EEUU: Idaho reduces acreage on 2024 Russet potato crop
Idaho is anticipating a reduction in Russet potato acreage for its upcoming crop. "The acres planted are down significantly.
Norte Am. 26/07/2024
Canada: Alberta’s potato industry is booming thanks to a global appetite for french fries
Major expansion of Cavendish plant completed, McCain plant renovation underway.
Norte Am. 26/07/2024
España: Algae-based fertilizers are helping us tackle downy mildew in organic potato crops
In 2023, according to data from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA), Galicia was the Spanish autonomous region with the highest number of hectares devoted to potato cultivation, with 17,770;
Europa 26/07/2024
Sudáfrica: Impact of water restrictions on potato production in South Africa
FP Coetzee of Potatoes South Africa highlighted the dramatic price increase in potatoes following a reduction in production due to load-shedding in 2023.
Africa 26/07/2024
Paises bajos: A sector in flux: Record highs in Dutch potato prices amidst supply shortages and weather challenges
The Expana benchmark price (EBP) for Dutch processing potatoes is up 7.76% y-o-y at €625/MT, an all-time high for the EBP, according to Harry Campbell, market researcher at Expana.
Europa 26/07/2024
India: CPRI issues advisory as late blight disease threatens potato crops across India
The Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) has issued an advisory for potato farmers across the country, warning of a high risk of late blight disease in the crop due to changes in weather conditions, as Gaurav Bisht reports for the Hindustan Time
Asia 26/07/2024
Francia: La pomme de terre, star des Jeux olympiques 2024
Parce qu’elle fait partie du quotidien, qu’elle s’adapte à tous les repas et toutes les cuisines, la pomme de terre défie la concurrence et sera le légume phare des Français pendant les JO.
Europa 26/07/2024
Europa: En Europe, des surfaces de pommes de terre de consommation en hausse mais des inquiétudes
Contenu proposé par La Pomme de terre française] Les surfaces européennes de pommes de terre devraient augmenter cette année.
Europa 26/07/2024