Bélgica: In Belgium, the Bintje accounts for just 6% of the total national potato yield
For the 24th year in a row, Fiwap, Carah, PCA and Inagro have conducted a survey on the stocks of 208 Belgian potato growers.
Europa 16/12/2020
Italia: Le differenze fra le patate autoctone dell’Appennino ligure
L’adattabilità, la produttività e l’importanza per la dieta umana della patata hanno condizionato la diffusione della coltura in aree molto diverse, portando alla formazione di numerose varietà autoctone ( o ecotipi) per selezione antropica o natural
Europa 16/12/2020
Canadá: Rising temps have Canadian researcher studying heat stress in potato plants
In recent years, rising global temperatures have left potato farmers anxious as their crops struggle to survive lengthy dry cycles that are often marked by extremely high temperatures.
Norte Am. 16/12/2020
Africa: New potato variety could be a game-changer for farmers in East Africa
Researchers from the National Agricultural Research Organisation Uganda and the International Potato Center, have developed a new variety of potato which is resistant to late blight.
Africa 16/12/2020
Alemania: Nieuwe aardappelkiemremmers onder vuur
Duitsland heeft het met onmiddellijke ingang het gebruik van de kiemremmers 1.4Sight en Argos verboden nadat zich twee grote branden hebben voorgedaan in aardappelloodsen.
Europa 16/12/2020
EEUU: Supply and demand for Wisconsin potatoes up
As the holiday season gets closer, demand for Wisconsin potatoes is stronger than last year.
Norte Am. 16/12/2020
Colombia: Heladas de hasta -5°C generan pérdidas millonarias a productores de Santander
Campesinos advierten que la situación genera aumento en los precios de los productos.
Latam 16/12/2020
China: Chinese potato market weak but stable
In week 49 (November 30-December 5, 2020), the supply of potatoes from each production area was sufficient. Traders had more choices and became pickier in choosing goods.
Asia 16/12/2020