Potatoes

In the past week (late May), our field scouts and I began to observe the first pale green potato leafhoppers (PLH) in the field, right on schedule. They were seen on potatoes and beans by the scouts, while I spotted them on the tender growth of our English walnut tree, which stands as a sentinel at the north end of a long. read more

W zeszłym tygodniu (na przełomie maja i czerwca) nasi obserwatorzy polowi i ja zaczęliśmy zauważać pierwsze bladzielone cykady ziemniaczane (PLH) na polu, prawie zgodnie z planem. Widzieli je na ziemniakach i fasoli, podczas gdy ja dostrzegłem je na delikatnym wzroście naszego orzecha angielskiego, strażnika na północnym końcu długiego. read more

Import of fruits and vegetables from China to Russia continues to increase. In particular, 8,223.4 tons of fresh vegetables, fruits, and berries were imported from China last week, including 1,985.7 tons of young potatoes. These are the largest potato deliveries from China since. read more

Import of fruits and vegetables from China to Russia is on the rise. In particular, 8,223.4 tons of fresh vegetables, fruits, and berries were imported from China last week, with 1,985.7 tons being young potatoes. This marks the largest potato deliveries from China to Russia in recent times. read more

Ostatnie słowo nie będzie mówione w opakowaniach dla świeżych warzyw i owoców przez długi czas, a Silbo wprowadza nowe opakowania, aby podkreślić to stwierdzenie. Według Marcina Śpiewoka, właściciela polskiego producenta opakowań i pomysłodawcy nowego opakowania, oznacza to, że

The last word will not be said in packaging for fresh vegetables and fruits for a long time, and Silbo is launching new packaging to emphasize that statement. According to Marcin Śpiewok, the owner of the Polish packaging manufacturer and the originator of the new packaging, this means that read more

What lies behind the goodness of one of the most beloved products by Italians? Experts from UNAPA - National Union of Potato Producers' Associations, promoter in Italy of the European Union campaign Potatoes Forever!, and all the Producer Organizations that are part of it are committed to this endeavor. read more

Izraeli grower and exporter of sweet potatoes, Carmy Exports, are now focusing solely on supplying this product to their domestic market. This decision was made due to the high input costs in Israel, which have made exporting sweet potatoes less profitable for them. "We are producing for the read more

British seed potato producers have been unable to export to the EU since January 1, 2021, as the European bloc has denied them access to its market. This decision was made due to concerns about the phytosanitary alignment of British production with European standards following Brexit. read more

Sweet potatoes are cultivated all across Vietnam, from the northern to the southern regions. They exhibit great adaptability to various soil types and environmental conditions. "Sweet potatoes can thrive in diverse soil types due to their adaptability. The hot and dry climate is ideal for their growth." read more

In the first week of June, there was significant rainfall in some of the Austrian potato growing areas. In regions like Burgenland, early potatoes have been harvested for the past two weeks. However, due to the wet conditions, harvesting dates will inevitably be delayed. Nevertheless, we read more

Representing over a quarter of the world's population and with an estimated $450 billion in spending power, Gen Z (aged 18-28) offers a significant opportunity to cultivate lifelong fans of potatoes. This demographic has the potential to drive sustained growth and increase demand for potatoes. Thankfully, Potatoes USA is well-positioned to capitalize on this opportunity. read more

Washington State, USA, is known for having the highest potato yield per acre globally. More than 300 farmers grow potatoes across an area of over 160,000 acres in the region. The annual harvest in Washington State averages 30 tons per acre, which is double the average yield in the United States. read more

The Mintec Benchmark Prices for English white potatoes were £680/MT on 4th June, marking an 81.3% increase year-on-year. This surge was fueled by the limited availability of the small 2023 crop. As a result of tight stocks, buyers are encountering a range of prices this week, from £650/MT to £730/MT for English white potatoes. read more

The retail sales volume of potatoes in the U.S. saw a 5.6% increase in January-March 2024 compared to the same period last year, with dollar sales also rising by 4.4% to nearly $4.6 billion. This growth was observed across all categories of potatoes, signaling a robust overall performance. read more

The Mintec Benchmark Price for Dutch processed potatoes increased by 26.7% month-on-month to €475/MT in May. Market sources indicate that prices are still on the rise due to the growing possibility of a delayed harvest caused by wet plantings, putting additional pressure on the already limited 2023 potato stocks. read more

"Last year, the potato yields in Switzerland were quite disappointing, and this year there was a shortage of seed potatoes. However, Daniel Kottmann of Kottmann Kartoffeln from Switzerland mentioned, 'the procurement of seed potatoes went pretty well for me.' He grows various types of potatoes on his farm." read more

A prototype of a robot, utilizing advanced PLC technologies, artificial intelligence, computer vision, capable of identifying and removing weeds from agricultural fields that threaten potato crops in the Fucino Valley: a tangible example of the use of technology. read more

The wet spring is currently causing a lot of unrest among potato growers. In the Netherlands and Belgium, some areas are already talking about a disaster, as a lot of produce has not yet been planted. It's understandable that there are concerns, says Jan Van Luchene of Bruwier Potatoes, but the read more

Egipt has reduced its potato exports to Russia, leading to a rise in market prices. However, the situation is expected to improve soon as new potatoes from domestic fields are set to enter the market, as stated by Alexey Krasilnikov, the executive director of the Potato Union. read more

On average, 76 hectares of agricultural land were cultivated per farm, an increase of 3 hectares compared to 2020. read more