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
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
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
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
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
Francia: De Franse aardappelindustrie werkt eigen telers tegen
“Als er één sector is die baat had kunnen hebben bij wat er is vastgelegd in de wet Besson-Moreau (EGAlim2), dan is het de aardappelindustrie wel.
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
Bélgica: Erosieluw telen in aardappelen
Op erosiegevoelige percelen ken je het best maatregelen nemen. Tijdens een thematisch uitwisselingsmoment van B3W gaf Josse Peeters toelichting over de maatregelen die hij neemt.
Europa 16/11/2021