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USAID aims to improve the foundation and systems for long-term food security and increased farmer income in the Kyrgyz Republic. Shown above: Students of the Agrarian University of Kyrgyzstan get acquainted with modern agricultural equipment during the Ky
July 07, 2016
USAID project helps Potato Farmers in Kyrgyzstan
The Aravan Agro Service in Kyrgyzstan more than doubled its potato yield and profits in 2016 by partnering with the United States through the USAID Agro Horizon project.
La profesora Teresa Mosquera explica el desarrollo del proyecto a la Ministra de Desarrollo del Canadá, Marie Claude Bibeau.
July 06, 2016
Colombia: Llevan al departamento del Meta papas criollas más nutritivas y rentables
El consumo de tres variedades de papa criolla mejoradas genéticamente por investigadores de las universidades Nacional de Colombia y McGill de Canadá muestran positivos resultados para disminuir la desnutrición infantil.
Científicos del CIP reciben premio por trabajo sobre deficiencia de Vitamina A
June 28, 2016
Científicos del CIP reciben premio por trabajo sobre deficiencia de Vitamina A
Tres científicos del Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) son los ganadores del premio World Food Prize del 2016, equivalente al Premio Nobel de los Alimentos y la Agricultura, como reconocimiento a su éxito conjunto en mejorar la nutrición y salud a través del uso de cultivos biofortificados.
You may not only need a magnification glass, but a smart-phone as well: the compromise would allow three labeling options: (1) a phrase indicating that the food product contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs), (2) an on-pack symbol or (3) a QR or b
June 25, 2016
GMO Labeling Compromise ready for US Senate to consider
A landmark Senate agreement on national disclosure standards for genetically engineered foods would allow companies to disclose GMO ingredients through digital codes rather than on-package langcode or symbols.
Papas criollas colombianas para combatir el hambre
June 24, 2016
Papas criollas colombianas para combatir el hambre
Las nuevas papas tienen más proteínas, hierro y zinc. También son más resistentes a enfermedades.
A repeat lockout/tagout violation at the Washington Potato Company resulted in a $56000 fine by itself.
June 20, 2016
Washington Potato Company fined $213,160 for repeating workplace safety violations
Repeated serious safety violations have resulted in a serious workplace injury and in a large fine for the Washington Potato Company, a potato processing company in Warden, Washington.
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A fire broke out at the Old York Potato Chips plant in Brampton on June 17, 2016 (Courtesy: CityNews)
June 18, 2016
Fire at Olde York Potato Chip Plant
A fire broke out at the Olde York Potato Chips plant in Brampton, Ontario early Friday morning (June 17).
[Video] Perú: Clausuran proyecto que benefició a 1500 productores de papa
June 10, 2016
[Video] Perú: Clausuran proyecto que benefició a 1500 productores de papa
El proyecto “Producción competitiva de papa en los distritos de la Encañada, Huasmin y Sorochuco”, se inició hace cinco años con el propósito de revalorar, rescatar, promocionar y difundir las bondades de las papas cajamarquinas. Acaba de clausurarse oficialmente.
June 04, 2016
[Video] Provincia china alivia la pobreza gracias a la papa
Reportaje de la agencia china de noticias CCTV que muestra cómo el gobierno de la provincia de Xiji estimula el cultivo de la papa como una estrategia para aliviar la pobreza de sus habitantes.
Warning sign for anhydrous ammonia.
June 02, 2016
Potato Processor Dickinson Frozen Food fined 273K for Health and Safety Violations related to Ammonia Leak
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration found an Idaho frozen food manufacturer failed to safeguard employees and was unprepared to respond to a potentially lethal release of 1,300 lbs. of anhydrous ammonia on Dec. 1, 2015.
Un muerto y 19 intoxicados por fumigación de cultivo de papa en Colombia
May 30, 2016
Un muerto y 19 intoxicados por fumigación de cultivo de papa en Colombia
Un trágico saldo de una persona fallecida y 19 más intoxicadas, dejó el uso irresponsable de un fungicida sobre un cultivo de papa, en la vereda San Rafael, del municipio de La Calera, cerca de Bogotá, durante la noche de este miércoles, informaron miembros del cuerpo de bomberos de Cundinamarca.
As this article illustrates, pesticides can kill. Always make sure pesticides are used properly and responsibly.
May 30, 2016
Irresponsible pesticide use in Colombia leaves one dead, nineteen poisoned
Irresponsible use of fungicide on a potato crop in Colombia left one person dead and 19 intoxicated
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May 30, 2016
Purple Magic potato reaches finals of Northern Ireland Innovation competition INVENT 2016
Purple Magic, a Northern Ireland potato with high anthocyanin content, was bred by Paul Watts at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute and just reached the finals of INVENT 2016, a Northern Ireland innovation competition.
Colorado State University develops nutrient-rich purple potatoes
May 23, 2016
Colorado State University develops nutrient-rich purple potatoes
Purple potatoes might not be the first thing that comes to mind when trying to increase vitamin, mineral and antioxidant intake. However, a group of researchers from CSU have recently developed potato varieties that satisfy these nutritional needs and could act as a preventive measure to several diseases.
Researchers find a statistical relation between potato consumption and blood pressure. Note to researchers: a statistical association is not a causal relation.
May 19, 2016
Potatoes Blamed for High Blood Pressure - Really!
There is good research, not so good research, bad research and occasionally there is research that significantly raises my blood pressure. A recent study on the link between potatoes and high blood pressure falls in the latter category.
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May 19, 2016
Acrylamide-Reducing Yeast achieves GRAS-status
Renaissance BioScience Corp. has announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has “no questions” in regards to Renaissance’s Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notice for its non-GMO, acrylamide-reducing (AR) baker’s yeast strain (GRAS Notice No. GRN 000604).
Comer mucha papa causaría hipertensión
May 18, 2016
Comer mucha papa causaría hipertensión
Investigadores del Hospital Brigham de Mujeres (BWH, por sus siglas en inglés) y la Escuela T. H. Chan de Salud Pública de la Universidad de Harvard, en Estados Unidos, han analizado qué ocurre cuando se supera el consumo moderado y han descubierto que una ingesta elevada de patatas y patatas fritas puede estar asociada con un mayor riesgo de presión arterial alta (hipertensión) de adultos. Su trabajo se detalla en un artículo publicado este martes en 'British Medical Journal'.

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