News on The Potato Supply Chain

Dewulf partners with Mahindra to deliver potato planting equipment to Indian Farmers
November 14, 2017

Dewulf partners with Mahindra to bring the latest potato planting technology to Indian Farmers

Dewulf, supplier of a full line of potato and root crop machinery, announced a licencing agreement with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M Ltd), part of the USD 19 billion Mahindra Group, headquartered in Mumbai (India) for the manufacturing and marketing of potato planting equipment in India.
HZPC names Homoud Saleh (LEHA Group) Potato Man of the Year 2017
November 14, 2017

HZPC names Homoud Saleh (LEHA Group) Potato Man of the Year 2017

Each year, during the Potato Days, potato breeder HZPC announces the Potato (wo)man of the Year. This year Mr. Homoud Saleh was rewarded with this title.
High Tech for Farms: Bosch moves into Agricultural Technology Market worth billions
November 13, 2017

High Tech for Farms: Bosch moves into Agricultural Technology Market worth billions

Using sensors to determine the best time for harvesting and steering automated tractors across fields, the market for agricultural technology is growing worldwide. It is also a lucrative field for Bosch. 'Bosch can do more than cars and cordless screwdrivers. We are bringing high tech to farms, opening up a market worth billions.'
España: El precio de la papa sube un 700% desde la parcela al consumidor
November 12, 2017

España: El precio de la papa sube un 700% desde la parcela al consumidor

La papa y el ajo son los dos productos que, según el Indice de precios en origen y destino de los alimentos elaborado por COAG, tienen un mayor ascenso en octubre de 2017. Desde que salen a la tierra hasta que llegan al consumidor, multiplican en más de un 700% su precio.
Tesco brings back Italian New Potatoes for the seventh year
November 12, 2017

Tesco brings back Italian New Potatoes for the seventh year

Solely supplied by Branston, Italian new potatoes are returning to Tesco for the seventh consecutive year, to keep pace with the increasing demand for fresh seasonal new potatoes.
Potato production in Bamyan, Afghanistan increases 15 percent to 350,000 tonnes this year
November 12, 2017

Potato production in Bamyan, Afghanistan increases 15 percent to 350,000 tonnes this year

Bamyan, the largest potato producing province in Afghanistan, produced 350,000 tons this year, an increase of 15 percent compared to last year.
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Tolsma-Grisnich shows Potato Storage Innovations at Agritechnica
November 12, 2017

Tolsma-Grisnich shows Potato Storage Innovations at Agritechnica

Agritechnica will be the 'Centre of Innovation' for anyone who wants to be updated on the latest global developments in the agribusiness. Tolsma-Grisnich, a regular exhibitor at this event, will show its innovations for the storage of potatoes
McCain Foods recognizes Fiskel Farms as Champion Potato Grower for its Manitoba Plants
November 12, 2017

McCain Foods recognizes Fiskel Farms as Champion Potato Grower for its Manitoba Plants

Fiskel Farms of Carberry, Manitoba was named the McCain 2016 Crop Year Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Manitoba plants during the annual Growers’ Appreciation Banquet held at Canad Inns in Portage la Prairie.
WTO ruling against import licensing scheme Indonesia creates export opportunities for potato processing companies
November 12, 2017

WTO ruling against import licensing scheme Indonesia creates export opportunities for potato processing companies

The National Potato Council applauds the United States Trade Representative’s victory in the World Trade Organization (WTO) case against Indonesia’s restrictive import licensing scheme.
Nigerian firm Blackpace acquires potato chip manufacturer Ndiyo in Rwanda
November 12, 2017

Nigerian firm Blackpace acquires potato chip manufacturer Ndiyo in Rwanda

BlackPace Africa Group has bought Ndiyo Business Group, a major producer of salted potato chips in Rwanda.
Agrico presenteert 10 nieuwe rassen tijdens 'Portugese' show
November 11, 2017

Agrico presenteert 10 nieuwe rassen tijdens 'Portugese' show

Donderdag 9 november jl. opende Agrico haar jaarlijkse rassen- en zaailingenpresentatie bij haar kweek- en researchbedrijf Agrico Research in Bant. Jan van Hoogen presenteerde tien nieuwe rassen die onlangs zijn opgenomen op de Nationale Rassenlijst.
Productores e importadores de Paraguay se disputan el mercado frutihortícola
November 10, 2017

Productores e importadores de Paraguay se disputan el mercado frutihortícola

En el principal mercado de Asunción se ofrecen hortalizas nacionales y extranjeras. Los productores se quejan del contrabando y los importadores admiten que muchos productos ingresan ilegalmente, pero que en algunos lugares "se legalizan". Quién tiene la razón?
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Proyecto para aumentar producción de papa en Bolivia usará herramientas de la FAO
November 09, 2017

Proyecto para aumentar producción de papa en Bolivia usará herramientas de la FAO

El MDRyT cuenta desde hoy con las herramientas de la FAO para planificar y apoyar a la agricultura familiar de la papa. Su aplicación ayudará a desarrollar un modelo de política pública para la producción agroecológica del tubérculo.
Una papa transgénica “dorada” podría reducir la desnutrición
November 09, 2017

Una papa transgénica “dorada” podría reducir la desnutrición

Investigadores de la Universidad de Ohio experimentan con una papa que podría llegar a prevenir muertes y enfermedades. Sobre todo en aquellos países en donde la gente depende del almidón del tubérculo para el sustento.
Corea del Sur apoyará a Bolivia en la producción de papa
November 08, 2017

Corea del Sur apoya a Bolivia en la producción de papa

El Gobierno coreano otorgará tres millones de dólares para la construcción de un laboratorio destinado a la producción de semilla de papa de alta calidad.
Usando papa ecuatoriana, República Dominicana mejorará la calidad de su semilla
November 08, 2017

Usando papa ecuatoriana, República Dominicana mejora la calidad de su semilla

Gracias a la cooperación agrícola coreana, el IDIAF recibió semilla de una variedad altamente productiva y tolerante a plagas y enfermedades. El objetivo es garantizar un material de siembra de calidad, reducir los costos de producción y mejorar las condiciones de vida de los productores.
Dewulf presents Structural 30 - a new belt planter - at Agritechnica ’17
November 07, 2017

Dewulf presents Structural 30 - a new belt planter - at Agritechnica ’17

Dewulf, full-liner in potato and root crop machinery, will reveal the Structural 30, its latest belt planter at the Agritechnica 2017.
Unofficial Estimate US Potato Production 2017: between 0 and 3 percent below last year
November 07, 2017

Unofficial US Potato Production Estimate for 2017: 0 to 3 percent below 2016

The USDA has provided a first - unofficial - estimate on the total potato production in the United States in its 'Vegetables and Pulses Outlook' published October 27: between 0 and 3 percent below last year

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