China: Scientists protect potatoes against climate emergency
China’s climate-resistant potatoes weigh only about 0.13 kg, just half the weight of the average potato in the country.
Asia 16/12/2024
U.S. potato production expected to decline 5% in 2024, export value reaches record high
Estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture indicate a projected production of 417 million hundredweight (cwt) of potatoes in 2024 for the $100 billion potato industry.
Norte Am. 16/12/2024
Bangladesh: Farmers expecting bumper potato output in Rangpur region
After getting a lucrative price last year, farmers are expecting a bumper potato output in Rangpur agriculture region where early varieties of potato have already appeared in local markets with rewarding prices.
Asia 16/12/2024
Europa: Ozone exposure in 2022 causes €680 million loss in European potato yields
The economic impact of these losses was significant, prompting the researchers to advocate for the continuation of high-resolution spatial modeling to accurately gauge and address the issue.
Europa 16/12/2024
Potato prices surge again in Ukraine
This week, Ukraine’s potato market has experienced a notable uptick in trading activity, according to analysts from the EastFruit project.
Europa 16/12/2024
Perú: Pre-acuerdo con productores de papa de Ayacucho para que levanten el paro
El ministro de Agricultura, Manuel Manrique, informó esta noche que su sector ha logrado un pre-acuerdo con los productores de papa de Ayacucho, que se estaría firmando mañana, para que levanten el paro de 48 horas que iniciaron hoy.
Latam 15/12/2024
Bolivia: En el altiplano de Laja se siembra nuevas variedades de papa
En el marco de una alianza interinstitucional público-privada, el Banco de Desarrollo Productivo (BDP) promueve el mejoramiento de las condiciones productivas y el incremento de rendimientos de papa en el altiplano paceño.
Latam 14/12/2024
Brasil: A pesar de la lluvia, los precios de la papa no reaccionan
La oferta seguiría alta en las próximas semanas.
Latam 14/12/2024