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February 12, 2011
Washington Potato Farmers, processors plead innocent to insurance fraud charges
Four Eastern Washington potato farmers and processors pleaded innocent Feb. 7 to federal conspiracy charges alleging that they illegally received nearly $9.6 million in crop insurance payments.From the archive
February 11, 2011
Syngenta to merge seed and crop protection business
Agribusiness giant Syngenta, which has been winning market share from its rivals in recent years, is betting it can accelerate its gains by merging its seeds and crop protection businesses.From the archive
February 11, 2011
Pootgoedhandel niet belemmerd door onrust in Egypte
Er heerst opluchting in de pootgoedhandel. De export op Noord-Afrika en Egypte is zo goed als gedaan en heeft hierdoor geen belemmeringen ondervonden in verband met de onrust in deze gebieden.From the archive
February 11, 2011
Geert Staring nieuwe directeur Breeders Trust
Per 1 maart aanstaande is Geert Staring (53) te Emmeloord benoemd tot algemeen directeur van Breeders Trust NV in Brussel.From the archive
February 11, 2011
Al 2,1 miljoen ton aardappelen afgeleverd in Belgie
Van de Belgische aardappeloogst in 2010 zijn tot 1 februari jl. maar liefst al 2,1 miljoen ton aardappelen afgeleverd (500.000 ton vroege en 1,6 miljoen ton bewaaraardappelen).From the archive
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February 11, 2011
Agrico introduceert Mama Chunu: aardappelen met bijzondere voedingseigenschappen
De Inca’s in Peru hebben ooit de aardappel als eetbare knol ontdekt. Feitelijk stammen alle aardappelen af van één wilde plantensoort uit Zuid-Peru. Vandaag de dag kennen we door het natuurlijk kruisen van verschillende rassen, vele soorten en smaken ...From the archive
February 11, 2011
CBS: Aardappelen 40% duurder;friet 6% goedkoper
Aardappelen zijn in een jaar tijd bijna 40% duurder geworden, terwijl ons voedsel gemiddeld maar 0,8% duurder werd, aldus hoofdeconoom Michiel Vergeer van het CBS.From the archive
February 11, 2011
Agrico introduces Mama Chunu: potatoes with special nutritional properties
The Inca’s in Peru once discovered the potato as an eatable root. In fact, all potatoes sprout from one wild plant species originating from the southern part of Peru. Today, we are familiar with many potato types and tastes by a natural crossing of dif...From the archive
February 11, 2011
USDA Names Members to the National Potato Promotion Board
Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack today appointed 36 producer members to serve on the National Potato Promotion Board for three-year terms that begin March 1, 2011, and end on Feb. 28, 2014.From the archive
February 10, 2011
Washington State Potato Commission asks state lawmakers to act
After serving up samples of their favorite tuber at the Capitol, officials of the Washington Potato Commission asked state senators for help in getting the attention of the USDA over a popular program aimed at mothers and children.From the archive
February 09, 2011
Ukrainian potato exports hit record in first half of 2010/2011 season
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February 09, 2011
El ICIA de España estudia el agua de la niebla para su aprovechamiento como riego de apoyo para el cultivo de la papa
El Instituto Canario de Investigaciones Agrarias (ICIA) estudia el agua procedente de la niebla para su posible aprovechamiento como riego de apoyo para el cultivo de la papa antigua en la isla de Tenerife, ha informado hoy la Consejería de Agricultura...From the archive
February 08, 2011
Fruit Logistica 2011 draws record attendance
The reputation of FRUIT LOGISTICA as the world's leading international fresh produce trade fair has been underlined yet again this year by the presence of all market leaders, the industry’s top decision-makers and a new attendance record.From the archive
February 08, 2011
Potato Council Retail Conference offers a Fresh Outlook
There are real opportunities for the industry to optimise the fresh potato category and build long-term demand.From the archive
February 08, 2011
La Papa Antigua de Canarias (España) avanza hacia la obtención de un sello de calidad europeo
La Consejería de Agricultura, Ganadería, Pesca y Medio Ambiente del Gobierno de Canarias ha emitido la decisión favorable en relación a las solicitudes de inscripción de la Indicación Geográfica Protegida 'Plátanos de Canarias' y de la Denominación de ...From the archive
February 08, 2011
Participación récord en la cumbre del comercio hortofrutícola en Berlín
El lugar preponderante que ocupa FRUIT LOGISTICA, el salón líder internacional del sector hortofrutícola, se corrobora una vez más este año con la presencia de los principales actores y actuadores en el mercado, los responsables del sector y una asiste...From the archive
February 08, 2011
Idaho: Potato production costs are on the rise
Higher potato prices would probably be cause for celebration in Idaho this year if growers didn't also expect an increase in production costs. The cost of seed, fertilizer and some chemicals declined a bit last year, but growers won't be so lucky this...From the archive