Rising Potato Prices and Shifting Trade Dynamics: Weekly Market Insights
Despite a significant increase in the supply of potatoes, prices have continued to rise.
Europa 27/01/2025
Canadá: P.E.I. potato farmers want campaign to warn Americans that tariffs raise food prices
Prince Edward Island potato growers and marketers say the time is ripe for a campaign in the United States to warn consumers that tariffs will hike their grocery bills.
Norte Am. 27/01/2025
Bélgica: "Remarkably high potato prices so early in the season"
It is quiet on the potato market. This is according to Jan Van Luchene of Bruwier Potatoes. "Prices have increased considerably since mid-December. We were at 150 euros per tonne of Fontane, but today it is 250 euros.
Europa 27/01/2025
Irlanda: Irish retail demand for EU potatoes picks up after festive season
Retail demand for potatoes and Irish household consumption have fallen somewhat since the holiday period but are expected to pick up again.
Europa 27/01/2025
Solar-powered irrigation systems: the future of sustainable agriculture
The agricultural sector is undergoing a major transformation with the rise of solar-powered irrigation systems (SPIS).
Europa 26/01/2025
China: The role of smart irrigation systems in modernizing Chinese villages
In rural China, particularly in the Da Yudu irrigation area in Shanxi province, innovation is revolutionising the way farmers water their fields.
Asia 26/01/2025
Rusia: Increasing yields with polymer drip irrigation systems: a game-changer for agriculture
As the agricultural sector looks for innovative solutions to meet the growing demand for food, polymer drip irrigation systems have emerged as a revolutionary technology. Research conducted by SIBUR, in collaboration with leading Russian agricultural
Europa 26/01/2025
Alemania: Researchers develop instructions for the potato of the future
The hybrid potato is intended to make the Germans’ favorite filling side dish fit for disease and the changing climate.
Europa 26/01/2025