Escocia: Too parched for potatoes if irrigation not available
After two dry years out of four, many farmers are seriously considering the future viability of a water hungry crop like potatoes.
Europa 18/10/2022
Nueva Zelanda: Wet and soggy conditions delay planting of potatoes in Horowhenua District
In Horowhenua District on the west coast of the North Island, potato growers are in the thick of planting at the moment. However, the very wet winter can make it tough going.
Europa 18/10/2022
Chile (Punta Arenas): Entregan semilla de papa a agricultores de la región
La entrega de semillas se inició en septiembre en Puerto Williams y luego continuó a las otras localidades.
Latam 18/10/2022
Kenia: Varsity Trains Potato Farmers On Tissue Culture Technology
Egerton University has initiated an outreach project to train potato farmers on the modern “tissue culture” seed propagation technology aimed at enhancing potato productivity in Nakuru County.
Africa 18/10/2022
Gran Bretaña: Parts of the UK might become too dry to grow potatoes without irrigation
After two dry years out of the last four, many UK farmers are seriously considering the future viability of potato cultivation.
Europa 18/10/2022
Alemania: Fewer potatoes due to drought
According to preliminary estimates by the Special Harvest and Quality Evaluation (BEE), this year’s potato harvest will be considerably smaller than those of previous years.
Europa 18/10/2022
España: “Muchos agricultores están abandonando la patata de lavado por las exigencias que demanda y se van a la de industria. Hay que cuidarlos”
Consideran que lo que está ocurriendo en Francia con la pérdida de agricultores en este área terminará llegando no muy tarde a España
Europa 18/10/2022
Nueva Zelanda: Wet conditions dampen plans for potato planting in Horowhenua
Wet, soggy conditions have delayed the planting of potatoes in Horowhenua.
Europa 18/10/2022