Australia: Tasmanian potato growers push for price increases
Last month, Tasmanian potato growers unanimously rejected Simplot’s price offer. They are still working to negotiate a new contract.
Oceania 13/08/2019
Reino Unido: UK potato growers worried about looming homegrown crop shortage
UK consumers may face a shortage of home-grown potatoes next year as stocks run out due to new storage rules. Experts fear a 12-week gap could open up in the UK supply in 2020 as a result of the loss of the main chemical used on stored spuds.
Europa 13/08/2019
Western Australia: Potato growers plan to send more spuds overseas
Western Australia’s embattled potato growers are planning to extend their collaboration in order to reach a sevenfold increase in spud exports within five years.
Oceania 13/08/2019
Bélgica: Pourquoi le prix de la pomme de terre ne cesse de grossir
La patate a doublé de prix en cinq ans et a augmenté de 23 % rien que depuis mi-2018.
Europa 13/08/2019
Polonia: Nowy nicień poraża korzenie warzyw, kukurydzy, ziemniaka…
Groźny nicień wykryty został w Ameryce południowej i Iranie oraz niektórych krajach UE. W Unii nie podlega obowiązkowi zwalczania, lecz znajduje się na tzw. Liście Alertowej EPPO.
Europa 13/08/2019
Escocia: Aardappelen dubbel zo duur in 5 jaar
De gemiddelde winkelprijs van een kilo aardappelen is in het voorbije jaar gestegen van €1,24 naar €1,52. Vijf jaar kostte diezelfde hoeveelheid frietjes slecht €0,81. Dat blijkt uit cijfers van GfK die Le Soir heeft ingekeken.
Europa 13/08/2019
Innovaciones: Designing a better low-fat potato chip
Munching on low-fat potato chips might reduce the guilt compared with full-fat versions, but many people don’t find the texture as appealing.
Norte Am. 13/08/2019
Kenia: Kenyan farmers want all counties to enforce potato law
Potato farmers in Kinangop Nyandarua, now want all counties to enforce the new 50kg potato packaging rule to avoid losses.
Africa 13/08/2019