España: The factories are eagerly awaiting the launch of this new potato variety
In just a few days, the early new potato harvest will start in Seville. Together with the one from Cartagena, this is the first European potato of the season.
In just a few days, the early new potato harvest will start in Seville. Together with the one from Cartagena, this is the first European potato of the season.
Farmers say it comes amidst rising energy and seed costs A farm in the south of the Island is stopping potato production due to a ‘sharp slump’ in local sales.
Egypt is expanding the market for its agricultural products, exporting for the first time potatoes to Morocco and strawberries to Canada.
According to the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB), the retail market is experiencing a 73 per cent increase in potato prices compared to last year, with the cost reaching Tk 40 per kg during the peak season.
Potatoes have been traded at high price levels in this 2023/24 crop that occurs in the rainfall period. The boost comes from lower supply – the main producing regions faced weather adversities especially due to the effects of El Niño.
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Maria Cantwell recently communicated with President Biden, urging him to negotiate with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for the entry of U.S. fresh potatoes into Japan.
Across Europe, the situation is similar, with potato planting still delayed in many early locations, and the weather outlook for the next week to ten days does not offer much optimism for additional improvement.
Ireland’s agricultural sector faces significant challenges as extreme weather conditions continue to delay potato planting, a critical component of the national economy.