Irlanda: Concern about fungicide resistance in potato blight strain
The need to both mix and alternate fungicide chemistries was highlighted at the Teagasc Potato Late Blight Workshop held at Teagasc Ashtown on Tuesday 26 March.
Europa 05/04/2024
Malta: A staggering 20% fewer potatoes planted in Malta
Maltese potatoes are not expected to arrive in the Netherlands before Easter, reports Kees Schouten of Altena Potatoes, who is currently visiting his suppliers.
Europa 05/04/2024
Brasil: Brazil relies on onion stocks from Ituporanga and Lebon Régis to meet the demand
In March, southern Brazilian states Rio Grande do Sul and Paraná reported depleted onion stocks, according to Hortifruti/Cepea sources.
Latam 05/04/2024
Información Técnica: Smart phosphorus use could boost food production and protect vital reserves, study finds
A recent study by scientists at Lincoln Science Centre in New Zealand and Lancaster University in the UK has found that more efficient phosphorus use could significantly extend global supplies of this vital nutrient.
Europa 05/04/2024
Europa: European Union launches "Potatoes Forever!" campaign
The European Union has launched "Potatoes Forever!", a campaign aimed at promoting sustainable potato cultivation and consumption throughout Europe.
Europa 05/04/2024
Bélgica: Pommes de terre: les critères pour la bonne densité!
Plus que d’autres années, il faudra, cette saison, compter et peser les plants de pom-mes de terre pour chaque variété et calibre afin d’adapter la densité de plantation à divers critères de production.
Europa 05/04/2024
India: 6 years on, central institute resumes potato seed production
The scarcity of good quality seeds had adversely hit potato production nationwide, prompting the Union agriculture ministry to entrust CPRI with the responsibility of finding a solution for the disease.
Asia 27/03/2024
Alemania: Early potato acreage remains at last year’s levels
In the Southwest, the 265 growers of "Pfälzer Grumbeere" are beginning the widespread planting of early potatoes. As in previous years, the very first "Pfälzer Grumbeere" were already planted in mid-February.
Europa 27/03/2024