India: Heatwave impacts potato production and prices in India
The summer heatwave in India has led to a decrease in summer crops and vegetables, causing a rise in food prices, including potatoes.
Asia 12/07/2024
India: Potato cultivation is incredibly important
The cultivation of potatoes is a significant agricultural activity in India, with several states contributing immensely to its production.
Asia 12/07/2024
Nigeria: Field trials and regulatory assessments for genetically modified potato varieties in Nigeria
In Nigeria, genetically modified potato varieties are currently undergoing field trials and regulatory assessments for widespread cultivation.
Africa 12/07/2024
Francia: Potato Europe returns to France in September 2024
Potato Europe, the European trade show for the potato sector, returns to France in 2024 after three editions abroad. The event will be held on September 11th and 12th, 2024 at the ARVALIS experimental station of Villers-Saint-Christophe (Aisne).
Europa 12/07/2024
EEUU: Promising growth numbers for organic potato category
EarthFresh Farms looks forward to celebrating the growth of organic potatoes in Monterey, California at the upcoming Organic Produce Summit July 10-11.
Norte Am. 12/07/2024
Europa: Never had potato growers such a difficult planting season behind their back
The North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) states that very late and difficult planting conditions and emergence problems on a large scale are cause for concern in some of the main potato production regions in Europe.
Europa 12/07/2024
Ciencia: Unraveling the origin and global spread of the potato blight pathogen
A new study challenges the common theory that the devastating potato blight pathogen Phytophthora infestans originated in Mexico.
Europa 12/07/2024
EEUU: Michigan’s genetically modified potato variety edges closer to market
Michigan State University has developed a potato variety, Kal91.3, which is currently on the path to commercialization, according to Kelly Turner from the Michigan Potato Industry Commission.
Norte Am. 12/07/2024