Kenia: Fresh hope for pastoralists as residents adopt potato farming
An increasing number of Maasais are dropping cattle in favour of crop farming.
Africa 20/12/2016
EEUU: NATIONAL POTATO STOCKS UP 2 PERCENT FROM DECEMBER 2015
The 13 major potato States held 269 million cwt of potatoes in storage December 1, 2016, up 2 percent from December 1, 2015. Potatoes in storage accounted for 66 percent of the fall storage States’ 2016 production, the same as last year.
Norte Am. 20/12/2016
Canadá: Potato yields on the rise
Manitoba is experiencing an unexpectedly large yield of potatoes this year. Storage sheds are full, according to some in Manitoba.
Norte Am. 20/12/2016
Gran Bretaña: New risk criteria for Potato Late Blight alert
A new risk criteria has been introduced to the Potato Late Blight alert. The new criteria was implemented thanks to new research by the James Hutton Institute and funded by AHDB Potatoes.
Europa 20/12/2016
Holanda: Kaum Preisbewegung für Industriekartoffeln bis zum Frühling
Auf dem Kartoffelmarkt sind die Preise momentan gut. Ich erwarte nicht, dass sich das schnell ändern wird. Sicher für die Kartoffelsorten für die Industrie können die hohen Preise noch bis zum Frühling halten.
Europa 20/12/2016
Rusia: La Russia riprende le importazioni di patate dall’Egitto
A partire dal 15 dicembre la Russia elimina il divieto di importazione di patate provenienti dall’Egitto.
Europa 20/12/2016
Indonesia: RI Impor Kentang dari 5 Negara
Menteri Perdagangan (Mendag) Enggartiasto Lukita mengaku tidak pernah memberikan izin impor kentang. Ini seperti yang dikeluhkan para petani jika keberadaan kentang impor mengakibatkan penjualan kentang produksi lokal anjlok
Asia 20/12/2016
Australia: Man gaat obesitas te lijf met jaar lang alleen aardappelen
De aan junkfood verslaafde Australiër Andrew Taylor kampte met een ernstige vorm van overgewicht en was ronduit depressief.
Oceania 20/12/2016