Colombia: Cae la producción de papa en Boyacá por intensa sequía
En un 60% se ha disminuido la producción de papa en el departamento de Boyacá, debido al intenso verano. Los precios del tubérculo, se han disparado.
maart 06, 2016
Gillenkirch installs high quality & hygienic plant for handling potatoes at Rollo Bay Holdings
German Machine manufacturer Gillenkirch installed a high quality & hygienic plant for handling potatoes at Rollo Bay Holdings on Prince Edward Island, Canada.
maart 06, 2016
Dickeya Species pester Maine Seed Potato Growers
A little-understood bacteria is bringing back the older potato disease Blackleg and is threatening the reputation of Maine seed potatoes
maart 06, 2016
West Australian potato farmers demand deregulation date as concern grows over uncertainty
Potato growers say the West Australian industry has 'collapsed' amid speculation over the timeline for deregulation.
maart 06, 2016
Potatoes New Brunswick Chair balances PNB responsibilities with Potato Farming
New Brunswick’s Shawn Paget is among the new generation of potato farmers working hard to ensure that the industry remains an integral part of Canadian agriculture.
maart 06, 2016
New potato protection products available in Canada for 2016
In 2016 a number of new crop protection products for use in potato cultivation are available in Canada
maart 06, 2016
Global Food Price Index unchanged during February 2016
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 150.2 points in February 2016, nearly unchanged from January, but 25.6 points (14.5 percent) below February 2015.
maart 05, 2016
Guatemala: Pepsico y Fundap promueven el desarrollo de comunidades agrícolas
La Fundación PepsiCo Guatemala firmó un convenio con la Fundación para el Desarrollo Integral de Programas Socioeconómicos (Fundap), para invertir $495 mil durante los próximos tres años y promover el crecimiento sustentable de familias dedicadas el cultivo de la papa en el departamento de Quetzaltenango.
maart 03, 2016
Los Andes, cuna de la papa cultivada por el hombre prehistórico
Los arqueólogos han descubierto cuatro momias dentro de unas cuevas y junto a ellas, los restos de un vegetal, probablemente papa de unos diez mil años de antigüedad.
maart 02, 2016
Growing demand for Vacuum Fryer Technology in the Snack Industry
Heat and Control has helped a snack manufacturer take processing capabilities to a new level with another delivery of the company’s innovative vacuum fryer technology, the Unitized Vacuum Fryer (UVF)
maart 01, 2016
Research to guard natural potato psyllid pathways into Australia
Australian Researchers are working closely with the country's potato industry to investigate the potential for the highly destructive Tomato-potato psyllid (TPP) to enter Australia using natural pathways.
maart 01, 2016
Miedema launches new MC Conveyor Series
Miedema, specialist in planting, storage and sorting technology, is introducing a new generation of the MC (Miedema Conveyor) series, single and duo belt conveyors.