Escocia: Scottish potato planting called ’the biggest gamble in a generation
Some sources claim Scottish potato growers are facing the greatest uncertainty in years, as input costs have rocketed but markets remain stagnant.
Europa 23/03/2022
Rusia: Russia would normally take about 45 to 50 per cent of the production
Demand for the Egyptian potatoes has dropped a bit ever since the war in Ukraine started. Russia would normally take about half of the production, but this will not be the case this year.
Europa 23/03/2022
EEUU: CPAC: Strong potato prices could be eaten up by war in Ukraine, inflation
MONTE VISTA — The 2021 potato season for San Luis Valley was “better than expected,” says James Ehrlich, executive director of the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee.
Norte Am. 23/03/2022
Escocia: Grower says potato planting ’the biggest gamble in a generation’
Potato growers face the greatest uncertainty in years as input costs have rocketed but markets remain stagnant – so growing the crop this year will be a major ’gamble.
Europa 23/03/2022
Europa: GRIMME UK taking to the road to showcase GL 420 Exacta potato planter
GRIMME UK is taking to the road next month to showcase its latest version of the GL 420 Exacta potato planter, which now offers four-row planting in 90cm row widths with true one-pass combination planting.
Europa 23/03/2022
Kenia: Expansion in Kenya has enabled small-scale potato farmers to improve their crop yield
IPM, headquartered in Dublin, is an international leader in potato variety innovation and in the production, marketing and distribution of seed potatoes.
Africa 23/03/2022
Armenia: Potato prices in Armenia increased by 71.4% year-on-year
The average monthly consumption of potatoes per capita in Armenia is 3,2 kg. In February 2022, potato prices increased by 71.4% year-on-year.
Asia 23/03/2022
Gran Bretaña: Cover crop raises potato yields and cuts establishment costs on N Yorks farm
Growing cover crops before potatoes has reduced the number of cultivation passes and increased yields on a North Yorkshire farm.
Europa 23/03/2022