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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.
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.
December 08, 2020
Winter cover crop research yields positive results for environment
In humid climates, there is a high risk of topsoil loss from erosion on bare soil as well as nitrogen from fertilizers leaking or leaching from the soil into water sources, which can cause groundwater pollution.
December 08, 2020
Insort's video presentation of the Sherlock Safeguard® highlights food safety benefits
Following the introduction of the Sherlock Safeguard®, Insort presents a video highlighting the food safety benefits of their latest sorter. And - once again - Insort shows that a video presentation of equipment does not have to be boring.
December 08, 2020
UK Baked potato campaign will use consumer specific targeted messages
A new marketing campaign to promote the benefits of the baked potato in the United Kindom by the AHDB will use in-depth consumer analysis to pick the right spud selling point for each segment of the market.
December 07, 2020
Inmovilizan en Vigo, España 1.500 kilos de patatas falsas de Xinzo da Limia
Se ofrecían como tal pero no cumplían la normativa de Indicación Geográfica Protegida
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December 07, 2020
Spar Gran Canaria fomenta la papa local con el reparto de 100.000 kilos de semillas
Spar Gran Canaria renovó ayer su convenio para el Fomento de la Producción y la Comercialización de la Papa Local de Calidad en la Isla de Gran Canaria.
December 04, 2020
Aeroponics: growing potatoes in the air - agricultural innovation in Rwanda
A Rwandan entrepreneur is pioneering the use of innovative farming technology that, he believes, is set to play a major role in feeding the growing population in his country, amid increasing pressure on arable land.
December 03, 2020
FAO Food Price Index registered a sharp rise in November to its highest level in nearly six years
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 105.0 points in November 2020, up 4.0 points (3.9 percent) from October and 6.4 points (6.5 percent) higher than its value a year ago.
December 01, 2020
Potato Starch cooperative Avebe increases performance price to 96.15 euros
In financial year 2019/2020 Dutch Potato Starch Producer Royal Avebe achieved a performance price of 96.15 euros. This is a fraction below the record result - 96.63 euros - of the previous financial year.
November 30, 2020
Gobierno de Perú promueve mayor consumo de papa
Desde el Programa Agroideas del Ministerio de Agricultura y Riego (Minagri), se busca promover el consumo de la papa peruana y destacar el trabajo de los agricultores que han mantenido una producción constante de este alimento, pese a la pandemia.
November 30, 2020
Gobierno Colombiano no autorizó la importación de 65.000 toneladas de papa de Bélgica
La desinformación surgió al sacar de contexto unas proyecciones que hizo Fedepapa en marzo. Le explicamos las raíces de la crisis y los efectos que, según los expertos, se pueden producir si no se toman medidas estructurales.
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November 30, 2020
Se levanta el veto a la plantación de patata en la práctica totalidad de Asturias
El Principado anulará en 2021 la prohibición de cultivar patata en todo el territorio, excepto en San Tirso de Abres y Vegadeo.
November 30, 2020
Juan Manuel Coello, Patatas Meléndez: 'La patata de calidad para lavado ha soportado bien la incertidumbre generada por el Covid-19'
La empresa vallisoletana apuesta por las variedades 'Agria' y 'Lady amarilla' para seguir ofreciendo patata nacional y de Castilla y León a los consumidores.
November 29, 2020
Potato has the potential to reduce anemia, due to high level of iron absorption
The potato is known to be a good source of energy, potassium, and vitamins C and B6, but according to research recently published in the Journal of Nutrition, its tubers can also be an excellent source of iron.
November 29, 2020
US potato packer Skone & Connors installs Tong grading and washing equipment
Potato packer Skone & Connors installs Tong grading and washing equipment. The custom-built potato grading and washing solution enabled this US based company to increase their sizing capabilities of both dirty and washed crop, whilst reducing waste.
November 23, 2020
La 'papatón' de Bogotá y Cundinamarca fue todo un éxito: vendieron más de 40.000 bultos de papa
Según la Gobernación de ese departamento, la cifra se traduce en cerca de 2.100 toneladas de ese producto.
November 23, 2020
España: Un nuevo negocio del casco antiguo compostelano reinventa la patata asada de feria a la gallega
Se llama Galipapas y, como su nombre bien indica, es una reinvención a la gallega de todo un clásico en el sur de España y del baked potatoe de la cocina inglesa.