Alaska: Seed potato program scrutinized
Editor’s note: this story has been changed to correct that the potato program will require legislative not congressional action for renewal.
Norte Am. 17/06/2015
Venezuela: El precio del kilo de papa subió 793% en tres meses
Fenaphort informó que la producción descendió 60% debido a que el gobierno entregó la mitad de las semillas requeridas.
Latam 17/06/2015
Alemania: Erzeuger sind mit Ertrag und Qualität zufrieden
Fachleute bewerten die neuen Kartoffeln bei Feldbegehung.
Europa 17/06/2015
Irlanda del Norte: Late potato harvest for Comber Earlies growers
The new season Comber potato has protected EU status as only potatoes planted, grown and harvested within the protected geographical indicated area can be marketed as Comber Earlies and only potatoes harvested in May, June and July are eligible .
Europa 17/06/2015
EEUU: Despite damp spring, Maine potato growers have most of crop planted
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Despite a slightly wet, cold spring, most of the potato growers across the state have their crops planted, according to industry officials.
Norte Am. 17/06/2015
Peru: Potato consumption increases
In a 5 to 10 year-period, per-capita consumption of potato is supposed to reach a 100Kg per year.
Latam 17/06/2015
Gran Bretaña: Norwich scientists given £840,000 to develop a new potato
Scientists at The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) on Norwich Research Park, have been given the funding for five years to come up with a genetically-modified potato, which could be better for the environment, healthier for consumers and cheaper to produce
Europa 17/06/2015
Alemania: Frühkartoffeln zurzeit besonders gefragt
Duisburg. Hermann Blomenkamp - der Hof befindet sich seit Mitte des 16. Jahrhunderts in Familienbesitz - hat sich vor einigen Jahren auf den Kartoffelanbau spezialisiert. Seine Frühkartoffeln sind derzeit der "Renner". Von Volker Poley
Europa 17/06/2015