Bélgica: Belgium: normal harvest of storage potatoes possible, despite drought
The early potato harvest suffered most from the drought. There was talk of a loss of 15 million Euro a month ago. There is no new figure at this time.
Europa 25/07/2017
EEUU: The US wants to export its potatoes to Mexico
US potato producers began lobbying for Mexico to effectively open its doors to US exports in the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Norte Am. 25/07/2017
Europa: A special beer and chips from the same potato
"Yes, it got slightly out of hand," laughs Victor van Veelen. Seven years ago the brothers Joost and Sebastiaan Hoes opened a trial store under the name FrietHoes.
Europa 25/07/2017
Canadá: Canada ziet af van commerciële teelt GGO-aardappel
Er zullen dit jaar geen GGO-aardappelen geteeld worden op Prince Edward Island, laat Simplot Plant Sciences weten, het bedrijf dat de Innate aardappelen ontwikkelde.
Europa 25/07/2017
India: Indian farmers from Uttar Pradesh join protest by handing out free potatoes
Potato farmers from Uttar Pradesh joined the protest organised by the All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday.
Asia 25/07/2017
EEUU: Anche gli americani del nord mangiano patate da 10.000 anni
I nordamericani sono tra i maggiori consumatori di patate al mondo. E lo erano anche 10.000 anni fa.
Norte Am. 25/07/2017
Australia: Simplot will GM Kartoffelprodukte in Neuseeland und Australien verkaufen
JR Simplot hat bei FSANZ beantragt, genetisch modifizierte Kartoffelprodukte nach Australien und Neuseeland einführen zu dürfen. Es ist nicht klar, um welche Art von Produkten es sich dabei genau handelt.
Oceania 25/07/2017
Escocia: Scottish potato growers learn that "less is more"
The “less is more” lesson for potato growers in Scotland continues with the revelation that overall yields could be increased by reducing nitrogen top dressings by 25-30 kg a hectare.
Europa 25/07/2017