Perú: "Comercio justo" permite preservar variedad nativa de papa Puca Shungo
El cultivo de papa de corazón rojo en varias comunidades del Chimborazo se habría perdido si no fuera por el comercio justo.
Latam 29/03/2016
Colombia: Plaguicidas falsificados están secando cultivos de papa en oriente de Antioquia
Como preocupante, calificaron las autoridades ambientales, la comercialización de un producto falsificado que promete controlar los insectos en los cultivos.
Latam 29/03/2016
India: Potato farmers seek storage solution
Allege exploitation by cold store owners who are denying them space for storing produce.
Asia 28/03/2016
Canadá: Can potatoes be grown without chemicals?
Potatoes typically require fungicides and pesticides but with the correct rotations and lots of ladybugs, it is possible.
Norte Am. 28/03/2016
EEUU: Potatoes move from comfort food to comfort zone
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Potatoes have an advantage over most vegetables: Marketers don’t have to convince consumers to like them.
Norte Am. 28/03/2016
Canadá: Watershed group calls on potato farmers to plant fewer Russet Burbanks
Growers say they’re already responding to environmental concerns surrounding Russet Burbank variety
Norte Am. 28/03/2016
EEUU: Crops specialist receives grant to investigate potato bacteria
Take a look at the inside of this potato. Check out some of the empty spots in this field where crops should be. This is a big problem that the Maine potato industry is currently dealing with. It’s called dickeya.
Norte Am. 28/03/2016
EEUU: Potato group has new name
f you’re part of the U.S. potato industry, you’re familiar with the U.S. Potato Board. If you’re an American consumer, you’re familiar, at least indirectly, with the board’s work.
Norte Am. 28/03/2016