Irlanda: Gene-edited blight-resistant potato breakthrough a "game-changer"
CRISPR/Cas technology makes the breeding of new, improved varieties faster and more precise.
Europa 24/05/2023
Países Bajos: Dutch Potato Farmers Find October 1 Harvest Deadline on Sandy Soils Problematic
Environmental regulations can significantly impact various industries, and the potato processing industry in the Netherlands is no exception.
Europa 24/05/2023
Portugal: Drought cuts potato production by 10% – association
Porbatata is also launching an ’eat national potatoes’ campaign.
Europa 24/05/2023
EEUU: Inflation causes double-digit dollar growth for potatoes
Inflation continues to have an impact across the country. For potatoes, retailers across the country are seeing incredible double digit dollar growth.
Norte Am. 24/05/2023
Cuba: Cosecha de papa se queda por debajo del plan en Ciego de Ávila
La cosecha de papa en Ciego de Ávila terminó con más de 5500 toneladas por debajo de las 17 860 planificadas, como consecuencia de afectaciones meteorológicas y falta de recursos, entre ellos el herbicida post-emergente.
Latam 24/05/2023
Europa: European potato demand remains strong despite soaring prices
The Mintec Benchmark Prices for Processing Potatoes EXW Netherlands were assessed at €420/mt on 16th May 2023, representing a 66% year-on-year increase.
Europa 24/05/2023
Gales: North Wales chips shops suffer from potato shortages and price hikes
Through his business, Peter Gwyn and Sons Quality Potatoes, Peter Gwyn has supplied potatoes in North Wales for over 30 years. But he is now seeing things that he has never experienced.
Europa 24/05/2023
Italia: Dodelijke slachtoffers en miljoenenschade aan tuinbouw door overstromingen in Italië
"We hebben een collega, een kennis, een vriend verloren. Het verlies van mensenlevens is het meest betreurenswaardige nieuws van de catastrofe die Cesena en de regio’s Emilia-Romagna en De Marken op 16 mei heeft getroffen"...
Europa 24/05/2023