
Swiss: Farmers want to save the potato harvest with banned genetic engineering
Swiss farmers are struggling with massive potato crop failures. They are now putting their hopes in genetic engineering. The plans are also attracting criticism.
Swiss farmers are struggling with massive potato crop failures. They are now putting their hopes in genetic engineering. The plans are also attracting criticism.
Se realiza del 14 al 16 y del 21 al 23 de febrero
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.
The golden potato nematode can decimate potato crops by 100% and also attack tomato, eggplant, chili and some weed crops.
MAGA-driven potato storage system builds on successful experience in South Korea.
In 2024, in most Western European countries, as well as in Poland, the area of potato cultivation increased. What are the prospects for this crop in 2025? Will farmers focus on this species in the upcoming season?