Potatoes

The organization Zemnieku Saeima has reported that a severe storm at the end of July has had a negative impact on agricultural production in Latvia, including the potato harvest. In the Zemgale region, the storm caused potatoes to become waterlogged and rot, while Latgale experienced a drought that led to lower yields. read more

Japan, which is a crucial market for processed potatoes from the United States, has not yet allowed the import of fresh potatoes from the U.S. The CEO of the National Potato Council (NPC), Kam Quarles, emphasized the importance of the Japanese market for processed and chipping potatoes, but also mentioned the lack of access for fresh potatoes. read more

The prices of potatoes in the Polish wholesale market have stabilized, although this balance is quite fragile. What are these prices and what is the most likely price scenario for this market? read more

"I recently observed a group of harvested potatoes being transported in one direction, while another group of seed potatoes was moving in the opposite direction," mentions Ab Nieuwkerk in mid-July. He is the third generation leading a Dutch company bearing the same name. Ab's observation highlights the current state of potato cultivation. read more

"Here, in Flevoland [the Netherlands], this season's potato crop is certainly not lost, even after all the rain," says Anton Riezebos of Polder Potato in mid-July. "The potatoes are generally in reasonable shape. The first trial harvests seem good, though the volumes are nothing special." He sees... read more

Since that time, among other things, fruits, vegetables, and potatoes can also be labeled with the origin mark "Germany - Good from German Agriculture". The requirement for labeling is the complete production in Germany. A new live online seminar is also available. read more

Despite a slight decrease in production caused by weather conditions, the new potato season is starting off strong. Francisco Moya, Managing Director of the Vitalis network, shared that "The market is clean, with no leftover stock from the previous season and no early potatoes." read more

Retail demand and household consumption are expected to increase in the next two weeks as schools reopen after the summer break. Additional quantities of early season Rooster potatoes are becoming available on the market. This new supply, along with Queens already on the market, is alleviating the strain on the supply of old season stocks. read more

W chwili obecnej rynek ziemniaków jest cichy. "Można zauważyć, że wszyscy przygotowują się na nowy sezon" - mówią nam Jurgen Duthoo i Stijn De Pourcq z Warnez Potatoes. "Obecnie mamy głównie ziemniaki francuskie, ponieważ na główny zbiór belgijskich ziemniaków będziemy musieli poczekać". read more

Wiele dzieje się w stosunkowo ekskluzywnej dziedzinie produkcji ziemniaków w Szkocji i polityki. Wygląda na to, że staje się ona coraz bardziej ekskluzywna - z mieszaniną kilku piekielnych sezonów zbiorów, serią niskich cen oraz narastającymi zagrożeniami ze strony szkodników i chorób. read more

reefertrends reported this, citing a report from the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk. According to the report, a total of 2,077,386 tons of citrus fruits accounted for a large portion of these exports. Fresh potatoes followed closely behind with 957,481 tons. read more

If the self-sufficiency rate was always above 90% from 2000 to 2009, it has fallen below 90% 8 times in the past ten years. "These numbers are alarming. In Austria, regional production is increasingly at risk. Due to active ingredient losses, there is hardly any read more

For the Schwalmtal-based company, which has been representing Sormac as a partner in Germany and Austria for almost 20 years, the machine is an advancement of the successful predecessor model FS-3600 Multi-Cut, as emphasized by Managing Director Karsten Schmitz. On average, it is simply better. read more

Currently, the price situation in the Polish potato market is not favorable for the producers of these vegetables. However, there is a scenario on the horizon that predicts a relatively quick improvement in this situation. Will potato prices in the Polish wholesale market start rising quickly? read more

The major challenge when cutting potatoes is to obtain uniform pieces. For this, it is important that the potato is placed exactly in the center of the knife. An appropriate solution for this is provided by Sormac with the dividing machine DMA-90, which features an innovative read more

The World Potato Congress recently emphasized the important role of potatoes in addressing global challenges within the agrifood system, especially in providing food for the increasing population. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. of the Philippines highlighted the potato's potential as a significant source of carbohydrates. read more

CNIPT posed an intriguing question: "What will French homemade meals be like during the Olympic Games?" To uncover the answer, they sought the assistance of the Opinion Way polling institute, which presented its results right before the start of the sporting events. The Potato: The Olympic read more

W sezonie 2023/24 Egipt osiągnął nowy kamień milowy, ustanawiając rekord eksportu batatów do UE, przewyższając podaże USA - donosi EastFruit. To znamienne osiągnięcie egipskich eksporterów na rynku UE, gdyż nowy rekord eksportu wydawał się nieunikniony. read more

Izrael is on the verge of experiencing a significant rise in potato prices, potentially leading to a shortage on store shelves in the coming weeks, according to a report by The Marker citing sources within agricultural organizations. Israel produces approximately 550,000 tons of potatoes. read more

Potatoes New Zealand proudly celebrates the one-year anniversary of Kate Trufitt's appointment as CEO. Since assuming the position in August 2023, Trufitt has shown outstanding leadership, advocating for the interests of potato growers and promoting innovation within the sector. Looking back on her... read more