India: Rajshahi region: Potato farming declines in eight years
RAJSHAHI, Feb 19: Potato cultivation has witnessed a remarkable decline in Rajshahi region in the last eight years.
Asia 23/02/2024
Gran Bretaña: DLG launches new event: Potato Days UK
Potato Days UK“ to meet the needs of the UK‘s potato value chain for practical information about potato production and processing - innovation platform celebrating its premiere 4-5 September, 2024 in Nocton, Lincolnshire, UK
Europa 23/02/2024
EEUU: USDA releases North America 2023 potato production data
A new report from the Agriculture Departments of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada reveals the 2023 North American Potato harvest data.
Norte Am. 23/02/2024
Australia: Australia’s potato industry surpasses $1 billion in production value for the first time
The production value of Australia’s potato industry has surged past $1 billion for the first time, as Matt Brann and Kate Forrester reports for ABC Landline.
Oceania 23/02/2024
China: A sentinel for China’s potatoes
An agronomist helps set up a system that protects against a devastating crop blight, and as he does so sees a country’s transformation.
Asia 23/02/2024
Belgica: Potato trade association warning of EU seed shortage
Belgian potato trade association Belpotato.be is warning that the European Union is preparing for a challenging growing season in 2024 due to a decline in the availability of potato seeds.
Europa 23/02/2024
Arabia: Saudi Arabia Faces Global Onion Crisis: FSC’s Plan to Ensure Stable Supply
Saudi Arabia faces the global onion crisis, but the Federation of Saudi Chambers (FSC) is taking action to secure stable supply and prices.
Africa 16/02/2024
Namibia: Namibia’s agronomic board pushes for increased local potato production
The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is urging local farmers to increase potato production, aiming to reduce the country’s N$138 million annual bill for potato imports.
Africa 16/02/2024