Isla de Man: Potato production stopped due to ’sharp slump’ in sales
Farmers say it comes amidst rising energy and seed costs A farm in the south of the Island is stopping potato production due to a ‘sharp slump’ in local sales.
Europa 13/04/2024
Bangladesh: Might face 30 per cent shortfall in potato production
According to the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB), the retail market is experiencing a 73 per cent increase in potato prices compared to last year, with the cost reaching Tk 40 per kg during the peak season.
Asia 13/04/2024
Europa: POTATO PLANTING IS STILL DELAYED IN MANY EARLY AREAS
Across Europe, the situation is similar, with potato planting still delayed in many early locations, and the weather outlook for the next week to ten days does not offer much optimism for additional improvement.
Europa 13/04/2024
Irlanda: Potato industry entering new era of blight management
The Irish potato industry looks set to enter a new era of blight management as it approaches the 2024 growing season.
Europa 13/04/2024
Brasil: Potato sector starts the sixth consecutive year with positive profitability
Potatoes have been traded at high price levels in this 2023/24 crop that occurs in the rainfall period. The boost comes from lower supply – the main producing regions faced weather adversities especially due to the effects of El Niño.
Latam 13/04/2024
EEUU: Senators want Biden’s help to open Japanese market to the U.S. potato industry
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Maria Cantwell recently communicated with President Biden, urging him to negotiate with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for the entry of U.S. fresh potatoes into Japan.
Norte Am. 13/04/2024
EEUU: US (ID): Work at U of I’s seed potato facility
As the new director of the University of Idaho’s Seed Potato Germplasm Program, Kayla Spawton oversees a modern, new facility and holds a position that is essential to one of the state’s largest and most celebrated industries.
Europa 13/04/2024
India: Potato prices ease after up to 40% jump in mid-March; can consumers expect more relief ahead?
Analysts expect the wholesale prices to ease further from the current Rs 15-18 per kilogram before a rise in the coming months.
Asia 13/04/2024