
África: Farmers faulted for ‘neglecting’ potato sub-sector
Stakeholders in the potato value chain want joint efforts to rejuvenate the sub-sector in the region, citing neglect by governments and even farmers.
Stakeholders in the potato value chain want joint efforts to rejuvenate the sub-sector in the region, citing neglect by governments and even farmers.
Zbiory ziemniaków u największych producentów oceniane są na 24,5 mln ton przy średnim uzyskiwanym plonie 46,5 t/ha.
With regards to weather, 2015 consisted of: draught, heat, heavy rainfall, hail – a bit of everything, at inopportune times and in different intensities across different regions – a challenge for the potato farmers.
A major British food manufacturer is to power its factory in Carlisle, northern England through potatoes.
Western Australian potato growers are shell-shocked after being informed the Smith’s Snackfood Company will close the doors on its Canning Vale crisp manufacturing plant next year.
"Il mercato è abbastanza favorevole, anche se le alte temperature non favoriscono i consumi", spiega Roberto Piazza, direttore di FedagroMercati Bologna, facendo il punto con FreshPlaza sulla commercializzazione delle patate; del resto è proprio Bolo
Though the weather reduced yields for some potato growers in Washington state, prices for potatoes have been low. But growers expect prices to rebound as supplies level off with current demand and movement.
Hoewel het weer de opbrengst voor sommige aardappeltelers verminderde in de staat Washington, zijn de prijzen voor aardappelen laag geweest.