Belgium: Origin of the french fry
French fries did not, in fact, originate in France. Just ask the Belgians. They’ll tell you.
Europa 13/01/2019
Escocia: Gene find unlocks potato colouring
Scientists at The James Hutton Institute say discovery could help breed new colourful and improved potato varieties
Europa 13/01/2019
Gran Bretaña: Serious shortage of potato workers in Jersey, farmers say
The price of chips could soar as Brexit and Russian Crimean tensions have left a shortage of potato pickers in Jersey, farmers say.
Europa 13/01/2019
Gran Bretaña: How the potato industry can tackle blackleg
Blackleg is a costly disease in potatoes caused by several pectolytic bacteria that have the ability to infect and break down plant tissue, leading to storage losses and crop rejections.
Europa 13/01/2019
China to import potatoes from Pakistan
China plans to import potatoes from Pakistan, said Ambassador Yao Jing on Friday.
Oceania 13/01/2019
EEUU: Potato growers taking the fight to nematodes
No matter how healthy the plants look in a potato field, the power is in the ground and the proof is in the digging. That’s why potato growers list root protection as a top priority.
Norte Am. 13/01/2019
Unique way works for potato farm in Australia
Plenty of growers have a unique point of difference, something that makes them stand out from the crowd, and for Kerri Lamb it’s the way she grows potatoes.
Oceania 13/01/2019
Cold storages face the heat as potato prices crash in India
Owners of cold storages in major potato-producing States in India, including Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar and Gujarat are worried a lot these days.
Asia 13/01/2019