20, 2011
Sri Lanka imposes taxes on imported potatoes to save the local farmer
Sri Lanka Minister of Cooperatives and Internal Trade Johnston Fernando says that the local potato farmers will be guaranteed a reasonable price for their product.
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