India: Potato farmers pleased with this year’s prices
W hile some farmers say that potato yields were low this year, most of them argue the opposite as they got the same output as they had in previous years.
Asia 05/04/2022
Bangladés: Potato growers worried over lack of storage
Small and marginal potato farmers in Thakurgaon and Panchagarh districts have been left in a quandary as cold storage owners in the region are saying their spaces have been completely filled.
Asia 05/04/2022
India: Despite heavy rain in Jan, Punjab records highest-ever potato yield
Going by these details, the area under crop has increased 1.5 times in the state since 2004-05 and has seen a two-fold increase in production.
Asia 05/04/2022
Europa: War in Ukraine, sky-high production costs make for uncertain times in the European potato industry
Following the Russian invasion in Ukraine, potato markets have been somewhat hesitant during the last weeks, according to the North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) association.
Europa 05/04/2022
Chipre: Potatoes fall victim to war and weather
Sitting at Peristerona’s kafeneio just opposite the church of St Barnabas and Hilarion, I take a quick caffeine fix with Avraam Venizelos, a Cyta pensioner turned potato producer
Europa 05/04/2022
Ucrania: Ukrainian farmers fight to grow food amid war
Spring sowing has begun across western Ukraine but with raging war in the country, the prospects of completing it successfully look bleak for many Ukrainian farmers.
Europa 05/04/2022
Canadá: Le dernier obstacle levé pour les pommes de terre de table de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard
WASHINGTON — Le département américain de l’Agriculture a levé le dernier obstacle qui empêchait les pommes de terre de table de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard de se rendre aux États-Unis.
Norte Am. 05/04/2022
Pakistán: Pakistan eyes China to boost potato industry
BEIJING: Pakistan plans to increase potato production and grab a share in the Chinese market through modern Chinese technology and high-quality seeds, said Pakistani authorities.
Asia 05/04/2022