Kenya: To import Scottish seed potatoes
A new bilateral trade agreement should mean Scottish seed potatoes will soon be found growing on Kenyan farms.
Africa 21/11/2016
China: Farmer sells 32 tons of potatoes in one night
A potato farmer from Qinghai, found himself stranded in Shenzhen with 32 tons of potatoes. His situation attracted so much attention on social media that he cleared his produce in one night. The 60-year-old man, surnamed Ma, went to Shenzhen hoping
Asia 21/11/2016
EEUU: Come cambia il contenuto fenolico nelle patate a seconda della varieta’ e della lavorazione?
Ricercatori statunitensi hanno valutato come cambia il contenuto fenolico nelle patate a seconda della varietà e della lavorazione, che può essere industriale oppure domestica.
Norte Am. 21/11/2016
Italia: New Patata Lombarda brand
F.lli Torti S.r.l, specialising in the processing and commercialisation of potatoes and onions, is happy to announce that the new "Patata Lombarda" brand will be available as of 14th November 2016.
Europa 21/11/2016
EEUU: Researchers develop nutrient-rich purple potato
Purple potatoes might not be the first thing that comes to mind when trying to increase vitamin, mineral and antioxidant intake. However, a group of researchers from CSU have recently developed potato varieties that satisfy these nutritional
Norte Am. 21/11/2016
EEUU: US: Potato growers get expert help to fight late blight pathogen
The Plant Management Network (PMN) has released in November a new presentation entitled “Late Blight Management Under Semi-Arid Conditions” to help potato growers recognize pathogen hosts, favorable disease conditions, and utilize effective.
Norte Am. 21/11/2016
Italia: Good potato season
"The potato season has gone well regarding both quality and yields, which are superior to 2015," reports Antonio Ruggiero; a company that produces and commercialises around 100 thousand tons of potatoes and carrots every year.
Europa 21/11/2016
EEUU: Search warrants for potato pest ordered at E. Idaho farms
A federal judge has approved search warrants to take samples from fields in southeast Idaho after farmers refused to allow federal authorities to check for a microscopic potato pest.
Norte Am. 21/11/2016