Un equipo argentino desarrolló la Papatrónica, un dispositivo en forma de tubérculo que mide impactos en tiempo real, ayudando a evitar pérdidas millonarias y a mejorar la sustentabilidad alimentaria.

El índice de precios de los alimentos de la FAO se situó en mayo de 2025 en un promedio de 127,7 puntos, esto es, 1,0 puntos (un 0,8 %) menos que en abril.

The potato is a vital global food, praised for its versatility and nutrition. FAO named May 30 'International Day of the Potato,' with 2024’s theme, 'Shaping history, feeding the future,' stressing the need for innovation to keep it relevant.

The potato feeds over a billion people but faces disease and limited diversity. Investing in research, breeding, and farmer support is vital to improve resilience and productivity, ensuring it remains a key staple for global food security.

En todo el mundo, abundaron las celebraciones por el 2.º Día Internacional de la Papa, el pasado viernes 30 de mayo. Lanzado por la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO), el evento de este año lleva por lema: “Dando forma a la historia, alimentando el futuro”.

PEI celebrates the 2nd International Day of Potato, honoring its historic role and global impact. With innovation and sustainability, Island farmers grow 2.6B lbs yearly - feeding over 25 million people and securing the future of this vital crop.

Brussels marked the 2nd International Day of Potato with a conference and exhibition, highlighting the crop's role in food security, sustainability, and innovation. Stakeholders called for supportive EU policies to boost the potato value chain.

Following the successful inaugural observance last year, FAO has to announce the theme for the International Day of Potato 2025: Shaping history, feeding the future.

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 127.1 points in March 2025. Declines in cereals and sugar price indices offset increases in those of meat and vegetable oils, while the dairy price index remained stable.