Venezuela: “Este año no se llegará ni a 25 mil hectáreas de papa y hortalizas”
El sector hortalizas ha sido muy golpeado, al igual que el resto de los cultivos agrícolas que se siembran en Venezuela.
Latam 07/08/2016
Irlanda: Irish potato prices are the second-highest in Europe
Ireland is the second most expensive country in Europe in which to buy potatoes and the third-dearest country for eggs, milk and cheese, according to a study published by the EU’s statistics agency.
Europa 07/08/2016
EEUU: Potatoes in smaller sized packaging increasingly popular
So far, the 2016 potato crop in the US looks to be similar to last year. “Plantings are down slightly compared to last year, but higher yields are expected to make for similar supplies,” says Scott McDulin- Vice President of Marketing/Retail Sales.
Norte Am. 07/08/2016
Francia: Live potato sorting demonstrations
The 11th edition of PotatoEurope will be held on September 14-15 at Villers-Saint-Christophe, halfway between Lille and Paris. This year’s event is set to stand out with its dynamic optical sorting demonstrations.
Europa 07/08/2016
EEUU: University of Idaho eyes partnering with Peru potato center
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — University of Idaho officials are negotiating a deal with the International Potato Center in Peru, in hopes of getting access to the center’s vast potato gene bank.
Norte Am. 07/08/2016
Gran Bretaña: 90 jobs at risk at potato packing plant
Farmcare has told workers at its potato packing site in Carnoustie that it expects that a reduction in trading volume from September will force job cuts. This follows the end of a significant packing contract.
Europa 07/08/2016
Bélgica: Potato prices up 25%
As the potato season in Belgium comes to an end, limited supplies have been driving up prices by 25% since the end of April.
Europa 07/08/2016
Kenya: Fast tracks potato bill to end exploitation
For the past two years, the Potato Produce and Marketing Bill has been pending before parliament, now, National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has promised to fast track the Bill which seeks to end exploitation of potato farmers by cartels.
Africa 07/08/2016