United Potato Growers of Canada (UPGC) has released its latest crop update. Kevin MacIsaac, General Manager, reports that the Canadian potato crop is in the “growing stage”.
The industry is under pressure due to increased expectations of potato quality from the supermarkets. Previous studies have shown that irrigation plays a crucial role in reducing common scab, but water resources are less available than before.
Après une augmentation des emblavements de 2,1 % en 2019, les emblavements français en pommes de terre de conservation progressent à nouveau en 2020.
Met ingang van oogst 2020 staat de teler voor de uitdaging om aardappelen zonder Chloor IPC kiemvrij te bewaren. Chloor IPC was een effectieve en vertrouwde kiemremmer.
A picture of inedible green Jersey Royal potatoes purchased in a Fife Co-op this week has frustrated growers who worry about customers losing confidence in potatoes when they are let down by poor quality control.
In the Russian city of Vladivostok, June potato prices have risen sharply. In markets, the cost of a kilogram reaches 200 rubles.
McCain is set to begin the construction of its first plant for the production of French fries in the Russian Federation
Retail demand remains buoyant and as restrictions ease further on June 29th and restaurants can re-open, growers are reminded to supply the peeling market where possible.
