
Russia: Despite potato shortage, import quota only weakly used
Although potatoes have been scarce and expensive in Russia for several months, importers there have only used about half of the quota for duty-free imports.
Although potatoes have been scarce and expensive in Russia for several months, importers there have only used about half of the quota for duty-free imports.
With the aim of strengthening local production systems and promoting the use of varieties, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), through the Technical Office of Saraguro, held a field day in the community of Jaratenta
Paraguay currently consumes 150 tons of onions daily, while national demand is 54,000 tons per year.
Aunque variedades como Spunta y Fábula han sido históricamente las más cultivadas, en los últimos años se han introducido nuevas variedades con formatos más homogéneos
Se trata de una montaña de patatas que se ha convertido en el inesperado símbolo de la generosidad rural y la lucha contra el desperdicio alimentario
It’s a mountain of potatoes that has become an unexpected symbol of rural generosity and the fight against food waste.
Although varieties such as Spunta and Fábula have historically been the most cultivated, in recent years new varieties with more homogeneous formats have been introduced.
Previo al etiquetado, el equipo técnico del INIAF realizó una minuciosa evaluación de las semillas, verificando que cumplan con los estándares establecidos para su certificación.