Colombia: Boyaca s potato production slumps
Potato production in Boyaca, the country’s agricultural pantry, has plummeted on behalf of the intense summer that has destroyed crops and damaged soils.
Latam 11/03/2016
Indonesia: Potatoes responsible for Java landslide
A study conducted in Wonosobo, Central Java, contributes the recent landslide there to farmers engaging in unstable potato planting practices, in an attempt to reap high prices amid the area’s status as Indonesia’s largest potato producer.
Asia 11/03/2016
Grecia: Potato harvest in Messenia to start early April
Prospects are good for potato producers in Messinia, Greece. This year, fewer hectares have been planted due to a lack of liquidity, but the weather has so far been favourable and yields are expected to be good.
Europa 11/03/2016
Bulgarien: Kartoffelpflanzer in Smolyan durch preiswerte Importe betroffen
Zehn Tonnen Kartoffeln im bulgarischen Stadtbezirk von Smolyan sind gefährdet zu verderben, wegen geringen Marktchancen und zu niedrigen Kaufpreisen.
Europa 11/03/2016
Irlanda: Nieuw aardappelras Smilin’ Eyes Irish Gold
Johnny MacLean, een Amerikaanse aardappelteler uit West-Prince, hoopt dat zijn aardappelras Smilin’ Eyes Irish Gold een grote hit wordt en uiteindelijk zijn weg naar de VS vindt.
Europa 11/03/2016
Italia: Patate viola, colore a tavola
Una tonalità vivace ideale per ricette creative per questi tuberi ricchi di antiossidanti.
Europa 11/03/2016
Hungria: Potato prices doubled compared to last year
Potato prices in the Hungarian city of Kecskemét range between HUF 120 and 210 per kilo (0.39-0.68 Euro), while last year they stood at around HUF 70 (0.22 Euro).
Europa 11/03/2016
Bélgica: Belgapomprijs Bintje: 125 euro per ton
De Belgapom-prijs voor Bintje aardappelen op vrijdag 11 maart bedroeg 125 euro per ton (excl. BTW) of 132,50 euro per ton (incl. BTW).
Europa 11/03/2016