Could plant-based plastics help tackle waste pollution?
We know that plastic waste is a big problem for the planet - our oceans are becoming clogged with the stuff and we’re rapidly running out of landfill sites.
Europa 11/02/2018
EEUU: Spud growers turn out for 2018 Potato Production Days in Brandon
This year’s Potato Production Days saw a range of speakers from emerging technology to resistance and regulatory issues
Norte Am. 11/02/2018
India (Punjab): ‘We may not recover production cost of potato for third year in a row’
Under the new scheme announced in the recent Budget, a corpus of Rs 500 crore has been kept to help potato, tomato and onion growers.
Asia 11/02/2018
India: Demonetisation Triggered the Current Crisis in UP’s Potato Market
The average price for potatoes in UP in November 2016 was Rs 916 per quintal, which fell 41.8% to Rs 532 per quintal in the month of December 2016 – the first full month after demonetisation.
Asia 11/02/2018
British potato seed produces strong yields in Kenyan trials
Four varieties of British potato seed sent to Africa have performed strongly at three Kenyan trial sites, with yields similar to the UK.
Africa 11/02/2018
Gran Bretaña: Potato stocks up 23% on the year
Potato stocks reached 3.6m tonnes in November, up 23% on 2016 and the highest level for six years, according to the AHDB.
Europa 11/02/2018
Nueva Zelanda: Potatoes are actually good for you
For decades, potatoes have been branded unhealthy and we have been advised to avoid consuming too many of them.
Oceania 11/02/2018
México: Señalan que interesa a Alemania adquirir papa de Sinaloa
El ministro de Alimentación y Agricultura del gobierno de la República Federal de Alemania, Hermann Onko Aeikens, está interesado en firmar un convenio comercial con Sinaloa, en el que se pudiera...
Latam 10/02/2018