Potato News

McCain Foods Recognizes Les Fermes FC Daigle As Champion Grower; a 42 year partnership
September 10, 2018

McCain Foods recognizes Les Fermes FC Daigle as Top Potato Grower for its Grand Falls Plant

Les Fermes FC Daigle Inc. of Drummond was named the 2017-2018 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Grand Falls, New Brunswick. The Daigle family has been contracting with McCain Foods for 42 years
Grimme presents two new self-propelled potato harvesters at Potato Europe 2018
September 10, 2018

Grimme presents two new self-propelled potato harvesters at Potato Europe 2018

At this years PotatoEurope, which takes place from 12th to 13th September in Bockerode (near to Hanover, Germany) GRIMME will present two new self-propelled harvesters for the first time at an international trade show.
Desarrollan papa resistente a tizón tardío y punta morada
September 08, 2018

Desarrollan papa resistente a tizón tardío y punta morada

La selección estuvo a cargo del Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias (INIFAP) de México. Además de presentar resistencia a dichas enfermedades, la variedad cumple con los estándares de comercialización.
Cómo las empresas de alimentos pueden aumentar sus márgenes y reducir sus riesgos
September 06, 2018

Cómo las empresas de alimentos pueden aumentar sus márgenes y reducir sus riesgos

¿Qué es más importante para las empresas alimentarias, la calidad y la seguridad o la cantidad? Existe un claro consenso entre los productores de alimentos, empaquetadores y procesadores: la calidad es crucial.
Serán obligatorias las Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas
September 06, 2018

Serán obligatorias las Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas

Qué está haciendo el Departamento de Gestión Ambiental del Senasa de Argentina para que la normativa se empiece a cumplir a partir del 2020? Para averiguarlo, la Revista InterNos se comunicó con Mónica Ruiz, funcionaria de dicha dependencia.
Kenyan county receives 1 million Euro from the European Union to boost potato farming
September 06, 2018

Kenyan county receives 1 million Euro from the European Union to boost potato farming

The county Nyandarua in Kenya has received a Sh116 million (€1 million; USD 1.16 million) grant from the European Union to boost potato farming.
Azerbaijan doubles import duty on potatoes
September 06, 2018

Azerbaijan doubles import duty on potatoes

Starting 5 September Azerbaijan has doubled customs duty on imported potatoes. Until October 31, the import duties on imported potatoes will be 30%
Global Food Prices steady in August
September 06, 2018

Global Food Prices steady in August

Global Food Prices remained virtually unchanged last month, as indicated by the FAO Food Price Index for August 2018.
Identifican gen que aumentaría la productividad de la papa
September 05, 2018

Identifican gen que aumentaría la productividad de la papa

Un estudio alemán apoya los resultados obtenidos por el Instituto Leloir de Argentina: los genes del reloj biológico de las plantas, que les permite adaptarse a los cambios de luz durante el día y las estaciones, podrían aumentar su rendimiento.
A Shortage of Potatoes for Chips? Time to re-evaluate your cutting solutions, says FAM
September 05, 2018

A Shortage of Potatoes for Chips? Time to re-evaluate your cutting solutions, says FAM

Brent Bucks of knife manufacturer FAM explains how potato chips processors can increase revenues despite the low quality crop
Computer models provide new insights for sustainable control of potato late blight
September 05, 2018

Computer models provide new insights for sustainable control of potato late blight

Wageningen University & Research uses computer models to develop sustainable management strategies in the control of potato late blight, caused by Phytophthora infestans.
Dewulf to bring two new machines and several familiar favourites to Potato Europe 2018
September 04, 2018

Dewulf brings new machines and familiar favourites to Potato Europe 2018

During Potato Europe 2018, Dewulf, manufacturer of a full line of agricultural machinery for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops, will present familiar favourites and two new machines.

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