Australia: Victorian Potato Growers Council rebrands
On March 22, the Victorian Potato Growers Council, a division of the Victorian Farmers Federation, announced their rebranding as Potatoes Victoria.
Oceania 23/03/2016
EEUU: Operations expand at Oregon potato processor
A $30 million investment in the expansion of ConAgra Foods’ Lamb Weston business will expand operations at the facility in Boardman, Oregon.
Norte Am. 23/03/2016
Canadá: GM potato approved for sale in Canada
J.R. Simplot Company, the creators of a genetically engineered potato, reported that it could be sold in Canadian supermarkets by Thanksgiving.
Norte Am. 23/03/2016
EEUU: Presentation on 2nd generation potatoes for Maine growers
In January, a genetically engineered potato, made by J.R. Simplot Company under the brand name Innate, was ruled safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and deregulated by the U.S.
Norte Am. 23/03/2016
EEUU: United States Potato Board renamed Potatoes USA
A new name has been approved for the agricultural promotion group, the United States Potato Board.
Norte Am. 23/03/2016
Australia: New soil phosphorous test shows promise for potatoes
A Department of Agriculture and Water Resources National Landcare Innovation funded project, “Innovative Nutrient Management for the Australian Potato Industry”, has been completed by Potatoes South Australia and Primary Industries and Regions SA.
Oceania 23/03/2016
África: Drought causes S. Africa potato prices to double
An industry body reports that the worst drought in more than a century has drastically cut potato yields in growing regions, causing the prices of the commodity to more than double this year, in comparison with last.
Africa 23/03/2016
Holanda: Successful research into phytophthora resistant potatoes
Wageningen UR scientists conducted a research project into developing potatoes with sustainable resistance against phytophthora, using genetic modification with genes from wild potato varieties.
Norte Am. 23/03/2016