India: Potato farmers optimistic
WITH the potato harvest and its exports gaining momentum, both farmers and exporters are counting the pluses and minuses of the season that lies ahead.
Asia 20/02/2018
Nepal: Lack of market troubles potato farmers in Jumla
Potato farmers of Patarasi Rural Municipality in Jumla district are worried as their produce is not getting market as expected. As a result, farmers have been keeping their produce stored at home.
Asia 20/02/2018
Alemania: 14th International Berlin Potato Evening
On 6 February, the German Potato Trade Association welcomed around 500 guests from 16 countries to the traditional International Berlin Potato Evening.
Europa 20/02/2018
Europa: European potato market overview for week 7
Industrial varieties: The global market remains generally calm and unchanged. Export is quiet (South-East of Europe, West Africa), and only releases small volumes.
Europa 20/02/2018
Alemania: Convenience food potato sector very strong
in recent years, the German consumer has become acquainted with a large number of new potato products.
Asia 20/02/2018
Italia: BPotato cooperation agreement between Italy and France
Over the past few days, the Agripat delegation met up with André Minguy, vice-president of Triskalia representing Unpt (National Union of French Potato Growers) in Saint-Malo.
Europa 20/02/2018
Kenia: Good news as struggling potato farmers ink new deal
Sitting on a rickety bench at his home in Kipipiri, Central Kenya, Samuel Macharia pulls a piece of paper from his pocket and proudly points to the signature at the bottom.
Africa 20/02/2018
Perú: The potato crisis is not due to overproduction
Congressman Horacio Zevallos Paron, from the New Peru caucus, said that the potato crisis was not due to overproduction as the government has stated.
Latam 20/02/2018