The use of the natural sprout inhibitor Talent in the cultivation of seed potatoes is in jeopardy. At the authorisation holder Adama they are stunned.
The potato, a staple food on Chilean tables, is facing a situation we can no longer ignore.
Argentina’s inflation rates are among the highest in the world. Despite these turbulent times, the potato industry is booming.
The import tariffs imposed by President Trump on many countries on April 2 could have major consequences for the sale of French fries to the United States.
Due to the dry weather conditions this spring, potato growers are starting to plant early. The technique used to get the potatoes into the ground depends on the type of soil, but the grower’s personal preference also plays a role.
With the new system, farmers could significantly cut their use of pesticides and fertilizers, saving money and reducing runoff.
More than 40 producers and technical advisors from the province participated in a field day organized by INIA Butalcura, focused on improving potato crop yields through advanced soil and water management techniques.
Tariffs on frozen, fresh and seed potatoes will be disruptive, but new processing plants will help Canada’s potato sector
