
Australia: Plant closing to impact AU potato growers
Western Australian potato growers are shell-shocked after being informed the Smith’s Snackfood Company will close the doors on its Canning Vale crisp manufacturing plant next year.
Western Australian potato growers are shell-shocked after being informed the Smith’s Snackfood Company will close the doors on its Canning Vale crisp manufacturing plant next year.
"Il mercato è abbastanza favorevole, anche se le alte temperature non favoriscono i consumi", spiega Roberto Piazza, direttore di FedagroMercati Bologna, facendo il punto con FreshPlaza sulla commercializzazione delle patate; del resto è proprio Bolo
Though the weather reduced yields for some potato growers in Washington state, prices for potatoes have been low. But growers expect prices to rebound as supplies level off with current demand and movement.
Hoewel het weer de opbrengst voor sommige aardappeltelers verminderde in de staat Washington, zijn de prijzen voor aardappelen laag geweest.
VTA heeft in september onder een representatieve groep telers volgens een vastgelegd protocol weer een proefrooiing uitgevoerd.
Gebrek aan regen in het midden en noordoosten van Polen heeft geleid tot een sterke oogstvermindering.
New supplies of nematicide Vydate (oxamyl) will not be available in time for next year’s potato planting, so growers are being advised they may need to consider alternatives.
McDonald’s is to start sourcing potatoes from British farmers only, as the fast food giant looks to appeal to customers more conscious about where their meals come from.