Líbano: In Lebanon, new potatoes for export are harvested in July and November
Lebanese potato grower Michel Rahme has high hopes for a specific new variety. "Varietal renewal is imminent.
Asia 03/10/2023
China: ‘Beyond salty challenges’: The future of potato production in salt-affected regions
Researchers at Northeastern Agricultural University in Harbin, China studied the distribution of potato acreage in relation to salt-affected areas.
Asia 03/10/2023
Europa: NEPG raises alarm on falling potato prices: Challenges and hopes in Northwestern Europe’s agriculture
In recent weeks, the price of free buy potatoes in Northwestern Europe has seen a significant decline, raising concerns among growers about the sustainability of their operations.
Europa 03/10/2023
Canada: Ontario’s potato harvest in full swing amid favorable weather conditions
The potato fields of Ontario are alive with activity as the storage crop harvest reaches its peak.
Norte Am. 03/10/2023
Bangladesh: Following egg example, govt mulls potato import to calm escalating prices
In a continued struggle to stabilise potato prices, the government is considering imports as retail rates defy the government-set maximum retail price of Tk 36 per kg, according to a top official.
Asia 03/10/2023
Europa: NEPG bezorgd over forse prijsdaling aardappelen
De Noordwest-Europese aardappeltelersvereniging NEPG maakt zich zorgen na de forse prijsdaling in de afgelopen weken voor vrije aardappelen.
Europa 03/10/2023
EEUU: Minnesota Potato Production Up in 2022
State’s potato growers planted 47,000 acres in 2022, up 5,000 acres from 2021.
Norte Am. 03/10/2023
Nigeria: Food Security: Scientists urged to deploy technology in potato production
Scientists at the National Roots Crops Research Institute, NRCRI in Nigeria have been tasked to develop more technologies in the area of improved potato varieties’ resistance to bacteria wilt, and nematodes as well as proper management of potato
Africa 03/10/2023