Potato News from the Americas

Tecnología coreana fortalece la producción de papa a través de semillas certificadas.
November 14, 2023
Bolivia: desarrollos tecnológicos para el cultivo de papa
En Bolivia, dos organizaciones publico-privadas desarrollaron un proyecto de comunidades modelo de producción de papa con el fin de actualizar los métodos de trabajo en el país.
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November 13, 2023
State policy: Peru promotes law to stimulate the industrialization of potatoes
In Peru, a law promoting the industrialization of potatoes has been enacted to create favorable conditions for investment and stimulate agro-industrial developments.
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November 13, 2023
Venezuela: en tres estados ya no se produce papa para industria
En Venezuela, la producción de papa pierde terreno en por lo menos tres estados debido a disrupciones en la cadena de suministro de la semilla.
Douglas (Doug) Harley, Group Managing Director of Alexander Harley Seeds Ltd
November 13, 2023
World Potato Congress Inc. Welcomes New International Advisors
The World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) is pleased to welcome Douglas Harley and Derek Roulston as International Advisors.
Zsofia Szendrei, professor in MSU's Department of Entomology
November 13, 2023
Research team led by MSU scientist receives USD 6 million USDA grant to study pest-management strategies for potato systems
A research team has received a USD 6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to study insect pest management strategies for United States potato production systems.
LAY’S® and Matt James Celebrate Friendsgiving with Mashed Potatoes Made from Lay’s Potato Chips.
November 09, 2023
LAY'S® and Matt James Celebrate Friendsgiving with Mashed Potatoes Made from Lay's Potato Chips
Friendsgiving season is here and Lay's® – America's favorite potato chip – is central to the dinner table with the brand's spin on the viral cooking hack turning Lay's potato chips into a favorite side dish: mashed potatoes.
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The previous harvest was distinguished by good agricultural performance
November 09, 2023
Cuba: la región de Sancti Spíritus se adelanta en su siembra de papa agroecológica
Cuba se encuentra próxima a la temporada de siembra de papas y por tercer año seguido la región de Santi Spíritu, en el centro de la isla, se incluye al programa de papa agroecologica del país.
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November 08, 2023
McCain Foods USA, Campbell's Awarded USD 6.9 Million for Sustainable Potato-Growing Projects in Wisconsin and Maine
McCain Foods USA was awarded USD 6.9 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)
Employees stack products in boxes in Crac
November 08, 2023
Crac: la primer industria de papas pai del mundo es brasileña
En el Brasil de 1980 se construyo la primer fabrica de 'batata palha' del mundo, un producto que hoy es denominador común para el consumo de papa frita en Brasil.
Verticillium wilt
November 08, 2023
Algoritmo para detección de enfermedades en papa ve la luz en Colombia
Un equipo Colombiano liderado por William Alfonso León Rueda, logró desarrollar un algoritmo capaz de identificar una enfermedad causada por el hongo Verticillium.
Potatoes in the market
November 07, 2023
Aumento descomunal de precios en Chile preocupa y hasta abre mercado de importación
Aumento de precios de la papa en Chile abre incluso mercado de importación. Según informes gubernamentales, la suba de precios para los últimos doce meses se corresponde con un 115%.
Gefu Wang-Pruski, Acting Dean and Principal, Faculty of Agriculture
November 06, 2023
Well-known potato researcher appointed as Acting Dean and Principal, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie
A well-known potato researcher, Dr. Gefu Wang-Pruski will commence a one-year term as Acting Dean and Principal, Faculty of Agriculture at Dalhousie University, effective October 30, 2023.
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November 02, 2023
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November 01, 2023
Vicentina S.A organizó su jornada de papa anual en Uruguay
La semana pasada en Uruguay el equipo de Vicentina S.A, empresa dedicada a la producción de papa y también agentes para la compañía holandesa STET, dio la bienvenida a clientes y entusiastas del sector a la muy esperada jornada de la Papa Vicentina.

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