India: Potato prices ease after up to 40% jump in mid-March; can consumers expect more relief ahead?
Analysts expect the wholesale prices to ease further from the current Rs 15-18 per kilogram before a rise in the coming months.
Asia 13/04/2024
Bangladesh: Potato prices could rise above Tk 50 per kg
Local potato prices could rise above Tk 50 per kg later this year due to a potential fall in production, the Bangladesh Cold Storage Association has warned.
Asia 05/04/2024
Información Técnica: Growing smarter potatoes’: The emerging influence and potential impact of generative AI on the potato industry
Throughout history, the relentless pursuit of innovation has propelled agriculture forward. Today, we find ourselves amidst a new technological wave driven by the remarkable capabilities of the so-called generative artificial intelligence (AI).
Europa 05/04/2024
Gran Bretaña: Egypt’s pressure on the potato markets fueled by the sharp devaluation of pound
According to EastFruit analysts, the sharp devaluation of the Egyptian pound is having a noticeable impact on the potato market in Europe.
Europa 05/04/2024
Filipinas: Two onion cold storage facilities inaugurated in Nueva Ecija
The Department of Agriculture has inaugurated two onion cold storage units in Nueva Ecija, each with a 20,000 bag capacity, translating to approximately 540,000 kilograms.
Asia 05/04/2024
Irlanda: Irish farmers face planting dilemma due to rainfall and field conditions
Amidst continuous rainfall and saturated conditions, Irish potato farmers are grappling with the potential scarcity of the Rooster variety, a staple in Ireland.
Europa 05/04/2024
India: Price fidgets over Indian potato import procrastination
Traders have shown an enigmatic reluctance for importing potatoes despite prognosis about possible decline in domestic output this season, which economists say could prompt profiteers bet on this item.
Asia 05/04/2024
Irlanda: Concern about fungicide resistance in potato blight strain
The need to both mix and alternate fungicide chemistries was highlighted at the Teagasc Potato Late Blight Workshop held at Teagasc Ashtown on Tuesday 26 March.
Europa 05/04/2024