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Puyuyacu es un dispositivo con sistema automatizado e inteligente capaz de crear un microclima superior a los 0 °C sobre los cultivos, evitando así los efectos devastadores de las heladas. (Courtesy: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM))
November 23, 2020
¡Gran aporte! Estudiantes peruanos crean máquina que protege a los cultivos de las heladas
El Invento será presentado a la edición 2021 del concurso 'Una idea para cambiar la Historia' de History Channel.
PepsiCo Appoints Dr. Pietro Antonio Tataranni as Chief Medical Officer to protect workers, products  and communities in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
November 22, 2020
PepsiCo Appoints Chief Medical Officer to protect workers, products from COVID-19
PepsiCo, Inc. recently announced that Pietro Antonio Tataranni, MD has been named the company's global Chief Medical Officer. He will oversee the company's efforts to protect its global workforce, products, and communities in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CIP Researchers say apical rooted cuttings are the solution for cheaper potato seed in India
November 21, 2020
International Potato Centre: Apical Rooted Cuttings offer cheaper potato seed in India
Researchers of the International Potato Center (CIP) explain the difficulties small potato farmers in many states of India may face to access good-quality planting materials at affordable prices.
Duravant To Acquire Cloud Packaging Solutions from Hearthside Food Solutions
November 20, 2020
Duravant To Acquire Cloud Packaging Solutions from Hearthside Food Solutions
Duravant LLC announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cloud Packaging Solutions from its parent company, Hearthside Food Solutions LLC.
Wildflowers could control aphid-borne viruses in potatoes
November 17, 2020
Wildflowers could control aphid-borne viruses in potatoes
Sowing wildflowers into potato crops could reduce aphid-carried viruses and offer an alternative to declining access to insecticides for growers.
Guillaume Liesch, Champ'pom : 'The situation is good in the consumption potato market'
November 17, 2020
Guillaume Liesch, Champ'pom : 'The situation is good in the consumption potato market'
The health crisis has taken a toll on the industrial potato market, although the consumer market has not been hit that hard.
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The 31st Annual Cambridge Potato Conference is scheduled for 15 and 16 December this year.
November 17, 2020
Annual Cambridge Potato Conference will be an online event this year
After much discussion and planning by the CUPGRA Executive Committee, it has been decided, owing to COVID-19 restrictions, to go ahead with a virtual conference to continue the unbroken run of 30 successful CUPGRA Cambridge Potato Conferences.
Scandi Standard to partner with Veg of Lund in research project for new plant-based protein
November 17, 2020
Scandi Standard partners with Veg of Lund in research project to develop potato based meat-substitute
Scandi Standard, the leading producer of chicken products in the Nordic region, partners with Veg of Lund AB in a research project to develop a meat-substitute similar to chicken based on potato and rapeseed oil.
World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar 'Developing the Pipeline from Genomics to New Products' with Dr. Mark Taylor
November 17, 2020
Next World Potato Congress Webinar: 'Developing the Pipeline from Genomics to New Products' with Dr. Mark Taylor
Next World Potato Congress webinar will be held on December 15, 2020, when Mark Taylor of the James Hutton Institute will speak on 'Developing the Pipeline from Genomics to New Products'
Un cultivador de papa camina por la carretera para vender su producción
November 16, 2020
Ventas de carretera, la cara de la crisis de cultivadores de papa en Colombia
La carretera que une a Bogotá y Tunja, en el departamento de Boyacá, se convirtió en la plaza de mercado a la que cultivadores de papa han tenido que llevar sus productos para no perder la cosecha.
Albert Adriá sorprende con un turrón elaborado con patatas fritas de bolsa de Lays Gourmet, cobertura de chocolate, chocolate con caramelo y praliné de macadamia tostada.
November 16, 2020
El turrón de patatas fritas que deja sordo
Albert Adriá sorprende con un turrón elaborado con patatas fritas de bolsa de Lays Gourmet, cobertura de chocolate, chocolate con caramelo y praliné de macadamia tostada. 'Es un turrón que te deja sordo porque cuando lo masticas es tan crujiente que dejas de escuchar a quien te habla'
Los universitarios Diego Orihuela y Ariel Rodríguez se dedican a la producción de papa para seguir sus estudios.
November 16, 2020
Universitarios de Paraguay aprovecharon la pandemia para incursionar en la producción de papa
Dos universitarios de la compañía Pacheco de la ciudad de Carapeguá, Paraguay, decidieron desde este año incursionar en la producción de papa y manifestaron obtener excelentes resultados económicos.
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Papicultores de Soacha, Colombia, solicitan construcción de un centro de acopio
November 16, 2020
Papicultores de Soacha, Colombia, solicitan construcción de un centro de acopio
La crisis del sector papero, generada en parte por la pandemia, también afectó a los campesinos de las zonas rurales de Soacha, quienes están vendiendo su producto a bajos precios para no perderlo.
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November 16, 2020
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Supported by potato industry stakeholders, Washington State University (WSU) expands research on soil health
November 13, 2020
Supported by potato industry stakeholders, Washington State University expands research on soil health
Launching new research in support of Washington potato growers, Washington State University is partnering with industry leaders to study healthier, more sustainable, and productive soils.
Potato breeder HZPC publishes certificate price after half-year trading day.
November 13, 2020
HZPC: Great supply of certificates offers opportunities for seed potato growers
During the half-yearly trading day of potato breeder HZPC Holding B.V., it appeared that the supply of certificates has increased again. The price of the certificate of share has been set at EUR 118,15.
'No more potatoes for fries needed by the processors? Then we'll cut them ourselves'
November 13, 2020
'No more potatoes for fries needed by the processors? Then we'll cut them ourselves'
The corona crisis dealt a blow to the fries processing industry and that in turn had consequences for the growers who supply the industry.
Irish Potato Market Report: retail demand remains strong
November 13, 2020
Irish Potato Market Report: retail demand remains strong
Consumption and retail demand remains strong as we approach week 4 of lockdown measures although processing trade remains minimal.

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