Investigación y Desarrollo

Febrero 04, 2013

Fresh Potato Outlook 2013 for Britain: A shopper perspective

2012 was a challenging growing season, with exceptional weather conditions impacting on the GB crop’s size and quality. Shoppers have seen price rises in store and there have been many stories about the cost of food within the media.

Febrero 04, 2013

Gourmandine Potato variety soon available in the United Kingdom

During the upcoming Fruit Logistica, Agrico will sign a contract with the UK firm Albert Bartlett, who will shortly introduce the Gourmandine potato variety in the United Kingdom.

Febrero 01, 2013

‘All-star’ team to grow awareness of Australian potato industry research at upcoming Victorian Field Day

Leading industry researchers will team-up with local Victorian agronomists at a Field Day event next month, to help raise awareness amongst potato growers and processors about key research and development (R&D) activities currently being undertaken...

Febrero 01, 2013

Fruit Logistica: Helping growers meeting food chain requirements

At Fruit Logistica 2013 next week (Berlin, 6-8 February) Syngenta will unveil key elements of the company’s integrated business of seeds and crop protection – a world first for new innovation and crop solutions.

Enero 28, 2013

Canadian consumers speak out on Prince Edward Island potatoes

The Prince Edward Island Potato Board has launched a series of “Tater Talk” videos, featuring consumers talking about why they love PEI Potatoes.

Enero 23, 2013

El INTA promociona la papa para el autoconsumo en provincia argentina

A partir del Programa Nacional PROPAPA del INTA de Argentina, se están realizando ensayos y pruebas de papa junto a beneficiarios del Prohuerta en distintos puntos geográficos de la provincia de San Luis. La idea es instalar a la papa como una opción m...

Enero 18, 2013

Oregon’s Nels Iverson Elected to NPC’s Executive Committee

At the National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2013 Annual Meeting, held January 11-12, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nels Iverson of Jefferson, Ore., was elected to serve as NPC’s vice president of the council’s Finance and Office Procedures Committee.

Enero 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.

Enero 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.

Enero 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.

Enero 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.

Enero 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...

Enero 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.

Enero 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.

Enero 09, 2013

British potato growers can improve bargaining power

Potato growers are invited to an event that will help improve their negotiation power. The first of its kind in the UK, the NFU summit will include a two-hour negotiation workshop on skills and techniques for dealing with contract negotiations.

Diciembre 19, 2012

Potato Council at Fruit Logistica 2013

A first for British exports in 2013 will be a joint stand from Potato Council and the Horticultural Development Company (HDC) at Fruit Logistica in Berlin in February next year.

Diciembre 19, 2012

GB Potato supply 2012: updated provisional estimate

Due to the importance of business information in an exceptional season AHDB/PCL has updated its estimates following the receipt of further Grower Panel yield forms, updated lifting data and additional intelligence.

Diciembre 19, 2012

National Potato Board Appointments announced by US Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed 30 members to serve on the National Potato Promotion Board. Each member will serve a three-year term of office beginning March 1, 2013.