News on The Potato Supply Chain

The UK’s leading farm machinery manufacturer has started the new year by launching several new money-saving promotions.

Zero tillage not only boosts soil fertility and raises carbon stocks but also prolongs the potato growing season by harnessing the residual moisture after the rice harvest.

After Cyclone Michaung, heavy rains caused crop damage, leading to a decrease in supply and subsequent price spikes. Potato prices may remain high until the affected areas recover their potato production capacity.

Potato Expo 2024 is primed to be a unique opportunity to explore the world of potatoes, network with industry leaders, and gain insights into the future of this essential crop.

Agristo, Peka Kroef, Lamb Weston and Duynie have teamed up to create a groundbreaking partnership with a view to sustainability and ecological awareness.

La universidad de Granada, España, rescata a una variedad llamada Copo de Nieve de su desaparición por haber sido abandonado su cultivo.

Comenzó en el sur de españa la siembra de papa temprana, con optimismo a pesar de la sequía.

In the 1990s, a previously uncharacterized disease of viral aetiology was observed in cultivated potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) in Southern Peru.

As part of the 2024 Michigan Winter Potato Conference in East Lansing, attendees get a tour of nearby facilities. There are four options from which to choose.

In a full-blown attack by the disease late blight, more than 50% potato crop in the fields has suffered extensive damage, leading to heavy losses for the farmers who had opted for diversification instead of growing wheat after paddy.

En Argentina se implementa el sistema de riego por goteo enterrado con muy buenos resultados.

Europatat, the European Potato Association, is calling upon researchers and industry professionals to share information about ongoing research, and any other related activities which will help to control the spread of wireworms in potatoes.

En un reciente estudio publicado en la revista 'Climate', investigadores buscan comprender el impacto del cambio climático sobre la producción de papa en Europa, y las estrategias para sobreponerse a él.

En Brasil aumentan los precios debido a una oferta disminuida.

En Perú, el Ministerio Agrario capacita a pequeños y medianos productores sobre el acceso y uso de semillas de alta calidad.

Potato Starch manufacturer Royal Avebe closes financial year 2022/2023 with a performance price of EUR 133.34 (USD 145.62) .

Last week Agrico held its annual central members’ meeting, during which the financial statements of 2022/2023 were explained and the members looked ahead to the new harvest year.

SNAC International’s education and collaboration forum SNX 2024 will take place on April 14-16 in Dallas TX at the Hyatt Regency Dallas.