Demand remains very strong for any new season crop fit for harvest. Only small quantities are available at present with very strong prices quoted for available produce.
"According to the Union Nationale des Producteurs de Pommes de Terre (UNPT) grower panel surveyed in May and June 2024 in the main production regions (Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Picardie, Centre-Val de Loire,,,
The summer heatwave in India has led to a decrease in summer crops and vegetables, causing a rise in food prices, including potatoes.
The cultivation of potatoes is a significant agricultural activity in India, with several states contributing immensely to its production.
Potato Europe, the European trade show for the potato sector, returns to France in 2024 after three editions abroad. The event will be held on September 11th and 12th, 2024 at the ARVALIS experimental station of Villers-Saint-Christophe (Aisne).
EarthFresh Farms looks forward to celebrating the growth of organic potatoes in Monterey, California at the upcoming Organic Produce Summit July 10-11.
In Nigeria, genetically modified potato varieties are currently undergoing field trials and regulatory assessments for widespread cultivation.
The North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) states that very late and difficult planting conditions and emergence problems on a large scale are cause for concern in some of the main potato production regions in Europe.
