Malta: A staggering 20% fewer potatoes planted in Malta
Maltese potatoes are not expected to arrive in the Netherlands before Easter, reports Kees Schouten of Altena Potatoes, who is currently visiting his suppliers.
Maltese potatoes are not expected to arrive in the Netherlands before Easter, reports Kees Schouten of Altena Potatoes, who is currently visiting his suppliers.
In March, southern Brazilian states Rio Grande do Sul and Paraná reported depleted onion stocks, according to Hortifruti/Cepea sources.
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.
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.
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.
A recent study by scientists at Lincoln Science Centre in New Zealand and Lancaster University in the UK has found that more efficient phosphorus use could significantly extend global supplies of this vital nutrient.
Plus que d’autres années, il faudra, cette saison, compter et peser les plants de pom-mes de terre pour chaque variété et calibre afin d’adapter la densité de plantation à divers critères de production.
The European Union has launched "Potatoes Forever!", a campaign aimed at promoting sustainable potato cultivation and consumption throughout Europe.