Gran Bretaña: Diquat ban could strike ‘huge blow’ to potato industry
The European Commission has proposed to withdraw the use of herbicide active ingredient diquat, the loss of which could have serious consequences for potato producers.
The European Commission has proposed to withdraw the use of herbicide active ingredient diquat, the loss of which could have serious consequences for potato producers.
Retailers and industry experts in South Africa say that the high price trend for potatoes is soon set to end. Last month, South Africa recorded its highest price increases for potatoes with a 10kg bag going up to R76.76 in Cape Town according.
India’s Agriculture Minister, Radha Mohan Singh, said the country is in need of better quality seeds to increase potato production of meet rising domestic demand.
Donald Trump was in ascendance as we gathered in Washington, D.C., for the National Potato Council’s Potato D.C. Fly-In in February.
Les prix de la pomme de terre repartent à nouveau à la hausse. Après être descendu sous la barre des 30 dinars début mars, ils ont quasiment triplé pour atteindre 80 dinars le kilogramme à Alger.
Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fishing Sid Ahmed Ferroukhi stressed Thursday in Algiers that potato exports will continue during the three upcoming years to reach 70,000 tons.
Lower production in other states has meant great news for Gujurat, as although potato production there has increased 15%, potato farmers are still getting better prices for their produce.
Bruce Farms, the multi-facetted Perthshire based agricultural business, has been announced as the host for a new project which aims to be of benefit to all of Scotland’s potato growers.