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八月 29, 2018
La papa, el segundo alimento de los colombianos
En el país hay 2.02 millones de hectáreas aptas para cultivar papa y más de 110.000 productores dedicados a este cultivo.
八月 29, 2018
Tres variedades de papa resistentes a la polilla guatemalteca
El estudio realizado por la Universidad Nacional de Colombia analizó 31 genotipos obtenidos del cruzamiento de variedades nativas y comerciales. Su objetivo fue el de seleccionar los materiales que mayor resistencia presentaron a la plaga.
八月 29, 2018
Potato Starch manufacturer Avebe is looking for growth in Germany
Potato starch manufacturer Avebe is looking to expand its growing area in Germany. Avebe Germany account managers Ulrike Ziervogel and Hauke Warnecke explain the ambitions and how the company intends to realise them.
八月 29, 2018
Carl Crandlemire named Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Foods Florenceville-Bristol plant
Carl Crandlemire was named the 2017-2018 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Florenceville-Bristol, NB.
八月 28, 2018
Alsum Farms & Produce Celebrates 45 Years Of Continued Growth With Farm Field Days
Potato Grower, Packer and Shipper Alsum Farms celebrates its 45 years anniversary with Farm Field Days
八月 28, 2018
Environmentally friendly farming practices used by nearly 33% of world’s farms
Nearly one-third of the world’s farms have adopted more environmentally friendly practices, while continuing to be productive (sustainable intensification), according to a global assessment by 17 scientists in five countries. Sponsored Content
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八月 28, 2018
Potatoes New Zealand ensures top quality potatoes for export to Fiji
Potatoes New Zealand, the industry's governing body has made a commitment to ensure the quality of potatoes imported from New Zealand by Fiji will be of top quality.
八月 27, 2018
La distancia de siembra de papas criollas incide en su calidad
En los cultivos donde las plantas fueron sembradas a una distancia de 40 cm entre si, se produjo el mayor número de tubérculos calibre cero, que son considerados como los de mejor calidad en el mercado.
八月 27, 2018
United Kingdom signs deal allowing seed potato export to China
The United Kingdom has signed a major deal allowing the export of seed potatoes to China. The deal is expected to bring major benefits to Scotland, with around 70% of the 100,000 tonnes of seed potatoes exported annually from the UK coming from Scottish farms.
八月 25, 2018
La papa transgénica está cada vez más cerca del plato
El desarrollo de la papa transgénica resistente al virus PVY, aprobada por la Comisión Asesora de Biotecnología Agropecuaria (Conabia) en 2015, finalmente quedó registrada por el Ministerio de Agroindustria de Argentina para su comercialización.
八月 23, 2018
AVR introduces the Lynx, a trailed elevator potato harvester
Agricultural Machinery manufacturer AVR introduces a new potato harvester, the Lynx. The Lynx is a two-row trailed elevator harvester capable of both in-line and off-set harvesting.
八月 22, 2018
Las grandes empresas que apoyan a los pequeños productores
Pequeñas asociaciones de las que dependen cientos de familias son parte de las cadenas de valor de las compañías más importantes de Colombia. Por ejemplo, en Pepsico, el 100% de los proveedores de papa y plátano son nacionales. Sponsored Content 
八月 21, 2018
Idaho Potato Commission website redesigned
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is thrilled to announce the launch of its redesigned website with more mobile-friendly formats, scroll features, modified layouts and a load-on-demand feature.
八月 21, 2018
'Organic Potatoes Meeting Point' at PotatoEurope 2018 to showcase practical solutions for organic potato cultivation
Some 20 specialist exhibitors will show practical solutions for organic potato cultivation at Potato Europe 2018 exhibition – Demonstrations of mechanical weed control to feature at the event this year
八月 20, 2018
Belgapom and VAVI respond to commotion in potato sector
The warm and dry weather of recent months has caused a commotion in the potato sector in Northern Europe. This is why representatives of both the Dutch and Belgian potato sectors came together to discuss the situation and to voice their concerns.
八月 18, 2018
El tizón tardío dañó la cosecha de papa en Galicia
La actual campaña está complicada desde el punto de vista fitosanitario. La razón? El tizón tardío se presentó con una fuerza inusitada en esta provincia española. Tanta, que aunque buena parte de la cosecha está todavía en la tierra, se obtendrá solo la mitad de lo previsto.
八月 18, 2018
University of Lethbridge shows industry partners its growing potato research activities
Last Friday, the University of Lethbridge has opened the doors to its Potato Research Lab to showcase the work being done to support potato growers and processors.
八月 17, 2018
El pivot del futuro: riega, monitorea el suelo y genera energía
El INTA de Argentina avanza en la construcción de un innovador sistema de riego que haría más sustentable la gestión del agua en el campo.