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In the northern region of Makwanpur district in Nepal, drought has caused potato output to be cut by up to 40 percent. The dry spell which lasted from April to May, directly affected potato production, which is the main source of income for farmers.
Ontario potato growers are moving into the specialty market with new varieties.“We’re finding the commodity potato mentality is starting to die off,” said Derek Blain, vice president of sales and operations for Grand Bend Produce, Grand Bend, Ontario
IDAHO FALLS — A source with the Idaho Potato Commission said progress was made toward restoring access to ship fresh Idaho chipping potatoes to Japan during a recent meeting between Japanese governmental leaders and USDA officials.
Potatoes have been the carbohydrate family’s favourite child since the 16th century when they were a staple food on long ship voyages to discover new land.
Sonac, an Egyptian exporter based in Alexandria is about to finish its potato season. However, according to Export Manager Dalia Gamal, the current situation of the potato sector isn’t as good as it should be.
Since the start of 2016, potato prices have risen more steeply than at any other period since 2000. In the week to June 3, the AHDB average free-buy prices rose by
After gaining government consent to field-test a genetically-modified potato, Norwich-based scientists are seeking to prove the agricultural benefits of GM technology – and win public approval from those who still doubt it.
Cultivators who grow potatoes and onions had a good price-making process during the 2015/16 season. Prices during the September-March period were 30 per cent higher than average for potatoes and 65 per cent for onions.