China: Wants potatoes to become a staple food
China will further promote the production of potato so that it becomes one of their staple foods, said the Ministry of Agriculture.
Asia 25/02/2016
Inglaterra: Results of UK potato farmer survey
The Kleffmann Group recently conducted a survey of 202 British potato farmers, which revealed that 39% of the potato crop is grown on rented land and that 25% of farmers total arable land area (not just potato land note) is infested with Potato Cyst
Europa 25/02/2016
EEUU: Molecular Marker for high Calcium trait can help breeding better potato varieties
Have you ever cut into a potato to find a dark spot or hollow part? Early research shows that these defects are likely the result of calcium deficiencies in the potato -- and that tuber calcium is genetically linked to tuber quality.
Norte Am. 25/02/2016
EEUU: Mandatory crop rotation in Idaho potato contracts
According to sources, the 2016 Southern Idaho Potato Cooperative contract will include new language making a minimum of two years of alternate crops between potatoes mandatory.
Norte Am. 25/02/2016
Bangladesh: Farmers happy with potato prices
Potato growers in the agricultural region of Rangpur are happy with the fair prices they are receiving for their crop.
Asia 25/02/2016
Polonia: Chore bulwy początkiem problemów
Chore sadzeniaki to główne źródło chorób na plantacjach ziemniaka. Bardzo ważnym zabiegiem jest więc używanie do sadzenia zdrowych bulw, ale także zabezpieczenie porażonych, pozostałych po wiosennym sortowaniu.
Europa 25/02/2016
Cuba: Esperando por las papas
Pobladores de Santa Clara esperan poder conseguir el tubérculo este año
Latam 25/02/2016
Italia: New potato season started in Sicily
The 2016 new potato campaign has just started at Antonio Ruggiero SpA. The produce comes from Sicily and is of good quality. The campaign should last until June.
Europa 25/02/2016