Bangladesh: After chilli and onion, now potato price soars
The country’s essential commodity market has become highly volatile, as prices of one item after another are soaring, leaving millions of commoners in dire straits.
Asia 13/09/2023
Canadá: Canada is US’s second largest potato export destination overall
Potato exports from the United States reached record value and volume in the twelve-month period from July 2022 to June 2023, with Canada being the US’s second largest potato export destination overall.
Norte Am. 13/09/2023
Ucrania: La logistica è diventata molto costosa per i produttori ucraini di patate
Una primavera molto piovosa e un’estate secca hanno causato un ritardo nella stagione della semina e una resa inferiore delle patate.
Europa 13/09/2023
Nigeria: Five-year National Potato Strategy launched in Nigeria
A combination different organizations has launched a five-year National Potato Strategy as an essential roadmap that outlines key objectives, targets, and action plans to drive the development of the potato value chain in Nigeria.
Africa 13/09/2023
Canadá: A la recherche de la super-patate, plus résistante et nutritive
Des scientifiques tentent d’élaborer un cultivar qui serait plus résistant face aux maladies de la pomme de terre et qui pourrait mieux tolérer les évènements climatiques extrêmes.
Norte Am. 13/09/2023
Gran Bretaña: Innovate UK-funded project aims to make potato farming carbon neutral
In a groundbreaking initiative to combat climate change, Branston, the UK’s largest potato supplier, is leading a project to reduce the carbon footprint of potato farming, as reported by Farmers Guide in a recent news story.
Europa 07/09/2023
Canadá: Crafting a super spud: Researchers set the stage for climate-resistant potato poised to enhance nutrition
Scientists have created a super pangenome that captures the complete genetic diversity across multiple potato species to identify genetic traits that can help improve its resilience and nutritional quality.
Europa 07/09/2023
EEUU: Fries of the future could use less pesticides, water and be more resilient to climate change
At a recent “field day,” about 100 Northwest farmers and scientists from across Washington and Oregon scuffed through the sand, walking between piles of potatoes in the Black Sands area near Quincy, Washington.
Norte Am. 07/09/2023