Zhaotong city has a population of 6 million. Over 20% of the people live in poverty. The government has an aggressive program to provide improved seed potatoes to all farmers...
Read moreMaine potatoes go west after drought in Idaho and Washington GROWERS from Maine in the US shipped potatoes by rail for the first time in four decades this winter thanks...
Read moreA recently agreed work plan between the United States of America (US) and Mexico agriculture officials states that the entire Mexican market would be open no later than May 15,...
Read moreFor the first time in 40 years, this winter, thanks to a strong harvest in the state, and due to heat and dry weather that stymied farmers in renowned potato-growing...
Read moreMarketing Since the district Jeldu, where Guta lives has other seed producers, it is known to many as a seed potato source. Public organizations, NGOS (national and international), private sector...
Read moreThe National Potato Council (NPC) in the U.S. today released the following statement in response to USDA’s announcement that trade in table stock potatoes would resume between Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, and the...
Read moreThe Manitoba provincial government is proposing a major revamping of the business model for potatoes and root crops. As the Manitoba Co-operator staff reports in this news story, a press release issued...
Read moreIn January 2022, Pakistan exported 41,000 tons of potatoes to Uzbekistan, which is 953 tons or 2.3% less than in the same period last year. Nevertheless, the size of imports...
Read moreIt is established that good market access is a driver of a sustainable potato production. To have a permanent market for a continuous potato supply, linking farmers to traders, big...
Read morePart of Saudi potato farmers’ produce could be exported shortly, according to the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture. Local manufacturers who purchase the produce from farmers after concluding contracts...
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