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Las papas verdes no son tóxicas, según una investigación australiana
February 10, 2018

Las papas verdes no son tóxicas, según una investigación australiana

Sabine Tanios es candidata a doctorado en Tasmania y trabaja en una investigación que trata de averiguar por qué y cómo las papas desarrollan esa coloración verdosa.
Potato grower and packer Country Crest extends contract with Tesco Ireland in €60 million deal
February 06, 2018

Potato grower and packer Country Crest extends contract with Tesco Ireland in €60 million deal

Country Crest, the north Dublin based family owned agri-business, and Tesco Ireland have confirmed a further extension of its almost 20 year relationship until 2020 in a deal worth over €60 million.
Manual del cultivo de la papa en Chile (1a Parte)
February 05, 2018

Manual del cultivo de la papa en Chile (1a Parte)

Primera parte del artículo escrito por Víctor Kramm M. (INIA Quilamapu) para la Revista Cultura Orgánica (Enero/Febrero 2018) - Zonas productoras de papa y variedades utilizadas.
Genome of the Colorado Potato Beetle studied as a model species for agricultural pest
February 01, 2018

Genome of the Colorado Potato Beetle studied as a model species for agricultural pest

The Colorado potato beetle is notorious for its role in starting the pesticide industry - and for its ability to resist the insecticides developed to stop it. Now scientists have sequenced the beetle’s genome, probing its genes for clues to its surprising adaptability.
West Bengal potato production to drop in 2018
January 31, 2018

West Bengal potato production to drop in 2018

The potato production in West Bengal is expected to drop from last year’s 11 million tonne to 8-10 million tonnes in 2018, but is unlikely to impact the price, officials said.
Aumentan los consumidores de papa criolla en Colombia
January 30, 2018

Aumentan los consumidores de papa criolla en Colombia

Así lo afirmó Teresa Mosquera, lider del proyecto “Papas más nutritivas”, que adelantan la Universidad Nacional de Colombia y la Universidad McGill de Canadá. Y lo hizo en el Taller Internacional: Escalamiento de innovaciones para el desarrollo rural y la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional, realizado en Bogotá, el 26 de enero de 2018.
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North Yorkshire potato farmer wins award for still to be launched Priory Potato vodka
January 30, 2018

North Yorkshire potato farmer wins award for still to be launched Priory Potato vodka

Priory Vodka made from a small acreage of potato crop that is otherwise destined for McCain’s and McDonald’s fries won two prestigious Gold awards at the Global Spirits Masters in autumn 2017. Priory Vodka will go on sale shortly.
Argentina: Senasa explica a productores normativa sobre identificación y trazabilidad de papa
January 29, 2018

Argentina: Senasa explica a productores normativa sobre identificación y trazabilidad de papa

Representantes del Senasa y la Federación Nacional de Productores (FENAP) se reunieron para hablar sobre la identificación y trazabilidad de la papa,  el proyecto de Documento de Tránsito Electrónico (DTV) para hortalizas pesadas.
AHDB PCN Calculator to be improved with new scenarios and more data on the resistance and tolerance of potato varieties
January 28, 2018

AHDB PCN Calculator to be improved with new scenarios and more data on resistance and tolerance of potato varieties

A research project aims to improve the accuracy of the ‘AHDB Potatoes potato cyst nematode (PCN) pallida calculator’ which is currently used as an educational forecasting tool for potato growers in the United Kingdom.
España: El sindicato agrario pide a Carrefour retirar papa francesa que se publicita como española
January 27, 2018

España: El sindicato agrario pide a Carrefour retirar papa francesa que se publicita como española

La Asociación Agraria de Jóvenes Agricultores (Asaja) de León ha denunciado que Carrefour publicita una oferta de papa española como francesa. Asaja ha exigido a la cadena la inmediata retirada del ofrecimiento y con ello cualquier tipo de publicidad engañosa y contraria a las leyes que protegen a los consumidores.
In Rwanda, Kinigi is still the leading potato variety on the market
January 27, 2018

In Rwanda, Kinigi is still the leading potato variety on the market

New potato varieties are needed in Rwanda to meet the current market demands. Nevertheless, the potato variety Kinigi is still favorite among farmers as well as in the community of potato consumers.
Iceland's high court upholds 76% tax on imported french fries
January 27, 2018

Iceland's 76% duties on imported french fries are not unconstitutional, Supreme court rules

The highest court in Iceland has upheld a ruling that a 76% duty charged on imported French Fries is not unconstitutional.
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Cuba quiere comprar la papa que le sobra al Perú
January 26, 2018

Cuba quiere comprar la papa que le sobra al Perú

El Gobierno de Cuba ha manifestado su intención de comprar a Perú los excedentes de papa, siempre y cuando estos cumpla con los requisitos fitosanitarios para su exportación.
Proyecto chileno busca eliminar los pesticidas en la agricultura
January 25, 2018

Proyecto chileno busca eliminar los pesticidas en la agricultura

Por primera vez se busca utilizar microorganismos presentes en diversos cultivos para generar bíoproductos naturales que tengan relaciones beneficiosas con el cultivo.
Dublin potato farm turned itself into one of Ireland's best food companies
January 24, 2018

Dublin potato farm turned itself into one of Ireland's best food companies

Potato Chip manufacturer 'Keogh's crisps' has become one of the most popular food brands in Ireland over the past few years, and it grew out of a potato farm in Dublin.
Europatat's annual congress will highlight sustainability in the potato sector
January 23, 2018

Europatat's annual congress will highlight sustainability in the potato sector

Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, has confirmed the dates for its annual Europatat Congress. Under the slogan “Potatoes: a healthy, sustainable and responsible sector”, the 2018 Congress will focus on sustainability.
PEI Potato Solutions receives government support as the company invests in the latest sorting equipment
January 21, 2018

PEI Potato Solutions receives government support as the company invests in the latest sorting technology

The Government of Canada supports the investment in a Sherlock Separator potato sorter by RWL Holdings LTD (PEI Potato Solutions), a potato washing and sorting facility to optimize potatoes for processing prior to delivery to Cavendish Farms.
Perú: La Provincia de Huanuco exportaría papa al Brasil
January 21, 2018

Perú: La Provincia de Huanuco exportaría papa al Brasil

Funcionarios de la Gerencia de Desarrollo Económico de Huanuco se reunieron con los de la Dirección de Promoción de Exportaciones de PromPerú, para establecer una hoja de ruta a seguir e iniciar tratados comerciales con el estado de Amazonas en Brasil.

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