Gran Bretaña: Potato sprout suppressant limits cut again this autumn
The maximum limit for a key sprout suppressant has been further reduced for the coming spud storage season, farmers are being warned.
Europa 28/08/2016
Jamaica: Jamaica’s capacity to produce virus-free seed potatoes gets boost
Jamaica’s capacity to produce clean Irish potato seedlings has been enhanced with a $19-million allocation from the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).
Norte Am. 28/08/2016
Sri Lanka: Special goods tax on imported potatoes increased
With the intention of safeguarding the local potato farmers, the government has increased the special goods tax on imported potatoes.
Asia 28/08/2016
EEUU: Wisconsin potato crop to be very strong
All signs are positive for another strong season for the Wisconsin potato industry. Tamas Houlihan, executive director of the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association, said all potato types, including reds, are thriving in Wisconsin fields.
Norte Am. 28/08/2016
Indonesia: Suplai kentang lokal untuk industri menguat
Garut (ANTARA News) - Kebutuhan kentang sebagai bahan baku makanan ringan produksi Indofood tak lagi hanya mengandalkan impor karena suplai dari petani lokal menguat dari tahun ke tahun.
Asia 28/08/2016
Panamá (ALAP): La papa tiene en el mejoramiento genético su mejor opción ante las plagas
La papa, tiene en el mejoramiento genético una opción para producir variedades resistentes a las plagas y al cambio climático, dijo a Efe el experto y funcionario panameño Arnulfo Gutiérrez.
Latam 28/08/2016
Polonia: Desykacja ziemniaka
Ostatnim zabiegiem przeprowadzanym na plantacji ziemniaka jest niszczenie części nadziemnej. Znaczenie ułatwia to zbiór i zapewnia lepszą jakość bulw.
Europa 28/08/2016
EEUU: U.S. potato exports up 6%
The value of U.S. potato exports grew 4% in the 12 months ending in June, and volumes increased 6%.
Norte Am. 28/08/2016