México: Sonora, declarada zona de desastre por heladas
Los gobiernos federal y estatal acordaron atender la contingencia que ocasionaron las heladas en los valles agrícolas
Latam 13/01/2019
Belgium: Origin of the french fry
French fries did not, in fact, originate in France. Just ask the Belgians. They’ll tell you.
Europa 13/01/2019
Cold storages face the heat as potato prices crash in India
Owners of cold storages in major potato-producing States in India, including Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar and Gujarat are worried a lot these days.
Asia 13/01/2019
Bolivia: Senasag evaluó efectos del Tizón Tardío en la producción de papa en Cochabamba
El responsable de Sanidad Vegetal del Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Agropecuaria e Inocuidad Alimentaria (Senasag), Jonny León, informó que se atendió los cultivos de papa afectados en diferentes municipios del departamento de Cochabamba.
Latam 13/01/2019
EEUU: Potato growers taking the fight to nematodes
No matter how healthy the plants look in a potato field, the power is in the ground and the proof is in the digging. That’s why potato growers list root protection as a top priority.
Norte Am. 13/01/2019
Escocia: Gene find unlocks potato colouring
Scientists at The James Hutton Institute say discovery could help breed new colourful and improved potato varieties
Europa 13/01/2019
Europe: “Processors lift mood on potato market, but price ceiling has been reached in export”
After a busy period until the week before Christmas, potato export in Europe is now marking time.
Europa 13/01/2019
China: State-mandated potato diet
China’s state-owned enterprises have been producing an overabundance of goods in traditional industries for years. With cheap steel and aluminum they are flooding the world markets, shaking up manufacturers all over the world.
Asia 13/01/2019