Venezuela potato farmers stalled
Potato farmers in Venezuela seem to be running out of options after a months-long stall in seed imports have caused the potato supply there to dwindle.
Latam 17/02/2015
Challenges Facing Potato Farmers as China Strives to Turn It into 4th Staple Food
The potato is only a side-dish in China, where rice and noodles made from wheat dominate the dinner table.
Asia 17/02/2015
Romania: la crisi da una spinta ai consumi di patate, cavoli e fagioli secchi
La crisi economica ha favorito il consumo di patate, cavoli e fagioli secchi in Romania.
Europa 17/02/2015
Gran Bretaña: Tensions in the potato supply chain
“Two seasons of over supply are causing great pain for our potato growers,” states Potato Council chair Fiona Fell.
Europa 17/02/2015
Consumo: Elk jaar is er nieuwe fritesfabriek nodig
De consumptie van frites in de wereld groeit de komende vijf jaar met 1,75 miljoen ton. Om dat te kunnen produceren is elk jaar een nieuwe fritesfabriek nodig.
Europa 16/02/2015
India: Unseasonal rain, hail stones causes damage
Unseasonal rain and a hailstorm hit parts of Nashik district on Tuesday evening, pushing farmers to the edge of worry.
Asia 15/02/2015
Irlanda: Irish potato farmers under pressure as fast food outlets use 100% imported chips
Almost 100% of the frozen chips used in Irish catering and fast food outlets are made from imported potato chips, according to Teagasc tillage advisor Shay Phelan.
Europa 15/02/2015
Looming potato shortage for Russia
For the coming months, however, a potato shortage is looming.
Europa 15/02/2015