Irlanda: Potato plantings continue all over Ireland
Plantings continue around the country with a ’stop start’ approach as heavy rainfall at times impedes progress.
Europa 31/05/2024
Estonia: Planting potatoes gets off to a later than usual start
Farmers and market gardeners are having to rush to get potatoes planted, with the cold but short spring being followed by the hot weather this month, "Aktuaalne kaamera" (AK) reported.
Europa 31/05/2024
Italia: Gli elateridi sono un problema per diverse colture
"Se si pensa che gli elateridi (ferretti) siano un problema solo per le patate, si sbaglia di grosso.
Europa 31/05/2024
Europa: Energy efficiency for a new potato production unit
Aviko, one of Europe’s largest potato processors, wanted to create a brandnew production unit that was, above all, energy efficient.
Europa 31/05/2024
Canadá: Des scientifiques développent des pommes de terre résistantes à la sécheresse
Des scientifiques fédéraux dans les Maritimes tentent de développer une nouvelle espèce de pomme de terre mieux adaptée aux conditions provoquées par les changements climatiques.
Norte Am. 31/05/2024
Canadá: Study looks at challenges of climate change on potato production in Canada
In a study by the Fredericton Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, published in Frontiers in Plant Science, researchers led by Keshav Dahal, with Xiu-Qing Li, Helen Tai, Alexa Creelman, and Benoit Bizimungu, examine
Europa 10/05/2024
Canada: Making potatoes friendly to soil health
Potatoes are a high-value crop and one of the world’s most important dietary staples.
Norte Am. 10/05/2024
Bangladesh: Potato price surges during peak season
Potatoes are at least 50 percent costlier than a year ago owing to lower production, tight supply, and the profiteering tendency among a section of people in the supply chain, dealing a blow to the consumers already reeling under higher inflation.
Asia 10/05/2024