India: India introduces first purple-fleshed potato variety
ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) in India has developed ’Kufri Jamunia’, the first purple-fleshed potato variety tailored for Indian agricultural conditions.
Asia 23/08/2024
Brasil: O preço da saca de batata continua animando os produtores de Vargem Grande do Sul
A batata para a indústria da variedade atlantic, está sendo comercializada limpa a R$ 155,00 a saca de 50kg.
Latam 28/07/2024
Mercado: GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW POTATOES
The weather continues to have a big effect on potato production in many countries. In Europe, a few countries have lower yields due to wet weather that has caused a lot of disease pressure.
Europa 26/07/2024
EEUU: Unprecedented heatwave sweeps across America, impacting agriculture and communities
An unprecedented heatwave has gripped vast regions of America, bringing record-breaking temperatures and severe consequences for agriculture, communities, and the overall economy.
Norte Am. 26/07/2024
EEUU: Idaho reduces acreage on 2024 Russet potato crop
Idaho is anticipating a reduction in Russet potato acreage for its upcoming crop. "The acres planted are down significantly.
Norte Am. 26/07/2024
España: Algae-based fertilizers are helping us tackle downy mildew in organic potato crops
In 2023, according to data from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA), Galicia was the Spanish autonomous region with the highest number of hectares devoted to potato cultivation, with 17,770;
Europa 26/07/2024
Canada: Alberta’s potato industry is booming thanks to a global appetite for french fries
Major expansion of Cavendish plant completed, McCain plant renovation underway.
Norte Am. 26/07/2024
Paises bajos: A sector in flux: Record highs in Dutch potato prices amidst supply shortages and weather challenges
The Expana benchmark price (EBP) for Dutch processing potatoes is up 7.76% y-o-y at €625/MT, an all-time high for the EBP, according to Harry Campbell, market researcher at Expana.
Europa 26/07/2024