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January 18, 2013
Research looks at impacts of copper on Idaho spud fields
New University of Idaho research suggests copper concentrations in some sandy-soiled Idaho farm fields treated with dairy lagoon water may be nearing levels that could stymie potato root growth.From the archive
January 18, 2013
Protestors face court for destroying GMO potato field in Belgium
The trial of eleven protesters who in 2011 destroyed a field of genetically modified potatoes started before Dendermonde magistrates on Tuesday.From the archive
January 18, 2013
INIAP-Ecuador y el CIP mostraron las tecnologías para la producción de semilla de papa de alta calidad
Con el propósito de socializar la tecnología que el INIAP del Ecuador, conjuntamente con el Centro Internacional de la Papa, CIP, han generado para la producción de semilla de papa de alta calidad, se realizó una reunión técnica, a la cual asistieron ...From the archive
January 16, 2013
Dutch potato project to improve food security in Kenya
Kenya is expected to benefit from this bilateral agreement with the government of the Netherlands to produce new varieties of potatoes and boost potato growing in Kenya.From the archive
January 15, 2013
Push for fresh potato marketing in Australia
A drop in fresh potato consumption across the country has prompted the state industry body to call for a national promotional campaign to help boost sales.From the archive
January 15, 2013
New crop arrivals smash potato in West Bengal
Wholesale potato prices in West Bengal softened by nearly 15 per cent this week, due to arrival of new crop.From the archive
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January 15, 2013
10,500 British fish and chips outlets raised prices by 10 percent or more
UK consumers may have to pay more for the 382 million fish-and-chip meals they buy annually after the second-wettest year in a century curbed the potato crop.From the archive
January 15, 2013
Prince Edward Island Potato Board sets research as priority
The P.E.I. Potato Board is holding district meetings to brief farmers about plans to expand the amount of agricultural research it is involved with.From the archive
January 15, 2013
US potato industry mulls remedies to supply-demand imbalance
Attendees at the Potato Business Summit in Las Vegas spent much of Jan. 9 listening to speakers discuss oversupply and declining consumption and ways to correct them.From the archive
January 14, 2013
Riego en papa: un complemento imprescindible
La campaña de papa se está acercando a la mitad y el tema del riego siempre es recurrente entre los productores. Especialistas del INTA Balcarce explican cómo y cuándo hay que usarlo para obtener beneficios en el cultivo.From the archive
January 13, 2013
INIA-Perú y CIP ofrecieron "Taller de planificación técnica del Programa de Mejoramiento de Papa 2012 al 2020”
El INIA del Perú y el Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) ofrecieron ayer (16 de enero) el "Taller de Planificación Técnica del Programa de Mejoramiento de Papa 2012 al 2020 de INIA y Priorización de los factores bióticos y abióticos adversos de...From the archive
January 11, 2013
V Congreso Ecuatoriano de la Papa y III Feria EXPOPAPA Riobamba 2013
El V Congreso Ecuatoriano de la Papa y III Feria EXPOPAPA Riobamba 2013 va a celebrarse del 25 al 27 de junio del 2013, en las instalaciones de la Escuela Politécnica del Chimborazo (ESPOCH), en Riobamba.From the archive
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January 10, 2013
Potato bears the brunt of cold wave in India
he intense cold wave in Punjab has resulted in the potato crop not growing over the past several days.From the archive
January 10, 2013
Educational Program on Idaho potatoes for Idaho's Elementary School Children
As the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) 75th Anniversary year comes to a close, the IPC has partnered with Idaho’s First Lady, Lori Otter, to launch “Smashed Spuddy Buddy,” an educational and interactive program designed to help teach kids about the nut...From the archive
January 10, 2013
New Research finds US consumers are eating more potatoes
Recent consumer potato consumption trends point to significant growth opportunities for the U.S. potato industry, according to new research unveiled yesterday at POTATO EXPO 2013.From the archive
January 10, 2013
Fomentar el consumo de papa para aumentar demanda de semilla de calidad en Ecuador
Fomentar el consumo de papa para aumentar demanda de semilla de calidad en Ecuador, es una de las recomendaciones hechas por un estudio realizado recientemente en la Sierra Ecuatoriana. Las otras dos son: apoyar e integrar todos los sistemas de producc...From the archive
January 09, 2013
Students to name brand new potato varieties
In the United Kingdom, secondary school students are being given the chance to be a part of potato history and name a brand new variety.From the archive
January 09, 2013
Value-added offerings increase for consumers in US potato category
Recent consumer trends for potatoes point toward the desire for convenience and variety.From the archive