India: Why potato prices are skyrocketing in Uttar Pradesh
Inadequate cold storage facilities and late sowing of the crop in 2019 have led to supply shortages, sending prices up manifold .
Asia 09/12/2020
India: Potato price continues to soar
Potato, the most common vegetable, is the only commodity which has defied the logic of downturn in economy due to fall in consumption and the retail price of the commodity continues to be high.
Asia 09/12/2020
Holanda: CZAV waarschuwt voor veel kiemlust bij aardappelen in bewaring
Aardappelen vertonen momenteel een grote kiemlust. Dit vraagt om extra aandacht van de teler. Zeker omdat in het verleden veelal met andere bewaarproducten werd gewerkt. Die waarschuwing laat CZAV uitgaan.
Europa 09/12/2020
EEUU: POTATO WASTE UPCYCLING IMPROVES REVENUE
The amount of waste and by-products of the potato industry is estimated to be around 12-20% of their total production volume. Potato processing generates waste in the form of peels, pulp and rejects.
Norte Am. 09/12/2020
Perú: Potato has the potential to reduce anemia, due to high level of iron absorption
The potato is known to be a good source of energy, potassium, and vitamins C and B6, but according to research recently published in the Journal of Nutrition, its tubers can also be an excellent source of iron.
Latam 09/12/2020
Canadá: CANADIAN SEED POTATO GROWERS RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The government of Prince Edward Island will help the province’s seed potato growers with an assistance program to compensate for the negative effects COVID-19 has had on their industry.
Norte Am. 09/12/2020
Canadá: Demand strong for Manitoba potatoes
2020’s crop of potatoes in Manitoba, Canada look similar to last year’s crop. “Supplies of fresh potatoes are about the same as last year which wasn’t a great year.
Norte Am. 09/12/2020
China: Chinese potatoes facing slow sales
In China, the main potato growing areas include Inner Mongolia, Northeast China, and Northwest China. The climate in these areas is relatively dry and suitable for potato growth.
Asia 09/12/2020