United Potato Growers of Canada (UPGC) has released its latest crop update. Kevin MacIsaac, General Manager, reports that the Canadian potato crop is in the “growing stage”.
McCain is set to begin the construction of its first plant for the production of French fries in the Russian Federation
Retail demand remains buoyant and as restrictions ease further on June 29th and restaurants can re-open, growers are reminded to supply the peeling market where possible.
A picture of inedible green Jersey Royal potatoes purchased in a Fife Co-op this week has frustrated growers who worry about customers losing confidence in potatoes when they are let down by poor quality control.
In the Russian city of Vladivostok, June potato prices have risen sharply. In markets, the cost of a kilogram reaches 200 rubles.
It’s been great weather for going to the beach, and not bad yet for potato farmers, but they are going to need the weather to turn soon, reports the CBC’s Kevin Yarr.
Après une augmentation des emblavements de 2,1 % en 2019, les emblavements français en pommes de terre de conservation progressent à nouveau en 2020.
Researchers have made a breakthrough in the fight against the destructive potato cyst nematodes (PCN).
