Gran Bretaña: UK chip prices to become problematic for retailers
The scorching weather from the last two months has plagued farmers and especially potato growers across the country, who anticipate production shortages as a result.
Europa 04/09/2018
EEUU: Washington’s potatoes benefiting from hot summer
Over the next few weeks, harvesting will be the main activity in Skagit Valley’s potato fields. It’s been a hot summer but potato growers are finding ways to make it work for them.
Norte Am. 02/09/2018
Gran Bretaña: McCain to hike prices as Britain’s crisp and other potato product prices set to soar
The price of chips, crisps and other potato products is set to soar due to scorching temperatures in recent months that have damaged crops.
Europa 02/09/2018
Alemania: Losses on Saxon potato fields significantly increase prices
This year’s yields of the East German potato fields will be significantly lower than usual.
Europa 28/08/2018
EEUU: End Potato Prejudice: 10 Reasons Why You Should Eat Potatoes
It’s easy to forget the health benefits of the potato. The humble tuber has acquired a bad rap over the past decade, and it’s high time for a tater comeback.
Norte Am. 28/08/2018
Asia: Sri Lanka to impose a levy of Rs. 40 on imported potatoes to protect local farmer
Colombo: The Government has decided to impose a tax of Rs 40 per kilogram of imported potatoes so that local potato farmers get a higher price for their crops, the Agriculture Ministry said.
Asia 28/08/2018
Polonia: PIORIN, Nowe zagrożenia fitosanitarne dla Polski
Zadania realizowane przez Państwową Inspekcję Ochrony Roślin i Nasiennictwa mają na celu m. in. zmniejszenie zagrożenia ze strony organizmów szkodliwych, eliminację negatywnych skutków wynikających z wymiany handlowej i stosowania środków ochrony
Europa 28/08/2018
Holanda: Precision agriculture results in a better product of even quality
June entered the records as a dry month. On average, there wasn’t enough rain in the Netherlands, and towards the end of the month, spraying bans were implemented in some parts of the country.
Europa 28/08/2018