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NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) uncertain about pending potato season. (Courtesy: Eurofresh-Distribution)
december 17, 2020
NEPG uncertain about pending potato season
NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) is unsure of the current potato situation and does not expect major changes in the demand side of the market in the coming weeks.
Close-up of late blight infected potato leaves collected in Indonesia (Courtesy: Phillip Wharton)
december 15, 2020
Researchers map late blight strains in potato on Java, Indonesia
A new study published in Plant Pathology identifies for the first time the genotypes of P. infestans, causing late blight in the main potato-growing regions in Java, Indonesia.
Siembra de papa en Cuba, para degustarlas en febrero
december 14, 2020
Siembra de papa en Cuba, para degustarlas en febrero
Los matanceros iniciaron la siembra de papa por la unidad básica de producción cooperativa Gisper, del municipio de Colón de Matanzas, Cuba, una de las más productivas de la región y que en esta oportunidad plantará 164 hectáreas.
Huánuco: Más de 2 mil productores de papa cumplen paro agrario y protestan frente a gobierno regional (Courtesy: Edgar Falcón)
december 14, 2020
Huánuco: un sector de agricultores protestó frente a sede del gobierno regional
Le exigían al gobernador regional, Juan Alvarado, destinar un mayor presupuesto para la compra de sus productos.
Estimates of Canadian Potato Production by Statistics Canada: a slightly lower overall production, but huge regional changes
december 14, 2020
2020 Potato Production in Canada: a slight drop overall, but huge changes by province
Potato Production in Canada for the year 2020, is estimated at 104,203,000 hundredweight. This is down 1.4 million hundredweight or 1.3 percent below de production in 2019.
Tom Vilsack
december 12, 2020
National Potato Council welcomes the Nomination of Tom Vilsack as USDA Secretary
The United States Potato industry looks forward to productive relationship with returning Secretary Tom Vilsack.
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United States exports seed potatoes to Cuba
december 10, 2020
United States exports seed potatoes to Cuba for trials
Potatoes USA has sent the first shipment of U.S. seed potatoes to Cuba. The mixed load of 10 different varieties will be utilized in trials conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture in Cuba.
Zerella Fresh reinvests in Wyma as they expand the capacity of their potato washing and grading line. 
december 10, 2020
Zerella Fresh expand the capacity of their potato washing and grading line
South Australia's Zerella Fresh this month committed to expanding the capacity of their potato washing and grading line. Zerella Fresh has again chosen to reinvest with Wyma Solutions for their post-harvest needs.
Tong’s new MonstaFill box filler transforms throughput for UK potato grower
december 09, 2020
Tong’s new MonstaFill box filler transforms throughput for UK potato grower
Two of the newest machines within Tong Engineering’s wide range of vegetable handling equipment are proving invaluable in transforming post-harvest operations for Hampshire-based potato grower, Whitewater Potatoes.
Two University of Maine researchers, Greg Porter and Han Tan are part of a team of plant geneticists and breeders working to develop tools to improve potato breeding
december 08, 2020
Maine researchers are developing genomic tools for potato breeders
Two University of Maine researchers, Greg Porter and Han Tan, are part of a team of plant geneticists and breeders working to develop tools that will help Maine scientists and farmers become more efficient in bringing novel, improved potato varieties to market.
A proud farmer with harvested potato.
december 08, 2020
Working together on sustainable potato production in Kenya
Viazi (potatoes in Kiswahili) are grown in Kenya since the 19th century. The production and consumption of the potato have grown steadily since.
Pepsico UK are cutting carbon emissions by bringing potatoes full circle
december 08, 2020
Pepsico UK are cutting carbon emissions by turning potato peels into fertilizer
Pepsico UK has joined forces with British clean-tech firm CCm Technologies to reduce their carbon footprint by turning their potato waste into fertiliser.
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