Noticias sobre la Cadena de Suministro de Papas

Gov. Mills and UMaine leaders reopened the modernized Aroostook Farm after a USD 3 Million upgrade, boosting Maine’s potato research with advanced tech to speed new variety development like the Caribou Russet, supporting jobs and the agri-economy.

After years of effort, the USDA has officially deregulated a 120-acre field near Shelley, Idaho, from the state's pale cyst nematode (PCN) quarantine program, marking a major milestone in the fight against this potato pest.

El gobierno regional de Magallanes busca estimular la producción local para garantizar así la soberanía alimentaria de la región.

Aberystwyth University leads a cross-border AI project to combat potato late blight, a disease causing €4B in losses annually. The DeepDetect app will help farmers detect infections early, cutting pesticide use and boosting sustainable farming.

KRIBHCO and Farm Frites signed a JV to set up a hi-tech potato processing unit in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The project will boost premium potato farming, generate jobs, and enhance farmer incomes, marking KRIBHCO’s entry into agri-processing.

Con la cosecha acercándose a su punto más intenso del año, los precios se acercan, contrariamente, a su punto más bajo.

La región de Nariño enfrenta una crisis de precios, en buena medida debido al contrabando desde el país vecino. El gobierno de Colombia ha tomado cartas en el asunto.

Pese al clima que ha dificultado la cosecha, y los precios que desalientan al productor, la patata de Castilla y León se abre camino en los mercados.

UniAgri Biosciences has launched its advanced Tissue Culture Lab to produce disease-free, high-yielding potato seeds. This milestone supports farmers and food security. Thanks to Punjab's Department of Horticulture for their valuable support.

The European Investment Bank has signed a EUR 20 million venture debt financing agreement with Dutch biotechnology company Solynta, to accelerate the development of potato varieties with enhanced resistance to disease and resilience to climate change

Lawmakers toured Aroostook County to explore Maine’s potato industry, seeing innovative tech and learning how policy affects farming. The trip aimed to boost understanding of agricultural challenges and support.

PotatoEurope 2025, set for 3–4 Sept in Lelystad, Netherlands, showcases live machinery demos, smart agri-tech, and innovations in potato farming. With 300+ exhibitors and 15,000 visitors, it’s the premier hub to innovate, network, and grow.

El mercado interno saturado por la sobre oferta, los mercados internacionales fuera de alcance debido a la competencia. Los productores de papa enfrentan decisiones difíciles.

Joseph Ifeanyi Ulasi leads a groundbreaking project to boost late blight resistance in diploid potatoes by introgressing novel Rpi genes from wild species. Using Solanum verrucosum as a genetic bridge, he advances resilient breeding for future crops.

Russian researchers unveil a new, low-cost method to grow potatoes at home, addressing rising prices and shortages. The innovation enables indoor cultivation without special equipment, offering a timely solution to the nation's potato crisis.

El 13.º Congreso Mundial de la Papa se celebrará en Naivasha, Kenia, del 26 al 30 de octubre de 2026, siendo el primero en realizarse en África Subsahariana. Organizado por NPCK y FreshCrop Ltd, el evento destacará innovaciones globales en el cultivo de papa, seguridad alimentaria y comercio.

Simplot planea adquirir Clarebout Potatoes, empresa belga también de propiedad familiar, uniendo a dos líderes en el sector de papas congeladas. La operación busca fortalecer su presencia en el mercado europeo y avanzar en sostenibilidad, manteniendo y ampliando las operaciones en 23 sitios a nivel global.

HyFun Foods celebrates World French Fries Day by spotlighting Indian farmers and its global potato exports, showcasing innovation, sustainability, and farmer-first growth from Gujarat to 40+ countries.