Italia: New Patata Lombarda brand
F.lli Torti S.r.l, specialising in the processing and commercialisation of potatoes and onions, is happy to announce that the new "Patata Lombarda" brand will be available as of 14th November 2016.
Europa 21/11/2016
EEUU: Researchers develop nutrient-rich purple potato
Purple potatoes might not be the first thing that comes to mind when trying to increase vitamin, mineral and antioxidant intake. However, a group of researchers from CSU have recently developed potato varieties that satisfy these nutritional
Norte Am. 21/11/2016
EEUU: US: Potato growers get expert help to fight late blight pathogen
The Plant Management Network (PMN) has released in November a new presentation entitled “Late Blight Management Under Semi-Arid Conditions” to help potato growers recognize pathogen hosts, favorable disease conditions, and utilize effective.
Norte Am. 21/11/2016
Italia: Good potato season
"The potato season has gone well regarding both quality and yields, which are superior to 2015," reports Antonio Ruggiero; a company that produces and commercialises around 100 thousand tons of potatoes and carrots every year.
Europa 21/11/2016
EEUU: Search warrants for potato pest ordered at E. Idaho farms
A federal judge has approved search warrants to take samples from fields in southeast Idaho after farmers refused to allow federal authorities to check for a microscopic potato pest.
Norte Am. 21/11/2016
EEUU: Plentiful potato supplies make for weak market
Ralph Schwartz, vice president of marketing, sales and innovation at Idaho Falls, Idaho-based Potandon Produce LLC, said this surplus of potatoes has flooded the early market and led to low pricing.
Norte Am. 21/11/2016
Canadá: Spud producers pull off second record crop
Prices are low and right now there’s no market for the surplus production.
Europa 21/11/2016
Francia: WITTERNESSE : Les rois de la pomme de terre
Derrière les murs d’un corps de ferme witternessois se cache Pom’Idéal, une société spécialisée dans la pomme de terre. Alors qu’en zone rurale, on pourrait penser que l’activité se concentre dans les champs, ici c’est dans des bureaux et un laborato
Europa 21/11/2016