El portal de la papa en Argentina
Social impact investor and project developer AGDEVCO has invested in a US$4.5 million partnership with Saise Farming Enterprises Limited (SFEL) to produce potato seed for smallholder farmers in Northern Province of Zambia.
In the northern region of Makwanpur district in Nepal, drought has caused potato output to be cut by up to 40 percent. The dry spell which lasted from April to May, directly affected potato production, which is the main source of income for farmers.
IDAHO FALLS — A source with the Idaho Potato Commission said progress was made toward restoring access to ship fresh Idaho chipping potatoes to Japan during a recent meeting between Japanese governmental leaders and USDA officials.
Ontario potato growers are moving into the specialty market with new varieties.“We’re finding the commodity potato mentality is starting to die off,” said Derek Blain, vice president of sales and operations for Grand Bend Produce, Grand Bend, Ontario
Potatoes have been the carbohydrate family’s favourite child since the 16th century when they were a staple food on long ship voyages to discover new land.
Since the start of 2016, potato prices have risen more steeply than at any other period since 2000. In the week to June 3, the AHDB average free-buy prices rose by
Sonac, an Egyptian exporter based in Alexandria is about to finish its potato season. However, according to Export Manager Dalia Gamal, the current situation of the potato sector isn’t as good as it should be.
Grazie a un andamento climatico favorevole nel comprensorio veneto del colognese, due ditte presentano alcune varietà di patata della casa sementiera olandese Stet Holland, ormai pronte alla raccolta.