Tag: potatoes
Norwegian potatoes’ “best before” date is twelve days after they are wrapped – news Rogaland – Local news, TV and radio
– I think they last a month, says Turid Wiig Olsen. But it turns out that only twelve days pass from the time Norwegian potatoes in the shops are packed…
Shortage of seed potatoes – large increase in potato farmers in Norway – news Nordland
In the spring and summer, it is time for Norwegian farmers to plant the potatoes, which will be harvested in a few months’ time. But it is not only farmers…
Coop drops potatoes from Israel – news Norway – Overview of news from various parts of the country
After last year’s storm “Hans”, there is an extra large need for imports of potatoes. Although the need for imports is greater than in many years, Coop states that it…
Byggmakker gives away ten tonnes of potatoes – news Nordland
The matter in summary: • Northern Norway has had a very good potato year, while Eastern Norway has had poor crops.• Byggmakker in Bodø gives away ten tonnes of potatoes…
Couldn’t sell 60 tonnes of potatoes – then local people mobilized – news Nordland
Ivar Tomas Høgset from Røvassdalen in Nordland has been producing potatoes since 2009. When he was to deliver 60 tonnes of ready-to-eat potatoes to the local packing plant this spring,…
The armed forces serve foreign potatoes at Rena camp in Åmot – news Innlandet – Local news, TV and radio
Rena camp in Åmot municipality is one of the largest military camps in the Nordic region. There are 2,000 soldiers here. And in Åmot, many farmers grow potatoes. But even…
New research shows that potatoes have an unjustified bad reputation – it’s all about preparation – news Trøndelag
Many of the traditional Christmas meals are often served with potatoes. Neither the Christmas rib nor the lutefish would hardly have been the same without it? But the vegetable is…
Green potatoes can give you stomach problems – news Oslo og Viken – Local news, TV and radio
Potato farmer Sven Nesset holds a green potato in his hand. It contains the toxin solanine, which can make you sick. – You will in any case have stomach problems,…
Researchers at NMBU may have solved a pest problem with potatoes – news Nordland
In Målselv municipality in Troms, Olav Grundnes is one of the region’s largest potato farmers. Here he has 400 acres of fields and produces 1000 tons of potatoes a year.…