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Tecnología coreana fortalece la producción de papa a través de semillas certificadas. (Cortesía: Nicole Vargas)
November 14, 2023

Bolivia: desarrollos tecnológicos para el cultivo de papa

En Bolivia, dos organizaciones publico-privadas desarrollaron un proyecto de comunidades modelo de producción de papa con el fin de actualizar los métodos de trabajo en el país.
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November 13, 2023

State policy: Peru promotes law to stimulate the industrialization of potatoes

In Peru, a law promoting the industrialization of potatoes has been enacted to create favorable conditions for investment and stimulate agro-industrial developments.
Peru
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Venezuela: en tres estados ya no se produce papa para industria
November 13, 2023

Venezuela: en tres estados ya no se produce papa para industria

En Venezuela, la producción de papa pierde terreno en por lo menos tres estados debido a disrupciones en la cadena de suministro de la semilla.
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Zsofia Szendrei, professor in MSU's Department of Entomology
November 13, 2023

Research team led by MSU scientist receives USD 6 million USDA grant to study pest-management strategies for potato systems

A research team has received a USD 6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to study insect pest management strategies for United States potato production systems.
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AVR Deutschland
November 09, 2023

Belgium based agricultural potato equipment manufacturer AVR announces expansion into Germany

One year before AVR's 175th anniversary, the Belgian agricultural potato equipment manufacturer has announced a significant expansion of the company: the opening of a new branch in Germany.
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La pasada cosecha se distinguió por el buen rendimiento agrícola. (Cortesía:Escambray)
November 09, 2023

Cuba: la región de Sancti Spíritus se adelanta en su siembra de papa agroecológica

Cuba se encuentra próxima a la temporada de siembra de papas y por tercer año seguido la región de Santi Spíritu, en el centro de la isla, se incluye al programa de papa agroecologica del país.
Cuba
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HZPC Research, Roptawei 4, Metslawier
November 08, 2023

HZPC celebrates Potato Days

The Dutch company that has carried the seal of the crown since 2023 and has been renamed HZPC Royal Group, will receive clients, partners and friends for an event that will be held for the first time at the Metslawier station.
Netherlands
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Renaissance BioScience and Certis Belchim enter partnership for innovative biopesticide development
November 05, 2023

Renaissance BioScience and Certis Belchim enter partnership for innovative biopesticide development

Renaissance BioScience, a leader in bioengineering microbes for the global agriculture and food industries, has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Certis Belchim, a global leader in the development of crop-protecting biocontrol agents that combat agricultural pests.
Canada
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México: aumento del área sembrada podría impactar sobre la oferta
November 02, 2023

México: aumento del área sembrada podría impactar sobre la oferta

En el valle de México, el ciclo de otoño-invierno tiene a la horticultura trabajando sobre el cierre de año. Ya se ha sembrado pepino, cebolla y chiles, y en tanto que algunos cultivos se han visto postergados, la papa ha tenido un marcado crecimiento en área sembrada comparado con otras temporadas.
Mexico
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Dewulf Enduro
November 01, 2023

Agritechnica 2023: Dewulf bringing something for everyone

This year, the world's largest agricultural trade fair Agritechnica will once again grace the familiar exhibition halls of Hanover, Germany for eight days.
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The former Minister of Agriculture and Livestock José Valín
November 01, 2023

La patata en España: pasado, presente y futuro.

Previo a la XVIII edición de la Feria Exaltación de la Patata de Herrera de Pisuerga que comenzó el pasado 28 de octubre, José Valín, quien ocupó la Consejería de Agricultura y Ganadería de la Junta de Castilla y León entre 1996 y 2007, fue entrevistado con respecto a las tendencias de la patata en España y las perspectivas a futuro.
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Vicentina S.A organizó su jornada de papa anual en Uruguay
November 01, 2023

Vicentina S.A organizó su jornada de papa anual en Uruguay

La semana pasada en Uruguay el equipo de Vicentina S.A, empresa dedicada a la producción de papa y también agentes para la compañía holandesa STET, dio la bienvenida a clientes y entusiastas del sector a la muy esperada jornada de la Papa Vicentina.
Uruguay
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Potatoes, fresh from the field, bump onto a belt before being transferred to a storage shed outside of Boardman, Oregon.
October 31, 2023

Too much potatoes for French Fries in Pacific Northwest

About 5,000 loaded-down semi-trucks of really nice Northwest french-fry-making potatoes are set to plop into cattle troughs or be destroyed. Dale Lathim is the President of the Potato Marketing Association of North America
United States
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NAPMN projects big increase in US potato crop
October 31, 2023

Big increase in United States potato crop expected

Last month, the North American Potato Market News (NAPMN) projected the US 2023 potato crop to come in at 429.6 million hundredweight (cwt), more than 37 million cwt more than last year's unusually small crop.
Canada
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Scott Anderson, science co-ordinator for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's research station in Harrington, came up with the name for the 'Plowdown Challenge.' (Courtesy: CBC)
October 30, 2023

Scientist challenges farmers to guess the yield of potato field grown without fertilizers

A scientist from Prince Edward Island has issued a challenge to Island farmers: Guess the yield of a potato field grown using only fertilizer left over from last year's crop.
Canada
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Farmers in the United Kingdom warn of rotting crops after Storm Babet flooding
October 26, 2023

UK farmers warn of rotting crops after Storm Babet flooding

Potato and cereal crops are likely to have been heavily damaged by the recent devastating floods across the United Kingdom, farmers have warned.
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En los principales departamentos que abastecen al GMML la disminución fue de 8,9%. Cortesía: Andina
October 24, 2023

Perú: reducción en el área sembrada debido a la falta de lluvias

La campaña de siembra 2023/24 en Peru comenzó con una reducción considerable en el área con respecto a años anteriores
Peru
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Ensuring Quality from Seed to Table: The Role of Seed Certification in NZ’s Potato Industry
October 20, 2023

Ensuring Quality from Seed to Table: The Role of Seed Certification in New Zealand’s Potato Industry

The New Zealand Seed Potato Certification Scheme was established in 1948 and has been running continuously since then.
New Zealand
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