Swiss farmers are struggling with massive potato crop failures. They are now putting their hopes in genetic engineering. The plans are also attracting criticism.
There are already contracts signed with industry with a price starting at 0.21 euros/kilo, which creates doubts among farmers due to the difficulty in saving costs.
The golden potato nematode can decimate potato crops by 100% and also attack tomato, eggplant, chili and some weed crops.
MAGA-driven potato storage system builds on successful experience in South Korea.
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has allowed the use of nine more customs stations for the import of potatoes, specifically from Nepal and Bhutan, aiming to diversify supply sources and reduce dependency on India.
Farmers from productive bases in Yara are working to increase yields in the 59 hectares planted with potatoes, in the municipal agro-industrial company Paquito Rosales, responsible for producing the tuber that the population will consume.
Leaders of this sector have announced a real crisis in the potato production sector, pointing out that low prices have been affecting their economy, especially in Nariño, which is one of the largest producers of the tuber in the country.
A expectativa é que a colheita seja boa na próxima semana.
