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Seed breeders work closely with potato growers to develop desirable agronomic traits, and with the wider supply chain for those crucial characteristics such as dry matter distribution, sugar formation, and storability.

Nicole Stevens traveled to Australia from the United Kingdom after completing her science and tourism management studies. Her career pathway has now diverted to horticulture.

Patatas Meléndez continúa con su proceso de aumentar su volumen de producción e incrementar su presencia internacional por lo que está cerrando su presencia en Portugal y Francia.

El Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería de Argentina puso en marcha el nuevo sistema online que también incorpora georeferenciación, precarga de lotes y determinación de puntos sensibles.

The United States Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge, the second of a two-part to Advance Agricultural Sustainability in the United States.

The United Potato Growers of Canada report on the 2021 Harvest as it is in its final stages. Most provinces (with the exception of British Columbia) have enjoyed excellent harvest conditions without cool temperatures or wet conditions.

The potato sector has the ability to significantly contribute to a sustainable food supply worldwide. HZPC will therefore broadcast an inspiring programme on 3 November during Potato Days 2021 Live.

Hotraco, the system creator of automation systems, has named Berta Danielsdóttir as Chief Commercial Officer. Berta will report directly to Ard Zweep, Chief Executive Officer.

José Daniel Bravo, agricultor y vicepresidente actualmente de la cooperativa de patata de Siembra Santa Isabel comentó: Muchos de las grandes supermercados son de origen francés, por lo que la patata española está discriminada.

Double L Global (Manufacturing) promotes Byron Duffin to Brand President. Prior to Double L, Duffin was with Spudnik for 18 months. Byron’s involvement has helped to rebuild and strengthen the Double L Brand and company.

Waitrose and Partners is set to be the first major retailer to sign up to The UK Robust Potato Pledge, which will see the group move away from the use of copper-based fungicides on organic fresh potatoes in order to combat late blight Phytophthora.

Don Flannery, president of the Maine Potato Board, is not calling it a record year — yet. But with over 80 percent of this season’s potatoes out of the ground, the longtime industry expert said yields are shaping up to be above average.

United States potato growers and industry partners from around the country are invited to the nation’s capital for the new NPC Washington Summit

Una envasadora de patatas belga propone platos preparados veganos. La cosecha de las patatas belgas presenta una serie de desafíos en términos de calidad, de acuerdo con Geoffrey Delbaere, gerente de ventas de Warnez Potatoes.

El Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario (ICA) confirmó la presencia de fitoplasmas asociados a la enfermedad de Punta Morada de la Papa (PMP) en cultivos de papa en Nariño.

Climate change is making it harder for farmers to grow enough food to feed their families. A new potato variety called CIP-Matilde, developed by the International Potato Center (CIP) with support from the Crop Trust.

Inc. magazine revealed that Tasteful Selections® ranked No. 3644 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.

Meadowfresh Foods in Tallow, Co. Waterford and O'Shea Farms/Iverk Produce, based in Piltown, Co. Kilkenny, have joined forces to become Ireland’s first dedicated fresh chipping potato packer and distributor.