Butan: Dilemma facing potato farmers
Valley’s soil quality is deemed healthy, yet concerns arise over unchecked chemical fertiliser usage Yangyel Lhaden
Asia 13/04/2024
España: The factories are eagerly awaiting the launch of this new potato variety
In just a few days, the early new potato harvest will start in Seville. Together with the one from Cartagena, this is the first European potato of the season.
Europa 13/04/2024
Isla de Man: Potato production stopped due to ’sharp slump’ in sales
Farmers say it comes amidst rising energy and seed costs A farm in the south of the Island is stopping potato production due to a ‘sharp slump’ in local sales.
Europa 13/04/2024
Egipto: Egypt will be exporting potatoes to Morocco and strawberries to Canada
Egypt is expanding the market for its agricultural products, exporting for the first time potatoes to Morocco and strawberries to Canada.
Africa 13/04/2024
Bangladesh: Might face 30 per cent shortfall in potato production
According to the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB), the retail market is experiencing a 73 per cent increase in potato prices compared to last year, with the cost reaching Tk 40 per kg during the peak season.
Asia 13/04/2024
Brasil: Potato sector starts the sixth consecutive year with positive profitability
Potatoes have been traded at high price levels in this 2023/24 crop that occurs in the rainfall period. The boost comes from lower supply – the main producing regions faced weather adversities especially due to the effects of El Niño.
Latam 13/04/2024
EEUU: Senators want Biden’s help to open Japanese market to the U.S. potato industry
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Maria Cantwell recently communicated with President Biden, urging him to negotiate with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for the entry of U.S. fresh potatoes into Japan.
Norte Am. 13/04/2024
Irlanda: Unprecedented weather conditions disrupt potato planting in Ireland and across Europe, market gap looms
Ireland’s agricultural sector faces significant challenges as extreme weather conditions continue to delay potato planting, a critical component of the national economy.
Europa 13/04/2024