Two German research institutes and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) examined the genetic composition of potatoes. The genetic basis for the sources is indeed narrow, but the differences at chromosome level appear to be very large.
The potato market is in a downward slide, as the various quotations show. The most remarkable in that respect is the Belgapom, which did not put a price on the board at all.
The event will take place at the Hacienda de Santa Cruz in the Seville municipality, where the current situation of the sector, the markets and various agronomic issues will be analyzed.
During the day, INIAP specialists explained that purple tip is a disease caused by phytoplasmas transmitted by insect vectors, primarily Bactericera cockerelli.
Wholesale Prices in Buenos Aires, Source: Statistics and Prices Department of the Central Market of Buenos Aires
Preços no atacado em Buenos Aires, Fonte: Departamento de Estatística e Preços do Mercado Central de Buenos Aires
In accordance with the coordination made, the resolution with the phytosanitary requirements must be published within 30 days.
The potato stock in Belgium, determined on the reference date of 1 April, is comparable to last year. However, the share of potatoes that are still freely available is higher than in previous years.
