Irlanda: Irish potato yields down 15 per cent in 2022
Teagasc has confirmed that Irish potato yields have declined year on year by approximately 10 to 15% in 2022. The area of main crop grown in 2022 came in at 7,400ha.
Europa 18/10/2022
EEUU: Alice in Dairyland: Diggin’ Wisconsin potatoes
Potatoes are one of the world’s most versatile crops, with a long history of cultivation in Wisconsin. While the first potato came to America around 1621, they were first cultivated around 200 B.C.
Norte Am. 18/10/2022
Escocia: Too parched for potatoes if irrigation not available
After two dry years out of four, many farmers are seriously considering the future viability of a water hungry crop like potatoes.
Europa 18/10/2022
Nueva Zelanda: Wet and soggy conditions delay planting of potatoes in Horowhenua District
In Horowhenua District on the west coast of the North Island, potato growers are in the thick of planting at the moment. However, the very wet winter can make it tough going.
Europa 18/10/2022
Alemania: Fewer potatoes due to drought
According to preliminary estimates by the Special Harvest and Quality Evaluation (BEE), this year’s potato harvest will be considerably smaller than those of previous years.
Europa 18/10/2022
Kenia: Varsity Trains Potato Farmers On Tissue Culture Technology
Egerton University has initiated an outreach project to train potato farmers on the modern “tissue culture” seed propagation technology aimed at enhancing potato productivity in Nakuru County.
Africa 18/10/2022
Gran Bretaña: Parts of the UK might become too dry to grow potatoes without irrigation
After two dry years out of the last four, many UK farmers are seriously considering the future viability of potato cultivation.
Europa 18/10/2022
Argelia: Pomme de terre : déstockage de 100.000 quintaux à partir de la semaine prochaine
L e ministère de l’Agriculture et du Développement rural procèdera, à compter du 23 octobre et jusqu’à la fin de l’année en cours, au déstockage,,,
Africa 18/10/2022