Kenia: Farmer faces Uganda for potato sales
Every farmer knows that after a harvest, real work starts. To many farmers, marketing produce is the most complicated part of an agribusiness venture.
Africa 11/02/2018
EEUU: Adirondack Blue Potatoes Market Trends Estimates High Demand by 2025
Currently potatoes are grown in approximately 19,500,000 hectares around the world. China is the largest producer of potatoes and almost accounts for one third of the global production.
Norte Am. 11/02/2018
EEUU: San Luis Valley Research Center continues potato studies
As station director for the San Luis Valley Research Center, located in Center, CO, Tyler Thompson is tasked with looking after the facilities, equipment, personnel and cash resources that support both the farm and the research programs located there
Norte Am. 11/02/2018
Could plant-based plastics help tackle waste pollution?
We know that plastic waste is a big problem for the planet - our oceans are becoming clogged with the stuff and we’re rapidly running out of landfill sites.
Europa 11/02/2018
EEUU: Spud growers turn out for 2018 Potato Production Days in Brandon
This year’s Potato Production Days saw a range of speakers from emerging technology to resistance and regulatory issues
Norte Am. 11/02/2018
India (Punjab): ‘We may not recover production cost of potato for third year in a row’
Under the new scheme announced in the recent Budget, a corpus of Rs 500 crore has been kept to help potato, tomato and onion growers.
Asia 11/02/2018
India: Demonetisation Triggered the Current Crisis in UP’s Potato Market
The average price for potatoes in UP in November 2016 was Rs 916 per quintal, which fell 41.8% to Rs 532 per quintal in the month of December 2016 – the first full month after demonetisation.
Asia 11/02/2018
British potato seed produces strong yields in Kenyan trials
Four varieties of British potato seed sent to Africa have performed strongly at three Kenyan trial sites, with yields similar to the UK.
Africa 11/02/2018