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).
Junio 24, 2018
¿De dónde viene la costumbre de comer ñoquis los 29?
En Argentina existe la costumbre de consumir ñoquis de papa los días 29 de cada mes. Además, se coloca dinero debajo del plato. Conozca desde cuándo y por qué acostumbran sus pobladores a comer este tipo de pasta.
Junio 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
Junio 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.
Junio 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.
Junio 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.
Junio 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.
Junio 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.
Junio 19, 2018
Kettle Foods Ltd (UK) upgrades production site with new potato receiving area
With a groundbreaking ceremony, construction has started on the new potato receiving area for the Kettle Foods in the United Kingdom
Junio 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
Junio 19, 2018
USDA: 9 Percent More Potatoes in Stock than on June 1, 2017
In the United States, there was 9 percent more potatoes in stock on June 1 compared to last year
Junio 19, 2018
Pepsico is considering a new snack plant in Zimbabwe, Zambia or Botswana
According to reports from Zimbabwe, Pepsico is considering a snack plant (Chips and Snacks) in the region consisting of the countries Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana.