Potatoes

Jeden miesiąc od rozpoczęcia sezonu słodkich ziemniaków egipskich, popyt jest wysoki i stabilny, ale ceny spadają. "To całkowicie normalne, że ceny spadają na tym etapie sezonu" - mówi Zayed Lasheen, dyrektor generalny firmy AfriGoodGrows. Eksporter twierdzi: "Produkcja słodkich ziemniaków egipskich jest obfita w tym sezonie". read more

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The U.S. potato industry continues to push Japan to allow imports of fresh U.S. potatoes. Japan is a major destination for processed potatoes from the United States, but it does not allow fresh U.S. potato imports. "It's a big market for processed potatoes, and we also received access for
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Demand is said to be slightly lower during the peak holiday season. The remaining old season crop is being used up. The new season Queens are now easily accessible and filling the market where there were previously gaps. Prices have dropped compared to earlier in the season. Early Rooster will be... read more

In 2023, 48.3 million tonnes of potatoes were harvested in the EU, a slight increase compared to 2022 when 47.5 million tonnes were harvested. However, there has been a long-term decline in the harvested production of potatoes; the production level in 2023 was 27.9 million tonnes less than that of the previous years. read more

The initial harvest of early potatoes has caused a drop in prices in European potato markets, according to Harry Campbell, a market researcher at Expana. The Expana benchmark price for Belgium's processing potatoes has decreased by 60% compared to the previous month, currently standing at read more

Potato producers are concerned about the current situation on the market, and they are lowering the selling prices of these vegetables. While it is true that the current supply of potatoes in the wholesale market in Poland has recently increased, is it really necessary to sell potatoes for pennies? read more

Eqraft® is recognized for its cutting-edge machinery and software solutions designed for smart factories that handle onions, potatoes, and other bulk products. While their automatic grading and packing machines are already in high demand, forward-thinking factory owners are now seeking fully automated bin handling systems as well. read more

As QS communicates with reference to the BVL, the application of Mildicut to combat late blight (Phytophthora infestans) in potatoes is permitted according to the emergency authorization from August 2nd to November 29th, 2024. read more

The tool aims to provide farmers with a comprehensive, evidence-based decision support system to optimize their nitrogen management practices. By using this tool, farmers can reduce environmental impact, increase efficiency, and adopt sustainable agricultural practices. read more

The first harvest of early potatoes has caused a drop in prices in European potato markets, according to Harry Campbell, a market researcher at Expana. The Expana benchmark price for processing potatoes in Belgium has decreased by 60% compared to the previous month, now reaching €250/MT. read more

"In our fields in the Upper Viterbo area, we have started the harvesting operations of the Alto Viterbese Igp Potatoes. The production area is located in the northern part of Lazio in the province of Viterbo, between Lake Bolsena, Umbria, and Tuscany. From the first" read more

Restrain has introduced their new Precision Ethylene Treatment (PET) technology, which guarantees optimal preservation of potatoes by accurately applying and controlling Ethylene, a key natural plant hormone necessary for maintaining potato quality. Ethylene, a colorless gas found naturally in all plants, read more

The Central Statistical Office, in its report on the preliminary estimates of crops in 2024, only included general remarks on the state of potato cultivation. What do we learn from this? read more

"In these days in our Abruzzo areas, we have started the harvest operations of the Igp Fucino Potatoes. From these first digs, we can consider ourselves satisfied with the quality of the tubers, hoping that the campaign can continue with a positive trend," reported by Antonio. read more

Since 1926, Freddi Prodotti Ortofrutticoli has been a company specialized in the distribution of fresh onions, a leading supplier for large-scale retail trade and also active in foreign markets. Among the flagship products are the Borettana onion from Emilia, various varieties of onions and potatoes. read more

As a reminder, at the beginning of July (07/08/2024), the prices of young yellow potatoes on the wholesale market in Broniszew reached up to 28.00 PLN for a 15 kg sack, which is 1.86 PLN/kg. In the case of light varieties such as Arrow or Irga, the price was 2.33 PLN/kg. A few days later. read more

This decision represents a significant turning point for Moroccan producers and exporters who have felt strongly constrained in their activities, reefertrends reports. However, Moroccan authorities have introduced strict quotas to regulate these exports. read more

In the case of field beans, the cultivation area was expanded by 28% to 15,100 hectares. The cultivation of root vegetables, including potatoes, also saw an increase of nearly five percent to 17,600 hectares. In addition, around 8,700 hectares of horticultural products, such as fruits and vegetables, were grown on the arable land. read more

The situation on the national wholesale potato market has changed quite fundamentally recently. Prices have dropped significantly. Not everywhere, but it happened in one of the key regions of Poland and now has a big impact on the entire national market. How are potato prices shaping up in large wholesale markets now and how do they compare to previous years? read more