Bengal Occidental: Bengal’s potato farmers caught in a web of loans, losses, and political neglect
In India’s potato belt, farmers toil for a meagre harvest, while microfinance lenders profit.
Asia 19/10/2023
Bangladesh: Is farmers’ switch to profitable maize hurting potato production?
Thousands of farmers in the country, many of them previously engaged in potato cultivation, are now switching to maize farming due to consistent losses experienced in potato cultivation in recent years.
Asia 19/10/2023
EEUU: ‘From dirt to dinner’: Idaho potatoes take center stage during harvest tour
The Idaho Potato Commission recently hosted a harvest tour, giving foodservice experts a deep dive into the world of Idaho potatoes, as Amy Sowder reports in this news story published by Produce Market Guide (PMG).
Norte Am. 19/10/2023
Belgica: Industry’s presence keeping free potato market calm, but exports slow to get started
The Belgian potato harvest is in full swing. A few months ago, there was concern that it would be a difficult season, yield-wise.
Europa 19/10/2023
España: “Tenemos que conseguir diferenciar la patata fresca para que su consumo no siga bajando”
Así lo expresó Juan Manuel Coello, director de operaciones de Patatas Meléndez, apostando a una apuesta diferenciadora con tal de revertir esta tendencia.
Europa 19/10/2023
Italia: Patate quinto prodotto più diffuso sulle tavole italiane
Fritte, arrosto o bollite, le patate sono alla base dell’alimentazione italiana.
Europa 19/10/2023
Irlanda: From Ireland to Europe: IFA sheds light on retail resilience and harvesting landscapes
According to the latest weekly potato market report by the Irish Farmers Association (IFA), potato retail sales and home consumption in Ireland continue to show resilience, with little change reported.
Europa 19/10/2023
Francia: Promouvoir la pomme de terre en expliquant sa culture
Dans notre France de plus en plus urbanisée, peu de mangeurs de frites et de purée ont une idée précise sur la manière dont on cultive le tubercule.
Europa 19/10/2023