China: A sentinel for China’s potatoes
An agronomist helps set up a system that protects against a devastating crop blight, and as he does so sees a country’s transformation.
Asia 23/02/2024
Belgica: Potato trade association warning of EU seed shortage
Belgian potato trade association Belpotato.be is warning that the European Union is preparing for a challenging growing season in 2024 due to a decline in the availability of potato seeds.
Europa 23/02/2024
EEUU: USDA releases North America 2023 potato production data
A new report from the Agriculture Departments of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada reveals the 2023 North American Potato harvest data.
Norte Am. 23/02/2024
Arabia: Saudi Arabia Faces Global Onion Crisis: FSC’s Plan to Ensure Stable Supply
Saudi Arabia faces the global onion crisis, but the Federation of Saudi Chambers (FSC) is taking action to secure stable supply and prices.
Africa 16/02/2024
EEUU: Water shortages spurring innovation in Columbia Basin
By Heather Smith Thomas, Contributing Writer Farmers rely on water for their livelihoods, but it often costs a lot to get it to the field.
Norte Am. 16/02/2024
Ucrania: Potato prices down for the first time since October 2023
According to the EastFruit, the Ukrainian potato market has seen a sharp drop in trade activity. An increase in the supply of potatoes has driven down the prices in this sector.
Europa 16/02/2024
Namibia: Namibia’s agronomic board pushes for increased local potato production
The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is urging local farmers to increase potato production, aiming to reduce the country’s N$138 million annual bill for potato imports.
Africa 16/02/2024
EEUU: Potato industry celebrates increased access to Mexican market
Two years after the interior Mexican market opened for U.S. potato exports, industry experts provided a breakdown of what was involved with gaining increased access to that important market and discussed plans to further develop business south of the
Norte Am. 16/02/2024