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US pushes Mexico for approval of GM crops, access to potato market.
July 12, 2021

US pushes Mexico for approval of GM crops, access to potato market

The United States pressured Mexico on Wednesday to allow genetically modified crops into the country and to open up access to U.S.-grown potatoes. Trade talks were held Wednesday in Mexico City.
Comienza la campaña 2021 de La Chulapona, una patata nueva de temporada Km 0.
July 12, 2021

Comienza la campaña 2021 de La Chulapona, una patata nueva de temporada Km 0

Desde Frusangar nos complace anunciaros el comienzo de comercialización de patatas La Chulapona, un producto exclusivo de la región de Madrid.
Importante crecimiento de la producción de papa en el Ecuador.
July 12, 2021

Importante crecimiento de la producción de papa en el Ecuador

En 2020, el cultivo de papa en el Ecuador registró una importante recuperación, según el último informe de la Encuesta de Superficie y Producción Agropecuaria Continua (ESPAC) del INEC.
ITC’s Sunfeast takes on popular Bangladeshi potato biscuit brand
July 12, 2021

ITC’s Sunfeast takes on popular Bangladeshi potato biscuit brand

The brand’s latest potato biscuits will be available first in south India, West Bengal and markets in north-eastern states. These will be made available through ITCstore.in, general trade outlets and modern trade stores.
Managing nutrition during tuber bulking crucial for water regulation
July 08, 2021

Managing nutrition during tuber bulking crucial for water regulation

With tuber bulking being such a critical, yet energy sapping period in potato crop development, now is the time to consider nutrition applications to support crop health and maintain tuber growth.
PepsiCo invests over USD 30 million in the expansion of its snack production in the Dominican republic
July 08, 2021

PepsiCo invests over USD 30 million in the expansion of its snack production in the Dominican Republic

The company says that with the expansion of its chips production, PepsiCo contributes to the economic reactivation of the Dominican Republic by buying more local potatoes from Dominican farmers.
Potato cultivation in the Netherlands in 2021: Less acreage overall, but more for seed and starch potatoes
July 08, 2021

Potato cultivation in the Netherlands in 2021: Less acreage overall, but more for seed and starch potatoes

According to this year’s agricultural census, the Netherlands has almost 529 thousand hectares of land devoted to arable farming. This is 1.8 thousand ha (0.3 percent) more than in the previous year.
Jammu and Kashmir has potential of becoming a leading seed potato producer: Union Additional Secretary
July 08, 2021

Jammu and Kashmir has potential of becoming a leading seed potato producer: Union Additional Secretary

Union Additional Secretary Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Vivek Agarwal said Jammu and Kashmir has the potential to produce high quality virus-free potato seeds and become its largest producer.
The World Potato Congress Inc. Announces Willie Jacobs as its Newest International Advisor
July 08, 2021

World Potato Congress Inc. announces Willie Jacobs as its Newest International Advisor

The World Potato Congress Inc.'s (WPC) Board of Directors is very pleased to announce Mr. Willie Jacobs as its newest International Advisor from South Africa.
Researchers Identify Gene for Self-Compatibility in Potato
July 06, 2021

Researchers Identify Gene for Self-Compatibility in Potato

New discovery will lead to faster and more focused potato breeding
Rosenqvists Food Technologies Strengthen The Organisation
July 06, 2021

Rosenqvists Food Technologies Strengthen The Organisation

A new Area Sales Manager has been appointed replacing long-term team member Hubert Bihlmaier for the markets Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Rosenqvists' design department welcomes two new Design Engineers.
Technico is changing the Potato Value Chain in India and beyond
July 06, 2021

Technico is changing the Potato Value Chain in India and beyond

Technico Agri Sciences Limited (a 100% subsidiary of ITC Ltd.) is an Agri-Biotech Company involved in the business of producing and selling 'Early Generation' high vigor seed potatoes, with its award winning TECHNITUBER® Seed Technology.

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