Irlanda: Potato industry entering new era of blight management
The Irish potato industry looks set to enter a new era of blight management as it approaches the 2024 growing season.
Europa 13/04/2024
Brasil: Potato sector starts the sixth consecutive year with positive profitability
Potatoes have been traded at high price levels in this 2023/24 crop that occurs in the rainfall period. The boost comes from lower supply – the main producing regions faced weather adversities especially due to the effects of El Niño.
Latam 13/04/2024
EEUU: Senators want Biden’s help to open Japanese market to the U.S. potato industry
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Maria Cantwell recently communicated with President Biden, urging him to negotiate with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for the entry of U.S. fresh potatoes into Japan.
Norte Am. 13/04/2024
EEUU: US (ID): Work at U of I’s seed potato facility
As the new director of the University of Idaho’s Seed Potato Germplasm Program, Kayla Spawton oversees a modern, new facility and holds a position that is essential to one of the state’s largest and most celebrated industries.
Europa 13/04/2024
India: Potato prices ease after up to 40% jump in mid-March; can consumers expect more relief ahead?
Analysts expect the wholesale prices to ease further from the current Rs 15-18 per kilogram before a rise in the coming months.
Asia 13/04/2024
Bangladesh: Potato prices could rise above Tk 50 per kg
Local potato prices could rise above Tk 50 per kg later this year due to a potential fall in production, the Bangladesh Cold Storage Association has warned.
Asia 05/04/2024
Información Técnica: Growing smarter potatoes’: The emerging influence and potential impact of generative AI on the potato industry
Throughout history, the relentless pursuit of innovation has propelled agriculture forward. Today, we find ourselves amidst a new technological wave driven by the remarkable capabilities of the so-called generative artificial intelligence (AI).
Europa 05/04/2024
Gran Bretaña: Egypt’s pressure on the potato markets fueled by the sharp devaluation of pound
According to EastFruit analysts, the sharp devaluation of the Egyptian pound is having a noticeable impact on the potato market in Europe.
Europa 05/04/2024