Italia: Potato production in Tuscany collapses due to wildlife
The weather, in particular the high temperatures and the lack of rain, have contributed to making the phenomenon worse.
Europa 13/09/2024
Paises bajos: How Crop Science Is Transforming the Humble Potato
Hybrid breeding may lead to a revolution in potato farming, creating new varieties resistant to disease and drought.
Europa 13/09/2024
Canada: Pomme de terre : une récolte favorable attendue au nord-ouest
C’est connu le nord-ouest du Nouveau-Brunswick est un leader dans la culture de la pomme de terre. Avec la météo clémente cet été, la récolte s’annonce bonne pour les producteurs de la région.
Norte Am. 13/09/2024
Ucrania: The cultivation of potatoes in Ukraine decreased by 36%
The cultivation of potatoes by farms and industrial enterprises in Ukraine decreased by 36% in the first year of the full-scale war compared to pre-war levels, and the situation continues to worsen,,,
Europa 13/09/2024
Australia: Keeping aggressive late blight strains at bay: Australia’s biosecurity success story
Most potato growers will be familiar with potato late blight. This devastating disease affects potato production around the world. Yet, thanks to robust biosecurity measures, Australia has been able to keep out more aggressive strains of this disease
Oceania 13/09/2024
Irlanda: In-field, potato blight detection kits could be available soon
In-field, blight detection kits – which are genotype specific – could be available to Irish potato growers as early as next year.
Europa 13/09/2024
Sudafrica: No need to panic over reports of a shortage of potatoes in South Africa, says Potatoes SA
Potatoes South Africa on Thursday said there is no shortage of potatoes in the country and has also noted that “the reports of potato shortages and excessively high prices are over exaggerated and unlikely to materialise”.
Africa 13/09/2024
Ucrania: The cultivation of potatoes in Ukraine decreased by 36%
The cultivation of potatoes by farms and industrial enterprises in Ukraine decreased by 36% in the first year of the full-scale war compared to pre-war levels,,,
Europa 13/09/2024