Rwanda: Aardappeltelers boos over duur pootgoed
Telers in Rwanda zijn boos over de hoge prijzen van pootaardappelen.
Africa 27/01/2017
Belgica: stabiele aardappelmarkt
De Belgapomnotering op vrijdag 20 januari voor Bintje, Fontane en Challenger zijn hetzelfde: 250 euro per ton exclusief BTW en 265 euro per ton inclusief BTW. De marktstemming is stabiel: het aanbod is gelijk aan de vraag;
Europa 27/01/2017
Canada: Fungicide approved to fight potato verticillium wilt
Syngenta’s Aprovia fungicide has become the first fungicide in Canada to be approved to fight verticillium wilt in potatoes, thanks to a recent label expansion. Fumigants have been potato growers’ only option against the crop disease until now
Norte Am. 18/01/2017
España: New beer brewed from Alava potatoes
A team of students from the University of the Basque Country (UPV-EHU) have created a potato beer, which they have launched under the "Gastheiz" brand, in honour of Vitoria, and which they aim to make the Alava beer par excellence.
Europa 18/01/2017
Europa: Overview European Potato Market
Belgium (week 02) data from Fiwap / PCA markets: firm markets but few transactions for immediate delivery. Some additional purchasing is taking place, mostly with delayed delivery.
Europa 18/01/2017
Italia: Patate: 5 centesimi in piu’ al chilo rappresentano una speculazione?
Spariti ortaggi e verdure dai supermercati o disponibili ancora in quantità molto limitate e a prezzi elevati, per via dell’ondata di gelo che ha colpito in particolare il Mezzogiorno d’Italia, si opta per l’acquisto di patate e cipolle
Europa 18/01/2017
Alemania: Patate importate dalla Germania nonostante la sovrapproduzione polacca
Sebbene durante questa stagione si sia verificata in Polonia una sovrapproduzione di patate, problemi di qualità hanno comportato la necessità, da parte degli importatori, di rivolgersi alla Germania per rifornirsi di limitati volumi di tuberi.
Europa 18/01/2017
EEUU: World potato production up 16% since 2006 while US stagnates
Last year was a difficult one for US for potato farmers with dropping planted area and a new incoming President who farmers worry may risk current trade deals with two of the countries major potato exporters, Mexico and Canada.
Norte Am. 18/01/2017