News on The Potato Supply Chain

Success story of Razdolie LLC (Moscow region)
March 30, 2021
Success story of Razdolie LLC (Moscow region)
The company Razdolie LLC was founded in 2008, but received a new round in development in 2015 with the arrival of a young and progressive management team.
Hauts-de-France: more organic potato plots despite the limited market
March 30, 2021
Hauts-de-France: more organic potato plots despite the limited market
With the closure of restaurants and consequent decrease in factory activity, organic potatoes, just like conventional potatoes, have suffered from the Covid-19 crisis.
Foto comparativa de los efectos de esta cepa de la bacteria estudiada por las investigadoras del Conicet.
March 29, 2021
Una bacteria para mejorar el rendimiento de la planta de papa
Investigadoras del CONICET describieron por primera vez la cepa de una bacteria que podría convertirse en un biofertilizante, en un estimulador del crecimiento vegetal y también en un biocontrolador amigable con el medio ambiente.
Parte temporada de exportación de semilla de papas certificadas en la región de Los Lagos, Chile
March 29, 2021
Parte temporada de exportación de semilla de papas certificadas en la región de Los Lagos, Chile
En la planta Seleccionadora de Semillas SZ S.A., ubicada en Frutillar, el Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (SAG) realizó la inspección, emisión del certificado sanitario y colocación del sello de la primera exportación de semilla certificada de papas.
El CEO de la compañía, Javier Meléndez (en el centro) junto a los integrantes de la Comisión de Igualdad Maite Garcia, Isabel Alonso, Óscar García, Sara Velasco y Jesús Misol.
March 29, 2021
Patatas Meléndez aprueba un plan para asegurar la 'igualdad real y efectiva' de sus trabajadoras
Patatas Meléndez, la empresa vallisoletana líder en el sector de la patata fresca, pone en marcha el I Plan de Igualdad con el objetivo de alcanzar la equiparación real y efectiva entre hombres y mujeres en todos los niveles de la empresa.
The U.S.-Mexico border at Tijuana, Baja California, and San Diego, California.
March 29, 2021
National Potato Council, others Raise Alarm on US-Mexico Trade Relationship
The National Potato Council(NPC) and 26 leading food and agriculture associations have expressed concerns over the rapid deterioration of the trade relationship between the United States and Mexico
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Voting Report on AHDB Potato ballot is with Ministers
March 27, 2021
Voting Report on AHDB Potato ballot is with Ministers. A majority voted against continuation of a levy.
A ballot to decide the future of the AHDB Potato levy has concluded and the voting report has been passed to Ministers for a decision on what happens next.
Agrico's Next Generation potato varieties now available on its online platform agricopotatoes.com
March 27, 2021
Agrico's Next Generation potato varieties now available on its online platform
Last November Agrico built an online news platform to support its buyers and growers with important knowledge and information. Agrico now also shares the latest insights and successes of its Next Generation potato varieties on this online platform
Potato machinery manufacturer Double L acquired by Idaho Investors, creating opportunities for growth
March 26, 2021
Potato machinery manufacturer Double L acquired by Idaho Investors, creating opportunities for growth
Double L, a prominent manufacturer of farm equipment in the Intermountain West, announced today it has reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by a group of Idaho investors, creating opportunities for growth.
CFIA says export certification resumes after no further positive tests for potato wart.
March 26, 2021
Prince Edward Island seed potatoes cleared for export to United States after no more potato wart found
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has lifted its voluntary suspension of export certification for P.E.I. seed potatoes, allowing trade to the United States to resume.
Potato Fields, Naltar, Gilgit Baltistan.
March 26, 2021
Pakistan aims for Self-sufficiency for seed potatoes by mid 2022
Pakistan is poised to become self-sufficient in potato seed by mid-2022. The country is going to start producing high-quality, virus-free, third-generation potato seed.
French potato farmer SCEA HERMANT has invested in a TOMRA 3A sorting machine to optimize the quality of potatoes and onions sold at fresh markets.
March 25, 2021
French potato farmer SCEA HERMANT invests in a TOMRA 3A Sorting Machine
For two years, SCEA HERMANT carefully considered acquiring a new optical sorter to sort and grade potato and onion crops prior to storage. The launch of the new TOMRA 3A convinced Loïc and Alain Hermant to make the investment.
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In February 2020, NPC joined Farm Workforce Modernization Act sponsors, including Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), to advocate for solutions to the ag labor crisis.
March 25, 2021
National Potato Council Cheers Bipartisan House Passage of Farm Workforce Modernization Act
The National Potato Council (NPC), which represents America’s $4.5 billion potato industry, welcomed last week's bipartisan 247-174 vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.
Albert Schirring, Strategy Lead Vegetables & Potato, Bayer AG
March 24, 2021
World Potato Congress Webinar: 'Late Blight: 175 years of experience. What have we learned? An update.' by Albert Schirring
The World Potato Congress is very pleased to present its next webinar on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 with Albert Schirring, Strategy Lead Vegetables & Potato, Bayer AG.
Green Headlands boost soil health and fertility
March 23, 2021
Green Headlands around potato fields boost soil health and fertility
Planting a Green Headland on uncropped areas around potato and field vegetable crops can capture nutrients worth £200/ha over the growing season.
Honduras: Productores conocen características de papa para industria
March 23, 2021
Honduras: Productores conocen características de papa para industria
Alrededor de 50 productores de papa, conocieron las características de una variedad destinada para la industria, en el municipio de La Esperanza, departamento de Intibucá.
Los hermanos Mateos sembrarán unas 24 hectáreas de patatas.
March 22, 2021
Fiebre por sembrar patatas en Salamanca
Los hermanos Mateos -Iván y Óscar- son dos de los muchos agricultores salmantinos que aprovechan ahora para sembrar patatas.
Uruguay: Aumento de área papera se explica por la llegada al sector de más granjeros de pequeña escala.
March 22, 2021
Uruguay: Aumento de área papera se explica por la llegada al sector de más granjeros de pequeña escala
Pese al décit hídrico que impactó en la zona núcleo, en San José, la elevada disponibilidad de la tecnología de riego permitió una cosecha que en cantidad y calidad logró abastecer de bueno modo al mercado.

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