Are Potatoes the Answer to China's Food Security Problem?
In a meeting on January 6th, the Ministry of Agriculture of China announced plans to double the total area of land devoted to potato cultivation from just over 5 million hectares to 10 million hectares.
januari 22, 2015
Herbert Parts ensures all systems are GO
Herbert Engineering has an unrivaled parts division to provide customers with the best possible after sales.
januari 22, 2015
Costa Rica explores the local production of french fries
In Costa Rica, potato growers, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) and the University of Costa Rica (UCR) are exploring the possibilities for the local production of french fries.
januari 20, 2015
NFU Scotland urges shift from Potato R&D to Potato Promotion
To combat tumbling potato consumption, NFU Scotland has urged the industry’s statutory levy body to consider shifting its funding emphasis from research and development to more promotion.
januari 20, 2015
Potato Expo 2015 over... time to start planning for Potato Expo 2016
POTATO EXPO 2015, held January 7-9, in Orlando, Florida, turned out to be the greatest event yet for exhibitors and attendees.
januari 20, 2015
Rockey Farm (Colorado) receives the NPC 2014 Environmental Stewardship Award
Brendon and Sheldon Rockey of Rockey Farms in Center, Colorado, were named the recipients of the prestigious 2014 Environmental Stewardship Award presented at the National Potato Council’s 2015 Annual Meeting.
januari 20, 2015
Kenya: Losses due to poor potato farming methods
Kenya loses Sh19 billion annually due to poor production and processing of potatoes, a 2014 study has revealed.
januari 20, 2015
Irish Organic Farmers protest over delayed payments
Several dozen organic farmers have been protesting outside Department of Agriculture offices in Athenry, Co Galway (Ireland) over delayed farm payments
januari 20, 2015
Desarrollo de un sistema de alerta temprana para el tizón temprano de la papa en Chile
Resumen de la ponencia que sobre el tema se presentó en el XXVI Congreso bienal de la Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP), celebrado en septiembre del 2014 en Bogotá.
januari 20, 2015
La variabilidad genotípica influye en la eficiencia de uso de fósforo como fertilizante en condiciones de campo
A esa conclusión llegan los autores de este estudio realizado en Chile, cuyos resultados fueron presentados en el último congreso de la ALAP.
januari 19, 2015
Costa Rica: Productores exploran negocio de papa frita
Plan apoyado por el Gobierno cambia variedades y busca instalar una industria.
januari 19, 2015
Dr BP Singh, CPRI: Potato important for Nutritional Security of India.
On the opening day of the India International Potato Expo on Thursday, Dr BP Singh, director, Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla, said potato played an important role in the nutritional security of the country.