West Bengal potato farmers plan blockades on March 11, fighting for fair prices
Demanding just and equitable prices for their produce and urging the government to buy back their produce at Rs1,000 per 100 kgs, West Bengal potato farmers are all set to blockade all the state

National Potato Council releases report on U.S. Potato Industry’s contribution to America’s economy
The National Potato Council (NPC) today announced the release of Measuring the Economic Significance of the U.S. Potato Industry, a comprehensive analysis on the domestic economic impact of

Myanmar interested in potatoes from Bangladesh
Currently, Bangladesh is one of the biggest potato-producing and exporting countries in the world. In 2021, potato exporters in Bangladesh produced 15 million tons of potatoes, of which around 50%

Record potato production frustrates Bengal growers
Tens of thousands of potato growers in Bengal are in deep financial distress since the beginning of this year with traders forcing procurement prices to drop. West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh have

Potatoes: HZPC celebrates 125th anniversary and receives Royal rating
On 27 February 2023, potato grower HZPC celebrated its 125th anniversary. Drs. A. A. M. Brok, Commissioner of the King of the Province of Friesland, also presented HZPC with the certificate for

Russian growers ask to limit potato imports
The Potato Union at a meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture proposed to limit the import of potatoes to Russia. Russian potato growers are faced with a marketing problem; warehouses have

Mallorcan potatoes could save UK supermarkets
The potato harvest has got underway in Sa Pobla; the first Mallorcan potatoes of the year are smaller in size and production has also been reduced due to the wind in January and the frosts. All in

Seven laborers from Jammu die in cold storage blast - Daurala, Meerut
In a tragic incident, at least seven migrant laborers hailing from Jammu and Kashmir were killed and more than 30 sustained injuries after a compressor exploded in cold storage in Uttar Pradesh's

Latvian potato growers have high hopes for new season
Recently, Latvian potatoes experienced one of the steepest price jumps in the past 10 years, reaching an average increase of 50%. Growers are now preparing for the new season in the hope that

Indian local government potato mission fails farmers
A potato mission in Kendrapara, India has let farmers down due to low prices. A lack of storage facilities has forced farmers to sell their harvest for next to nothing. Local farmers have

Potato imports to Uzbekistan have decreased for the first time in the past few years
In 2022, the volume of imports of marketable potatoes to Uzbekistan decreased for the first time in the past few years. Although the drop in imports was rather symbolic, we can state the lack of

BZL shows degree of self-sufficiency in Germany for the year 2021
For fruit, one fifth of the self-sufficiency level in 2021 could be covered by domestic production. The share of vegetables was almost twice as high. The situation is different for potatoes: Here,

GfK Consumer Index: Fruit/vegetables/potatoes start 2023 with flat development
In January 2023, the sales level is only marginally one percent higher than in the same month of the previous year, which means that the segment is clearly underperforming the growth of the

Цены на картофель на свежем рынке стабильны, продолжается хорошее движение экспорта в Средиземноморье
Торговля в секторе розничной торговли и общественного питания остается оживленной. Прогнозируемая на

Hot chips prices increase in Australia due to potato shortage
Queenslanders are finding the prices of hot chips (fries) to be too high to handle. As a result of a poor supply of potatoes, they are rising to as much as $12 (Aus dollar) for a tiny serve. Some

Ceny ziemniaków na rynku świeżym są stabilne, utrzymuje się dobry ruch w eksporcie do krajów śródziemnomorskich
Handel w sektorze detalicznym i gastronomicznym pozostaje prężny. Prognozowana na przyszły tydzień chłodniejsza pogoda powinna napędzać konsumpcję w domach. Rok po inwazji

Potato imports to Uzbekistan have decreased for the first time in the past few years
In 2022, the volume of imports of marketable potatoes to Uzbekistan decreased for the first time in the past few years. Although the drop in imports was rather symbolic, we can state the lack of

Unprecedented imports of potatoes in Georgia – how much more is needed?
Analysts note that wholesale prices for potatoes in Georgia are remaining stable. The price levels are record-breaking. The latest weekly survey revealed that the local suppliers hoped for even

Potato prices in the fresh market are stable, good export movement to the Mediterranean continues
Retail and food service sector trade remains buoyant. Colder weather forecast for the next week should drive home consumption. One year on from the invasion of Ukraine, there is still huge concern

Unprecedented imports of potatoes in Georgia – how much more will the country need?
Analysts at EastFruit note that wholesale prices for potatoes in Georgia are remaining stable. The price levels are record-breaking. The latest weekly survey revealed that the local suppliers

NFU launches horticulture resilience plan
The NFU has launched a horticulture and potatoes sector resilience plan, aimed at establishing a sustainable pathway for the industry. The union launched the plan, alongside versions for each of

UK potato grower reports increase in turnover
UK potato grower AH Worth and Company has reported a turnover of £112.7m for the year to 31 May 2022, up from £80m in 2021 Pre-tax profits went from £2.5m to £1.5m over the same period. A

BVL/QS: Emergency authorisation for plant protection products against click beetle on potato, sweet potato and asparagus
The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has granted an emergency authorisation for the plant protection product ATTRACAP (active ingredient: Metarhizium brunneum strain