India: India is world’s second largest potato producer
India’s Agriculture Minister, Radha Mohan Singh, said the country is in need of better quality seeds to increase potato production of meet rising domestic demand.
Asia 18/04/2016
EEUU: Politics and Potatoes
Donald Trump was in ascendance as we gathered in Washington, D.C., for the National Potato Council’s Potato D.C. Fly-In in February.
Norte Am. 18/04/2016
Argelia: Pomme de terre : les raisons de la flambée
Les prix de la pomme de terre repartent à nouveau à la hausse. Après être descendu sous la barre des 30 dinars début mars, ils ont quasiment triplé pour atteindre 80 dinars le kilogramme à Alger.
Africa 18/04/2016
Argelia: Algeria aims to make potato export structural
Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fishing Sid Ahmed Ferroukhi stressed Thursday in Algiers that potato exports will continue during the three upcoming years to reach 70,000 tons.
Africa 18/04/2016
India: Good news for Gujarat potato production
Lower production in other states has meant great news for Gujurat, as although potato production there has increased 15%, potato farmers are still getting better prices for their produce.
Asia 18/04/2016
Escocia: New Scottish strategic potato farm announced
Bruce Farms, the multi-facetted Perthshire based agricultural business, has been announced as the host for a new project which aims to be of benefit to all of Scotland’s potato growers.
Europa 18/04/2016
Canadá: P.E.I. potato farmers preparing for planting season, thanks to mild spring
’This time last year there was five feet of snow still in the fields,’ says P.E.I. Potato Board.
Norte Am. 18/04/2016
Pakistan: Growers urged to use Dutch potato seeds
Private companies have been urged to launch a multiplication of Dutch potato seeds in Pakistan with a view to reducing input cost of farmers as well as establishing a vibrant seed industry in the country.
Asia 18/04/2016