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	April 2012  Eastern Kyrgyzstan Photo Credit: Robert E. Leiby, Penn State University Do you have photos you'd like to submit?  If so, click here. Consumer Matters In the News Pakistani potatoes 'rescue' Indian consumers Food In the News Wendy's plans to make poutine Canada's national dish Caffeinated crisps and all-natural claims: latest US snack launches Potatoes New Zealand takes international lead connecting kids to food   Research Australia: The fries are more popular than the salad at McDonald's Processing In the News New Zealand: Acrylamide study produces pleasing results for potato crisp processors French fries influx has Potatoes South Africa in a stew Huge Brazilian demand for processed potato US watchdog group pushes to get Big Macs and fries out of hospitals McDonald’s in pursuit of perfect fries McCain Foods to launch more items to double business in India   Research Processing innovation could give spuds new appeal Storage In the News Kenya: Low cost potato storage project launched Trade In the News Changes to British Potato Trade Association terms ’a positive move for the seed potato industry’ Russia may lift Egypt potato ban Algeria: Potato prices to normalise in May US spud industry cheers Korean deal Palestinians ban sale of Israeli potatoes Crop Production In the News UK: Pause in potato planting prompts rethink United Potato Growers of Canada developing acreage recommendations for 2012 crop UK: Benchmarking tool for irrigation users launched Tasmania: Farm gate value of potatoes almost $100 million Chronological age improves predictability in potato production Website helps predict volunteer potato survival Corn acres exceed potatoes in Idaho, but spuds still cash cow Seed Production In the News US: Klamath Basin now home for Tri-State Potato Variety Development Program HZPC Holland takes over all shares from HZPC-Kantaperuna   Research Potato genome mapping benefits within a decade, says genetics specialist Crop Protection In the News EU: Emergency action on potato pest Epitrix New research work into the control of Alternaria in potatoes Maine looks to fungicides to save potatoes New webcast available on sugar management of potatoes Potato weed control in drier conditions Health & Nutrition In the News Calories: Intake from potatoes lower than expected in the US Salty fast food: Canada has saltiest fries, sandwiches and salads, study finds   Research New research finds no association between potato consumption and obesity, Type 2 diabetes or systemic inflammation Daily potato for all your vitamin C needs Late Blight In the News Report: Fungicide evaluation to rate efficacy to control leaf late blight for the Euroblight table   Research New blight strain shouldn't alarm British potato growers Biotechnology In the News GMO field trials in Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands Other News In the News Cyprus: Potato packers on indefinite strike Speaker programme for World Potato Congress now complete World's largest McDonalds set to open for Summer Olympics, plans to serve 9 million guests in 6 weeks Award-winning water specialist to speak at World Potato Congress 2012 Northern Ireland: Ulster Farmers’ Union ‘confident’ about potato industry future Canadian potato farmer home after year in Beruit prison   Research Aroma of baked potato evokes happiness, researchers found Newsletters  .  News  .  Research  .  Articles  .  Topics  .  Advertising Home  .  About  .  Contact  .  Privacy Policy © 2011 Lukie Pieterse. All rights reserved.
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