EEUU: Potato group has new name
f you’re part of the U.S. potato industry, you’re familiar with the U.S. Potato Board. If you’re an American consumer, you’re familiar, at least indirectly, with the board’s work.
Norte Am. 28/03/2016
Gran Bretaña: POTATO MARKET SEES STRONG START TO THE NEW YEAR
Average weekly prices for potatoes have risen since the start of 2016.
Europa 28/03/2016
África: The 2016 African Potato Association Meeting to Take Place in Ethiopia
The Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) and the International Potato Center (CIP) will co-host the 10th Triennial Conference of the African Potato Association in Ethiopia.
Africa 28/03/2016
EEUU: WEEKLY POTATO REPORT
Chip potato movement is steady, but slower than usual for this time of year. There are still a lot of open potatoes left to move. Michigan prices for open potatoes range between $4.50-$6.00 per cwt.
Norte Am. 28/03/2016
Kenia: Farmers mechanize to meet rapidly increasing demand for potatoes.
The fast expansion of cities and towns and the popularity of fast foods have created a rapidly increasing demand for potatoes. Farmers are turning to mechanization to meet this demand by improving cultivation and reducing harvest losses .
Africa 28/03/2016
Nueva Zelanda: New Zealand calls off potato export plan
POTATO growers have welcomed a New Zealand decision to not pursue fresh potato exports to Australia.
Europa 28/03/2016
Canadá: Genetically Engineered Potato Approved For Sale In Canada
Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have approved a genetically engineered potato for sale, said a U.S. based company. The non-browning spuds could be in Canadian supermarkets by Thanksgiving.
Norte Am. 28/03/2016
India: Potato growers forced to make distress sale
BHUBANESWAR: Rising potato prices due to lower production this year has been a raging political issue. However, farmers were misled by the government to cultivate the tuber last year and forced to make distress sale of their produce.
Asia 28/03/2016