El portal de la papa en Argentina
At first it seemed as though water-rot was occurring in a diagonal swath through the Southwest of the Netherlands. Now it is known that the rot has been found in other places as well, as a result of large rain storms.
Stakeholders in the potato value chain want joint efforts to rejuvenate the sub-sector in the region, citing neglect by governments and even farmers.
Skinless potatoes fry in just 25 seconds whereas those with skin need 50 seconds - these are the new potato slices that do not absorb oil!
Akkerbouwer Henk Scheele uit de Hoekse Waard zet zijn kennis en ervaring in om aardappeltelers in Rwanda vooruit te helpen. Onder andere met de opzet van een chipsfabriek.
"The market is quite good, although the high temperatures do not favour consumption," explains Roberto Piazza, director of FedagroMercato Bologna, as regards the potato campaign.
With regards to weather, 2015 consisted of: draught, heat, heavy rainfall, hail – a bit of everything, at inopportune times and in different intensities across different regions – a challenge for the potato farmers.
A major British food manufacturer is to power its factory in Carlisle, northern England through potatoes.
Western Australian potato growers are shell-shocked after being informed the Smith’s Snackfood Company will close the doors on its Canning Vale crisp manufacturing plant next year.