Egipto: Lighter potato crop expected in Egypt
Last year’s Egyptian potato crop was large, and the abundance of supply made it difficult for growers to unload a lot of their product.
Africa 05/02/2016
US : Crops contaminated by potato pest treatment
In 2006, pale cyst nematode, a rare potato pest, was found in Idaho for the first time in the USA.
Norte Am. 05/02/2016
China: ChemChina to acquire Syngenta at a value of over US$ 43 billion
Syngenta today announced that ChemChina has offered to acquire the company at US$ 465 per ordinary share plus a special dividend of CHF 5 to be paid conditional upon and prior to closing.
Asia 05/02/2016
AU: New research to help potato growers and industry
The impact of drought and water quality on Australian potatoes could be significantly reduced by a new research project from Potatoes South Australia and Landmark Australia.
Oceania 05/02/2016
España: Vroege aardappeloogst 15 dagen eerder
De Spaanse aardappelsector verwacht de eerste vroege aardappelen in Sevilla en Cartagena ongeveer twee weken (15 dagen) eerder dan vorig seizoen.
Europa 05/02/2016
US: Russet potato season strong despite long term downward trend
Though still the American market’s most popular potato variety, russet potatoes have dipped in popularity in recent years, says one of the country’s leading potato growers.
Europa 05/02/2016
Alemania: FRUIT LOGISTICA 2016 becomes capital of fresh produce trade for three days
From February 3 to 5, FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin is the place to be for everyone that wants to keep up-to-date with matters related to the global innovations in the food processing industry.
Europa 05/02/2016
US: Kennewick hosts Washington Oregon Potato Conference
Over 200 potato farmers, equipment dealers, and other vendors from all over the country gathered in Kennewick for the 2016 Washington Oregon Potato Conference. Discussion at the Toyota Center, where the event was held, focused on new technologies.
Europa 05/02/2016