El portal de la papa en Argentina
In Canada, the potato crop is progressing well across the province of Ontario. The harvest of early potatoes for the fresh market is expected to start by July 18 in southwestern Ontario, according to potato specialist Eugenia Banks’ latest update.
Simplot potato growers in Tasmania met in Deloraine last night and their verdict on the offer from the processor was unanimous.
Dry warmer weather last week was welcomed to alleviate the poor fieldwork conditions in some parts of Ireland. Overall crops are looking good and yields should be boosted by the recent warm spell.
New season potatoes are gradually becoming available, however, this year’s new season potato prices are somewhat low, with the retail price of less than 2 yuan per kilo.
Krönika. Samtidigt finns krafter inom EU som överväger ett förbud mot att använda åkermark för produktion av biobränslen. Till exempel etanol, biodiesel och biogas.
"La produzione domestica promette bene. Abbiamo patate a sufficienza, ed è per questo che il prezzo sta diminuendo gradualmente.
Research has shown that the potato was introduced to Europe in the 1600s—the first-known plantings were in Spain. The history of the potato in Europe after introduction has not been well studied, however, until now.
Idaho potato producers are in the midst of packing season while waiting for new crop potatoes to grow and mature. But there are other changes in the works for some growers.