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January 05, 2011

CIP publica catálogo virtual de clones avanzados y variedades de papa

Con el fin de proporcionar información actualizada sobre los clones avanzados y variedades de papa del Centro Internacional de la Papa disponibles para su distribución en todo el mundo, el CIP ha publicado un Catálogo de Clones Avanzados, disponible en...

January 03, 2011

Colored Potatoes Shown To Decrease Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Damage

In the first known study to address the effects of potato consumption on antioxidant status, oxidative stress and inflammation in humans, a team of research scientists worked with a group of Washington adult males to test the hypothesis that antioxidants from colored potatoes would decrease susceptibility to chronic diseases.

Washington Oregon Potato Conference 2011

January 02, 2011

Futurist Bob Treadway keynote speaker at 2011 Washington-Oregon Potato Conference

The program for the 2011 Washington-Oregon Potato Conference is packed with scientific reports, national and state updates on the industry and of course a keynote speaker.

Gary Linkletter, Chairman of PEI Potato Board

December 29, 2010

Gary Linkletter elected chairman PEI Potato Board

Gary Linkletter has been elected chair of the P.E.I. Potato Board.

December 29, 2010

USPB provides help to develop new dehy potato products

Potential end users who learn about U.S. dehydrated potatoes at trade shows and seminars and who decide to incorporate dehy into a product don’t have to go it alone.

December 21, 2010

Mixed Reaction from United Fresh as House Passes Food Safety Bill

By a vote of 215 to 144 today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Food Safety Modernization Act, enacting large-scale changes to the nation’s food safety system.

December 20, 2010

Unique partnership continues between Pisaq Potato Park and International Potato Center

A special ceremony, held on December 6 celebrated the signing of a renewed agreement between the International Potato Center and the Pisaq Potato Park’s Association of Communities - represented by the Association ANDES.

December 19, 2010

Euro - Potato Report November 30, 2010

In the latest Euro-Potato report of November 30: NEPG estimates of EU 5 production, area and yield

December 19, 2010

Allan Parker: farmers could join endangered species list

Extreme weather patterns wreaking havoc on many parts of the world could put the global farmer on the endangered species list, says an international agricultural expert.

December 17, 2010

UK Potato prices rise after weather disruption

Potato prices jumped sharply last week, as cold weather continued to disrupt movement between farms, packers and retailers.

December 16, 2010

Interview with Chris Voigt of 20 Potatoes a Day

Chris Voigt is the executive director of the Washington State Potato Commission, which supports and promotes the Washington state potato industry (1). On October 1st, Mr. Voigt began a two month, potato-only diet to raise awareness about the health properties of potatoes.

December 14, 2010

New Brunswick Potato farmers look for market rebound

December 13, 2010

Maine potato growers see ‘pretty good’ year

Though potato fields yielded average amounts, the crop quality in Maine was better than last year, growers and industry representatives said Monday.

Idaho Potato Commission receives award for its website

December 13, 2010

Idaho Potato Commission website receives award

America’s number one potato, the Idaho® potato, has earned another number one title: Best Agricultural Cooperative Website.

Een Russisch schip in de haven van Oostende vóór de export vanuit Belgie stil kwam te liggen vanwege het aardappelcyste aaltje

December 11, 2010

Rusland laat nog steeds geen Belgische aardappelen toe

December 10, 2010

Wat deed de aardappelprijzen in gunstige zin evolueren?

De totale Belgische productie consumptieaardappelen wordt voor 2010 geraamd op 3,49 miljoen ton, ermee rekening gehouden dat door de slechte weersomstandigheden één à twee procent van het areaal achterblijft in de grond.