EEUU: USDA releases North America 2023 potato production data
A new report from the Agriculture Departments of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada reveals the 2023 North American Potato harvest data.
Norte Am. 23/02/2024
Belgica: Potato trade association warning of EU seed shortage
Belgian potato trade association Belpotato.be is warning that the European Union is preparing for a challenging growing season in 2024 due to a decline in the availability of potato seeds.
Europa 23/02/2024
Arabia: Saudi Arabia Faces Global Onion Crisis: FSC’s Plan to Ensure Stable Supply
Saudi Arabia faces the global onion crisis, but the Federation of Saudi Chambers (FSC) is taking action to secure stable supply and prices.
Africa 16/02/2024
EEUU: Water shortages spurring innovation in Columbia Basin
By Heather Smith Thomas, Contributing Writer Farmers rely on water for their livelihoods, but it often costs a lot to get it to the field.
Norte Am. 16/02/2024
Ucrania: Potato prices down for the first time since October 2023
According to the EastFruit, the Ukrainian potato market has seen a sharp drop in trade activity. An increase in the supply of potatoes has driven down the prices in this sector.
Europa 16/02/2024
Namibia: Namibia’s agronomic board pushes for increased local potato production
The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is urging local farmers to increase potato production, aiming to reduce the country’s N$138 million annual bill for potato imports.
Africa 16/02/2024
EEUU: Potato industry celebrates increased access to Mexican market
Two years after the interior Mexican market opened for U.S. potato exports, industry experts provided a breakdown of what was involved with gaining increased access to that important market and discussed plans to further develop business south of the
Norte Am. 16/02/2024
Canada: Guelph to host 2024 Ontario Potato Conference
Dr. Eugenia Banks, potato specialist at the Ontario Potato Board and organizer of the 2024 Ontario Potato Conference reminds industry professionals across North America that the event is set to take place in Guelph on February 29.
Norte Am. 16/02/2024