Canada: A year later, P.E.I. potato growers still feeling impacts of U.S. border closure
It has been one year since the U.S. border was closed to P.E.I. potatoes, and potato growers say they are still feeling the impact.
Norte Am. 01/12/2022
Gran Bretaña: UK Free-buy Potato Prices Decline in November, but Remain Higher than 2021 Levels
The Mintec Benchmark Prices for packing potatoes in the UK declined by 5% month-on-month (m-o-m), to GBP 190/MT on the week of 23 November.
Europa 01/12/2022
Alemania: Duitsers eten weer minder consumptieaardappelen
Volgens voorlopige cijfers van het Duitse ’Bundesinformationszentrum Landwirtschaft’ (BZL) consumeerde iedere Duitser in verkoopseizoen 2021/22 20,3 kilogram consumptieaardappelen (-3,7 kilogram) en 35,8 kilogram bewerkte aardappelproducten.
Europa 01/12/2022
Paises Bajos: Totale kosten aardappelteelt levering april zeker €10.000,- per hectare
De POC is doorlopend bezig om de kostprijs voor zijn leden en de rest van de sector in beeld te brengen om daarmee te zorgen dat er een gezonde consumptieaardappelmarkt ontstaat.
Europa 01/12/2022
EEUU: Idaho’s Potato Belt
Idaho is the top potato producing state in the United States. Almost one-third of the nation’s potatoes are grown in the Snake River Plain, a belt of low-lying land that extends across southern Idaho.
Norte Am. 01/12/2022
Canadá: Canadian Potato Council provides perspective on USDA draft report regarding potato wart situation
The USDA has published a draft report for public consultation assessing pathways of introduction for potato wart from Canada into the United States.
Norte Am. 01/12/2022
Reino Unido: North-est seed potato farmers continue to struggle due to post-Brexit negotiations
Aberdeenshire East MSP Gillian Martin has urged UK Government to involve Scottish agriculture and Scottish Government on trade decisions affecting the sector.
Europa 01/12/2022
India: Aeroponic Farming: Growing Potatoes in Thin Air Can Raise Your Profits to 20 Percent
Potato farming takes place on a vast scale in India, though most localities still cultivate it the traditional way. Additionally, the crop often gets destroyed by unseasoned rains or drought.
Asia 23/11/2022