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June 27, 2018
Colombia: La papa creció en el segmento industrial
Cerca de 15% de la producción total va al sector de la papa procesada congelada.
June 27, 2018
AUSVEG published a Potato Growers’ Biosecurity Manual
The Australian Industry Association AUSVEG has published a Potato Growers’ Biosecurity Manual, a guide to farm biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of weeds, pests, and diseases impacting production.
June 26, 2018
Forty years of partnership between Belgium and the International Potato Center (CIP)
The Belgian Development Cooperation has been working with the International Potato Centre (CIP) in developing countries since the 1970s. The aim is to support the research and training required to improve the production of potatoes and sweet potatoes, as well as other root vegetables and tubers.
June 26, 2018
Potato farmers in Nyandarua, Kenya to register and form groups to trade
Potato farmers in Nyandarua (Kenya) have approved regulations for Irish potatoes production, handling and marketing.
June 26, 2018
In India 51 percent of the people eat potatoes every day according to a survey
A regular day in an Indian household is incomplete without the humble potato being part of at least one meal. It could be the filling in samosas, the centre of our vada pavs or the topping on morning poha.
June 26, 2018
New AHDB Potato Store Managers Guide
The latest data on in-store airflow, tuber respiration and sprout suppression is included in the 3rd edition of Sutton Bridge Crop Storage Research’s (SBCSR) Potato Store Managers’ Guide.
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June 26, 2018
Mexican judge bans potato import from the US, a 'foreign power with hostile policies'
Citing national security and biosecurity, a federal judge in Mexico yesterday barred the import of fresh potatoes from the United States, describing the country as 'a power that in recent times has institutionalized hostile policies towards Mexico'.
June 26, 2018
Polish Potato Growers protest against low prices
For the second time in just a few weeks, Polish potato producers have protested against low prices.
June 25, 2018
Juez prohíbe la comercialización de papa de EE.UU a México
La autoridad dictaminó que el ingreso de papa de Estados Unidos a México pone en riesgo la soberanía y seguridad nacional, así como también el derecho a la alimentación de los ciudadanos.
June 24, 2018
Papas ancestrales, una joya que los colombianos poco conocen
El afán comercial ha dejado de lado unas variedades que son muy nutritivas y deberíamos recuperar. Sobre el tema habla Olga Janeth Pérez, investigadora de Agrosavia (antes Corpoica).
June 24, 2018
Lo que un productor de papa debe saber sobre la teledetección
Conceptos básicos de esta ciencia, tales como, qué es la teledetección, cómo funciona, qué información ofrece, qué plataformas y sensores utiliza, cuáles son sus beneficios, cuál plataforma es la más útil, etc.
June 21, 2018
Masser Potato Farms Welcomes Chip Callahan As Director Of Foodservice Sales
Foodservice industry veteran Charles “Chip” Callahan is joining Masser Potato Farms as Director of Foodservice Sales
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June 21, 2018
Agricultural Machinery supplier Grimme opens a new building in Belgium
Agricultural Machinery manufacturer GRIMME inaugurated its new location in Roeselare, Belgium with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
June 21, 2018
Potato Packing business Leo de Kock appoints Jan Bijleveld as Managing Director
Jan Bijleveld has been appointed as the new Managing Director at Dutch potato packing business Leo de Kock, a subsidiary of Agrico BV.
June 21, 2018
AHDB secured emergency crop protection authorisations helping out UK potato farmers
AHDB secured nine emergency authorisations for potato, herb, celery, carrot, parsnip, cherry and plum for UK growers to protect their crops.
June 19, 2018
Hybrid potatoes from botanical seeds: an opportunity or a threat?
Typically, potatoes are multiplied by replanting a small potato tuber from last season, causing it to grow a new potato plant. Recently a new method of multiplication is making headlines: true potato seed (TPS) from hybrid potatoes.
June 19, 2018
Irish potato farmers in Rwanda upbeat as government moves to address seed shortage
In Rwanda, the Ministry of Agriculture and partners have pledged to establish modern seed potato warehouses and greenhouses to ensure the supply of quality seed potatoes.
June 19, 2018
McCain trialing multi-species cover crop blend for rotation in the Canadian potato provinces
Prince Edward Island potato growers are exploring diverse approaches to solve their low organic matter levels with cover crops