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december 06, 2023

Chile: bajan los precios de la papa tras temporada históricamente alta

En Chile se destaca la baja en el precio de la papa y se insta a la población a elegir frutas y verduras de estación.

Marcos Rogério Boschini es Ingeniero Agrónomo. Trabajó en la Cooperativa Agrícola de Cotia de 1988 a 1993, y en agosto de 1993 fundó la ADF - lavoura e pecuária, donde trabaja con producción y comercio de papa, cebolla, ajo y cereales.

december 06, 2023

Brasil: una mirada a los desafíos de la producción de papa en los últimos años

Marcos Rogério Boschini, veterano de la producción de papa en Brasil, cuenta su historia y las turbulencias competitivas del mercado brasileño de los últimos años.

december 04, 2023

Brasil: fuertes lluvias hacen al alza en los precios

En Brasil aumentan los precios debido a las grandes lluvias y altas temperaturas.

Patatas crudas después de sacarlas de los campos cultivados.

december 04, 2023

Argentina: comienza la cosecha de papa en la provincia de Buenos Aires

Comienza la cosecha de papa en la zona central de la provincia de Buenos Aires.

december 03, 2023

Chile: Servicio Agricola y Ganadero fiscaliza comercialización en área restringida

Servicio Agricola y Ganadero (SAG) detiene en Chile la comercialización ilegal de papa.

december 03, 2023

México: la región de Sinaloa cierra una fuerte temporada de siembra

En la zona norte de México la siembra de papa esta por concluir.

december 03, 2023

Verpakkingsspecialisten Manter, IMA Ilapak Italia en IMA Record gaan een exclusief samenwerkingsverband aan

Manter International B.V., fabrikant van weeg- en verpakkingsoplossingen, IMA Ilapak Italy en IMA Record, bekend om hun high-end verpakkingsmachines, hebben hun krachten officieel gebundeld in een strategisch partnerschap dat de sector voor verse landbouwproducten - inclusief aardappelen - opnieuw zal definiëren.

Reyco Systems manufacturing and repair facility in Eltopia, Washington

december 02, 2023

Reyco Systems Expands its Presence with a New Facility in Columbia Basin, Washington

Reyco Systems and Idaho Steel, a global leader in innovative food processing technology, has announced the opening of its new manufacturing and repair facility in Eltopia, Washington.

Wireworms overwinter just below the frost line, at least three feet underground.

december 02, 2023

Beyond Insecticide: How wireworm behaviour gives clues to managing their population

Wireworms are a common potato plant predator, living in soil and feeding on roots. They are notoriously difficult to control, and populations are increasing in farm fields across Canada

Potato cultivation in Uttar Pradesh, India

december 01, 2023

Ramban’s high altitude areas to emerge as major potato seed producers

High-altitude areas of district Ramban like Gool, Mahu Mangit and Sanasar could become major potato seed producer areas and make the local farmers self-sufficient.

november 30, 2023

Newtec to Exhibit Brand New Weighing Machine at Potato Expo 2024

Newtec has announced its presence at the Potato Expo 2024, scheduled from January 10 to 11 in Austin Convention Center.

november 30, 2023

Egyptian processing potatoes were an important source for European factories from February to May

Yassen Abdelhay, export advisor at Arafa Group, reports on the crucial period for European factories from February to May 2023, and how Egyptian producers played a key role during this phase.

PEI Potato Industry Recognizes Deserving Individuals at Awards Banquet

november 30, 2023

PEI Potato Industry Recognizes Ray Keenan, others at Awards Banquet

The 2023 PEI Potato Industry Awards Banquet was held in Charlottetown and four very deserving members of the industry were recognized at the event.

McCain Foods Continues to Drive Innovation in Agriculture with Launch of Presia Ag Insights

november 30, 2023

McCain Foods launches new subsidiary, Presia Ag Insights, focused on potato yield forecasting, harvest time optimization and enhancement of on-farm sustainability practices

McCain Foods has announced the launch of Presia Ag Insights ("Presia").

Agrico Ukraine and Ukrainian Institute of Potato Research Tackle Challenges in Ukraine's Seed Potato Industry

november 30, 2023

Agrico Ukraine and Ukrainian Institute of Potato Research Tackle Challenges of the Seed Potato Industry in the Country

After Potatodays in the Netherlands, Agrico Ukraine together with Ukrainian Institute of Potato Research initiated a round table to discuss challenges in seed potato production in Ukraine.

Yulin Hu, left, and Nasim Mia, right, are experimenting with hydrogen production at UPEI using sources such as potatoes, sawdust, and UV light. Yulin Hu, left, and Nasim Mia, right, are experimenting with hydrogen production at UPEI using sources such as

november 30, 2023

Researchers at UPEI experimenting with making hydrogen from potato peels

Researchers at UPEI are experimenting on food scraps, wood and UV light to produce hydrogen gas.

Agrico and Agrico PSA to expand their activities into Tanzania

november 29, 2023

Agrico and Agrico PSA to expand their seed potato activities in Tanzania

By signing the distribution agreement with Fraxen Consult Ltd, Agrico seed potatoes will be exported to small-scale farmers in Tanzania later this year.