EEUU: Neonicotinoids face growing resistance
Neonicotinoid insecticides are important for managing Colorado potato beetles and aphids in potatoes, but challenges to their use are growing.
Norte Am. 31/05/2024
Europa: Alerta en el sector de la patata de la UE por el resurgimiento del tizón tardío
El tizón tardío de la patata, causado por el patógeno Phytophthora infestans, es ya una amenaza considerable para las regiones de la Unión Europea en 2024.
Europa 31/05/2024
EEUU: Promising development for late blight resistance
The 3R-gene potato under development by the Feed the Future Biotechnology Potato Partnership has shown impressive resistance to late blight during multiple field trials conducted in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria and the U.S.
Norte Am. 31/05/2024
Irlanda: Potato plantings continue all over Ireland
Plantings continue around the country with a ’stop start’ approach as heavy rainfall at times impedes progress.
Europa 31/05/2024
Ucrania: Last year’s potatoes in Ukraine now triple the price compared to previous year
According to EastFruit’s analysts, citing market participants, last year’s potatoes in the Ukrainian market have experienced a notable price surge over the weekend.
Europa 31/05/2024
Italia: Gli elateridi sono un problema per diverse colture
"Se si pensa che gli elateridi (ferretti) siano un problema solo per le patate, si sbaglia di grosso.
Europa 31/05/2024
Irlanda: Weather challenges persist: European and Irish potato farmers struggle with planting delays as demand stays high
The latest potato market report from the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) highlights the ongoing challenges faced by farmers across the country due to unpredictable weather patterns.
Europa 31/05/2024
Canadá: Eyes on the fries: Alberta snatches potato crown from P.E.I.
This story is from this week’s episode of the new CBC podcast Good Question, P.E.I.
Norte Am. 31/05/2024