Potatoes

Yam is a tropical tuber similar to sweet potatoes, grown and exported on a massive scale from West African countries. Nigeria dominates worldwide production with 70%, while Ghana contributes 10%. However, Ghana is the world's largest exporter of this commodity crop. Felix Kamassah, CEO of read more

By the 15th of September, almost all the red and white onions from the fields of Thiva will have been harvested. This marks the conclusion of the current season for the biggest onion-producing area in Greece. Mr. Charalampos Anifantis, the sales director of Anifantis Farm, a company located in... read more

The Director of the Institute of Potato Research, Mykola Furdyha, stated during a conference that the cultivation of potatoes by farms and industrial enterprises in Ukraine decreased by 36% in the first year of the full-scale war compared to pre-war levels, and the situation continues to worsen. read more

Europatat warmly welcomes Omnivent, an international specialist in consulting, designing, manufacturing, and installing modern ventilation and cooling equipment for storing potatoes and other crops like onions and carrots. The Omnivent group is currently active in over 60 countries. read more

VegDog has launched "VEGDOG POPS," a new low-calorie dog snack made from potatoes. Originally included in the VegDog Advent calendar in 2023, the favorable reviews resulted in its permanent inclusion in the product range. Each piece contains less than 1 calorie, making it a perfect training treat for dogs. read more

In Sila, the season of IGP potatoes and sweet potatoes is about to begin, and there is a lot of optimism for the start of the season. We discuss this with Albino Carli, director of the O.P. Consorzio Produttori Patate Associati Soc. Coop. Agricola, the main commercial reference for potatoes. read more

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) of Bangladesh has implemented a reduction in import taxes on onions, potatoes, and pesticides to stabilize their market prices. This fiscal adjustment, as outlined in a recent press release, will be in effect until November 30, 2024. read more

"We are ready to start harvesting PGI potatoes from Sila, which will continue until mid-November. The early start is a result of a dry winter and a mild spring without any extreme weather conditions, allowing the planting to begin a few days earlier than usual. The warm temperatures in late spring" read more

The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) has proposed to the government a reduction in tariffs on onions, potatoes, and eggs to enhance the availability of these critical food items through imports. The BTTC has recommended the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to eliminate the import restrictions. read more

The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) has revealed that Iran's potato exports reached a value of $52 million in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21). Potatoes were the fifth most exported product during this period. read more

Potatoes prices in the Polish wholesale market continue to be under pressure for a decrease. However, despite this, the current situation in the market for these vegetables has slightly improved compared to previous seasons. What factors have contributed to this improvement? read more

This week, Ukrainian vegetable prices have experienced significant hikes, especially for cucumbers and potatoes. Greenhouse cucumbers are now priced between $0.97-$1.45/kg, marking a 14% increase from the previous week. The rise in prices is a result of a reduced supply of both greenhouse and field-grown cucumbers, as demand remains high. read more

The sustainable biopesticide developer Eden Research has received temporary approval for one of its products to be used on potatoes in Greece for the 2024 season. read more

Factors such as the increase in the cost of inputs, lower production in southern Spain, and the scarcity of this tuber in France, a traditional competitor of Castilla y León, have contributed to this increase in the value of potatoes in the market. read more

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W Kenii, rządowa Agenda Transformacji Gospodarczej od Podstaw (BETA) wskazała ziemniaka jako kluczowy produkt rolny dla wzrostu gospodarczego i bezpieczeństwa żywności. Jest to część Strategii Transformacji i Wzrostu Sektoru Rolnictwa (ASTGS), której celem jest zwiększenie dochodów dla drobnych producentów rolnych. read more

"Ramon Wagenaar of Wagenaar Aardappelverwerking explains that this season it will be extremely difficult to obtain the necessary quantities. The quality of the potatoes may also be a concern. However, there is still hope that the situation could improve if we have two more months of favorable growing weather." read more

Once again this year, Egyptian sweet potatoes have entered the market in significant quantities. The crop's success in the commercial sector in recent years has attracted many new growers to the industry, leading to occasional drops in prices. Mohamed Maatouk, CEO of Egyptian Emirati, remains optimistic about the... read more

Popyt i konsumpcja ziemniaków w handlu detalicznym w Wielkiej Brytanii rosną wraz z ponownym otwarciem szkół po wakacjach letnich. Na rynku pojawiają się nowe ziemniaki odmiany Rooster, ponieważ są gotowe do zbioru. Jednak istnieją obawy dotyczące plonów. read more

According to data from Potatoes SA, the average national price of potatoes in South Africa increased by 15% in the week leading up to August 28. This rise followed a severe black frost event in the Limpopo province, a region known for its significant contribution to the potato market. read more