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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
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
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
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February 08, 2011
PEI potato producers encouraged to attend potato conference
The 2011 Prince Edward Island potato conference and trade show is an ideal opportunity for producers to discuss new research and development in the industry, says Agriculture Minister George Webster.From the archive
February 07, 2011
Making the case for French Fries
During the Potato Expo, Frank van Schaayk (Regional CEO United States and South America McCain Foods) introduced the Alliance for Potato Research and Education in his presentation titled 'French Fries, Re-imagined'From the archive
February 07, 2011
NPPGA: Proposed School Lunch Changes Could Have Unintended Consequences
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to change the nutritional guidelines for the school lunch program that would restrict students to just one cup of certain vegetables per week.From the archive
February 07, 2011
Potatoes to be exported from India to Russia
A clutch of Punjab-based potato farmers are in the final stages of signing a deal with Russian traders for exporting close to 10,000 tonnes of the crop to Russia for the first time.From the archive
February 07, 2011
Potato crop losses in Victoria (AU) due to flooding
Potato farmers near Koo Wee Rup, south-east of Melbourne, say their crops have been wiped out by the flooding on the weekend.From the archive
February 07, 2011
Production up 35% at Baxter’s potato plant packing line
Baxters High Brow Produce says it has increased throughput by 38%, reduced production staff and improved potato packing since installing a new automated bagging line.From the archive
February 04, 2011
Cogem adviseert over kleinschalige veldproef met Phytophthora-resistente aardappelen
De COGEM is verzocht te adviseren over de milieurisico’s van een kleinschalige (categorie 1) veldproef met genetisch gemodificeerde aardappelen (Solanum tuberosum) met een verhoogde resistentie tegen Phytophthora infestans, de veroorzaker van de aardappelziekte.From the archive
February 04, 2011
DLV Plant start onderzoek naar tolerantie en rasgevoeligheid van aardappelrassen voor Pratylenchus penetrans
Team Onderzoek van DLV Plant gaat aan de slag met het onderzoeksproject “Tolerantie en rasgevoeligheid van aardappelrassen voor Pratylenchus penetrans”.From the archive
February 04, 2011
Aardappeltermijnmarkt eindigt de week stormachtig
De aardappeltermijnmarkt beleefde een stormachtig einde van de week. Met een zeer hoge omzet van 942 contracten zakte de termijnprijs terug naar 24,70 euro.From the archive
February 04, 2011
2010 National Potato Environmental Stewardship Winners Showcased in Video
Mercer Canyon of Prosser, Washington, and Walker Brothers Farms of Malin, Oregon were presented with the prestigious 2010 Environmental Stewardship Award at the 2011 NPC Annual Meeting.From the archive
February 03, 2011
BC Farmers face uncertainty about reimbursement for washed-out crops
Fall rains devastated potato and vegetable crops across the Fraser Valley, BC and now producers face uncertainty about how much the government is going to help them.From the archive
February 02, 2011
New strain of potato virus Y has industry’s attention
A potato virus that has been around for years is mutating and that’s got both researchers and industry leaders worried.From the archive