Ontario potato growers are moving into the specialty market with new varieties.“We’re finding the commodity potato mentality is starting to die off,” said Derek Blain, vice president of sales and operations for Grand Bend Produce, Grand Bend, Ontario
Potatoes have been the carbohydrate family’s favourite child since the 16th century when they were a staple food on long ship voyages to discover new land.
Since the start of 2016, potato prices have risen more steeply than at any other period since 2000. In the week to June 3, the AHDB average free-buy prices rose by
Sonac, an Egyptian exporter based in Alexandria is about to finish its potato season. However, according to Export Manager Dalia Gamal, the current situation of the potato sector isn’t as good as it should be.
Grazie a un andamento climatico favorevole nel comprensorio veneto del colognese, due ditte presentano alcune varietà di patata della casa sementiera olandese Stet Holland, ormai pronte alla raccolta.
Das Tief mit sehr starken Regenfällen, dass Deutschland seit fast zwei Wochen Sorge bereitet, schadet dem deutschen Anbau regional begrenzt, jedoch dann sehr massiv.
Het Landbouwcentrum Aardappelen maakte deze week een overzicht van de evolutie van de Belgische voorraad aardappelen over het seizoen 2015-2016.
After gaining government consent to field-test a genetically-modified potato, Norwich-based scientists are seeking to prove the agricultural benefits of GM technology – and win public approval from those who still doubt it.
