News on Potato Varieties and Seed

Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India. He has held this position since May 2014 and is a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Modi has been involved in various initiatives aimed at economic development, agricultural advance

August 19, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Introduces Three Innovative Potato Varieties Among 109 New Crop Strains

Developed by ICAR's Central Potato Research Institute, these new potato varieties aim to boost production, processing potential, and adaptability to warmer climates.

August 13, 2024

Developing Sweet potatoes That Are Fit to Fight Pests

Farmers in the southeastern United States struggle with the invasive guava root-knot nematode, a microscopic roundworm, which infects and damages a variety of crops, particularly sweet potatoes.

Participants gather in the yard at Worth Farms for Hutchinsons Potato Demonstration Day, discussing field trials and innovative approaches to potato cultivation due to heavy rainfall preventing field visits.

August 12, 2024

Sharing practical knowledge to refine best practice in potato growing

This year’s Hutchinsons Potato Demonstration Day, held at Worth Farms, Holbeach, Lincolnshire, focussed on potential solutions to address some of the key challenges faced by UK potato growers.

Prof Ian Toth, the new President of the EAPR

August 01, 2024

Prof Ian Toth appointed as new President of the EAPR: A visionary leader for Europe’s potato research community

Prof Ian Toth, a distinguished figure in the potato research community, has been appointed as the new President of the European Association for Potato Research (EAPR).

Nepal's Potato Industry Seeks Innovation and Growth Amid Challenges

July 30, 2024

The Potato Industry of Nepal Seeks Innovation and Growth Amid Challenges

Despite challenges, the potato Industry in Nepal is undergoing significant developments. Among them: the opening of the first large scale French fry production facility in the country.

July 25, 2024

Solynta’s hybrid true potato seed varieties approved for commercial release in Kenya

The variety release committee of the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) has recently announced that three of Solynta’s hybrid true potato varieties have been approved for distribution in Kenya.

Arranque de patatas esta semana en Honcalada.

July 25, 2024

España: presión por parte de la demanda acelera la cosecha

Actualmente se recogen colombas, que están por encima de los 0,50 euros el kilo, aunque se estima que la producción ha caído un 15%

July 25, 2024

Argentina: fuertes heladas afectan cultivos

El invierno más frio de los últimos años trajo consigo fuertes heladas que están afectando los cultivos.

Eruopa: incertidumbre productiva y de mercado

July 09, 2024

Europa: incertidumbre productiva y de mercado

Los países productores del norte de Europa enfrenta a un tiempo dificultades climatológicas para producir, así como también incertidumbres de mercado por presiones de competidores a nivel global.

July 09, 2024

Colombia: de precios historicamente altos a una caída pronunciada

En el pais caribeño se observaron, en junio, precios récord para el país. Desde entonces, sin embargo, y debido a las cosechas, los precios se han desplomado.

The 4 TPS varieties registered from left to right: TT-11-088, TT-11-017, TT-10-024 and TT-11-018 (Courtesy: Tuberosum Technologies & Chloe Tews)

June 30, 2024

Tuberosum Technologies registers first ever True Potato Seed (TPS) varieties in Canada

Tuberosum Technologies is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking achievement in Canadian agriculture: the successful registration of four new True Potato Seed (TPS) varieties.

Global Potato Industry Award winners announced at the 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia

June 27, 2024

Nine Potato Industry Award Winners honoured at World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia

Nine Global Potato Industry Award Winners were honoured at the 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia.

June 25, 2024

España: se celebró la sexta edición del Papatour en Canarias

La sexta edición del evento que reúne a productores y asociados al sector celebró con éxito su sexta edición.

Peter Poortinga, CEO of Solynta and Frank Terhorst, EVP Strategy & Sustainability at Bayer AG

June 24, 2024

Bayer and Solynta collaborate to advance true potato seed in smallholder markets

Bayer and Solynta have reached an agreement to collaborate on the commercialization and distribution of true potato seeds in Kenya and India.

Delegation from the Phillipines visits the PEI Potato Board

June 16, 2024

Prince Edward Island Potato Industry Welcomes Delegation from The Philippines

The PEI Potato Board recently welcomed a 15 member delegation from the
Philippines.

June 13, 2024

Chile: exportación de semilla certificada

Desde la región de los lagos para América Latina, la semilla Chilena gana terreno en la región.

June 12, 2024

Perú: resistencia a tizón tardío

El CIP ha obtenido resultados sobresaliente en el desarrollo de su variedad CIP-Matilde, resistente al tizón tardío gracias a los cruzamientos con variedades silvestres.