Europa: Potato processors in the EU await the arrival of the new crop
Potato processors continue to face challenges in sourcing materials, and the limited supply they can secure comes at a high price.
Europa 05/07/2023
Información Técnica: Guidance launched to maximise the value of maleic hydrazide in potato crops
Crop protection manufacturer UPL has reminded potato growers of the importance of maleic hydrazide in sprout control and has issued best practice guidance to maximise its effect this season.
Europa 05/07/2023
Irlanda: IFA: Crops behind schedule in Ireland, rain provides relief for some European crops
Consumption and demand remain at levels typical for this time of year, according to the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) weekly potato market report.
Europa 05/07/2023
Namibia: Potatoes still top import crop for Namibia
Although efforts to promote potato cultivation in Namibia are intensifying, the production of this crop is still insufficient for the nation’s demand, so imports are necessary.
Africa 05/07/2023
Marruecos: Seed potato import Morocco reaches five-year high
Morocco has a well-organized potato production structure but relies on imports of seed potatoes for it, as reported by EastFruit. Imports of seed potatoes had been growing in Morocco and reached their at least five-year high of 60,000 tonnes
Africa 05/07/2023
Australia: Potato chips back on Tasmanian menus after months of shortages
Tasmanian supermarkets are once again fully stocked with frozen chips, bringing an end to a potato shortage that left chip bowls empty across the country between Christmas last year and just a few weeks ago.
Oceania 05/07/2023
Austria: Negative trend continues for the third year in a row
The annual evaluation of the AMA - multiple application for production areas of domestic potatoes (organic & conv.) shows a nationwide area reduction of 4% in 2023 compared to the previous year.
Europa 05/07/2023
Bélgica: Pommes de terre, un début de saison difficile qui doit inciter à la concertation
Les éventuels problèmes de germination peuvent résulter d’une moins bonne qualité des plants mais aussi des aléas climatiques de ce printemps. - J.V.
Europa 05/07/2023