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Perú: Crece producción de papa.
July 05, 2022

Perú: Crece producción de papa

La producción de papa durante abril registró un aumento de 5.9 porciento en comparación del mismo mes del 2021, cifra respaldada por las áreas cosechadas debido a una mayor humedad en el suelo que favoreció el crecimiento del tubérculo.
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Uruguay: Producción de papa es más que suficiente para cubrir la demanda interna - el precio no se disparará.
July 04, 2022

Uruguay: Producción de papa es más que suficiente para cubrir la demanda interna - el precio no se disparará

No creemos que haya problemas de abastecimiento ni variaciones al alza del precio, afirmó Alfonso Grela, asesor privado en la gestión del sector productivo de papa.
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Despite unpredictable market, slight increase in seed potato final price for growers
June 30, 2022

Despite unpredictable market, HZPC realized a slight increase in seed potato price for its growers

The price paid to HZPC Holland’s seed potato growers for the 2021 harvest is EUR 33,70 (about USD 35) per 100 kilo. This is slightly above the forecast price of EUR 33,10 (about USD 34.7) published last spring.
Netherlands
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New potato season about to begin with many uncertainties
June 30, 2022

NEPG: New potato season about to begin with many uncertainties

Mid-May, many potato growers in North-western Europe were hoping for an end of season with prices around EUR 30/100 kg, but rain brought a stop to that hope…
Belgium
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New platform deemed a boon for potato farmers in East Africa.
June 29, 2022

New platform deemed a boon for potato farmers in East Africa

Commercialisation of potato, a common food crop largely consumed in East Africa, will receive a boost following the launching of a value-chain platform dedicated to it.
Tanzania
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Later start on smaller crop of Idaho potatoes this summer
June 29, 2022

Later start on smaller crop of Idaho potatoes this summer

Supplies of Idaho potatoes continue to be extremely tight and will likely gap before fresh crop potatoes come on later this summer.
United States
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Castilla y León: Los rendimientos de la patata han mejorado un 80 porciento en los últimos 40 años.
June 28, 2022

Castilla y León: Los rendimientos de la patata han mejorado un 80 porciento en los últimos 40 años

Según se recoge en una reciente publicación de la Interprofesional de la Patata de Francia, la mejora de rendimientos de la patata, en las últimas cuatro décadas, ha sido muy inferior al del resto de cultico.
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Serbia faces potato shortage and soaring prices
June 16, 2022

Serbia faces potato shortage and soaring prices

The price of potatoes in Serbia rose 193% since 2021 due to last year’s drought and large-scale imports, which discouraged domestic production, Guča-based Agro-Mobile company director Ratko Vukićević said on Tuesday.
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Potato may emerge as the knight with shining armour having potential to ensure global food security in todays fragile agri-food system: Indian Perspective
June 14, 2022

A hero role for potatoes in global food security? An Indian perspective

The global agri-food system has been struggling with a series of disruptions caused by various events including drastic climate variabilities, the global pandemic of Covid-19 outburst, and the recent among them is Russia-Ukraine war.
India
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United Kingdom may no longer receive potatoes from Mallorca
June 12, 2022

United Kingdom may no longer receive potatoes from Mallorca

The future of exports of Mallorcan potatoes to the United Kingdom is in doubt thanks to Brexit and the long queues truckers have to endure at British ports.
Spain
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Current contract prices would make it practically impossible to keep growing potatoes in Belgium
June 12, 2022

Current contract prices would make it practically impossible to keep growing potatoes in Belgium

There are plenty of potatoes coming from Spain at the moment. Everyone's busy with their main harvest, and this year's quality is exceptional, especially from the Seville region.
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Seed potatoes ready for planting
June 04, 2022

Potato growers in Ireland urged to order seed now for 2023 - or take a huge risk

Brexit could lead to a significant shortage of potatoes for Irish consumers by 2023, experts have warned. It makes sense for potato growers to contact seed producers now to organise fresh seed for the 2023 season.
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Princesa Amandine Ibérica abastecerá por primera vez a sus socios Franceses.
May 31, 2022

Princesa Amandine Ibérica abastecerá por primera vez a sus socios Franceses con Patata Nueva Española

Princesa Amandine Ibérica comenzará a abastecer por primera vez a sus socios franceses con patata nueva en el mes de junio, cuando allí no tienen producción.
Spain
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Minister McConalogue opens the 11th World Potato Congress
May 31, 2022

Minister McConalogue opens the 11th World Potato Congress in Ireland

The Irish Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, officially opened the 11th World Potato Congress at the RDS in Dublin.
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Porbatata wants to increase potato production in Portugal by 20% in the next two years
May 31, 2022

Porbatata wants to increase potato production in Portugal by 20% in the next two years

The Association da Batata de Portugal wants to increase the production of this tuber by 20% in the next two years, through a promotion campaign, which has an investment of more than EUR 20,000 (about USD 21,415).
Portugal
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Ministers McConalogue and Hackett announce EUR 3 million investment scheme for the Seed Potato Sector
May 26, 2022

EUR 3 million government support for the Irish Seed Potato Sector

Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, following a meeting of cabinet, announced his intention to launch EUR 3 million (about USD 3,2) scheme of investment aid for the seed potato sector in Ireland.
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Mexican producers protest against potato imports from the United States.
May 25, 2022

Mexican producers protest against potato imports from the United States

The National Confederation of Potato Producers of the Mexican Republic (Conpapa) ruled against the importation of fresh potatoes from the United States, due to its 'high risk of containing quarantine pests'.
Mexico
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Planting of early potatoes in France has been completed and the harvest has started in some areas
May 25, 2022

Planting of early potatoes in France has been completed and the harvest has started in some areas

According to the French Potato Interprofessional (CNIPT), the harvest of the early varieties in France is progressing smoothly despite the difficult conditions caused by the lack of water in recent weeks.
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