Jamaica: Drought affects yam and Irish potato farmers
The prolonged drought, which has been plaguing parts of Jamaica, is said to be having a particularly devastating impact on yam and Irish potato farmers in south Trelawny.
Norte Am. 16/03/2023
Australia: Prices for fresh potatoes are fair at the moment and quality is quite good
After a very tough season last year Australian potato growers are hoping for a better one this year. At the moment weather conditions are good and the harvesting of seed and potatoes for processing has started.
Oceania 16/03/2023
Gran Bretaña: Behind the scenes at Lancashire’s premier potato peddlers
Fresh Fylde and Fabulous in Greenhalgh is a potato-grower and manufacturer in Britain which produces some 1,000 tonnes of spuds every single week,,,
Europa 09/03/2023
Mundo: The 29th Latin American Potato Congress: Focusing on sustainability and climate change challenges
The twenty-ninth edition of the Latin American Potato Congress is scheduled to take place from March 28 to 31, 2023 in Puerto Varas, Los Lagos Region, Chile.
Latam 09/03/2023
Africa: Potato – Healthy, Inexpensive, Climate Friendly
In the US, most potatoes are eaten in form of French fries or chips. They’re in the ultra processed category that is increasingly connected to a range of health ills.
Africa 09/03/2023
Pakistán: Pakistan set on boosting local potato production
In a recent interview, Dr Babar Ijaz, person in charge of overseas projects, Shandong Rainbow Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd, stated:
Asia 09/03/2023
Bélgica: Agriculture ,pourquoi le prix des pommes de terre a tant augmenté
Près de 66% de la production de pommes de terre sont actuellement conservés dans des hangars.
Europa 09/03/2023
Alemania: Increased electricity costs in potato storage will be better reflected in French fry contracts
The marketing of Bavarian table potatoes is currently proceeding slowly, potato wholesaler Matthias Stelzer tells us. "Cold stored goods are still available in sufficient quantities, especially firm cooking potatoes.
Europa 09/03/2023