Bélgica: Belgapom price rises
Belgapom reports a price of 200 euros/ton (excl. VAT) for the Fontane and Challenger varieties on 20 December. The price thus increases by 50 euros/ton (excl. VAT) compared to the price of 13 December.
Europa 25/12/2024
Uganda: Agronomists breed quality potato seed
Dr Abel Arinaitwe a researcher at Kachwekano Zonal Research and Development institute (KAZARDI) says they have worked on a harmonised policy to provide high quality potato seed movement in the region.
Africa 25/12/2024
Países Bajos: Clarebout contract provides extra encouragement to Innovator
Europe’s largest potato processor, Clarebout Potatoes from Nieuwkerke, Belgium, is going for a line of stability in the potato contracts for the 2025 harvest year.
Europa 25/12/2024
Canada’s potato powerhouse: A $2 billion industry driving national and global markets
The report, titled “Potato Market Information Review 2023-2024“, was prepared by the Crops and Horticulture Division, Horticulture Section of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
Norte Am. 16/12/2024
Bélgica: Évaluation des stocks belges de pommes de terre, la proportion de libre dans les stocks globaux de pommes de
La proportion de libre dans les stocks globaux de pommes de terre est supérieure aux années récentes
Europa 16/12/2024
EEUU: Texas A&M researchers tackle zebra chip disease with new approach to reduce pesticide use
Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are working on a new research project to fight plant diseases transmitted by psyllid insects — particularly the zebra chip disease, which has impacted potato production for decades.
Norte Am. 16/12/2024
CEE: Plants de pomme de terre, 17 propositions de l’UNPT pour mieux sécuriser l’avenir juillet
L’année 2023 a été le révélateur de l’équilibre fragile sous-tendant l’approvisionnement en plants certifiés de pomme de terre pour les producteurs français.
Europa 16/12/2024
U.S. potato production expected to decline 5% in 2024, export value reaches record high
Estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture indicate a projected production of 417 million hundredweight (cwt) of potatoes in 2024 for the $100 billion potato industry.
Norte Am. 16/12/2024