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En ocho años el salto de calidad dado por el cultivador de patata es espectacular
July 17, 2019

En ocho años el salto de calidad dado por el cultivador de patata es espectacular

De la mano del Director de Operaciones de Patatas Meléndez, Juan Manuel Coello, AgroNews ha visitado una de las parcelas en las que Santiago Domínguez, uno de los agricultores de referencia para el sector ha iniciado los arranques.
Teagasc and IPM Potato Group Sign New 15 Year Partnership Agreement
July 15, 2019

Teagasc and IPM Potato Group Sign New 15 Year Partnership Agreement

Teagasc and IPM Potato Group (IPM) have recently signed a new fifteen year agreement in Oak Park, Carlow.
Ayrshire potatoes granted EU protected status
July 15, 2019

Ayrshire potatoes granted EU protected status

Ayrshire potatoes have been granted special status under EU rules to protect them from imitation.
Puffin produce updates packaging for Blas y Tir Fresh Potato Brand
July 10, 2019

Puffin produce updates packaging for Blas y Tir Fresh Potato Brand

Puffin Produce Ltd. unveiled a new look for its Blas y Tir brand of fresh potatoes, including the new 1kg Blas y Tir Pembrokeshire Earlies, which are now available in supermarkets across Wales.
España: Comienzo inminente de la campaña de patatas de Castilla y León
July 10, 2019

España: Comienzo inminente de la campaña de patatas de Castilla y León

Esta semana comenzará la campaña de patata en Castilla y León. Eduardo Arroyo, presidente de la Asociación de Productores de Patata de Castilla y León (APPACYL)
Disease resistant potato seeds launched in Dedza
July 09, 2019

Disease resistant potato seeds launched in Dedza

In an effort to combat diseases which have been hampering potato yields for the past two years in Dedza, International Potato Centre (CIP) recently handed over disease resistant Irish potato seeds to ten farmers in the district.
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New sweet potato variety could appeal to Canadian growers
July 08, 2019

New sweet potato variety could appeal to Canadian growers

The idea was straightforward: develop a sweet potato variety that could be adapted across Canada so the country could grow more sweet potatoes rather than rely on imports.
Scientists develop 'super spud' in a bid to prevent stunting
July 03, 2019

Scientists develop 'super spud' in a bid to prevent stunting

Scientists are creating a “super potato”, fortified with iron and zinc, in a bid to tackle malnutrition in developing countries.
Tasteful Selections is ready to fuel your next adventure in their new campaign, Adventure in a Small Bite
July 02, 2019

Tasteful Selections is ready to fuel your next adventure in their new campaign, Adventure in a Small Bite

New, exciting recipes and prizes to appeal to the most adventurous foodie
CIP Trustee Elected Head Of Un Agriculture Agency
July 02, 2019

CIP Trustee Elected Head Of Un Agriculture Agency

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced on 23 June 2019 that Qu Dongyu has been elected its new Director-General.
Big Potatoes: The History of Potatoes in Poland
July 01, 2019

Big Potatoes: The History of Potatoes in Poland

Potatoes are quite popular in Poland. The potato has found its way into the hearts, minds, and onto the plates of Poles everywhere.
Origins of the European potato
June 27, 2019

Origins of the European potato

Plants collected by Darwin have helped reveal the ancestry of European potatoes.
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Native potatoes, the new hope for Peruvian producers
June 26, 2019

Native potatoes, the new hope for Peruvian producers

In the Andes, at 3,600 meters above sea level, the more than 2,500 varieties of Peruvian native potatoes grow.
Western Innovator: Potato researcher thrives on questions
June 21, 2019

Western Innovator: Potato researcher thrives on questions

Mark Pavek, professor and potato specialist at Washington State University, at one of the research potato fields in Othello.
Productores logran 45 toneladas por hectárea de papa INIA 309-Serranita en primera cosecha
June 19, 2019

Productores logran 45 toneladas por hectárea de papa INIA 309-Serranita en primera cosecha

Agricultores del Centro Poblado de Huanchar, del distrito de Santa Rosa, provincia de Concepción, Junín, obtuvieron su primera cosecha de papa INIA 309-Serranita, una variedad liberada por el Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA).
Transfieren más de S/ 2 millones para mejorar cadena productiva de la papa
June 12, 2019

Transfieren más de S/ 2 millones para mejorar cadena productiva de la papa

El Instituto Tecnológico de la Producción (ITP) red CITE del Ministerio de la Producción (Produce), transferirá más de dos millones de soles al CITEpapa para mejorar la competitividad de la cadena productiva del tubérculo y otros cultivos andinos.
Cornell University improves global access to potato breeding material
June 11, 2019

Cornell University improves global access to potato breeding material

Plant breeders and geneticists of Cornell University have released more than 50 potato varieties since 1908. Now they are expanding their efforts to make more wild potato seeds available to potato breeders around the world.
June 05, 2019

25% of Chinese potatoes were improved with varieties from Peru

China is the largest producer and consumer of potatoes in the world

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