EEUU: End Potato Prejudice: 10 Reasons Why You Should Eat Potatoes
It’s easy to forget the health benefits of the potato. The humble tuber has acquired a bad rap over the past decade, and it’s high time for a tater comeback.
Norte Am. 28/08/2018
Alemania: Losses on Saxon potato fields significantly increase prices
This year’s yields of the East German potato fields will be significantly lower than usual.
Europa 28/08/2018
Asia: Sri Lanka to impose a levy of Rs. 40 on imported potatoes to protect local farmer
Colombo: The Government has decided to impose a tax of Rs 40 per kilogram of imported potatoes so that local potato farmers get a higher price for their crops, the Agriculture Ministry said.
Asia 28/08/2018
Holanda: Precision agriculture results in a better product of even quality
June entered the records as a dry month. On average, there wasn’t enough rain in the Netherlands, and towards the end of the month, spraying bans were implemented in some parts of the country.
Europa 28/08/2018
EEUU: New option emerges for rot control in potato storage
Wisconsin spud growers dealt with heavy rainfall and extreme heat at harvest during both of the past two growing seasons, which usually equates to disaster for potatoes in storage.
Norte Am. 28/08/2018
Colombia: Expanding adoption of nutritious, disease-resistant potatoes in Colombia
A marriage of scientific knowledge and traditional practice has led to the development of three highly nutritious, robust, and productive yellow potato varieties.
Norte Am. 28/08/2018
EEUU: Smoke, heat knock Washington potato crop down to average
Washington state’s potato crop was well above-average for yield and quality but its growth rate has stalled.
Norte Am. 28/08/2018
Polonia: PIORIN, Nowe zagrożenia fitosanitarne dla Polski
Zadania realizowane przez Państwową Inspekcję Ochrony Roślin i Nasiennictwa mają na celu m. in. zmniejszenie zagrożenia ze strony organizmów szkodliwych, eliminację negatywnych skutków wynikających z wymiany handlowej i stosowania środków ochrony
Europa 28/08/2018