Cultivo de Papas de Las Américas

Dr. Chad Hutchinson Director of Research at TriEst Ag Group, Inc. Exposition in Potato Expo 2018 (Courtesy: Plant Management Network)

Abril 30, 2019

Chloropicrin Soil Fumigation in Potato Production Systems

In his presentation at the the 2018 Potato Expo, Dr. Chad Hutchinson discusses the benefits of using Chloropicrin in potato production. Chloropicrin increases production efficiency, profit potential for potato growers, and it also improves soil health.

Producers were reporting storage concerns this winter as they struggled with frost-damaged potatoes and extreme cold.

Abril 29, 2019

Expanding potato sector in Manitoba not stressing on seed, despite tight supplies

Manitoba’s potato sector is gearing up to supply an expanding industry but seed supplies will be tight after a tough harvest last season. A number of producers are planning capital upgrades to keep up with the rise in demand.

Abril 26, 2019

Allan Potato Equipment Manufacturing orders seven Scotts Evolution cleaners

UK vegetable harvesting and handling equipment manufacturer, Scotts Precision Manufacturing, is celebrating after receiving its biggest ever order from Canada.

Abril 25, 2019

Will A Slow Start For Pacific North-west Potato Farmers lead to a French Fry shortage?

Spring is just now beginning to shine in much of eastern Oregon and Washington. A winter of record snowfall left the ground frozen or flooded much later than normal. As a result, farmers are getting a late start on their crops.

New Partnership Brings Major Agricultural Trade Show to Grand Falls, NB

Abril 09, 2019

New Partnership Brings Major Agricultural Trade Show to Grand Falls, New Brunswick

A New Brunswick-grown industry partnership will see Grand Falls host an all-new edition of the major farming trade show AgriExpo this summer.

Marzo 27, 2019

Bill Gates: 'We should discuss soil as much as we talk about coal'

In the latest addition to his blog (https://www.gatesnotes.com), Bill Gates highlights that in order to fight climate change, we need to look beyond decarbonizing the way we generate electricity. We need to look at agriculture for example...

Wilcox Fresh welcomes new Justin Reynolds as new CEO

Febrero 20, 2019

Potato company Wilcox Fresh welcomes Justin Reynolds as its new CEO

Potato grower and packer Wilcox Fresh has appointed Justin Reynolds as the company’s new CEO.

Febrero 19, 2019

Asociación de productores comercializa mas de mil ton de papa

17 familias del municipio colombiano de Toca han logrado distribuir más de 1.300 toneladas de papa, aumentando sus ingresos en un 35%. Y todo gracias a la creación y consolidación de la Asociación Agrícola de Toca, implementada por Reconciliación Colombia

Febrero 09, 2019

Chile: La ola de calor no causó daños graves en los cultivos

Luis Miquel, Gerente del Consorcio Papa Chile, hace una buena proyección del mercado de la papa. Afirma que las altas temperaturas del verano no han sido una catástrofe, y califica al año de normal.

Febrero 07, 2019

Florida potato harvest begins

Florida's potato harvest has kicked off and growers are happy with conditions during the growing season thus far.

Febrero 05, 2019

Developing smarter equipment for potato farming

Ahmad Al-Mallahi, working at Dalhousie University since October as the McCain Research Chair and assistant professor in the Department of Engineering, is working on sensors and automation to make potato farming smarter.

Febrero 04, 2019

Potato Processor Cavendish Farms imports millions of pounds of potatoes to P.E.I.

Prince Edward Island French Fry Manufacturer Cavendish Farms is importing a larger than usual amount of potatoes from other parts of Canada and the United States to make up for a local shortfall in supply.

Enero 29, 2019

East Idaho Potato growers barely break even, according to University of Idaho report.

Idaho potato farmers are getting paid about the same amount for their spuds as they're investing in raising them, according to a University of Idaho Extension agricultural economist's report, presented during the Idaho Potato Conference.

Enero 19, 2019

Programa GORE-INIA: ejemplo de colaboración público privada

Así calificó el director del @iniachile el trabajo que desarrolla el Centro Experimental Tranapuente. El principal objetivo del programa es asegurar la disponibilidad de papa semilla en Chile

Enero 09, 2019

Bayer - Build a Foundation for Plentiful Potatoes

Build a Foundation for Plentiful Potatoes Tempting tubers get their good looks and heavy weights from healthy roots.

Enero 05, 2019

Colombia produce la papa que consume

Entrevista de Caracol Radio al gerente general del Fondo Nacional de Fomento de la Papa (Fedepapa), Germán Augusto Palacio Vélez.

Diciembre 10, 2018

Glifosato: ¿un veneno necesario?

Los campesinos colombianos llevan años usando este compuesto junto con otros productos con el fin de combatir las plagas. El glifosato se ha convertido en uno de los químicos que necesitan los agricultores para ser competitivos.