Egipto: Growers hit by Egypt seed potato decision
A late decision by Egyptian importers to ban seed potato imports over 55mm has had major impact on British growers
Africa 23/11/2015
EEUU : Potato prices double over a month but expected to cool
There has been a surge in potato prices in recent weeks, though observers say this is temporary, till the next season’s crop arrives.
Norte Am. 23/11/2015
EEUU: Heat results in lower Northwest potato crop
The most recent forecast of this year’s potato crop has production for Northwest potato-producing states down this season when compared to the previous harvest. The dip is related to warm weather throughout the year, though the effects of that weathe
Norte Am. 23/11/2015
Argelia: 3.300 tonnes de semences de pomme de terre importées de Hollande ont été déchargées au port de Mostaganem
Une première cargaison de 3.300 tonnes de semences de pomme de terre importées de Hollande a été déchargée mardi au port de Mostaganem, dans le cadre de la campagne d’importation de ce produit pour la saison agricole 2015-2016,
Africa 23/11/2015
Canadá : Why Manitoba could overtake P.E.I. as Canadas potato capital
More potatoes are being grown in Canada and Manitoba is largely responsible for the increase, according to new numbers from Statistics Canada.
Norte Am. 23/11/2015
Roanda: Rwanda to streamline potato trade
Irish potato farmers could soon start earning more from their produce, thanks to a new wholesale market that was inaugurated in Kigali on Tuesday.
Africa 23/11/2015
EEUU: Washington Potato Commission to stay in sweet spot
Potato growers are doing well in Grant County, as far as agriculture goes, and Chris Voigt, executive director of the Washington Potato Commission, says that the job for the future is finding ways to stay in the sweet spot.
Norte Am. 23/11/2015
India: Potato output to take a hit this season over bad weather, lack of interest among farmers
KOLKATA: Potato production is likely to fall in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Punjab in the current season due to lack of interest among farmers to sow the crop as well as unfavourable weather conditions.
Asia 23/11/2015