Perú (Tarvita): Granizada arrasa con sembradíos de papa
Una fuerte granizada destruyó sembradíos de papa de las comunidades de Villa Pampa, Wachaca y Torre Pampa del municipio de Tarvita, provincia Azurduy.
Latam 08/11/2016
EEUU: Will New GMO Potatoes Really Require Fewer Pesticides?
The USDA approved new varieties of genetically modified spuds just days after a major investigation once again called the technology into question.
Norte Am. 08/11/2016
Gran Bretaña: Potato industry urged to keep fungal disease at bay as exports increase
The farming industry has pledged to work closely with the seed potato sector and the government to ensure that the industry maintains a low level of the fungal disease blackleg.
Europa 08/11/2016
Venezuela: Paperos importarán semilla a dólar libre
La semilla de papa que emplean productores de Lara tiene cinco años de uso o multiplicación, lo que disminuye su rendimiento y calidad.
Latam 08/11/2016
Alemania: Heiß, Heißer,´Heiße Kartoffel`: Die Kalendermotive 2017
Back to the roots’ lautet das Motto des neuen Jahreskalenders ’Heiße Kartoffel 2017’. Alle Models haben einen Bezug zur Kartoffel oder stammen von einem Erzeugerbetrieb.
Europa 08/11/2016
India: Potato prices soar as supplies from WB dry up
According to traders, there is a possibility of potato prices coming down if supply from West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh became normal.
Asia 08/11/2016
Tailandia: Deputy governor up in arms against potato farming
The deputy governor of Phetchabun province has stepped up his campaign against potato contract farming in Thailand, urging consumers not to buy chips from the producer.
Asia 08/11/2016
EEUU: New GMO Potatoes Approved, Controversy Continues
USDA approved commercial planting of two types of GMO potatoes which resist late blight resistance. The approval covers J.R. Simplot Co.’s Ranger Russet and Atlantic varieties of the company’s second generation of Innate potatoes.
Norte Am. 08/11/2016