The total Belgian potato stock of harvest 2024 was estimated at over 2.5 million tonnes in early February. This is comparable to the multi-year average. However, the share of free potatoes is larger than in previous years.
Heavy snowfall has affected 126 hectares of crops in the province of Huamalíes, causing irreparable losses in potato, olluco and barley crops.
Swiss farmers are struggling with massive potato crop failures. They are now putting their hopes in genetic engineering. The plans are also attracting criticism.
El nematodo dorado de la papa puede diezmar ese cultivo en un 100% y atacar de igual forma las plantaciones de tomate, berenjena, chile y algunas malezas.
The golden potato nematode can decimate potato crops by 100% and also attack tomato, eggplant, chili and some weed crops.
Hay ya contratos firmados con industria con un precio a partir de los 0,21 euros/kilo, lo que crea dudas entre los agricultores por la dificultad para salvar costes.
Sistema de almacenamiento de papa impulsado por el MAGA se basa en experiencia exitosa en Corea del Sur.
There are already contracts signed with industry with a price starting at 0.21 euros/kilo, which creates doubts among farmers due to the difficulty in saving costs.
