
Francia: "We are trying to consolidate the starch branch of the potato"
The French potato starch industry is seeing its number of producers and its surface areas fall, in particular due to the closure of a factory.
The French potato starch industry is seeing its number of producers and its surface areas fall, in particular due to the closure of a factory.
Heavy rains are forecast for MG next week.
A previsão é de muita chuva em MG na próxima semana
There is currently no risk of seed shortages, but this is not a year of abundance either. Seed companies recommend placing orders as soon as possible to avoid problems with distribution.
The price of potatoes will now be established more objectively. The Competition Authority (ABC) has in fact looked into the way in which the price of potatoes was determined by the sector federation Belgapom.
One hundred small producers from the Cayambe canton received technological packages for potato production, thanks to the coordinated work between the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) and private companies.
Poland has emerged as one of the top 10 largest potato producers in the world, surpassing the Netherlands, according to the latest data released on January 28, 2025.
Iran is set to import 50,000 tons of potatoes to stabilize local prices, as stated by Iran’s deputy agricultural minister.