Nueva Zelanda: Giant potato found in New Zealand
According to RND, a New Zealander may have found the world’s largest known potato to date in his garden.
Europa 16/11/2021
Canadá: Export of P.E.I. seed potatoes to U.S. shut down after potato wart fungus discovered
No potatoes were shipped outside P.E.I. from the 2 infected Island fields.
Norte Am. 16/11/2021
EEUU: Curious Nature: How the potato took root in Eagle County
A.A. Milne once said, “If a man really likes potatoes, he must be a pretty decent sort of fellow.”
Norte Am. 16/11/2021
India: Seed Worry For Potato Farmers In Odisha’s Kendrapara
As per government data, potatoes are raised in around 1,000 hectares of land in the district every year. This year, potatoes will be grown in only 110 hectares for which the farmers need 15,000 quintal of seeds per hectare.
Asia 16/11/2021
Argelia: Selon le PDG du groupe de valorisation des produits agricoles : «La baisse de semences de pomme de terre a touché certains lobbies»
«A travers la décision de réduire les importations de semences, nous avons touché à certains intérêts de lobbys qui n’ont rien à voir avec la production nationale. Je le répète, la semence existe.
Africa 16/11/2021
India: Women potato farmers in India are becoming agents of change
In 2019, PepsiCo partnered with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) initiative to empower women in agriculture and help build a more sustainable food system.
Asia 16/11/2021
Irlanda: Potato consumption improves slightly in Ireland, European growers push for higher prices
According to a report by the Irish Farmers Association (IFA), potato consumption has improved slightly in Ireland as colder weather sets in. Demand for the food service sector remains buoyant.
Europa 16/11/2021
EEUU: New seed potato lab will benefit Idaho’s spud industry
The University of Idaho is close to opening a new Seed Potato Germplasm Laboratory, which is the place where most Idaho potatoes are “born.”
Norte Am. 16/11/2021