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Argentina lanza la primera papa resistente al virus PVY
December 11, 2018

Argentina lanza la primera papa resistente al virus PVY

Después de 20 años de investigaciones, esta variedad saldrá a la venta el año que viene, con beneficios productivos y económicos estimados en 45 millones de dólares por año, sólo en el mercado argentino.
Stop of seed potato import in 2021, says Algerian Minister of Agriculture
December 11, 2018

Algeria will stop seed potato import in 2021, says Minister of Agriculture

The Algerian Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries Abdelkader Bouazghi said that Algeria would stop the import of seed potatoes in 2021
SPAR reparte 175 toneladas de semilla de papa en Gran Canaria
December 03, 2018

SPAR reparte 175 toneladas de semilla de papa en Gran Canaria

La Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos de Canarias (COAG) estima que con este material se cosechan 40 hectáreas en la Isla, y se generan 120 puestos de trabajo directo en el campo.
Perspectivas del cultivo de papa para exportación en Buenos Aires
December 01, 2018

Perspectivas del cultivo de papa para exportación en Buenos Aires

Un equipo de pasantes del Ente Zona Franca Bahía Blanca+Coronel Rosales, concluyó que la industrialización y venta a otros países es técnicamente factible y rentable.
Aardappel sector komt weer massaal naar de INTERPOM PRIMEURS in de Kortrijk Xpo
November 30, 2018

Aardappel sector komt weer massaal naar de INTERPOM PRIMEURS in de Kortrijk Xpo

De voorbije dagen was de volledige aardappelsector massaal verzameld op INTERPOM PRIMEURS in Kortrijk Xpo. Niet minder dan 19.508 bezoekers de beurs...
R. Dominicana: Coreanos muestran alternativas del cultivo de papa
November 26, 2018

R. Dominicana: Coreanos muestran alternativas del cultivo de papa

La cooperación agrícola coreana en el país y el IDIAF presentaron alternativas tecnológicas sostenibles para elevar la productividad y reducir los costos de producción del cultivo.
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Perú: Capacitan agricultores en producción de semilla de papa
November 23, 2018

Perú: Capacitan agricultores en producción de semilla de papa

A través de talleres, el Ministerio de Agricultura y Riego (MINAGRI) quiere que los agricultores de la región de Junín mejoren la calidad y rentabilidad de sus cultivos.
Breeders Trust 'detective work' catches seed potato company mixing in table potatoes
November 22, 2018

Breeders Trust detective work catches seed potato company mixing in table potatoes

Earlier this month, Breeders Trust - an organisation looking after the interest of a.o. potato breeders - revealed a major fraud, concerning the switching of at least 200 tons of potatoes meant for consumption, to seed potatoes
A new Maine Potato Variety, the Caribou Russet, sees an increasing popularity
November 20, 2018

A new Maine Potato Variety, the Caribou Russet, sees an increasing popularity

The Caribou Russet, a potato variety developed by the University of Maine and available since 2016, sees an increasing market
HZPC names Dr Marie Rasochová Potato Woman of the Year 2018
November 13, 2018

HZPC names Dr Marie Rasochová Potato Woman of the Year 2018

Potato company HZPC has named Dr. Marie Rasochová (80) as Potato Woman of the Year 2018. She is a great promotor of potatoes in the Czech Republic.
Agrico warns: 'Considerably less seed potatoes available for export'
November 13, 2018

Agrico warns: 'Considerably less seed potatoes available for export'

During the annual potato variety show at Agrico the topic of discussion was not limited to unique varieties on display. The impact of the excessive heat and drought this season on the seed potato market was also a hot topic.
Argentina y Uruguay avanzan en el mejoramiento de papa
November 08, 2018

Argentina y Uruguay avanzan en el mejoramiento de papa

Con el objetivo de promover la obtención de variedades competitivas en el mercado, autoridades del INTA y del INIA Uruguay firmaron un convenio que habilita el intercambio de material genético.
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NEPG estimates potato harvest 2018
November 08, 2018

North-western European Potato Growers: harvest down 20 percent at least

The total potato harvest in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and France in 2018 will be at least 20 percent lower than last year, according to the latest estimates of the North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG).
Perú lanza variedad de papa para mejorar seguridad alimentaria
November 07, 2018

Perú lanza variedad de papa para mejorar seguridad alimentaria

Kawsay, desarrollada por el CIP, tiene el potencial de mejorar los ingresos y la seguridad alimentaria de las comunidades con pocos recursos, ubicadas en tierras altas.
Potato variety presentations in the Netherlands: Agrico highlights natural resistance to Phytophthora.
November 06, 2018

Potato variety presentations in the Netherlands: Agrico highlights natural resistance to Phytophthora

As part of the potato variety presentations in the Netherlands later this week, Agrico highlights its late blight resistant varieties in a Ukraine themed show.
Shifts in potato varieties planted in Great Britain
November 01, 2018

Shifts in potato varieties planted in Great Britain

The revised estimate for the total 2018 potato planted area in Great Britain is 117.3Kha, down 4.4% from 2017. Also includes shifts in the Top ten potato varieties grown in Great Britain in 2018
World Potato Congress participates at the Potato Conference in Zhaotang, China
November 01, 2018

World Potato Congress participates at the Potato Conference in Zhaotang, China

The Potato Conference in Zhaotong, China was held earlier this week on October 28 and 29, 2018. The World Potato Congress delegation made a significant contribution.
Pepsico to invest $5 million by 2020 to expand its sustainable farming programme in India.
October 30, 2018

Pepsico to invest $5 million by 2020 to expand its sustainable farming programme in India

Snacks and beverages manufacturer PepsiCo plans to invest $5 million by 2020 to expand its sustainable farming programme in India.

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