Austria: Klimawandel setzt der heimischen Kartoffel zu
Zwar beginnt die Heurigenernte voraussichtlich schon Mitte Mai, doch der Drahtwurm und eine Knappheit an Saatgut stellen den Kartoffelanbau vor Herausforderungen.
Europa 26/04/2024
Reino Unido: UK seed potato body combats climate-driven challenges
The Seed Potato Organisation (SPO), the UK’s only body representing for representing the seed potato sector, believes that extreme weather is one of the biggest challenges facing growers.
Europa 26/04/2024
Europa: Commercialisation de semences : les projets d’assouplissement des règles de l’UE inquiètent l’industrie de la pomme de terre
La volonté du Parlement européen d’assouplir les nouvelles règles de l’UE sur la commercialisation des matériels de reproduction des végétaux a suscité l’inquiétude de l’industrie de la pomme de terre, qui met en garde contre les éventuels risques
Europa 26/04/2024
Butan: Dilemma facing potato farmers
Valley’s soil quality is deemed healthy, yet concerns arise over unchecked chemical fertiliser usage Yangyel Lhaden
Asia 13/04/2024
España: The factories are eagerly awaiting the launch of this new potato variety
In just a few days, the early new potato harvest will start in Seville. Together with the one from Cartagena, this is the first European potato of the season.
Europa 13/04/2024
EEUU: Bill Gates’ farm among suppliers of potatoes for McDonald’s fries
Bill Gates owns a farm in Washington state that produces potatoes for McDonald’s French fries, a fact confirmed by Snopes and acknowledged on McDonald’s website.
Norte Am. 13/04/2024
India: Potato Export from India Soars despite Crop Challenges due to tight supplies globally
In a surprising turn of events, the export of potato varieties for processing from India has skyrocketed in January 2024, surging approximately sevenfold.
Asia 13/04/2024
Ciencia: Potato farming under the microscope: The latest in disease detection technologies
Potato farming represents a cornerstone of global agriculture, with the humble tuber serving as a staple food source for hundreds of millions of people around the world.
Europa 13/04/2024