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april 30, 2012
Imported French fries – a hot potato topic for the South African economy
Potatoes South Africa (PSA) has recently turned to the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries, as well as the Minister of Trade & Industry, in order to address the influx of frozen French fries into South Africa.
april 30, 2012
Potato genome mapping benefits within a decade, says genetics specialist
Growers could start seeing the benefits of the potato genome being sequenced within the next decade, with varieties bringing new traits such as PCN resistance or improved tuber shape.
april 30, 2012
Researchers barcode Colorado potato beetle for enhanced tracking and control
Barcodes may bring to mind the sales tags and scanners found in supermarkets and other stores. But U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are using 'DNA barcodes'to monitor insects that damage crops as diverse as wheat, barley and potatoes, and to make pest management decisions.
april 29, 2012
Vietnam's chefs turn out for US potatoes at annual meeting
The United States Potato Board’s (USPB) Vietnam Representatives partnered with the Washington Apple Commission and the US Meat Export Federation at the 2012 Saigon Professional Chef Guild (SPG) Annual Meeting.
april 28, 2012
Speaker programme for World Potato Congress now complete
Practical solutions for efficient potato storage and maximising marketable yields will be some of the topics on the agenda at World Potato Congress 2012 (May 27-30, Edinburgh).
april 28, 2012
Colorado State University potatoes well represented in White House Garden
You say potato. I say Colorado. When First Lady Michelle Obama and a passel of schoolchildren recently planted vegetables in the White House kitchen garden, three of five potato varieties plunked into the soil were developed by Colorado State University. Sponsored Content
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april 27, 2012
Florida potato grower accused of labor trafficking
A Florida potato grower and its labor contractor have been accused of labor trafficking and taking advantage of drug-addicted workers
april 26, 2012
Resultados de ensayos agronómicos de nuevas variedades de papa Puyehue-INIA y Patagonia-INIA
En esta primera temporada de evaluación, los mejores rendimientos en la variedad Puyehue-INIA se obtuvieron con una densidad de plantación de 53.000 plantas por hectárea
april 26, 2012
New research into the control of Alternaria in potatoes
According to independent potato specialist of Root Crop Consultancy Howard Hinds, Alternaria has become much more of an issue in UK potato crops, with severe infections being experienced in susceptible varieties such as Markies.april 25, 2012
NRA Show exhibition space has completely sold out
The 2012 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show has completely sold out its exhbit floor space.
april 17, 2012
Award-winning water specialist to speak at World Potato Congress 2012
Dr Colin Chartres, director-general of International Water Management Institute, based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is to speak at World Potato Congress 2012 (WPC2012). The water management specialist, whose Institute has just won the 2012 Stockholm Water P...april 17, 2012
Interpom | Primeurs 2012: Een compleet informatie- en ontmoetingsforum
Interpom | Primeurs staat bekend als een compleet informatie- en ontmoetingsforum voor de hele aardappel-, groente- en fruitbranche (AGF) in Europa, van teelt tot en met verwerking.
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april 17, 2012
Will US Growers Plant Too Many Potatoes in 2012?
It looks like 2012 will be a very interesting and possibly quite challenging for fresh market growers in the United States. So what should fresh growers be aware of in 2012?april 16, 2012
Michigan potato growers to vote on continuation Michigan Potato Industry Commission
Michigan potato growers have an opportunity to vote on whether to continue the Michigan Potato Industry Commission in a referendum conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). The referendum will begin Monday, Apr...
april 15, 2012
Belgie wordt grootste exporteur aardappelprodukten
België heeft Nederland als grootste aardappelexporteur van de troon gestoten. Van de Belgische akkers is vorig jaar 3,2 miljard kilo aan verse aardappelen verwerkt tot friet, rösti, puree en diepvriesproducten.april 12, 2012
'Net Positive Attitudes Metric' introduced at 2012 USPB Annual Meeting
A new United States Potato Board (USPB) demand metric was introduced by President and CEO Tim O’Connor at the USPB’s 40th Annual Meeting.
april 12, 2012
Hongos provocan infección y extinción de especies
La investigación, encabezada por Matthew Fisher, académico de la facultad de Salud Pública del Imperial College de Londres, y en el que también participó la Universidad de Oxford, revela que los hongos han estado presentes en 70% de los casos de extinc...april 11, 2012
Potatoes New Zealand: connecting kids to food
Potatoes New Zealand is coming under the international spotlight for its groundbreaking initiatives promoting healthy eating choices to children and young people.