España: Se dispara el precio de la patata gallega
A setenta céntimos están pagando los almacenes ya por las patatas de Bergantiños.
Europa 11/03/2016
Bélgica: Belgium’s potato processing industry sets record
Over the past few decades the Belgian potato-processing sector has grown remarkably and this trend continued in 2015, when just under 4 million tonnes of potatoes were processed into fresh or frozen fries, mashed potato products, crisps.
Europa 11/03/2016
India: Indian govt fair price shops may sell potatoes
If potato prices continue to increase in Cuttack, India, the government is considering selling the commodity at fair price shops to provide some relief for consumers.
Asia 11/03/2016
Australia: Company s melting potato
A process to turn potato into a functional food base that melts like cheese when heated, has been developed by an Australian R&D company, PotatoMagic.
Oceania 11/03/2016
Gran Bretaña: UK research partnership on potato diseases
A new research partnership has been formed in the UK between the Two Blades Foundation (2Blades), The Sainsbury Laboratory, and J. R. Simplot Company.
Europa 11/03/2016
Israel: Nach langsamen Start sieht die israelische Kartoffel Saison gut aus
Das harte Wetter während Dezember und Januar hat den Beginn der Kartoffelsaison in Israel verzögert.
Asia 11/03/2016
Indonesia: Potatoes responsible for Java landslide
A study conducted in Wonosobo, Central Java, contributes the recent landslide there to farmers engaging in unstable potato planting practices, in an attempt to reap high prices amid the area’s status as Indonesia’s largest potato producer.
Asia 11/03/2016
Grecia: Potato harvest in Messenia to start early April
Prospects are good for potato producers in Messinia, Greece. This year, fewer hectares have been planted due to a lack of liquidity, but the weather has so far been favourable and yields are expected to be good.
Europa 11/03/2016