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Ensayo de variedades de papa ecológica [Documento]
December 02, 2016

Ensayo de variedades de papa ecológica [Documento]

El Servicio de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural del Cabildo Insular de Tenerife (España) elaboró este documento para orientar a los productores ecológicos sobre cuál es la variedad de papa que más se ajusta a esta forma de cultivo.
EarthFresh Farms acquires Grand Bend Produce
December 01, 2016

EarthFresh Farms acquires Grand Bend Produce

EarthFresh Farms recently announced the acquisition of the assets of Grand Bend Produce, a Southwestern Ontario based fresh potato business.
Interpom | Primeurs 2016 attracts 20.000 visitors from 55 countries
December 01, 2016

Interpom | Primeurs 2016 attracts 20.000 visitors from 55 countries

The 18th edition of the Interpom | Primeurs once again set a new record with 19 938 visitors from no less than 55 different countries, illustrating the growing interest for this event far beyond the Belgian borders.
Argentina: Preocupación de productores de papa por la baja rentabilidad en Córdoba
November 29, 2016

Argentina: Preocupación de productores de papa por la baja rentabilidad en Córdoba

En la provincia se cultivan unas 15.000 hectáreas; la demanda industrial sostiene el precio.
Halifax Police: Unclear if needle came from potatoes
November 29, 2016

Halifax Police: Unclear if needle came from potatoes

After further investigation of the food tampering report of this weekend, Halifax Police concluded it can not be determined where the needle originated. This additional reporting caused a sigh of relieve among Canadian Potato Packers.
McDonald's accepts additional potato varieties for its fries
November 29, 2016

McDonald's accepts two new potato varieties for its fries: Blazer Russet and Clearwater Russet

In September, McDonald's approved two relatively new potato varieties for the production of their french Fries. They only allow seven varieties now, four of which were developed by the Tri-State Program
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New Potato Tampering Incident in Halifax linked to Prince Edward Island Potatoes
November 27, 2016

New Potato Tampering Incident in Halifax linked to Prince Edward Island Potatoes

Earlier today, the Halifax Regional Police announced they received a report of a needle being found in potatoes at a home in Halifax, NS Canada.
2016 GB potato production estimated down 5% at 5.22 million tonnes
November 27, 2016

2016 GB potato production estimated down 5% at 5.22 million tonnes

AHDB Potatoes' first provisional estimate of total production in Great Britain for the 2016 crop year is 5.22 million tonnes, down 5% from 2015. Average yields for GB are estimated at just under 45 tonnes/ha, down 8% on last year.
NMSU researcher helps develop potatoes more nutritious potatoes
November 27, 2016

NMSU researcher helps develop more nutritious potatoes

Can the nutritional value of potatoes be improved? That is the question USDA research geneticist Kathy Haynes has been asking for nearly 30 years. Her quest for the answer has led her to breeding a more nutritious potato, similar to the papa criolla types found in South America.
Geoff Moar re-elected as AUSVEG Chair, Belinda Adams elected as Deputy Chair
November 24, 2016

Geoff Moar re-elected as AUSVEG Chair, Belinda Adams elected as Deputy Chair

New South Wales potato grower Geoff Moar has been re-elected to the position of AUSVEG Chair and Queensland vegetable grower Belinda Adams has been elected to the position of AUSVEG Deputy Chair following a Board meeting held on Thursday 24 November in Sydney.
Bolivia: Decomisan dos vagones con papa y harina de contrabando desde Argentina
November 24, 2016

Bolivia: Decomisan dos vagones con papa y harina de contrabando desde Argentina

Se trata de 400 bolsas de papa, cada una de 50 kilos, que estaban en dos vagones de un tren procedente de la Argentina y con destino final la ciudad de Oruro".
España: Pepsico premia tesis de grado sobre teledetección y riego por goteo en papa
November 23, 2016

España: Pepsico premia tesis de grado sobre teledetección y riego por goteo en papa

Christian Cerezo, estudiante de la Universidad de Burgos, se ha alzado con el Premio que PepsiCo activa anualmente entre universidades de toda España. El galardonado disfrutará de un premio en metálico de 3.000€ así como de una semana de visita y formación en el programa agrícola de PepsiCo Iberia.
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November 21, 2016

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Major Seed Potato Supply deal signed between Scotland and Kenya
November 18, 2016

Major Seed Potato Supply deal signed between Scotland and Kenya

A bilateral trade deal between Scotland and Kenya opens up the Kenyan Potato market to the import of Scottish Seed potatoes
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Woordman Farms (Taber) named champion grower of McCain Foods Coaldale Plant
November 17, 2016

Woordman Farms (Taber) named champion grower of the McCain Foods Coaldale Plant

Woordman Farms of Taber was named the 2015-2016 McCain Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Foods Coaldale plant (Alberta) during the 17th Annual McCain Growers’ Banquet held recently at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre.

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