Tasmania: Potato growers reject Simplot price increase
Simplot potato growers in Tasmania met in Deloraine last night and their verdict on the offer from the processor was unanimous.
Oceania 10/07/2019
Irán: Potato prices double as inflation takes flight
As high inflation has ravaged Iran’s economy in recent weeks, the price for potatoes has doubled to 90,000 rials per kilo, or around US$0.70.
Asia 10/07/2019
Canadá: Ontario early potato crop progressing well
In Canada, the potato crop is progressing well across the province of Ontario. The harvest of early potatoes for the fresh market is expected to start by July 18 in southwestern Ontario, according to potato specialist Eugenia Banks’ latest update.
Norte Am. 10/07/2019
Suecia: Vi odlar 17 000 hektar potatis i Sverige och vi har 22 000 hektar golfbanor
Krönika. Samtidigt finns krafter inom EU som överväger ett förbud mot att använda åkermark för produktion av biobränslen. Till exempel etanol, biodiesel och biogas.
Europa 10/07/2019
Irlanda: Overall, crops are looking good and yields should be boosted
Dry warmer weather last week was welcomed to alleviate the poor fieldwork conditions in some parts of Ireland. Overall crops are looking good and yields should be boosted by the recent warm spell.
Europa 10/07/2019
China: Price of open-field potatoes continues to fall
New season potatoes are gradually becoming available, however, this year’s new season potato prices are somewhat low, with the retail price of less than 2 yuan per kilo.
Asia 10/07/2019
Eslovaquia: flessione nei prezzi delle patate
"La produzione domestica promette bene. Abbiamo patate a sufficienza, ed è per questo che il prezzo sta diminuendo gradualmente.
Europa 10/07/2019
Europa: The humble European potato - Genome study reveals history
Research has shown that the potato was introduced to Europe in the 1600s—the first-known plantings were in Spain. The history of the potato in Europe after introduction has not been well studied, however, until now.
Europa 01/07/2019