Irlanda del Norte: Northern Ireland potato crops being hit by changing weather
Baked, boiled, roasted or chipped, the humble spud is a dinner staple. But producers have warned that changing weather conditions are hitting growth.
Europa 07/06/2023
Europa: PepsiCo opens its most sustainable factory in Europe, driving transition towards a circular economy
Today, PepsiCo has unveiled its most sustainable factory in Europe as the industry increasingly recognises the circular economy as a framework to help address global food system challenges.
Europa 07/06/2023
Letonia: New potato parasite found in Latvia
A pest never before seen in Latvia – the pale potato cyst nematode (Globoder pallida) has been identified in a Zemgale potato farm.
Europa 07/06/2023
Sudáfrica: Import potato dumping will hold harmful consequences for South Africa
South Africa’s total land area is approximately 122.3 million hectares, on which about 52,355 hectares of potatoes are planted every year.
Africa 07/06/2023
Europa: Munching on fries in space? Yes, frying potatoes possible in outer space, ESA study reveals
The food we eat determines how we feel, and nothing beats a good fry-up, although in moderation of course.
Africa 07/06/2023
Japón: Japan won’t accept fresh Idaho potatoes, so U.S. lawmakers are pushing for change.
Idaho potatoes make it far into Asian markets, but Japan has yet to open its doors to the Gem State’s most famous export.
Asia 07/06/2023
Canadá: New era of eco-friendly pesticides: Canada approves field trials for RNAi technology
Renaissance BioScience Corp., a leader in bioengineering for the global agriculture and food industries, is pleased to announce that the Government of Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA)...
Norte Am. 07/06/2023
EEUU: California farmers facing growing uncertainty.
Who’ll Stop the Rain?”, a 1960s song from California group Creedence Clearwater Revival, is highly applicable to present-day growers bedeviled by an overabundance of water.
Norte Am. 07/06/2023