Italia: 36% increase in hectares for Pdo potatoes from Bologna
In 2019, potatoes were paid more than peaches and nectarines in Emilia Romagna. The consequence is a stark increase of potato crops and a drop of fruit orchards.
Europa 21/07/2020
Alemania: Bauern erwarten durchschnittliche Ernte in der Oberpfalz
Der Bayerische Bauernverband geht davon aus, dass die Ernte 2020 insgesamt durchschnittlich ausfallen wird, jedoch mit einer Tendenz nach oben. Allerdings hatten die Bauern auch in den vergangenen Monaten wieder mit Wetterkapriolen zu kämpfen.
Europa 21/07/2020
EEUU: Spud Scoop newsletter: Late blight severity, herbicide injury and aphid trap counts
NDSU Extension and University of Minnesota last week introduced a new growing season newsletter that will combine information of importance to potato growers.
Norte Am. 21/07/2020
Polonia: Desykacja naci ziemniaków bez dikwatu
Po wycofaniu dikwatu, substancji czynnej powszechnie wykorzystywanej m.in. do desykacji naci ziemniaka, rolnicy nie mają równoważnego zamiennika. Dla wielu z nich to duży problem.
Europa 21/07/2020
Sudáfrica: Potatoes South Africa joins World Potato Congress
The World Potato Congress Inc. Board of Directors has stated it is very pleased to announce Potatoes South Africa as WPC’s first Sustaining Partner from Africa.
Africa 21/07/2020
EEUU: Fresh cut fries continue to grow in popularity
Progressive Produce’s year-round Hollywood Fries program continues to grow, and its premium frying potato has seen tremendous demand as the food service industry adjusts to the "new normal."
Norte Am. 21/07/2020
Alemania: Anbaurisiko für den Bioanbau senken: mit neuen Kartoffelsorten gegen die Kraut- und Knollenfäule
Biokartoffeln sind beliebt. Die leckeren Knollen lassen sich zu so vielfältigen Gerichten zubereiten wie sonst kaum ein Lebensmittel.
Europa 21/07/2020
Camboya: Mondulkiri eyes potato production opportunity
The Director of the Mondulkiri Department of Agriculture Song Kheang said the province should capitalise on the increasing demand for potatoes in Cambodia, caused by the continued rise in fast food chains.
Africa 21/07/2020