Canadá: In praise of the Yukon Gold potato
Fifty years ago the Yukon Gold potato was invented. One man is on a mission to make sure the world knows it and celebrates this Canadian success story.
Norte Am. 25/04/2016
Grecia: Low prices, a difficulty for Greek potato producers
Greek potato producers, who have the capacity to grow the crop almost all year round thanks to the country’s favourable climatic conditions, are suffering the impact of low incomes due to the introduction of cheap products from third countries.
Europa 25/04/2016
Letonia: Ādažu čipsu kartupeļu iepirkums audzis par 20%
«Orkla» grupā ietilpstošais uzņēmums «Latfood», pateicoties jauna produkta - «katliņčipsu» (kettle chips) - ražošanas sākšanai, kartupeļu iepirkumu gada laikā palielinājis par 20%, informēja uzņēmumā.
Europa 25/04/2016
EEUU: Continued growth for fingerling potato segment
On the back of seeing a growing need for specialty potatoes and onions in the market, Colorado based Strohauer Farms started allocating more of their resources into this area.
Norte Am. 25/04/2016
Italia: Hokkaido, la patata gourmet diventa spaghetto
I giapponesi sono bravi, si sa, a migliorare prodotti fatti da altri. Meno noto e’ che questo vale anche in agricoltura , dove ad esempio un prodotto tipico di importazione come la patata si e’ sviluppato in nuove varietà anche da gourmet.
Europa 25/04/2016
República Checa: SZPI zjistila falšování odrůd u dovozových brambor
Státní zemědělská a potravinářská inspekce (SZPI) zakázala uvádět do oběhu přes 26 tun brambor z Německa, u kterých laboratorní analýza potvrdila falšování deklarované odrůdy.
Europa 25/04/2016
Gran Bretaña: Diquat ban could strike ‘huge blow’ to potato industry
The European Commission has proposed to withdraw the use of herbicide active ingredient diquat, the loss of which could have serious consequences for potato producers.
Europa 25/04/2016
EEUU: Feds seek comments on plan to fight potato pest in Idaho
Federal officials are taking public comments on possible methods to deal with a microscopic pest that has infested potato fields in southeastern Idaho.
Norte Am. 25/04/2016