Paises Bajos: Dutch potato farmers sound alarm over harvest deadline
Dutch potato growers are facing a dilemma this September because their crop is too small to dig up ahead of the October 1 deadline, RTL Nieuws reported on Friday.
Europa 29/09/2023
Europa: ‘Potatoes Forever!’ campaign launched in Europe to promote sustainable practices in the potato industry
Europe has unveiled a €3.2 million initiative, named “Potatoes Forever!“, aimed at educating the public about sustainable practices within the fresh potato industry. The campaign, set to span three years, will primarily target France and Italy.
Europa 29/09/2023
Canada: P.E.I. potato farmers concerned about wet conditions as harvest begins
The potato harvest is just about to get underway in many parts of P.E.I., and many Island farmers are wondering what all the rain this summer is going to mean for this year’s crop as they head out into the fields.
Norte Am. 29/09/2023
Escocia: Farmers urge resumption of ’hugely important’ potato trade
NFU Scotland has welcomed the news that the seed potato trade between Scotland and Northern Ireland will re-open on September 30.
Europa 29/09/2023
Canada: Potato processor warns against pink rot as harvest gets underway
There are a number of strategies to avoid pathogen spread and potato spoilage in storage.
Norte Am. 29/09/2023
Ruanda: Enhancing production of quality seed potatoes in Rwanda
As part of a USAID-funded potato projects in Rwanda, there is a need to generate quality early potato seed.
Africa 29/09/2023
India: Tripura adopts apical rooted cuttings to produce quality potato seeds
Tripura’s Horticulture department has adopted a new method of potato cultivation by using apical rooted cuttings to produce quality seeds, an official said on September 19.
Asia 29/09/2023
Jamaica: Jamaica sees big boost for Irish potato and onion production
As reported by Floyd Green, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, the Jamaican government ...
Latam 29/09/2023