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
Australia: WA potato growers disappointed with deregulation handling
The body representing Western Australia’s potato growers has blasted the Government’s handling of industry deregulation, saying it has been managed disastrously and caused significant confusion.
Oceania 18/04/2016
EEUU: Texas customers are gearing up for Texas-grown red potatoes
Over 27 million people live in Texas, making it the second-largest state by population in the U.S.
Norte Am. 18/04/2016
Espania: Potato prices plunge due to massive imports
The Valencian Agricultural Producers Association (AVA-ASAJA) has denounced that massive potato imports from France, but also, to a lesser extent, from other countries, such as Morocco and Egypt, are closing doors to the Valencian production
Europa 18/04/2016
Hungria: Potato and cauliflower much more expensive than last year
In the Budapest Wholesale Market, a kilo of potatoes grown by domestic producers cost between 100 and 180 HUF* on week 13, which is significantly higher than the average price recorded a year ago.
Asia 18/04/2016
India: Prices up 15% for Gujarat potato growers
Potato farmers in Gujarat are a happy lot this year, as they are getting better prices for their produce despite 15% increase in potato production.
Asia 18/04/2016
EEUU: Researchers studied which type of potato could grow in space
Matt Damon grew potatoes in space in “The Martian,” so why can’t astronauts do it in real life?
Norte Am. 18/04/2016