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Julio 08, 2026
Brasil: crédito rural, cosecha de papa, biotecnología y clima marcan el inicio de julio
La primera semana de julio en Brasil estuvo marcada por el Plan Safra 2026/2027, el inicio de la cosecha invernal de papa, avances en biotecnología, nuevas normas sanitarias y cambios climáticos que impactan al sector de la papa.
Picketa Systems' portable LENS technology delivers in-field crop nutrient measurements in under a minute, helping growers optimize fertilizer use with real-time data.
Julio 05, 2026
Picketa Systems Raises USD 2.1 Million to Expand Real-Time Crop Nutrition Platform Amid Rising Fertilizer Costs
Picketa Systems, a Canadian agtech startup, raised an oversubscribed USD 2.1M round led by Tall Grass Ventures to expand its real-time crop nutrient platform (LENS) across North America, helping farmers optimize fertilizer use amid rising prices.
El XXXI Congreso de la Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP) se celebrará del 19 al 23 de abril de 2027 en Montevideo, Uruguay, coincidiendo con el 50 aniversario de la asociación.
Mayo 20, 2026
El Congreso Latinoamericano de la Papa 2027 será en Uruguay
Montevideo será sede del XXXI Congreso ALAP 2027, en el marco de los 50 años de la Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa
AIVA Network launches across Canada to help farmers adopt proven agtech through real-world testing, validation, and innovation partnerships.
Mayo 17, 2026
AIVA Network Launches to Advance Canadian AgTech Innovation and Farmer Adoption
AIVA launches to help Canadian farmers adopt proven agtech through real-world testing on farms nationwide. Backed by FCC, EMILI and WHIN, the network connects farmers and innovators to validate tools that boost efficiency and productivity.
La delegación china tuvo la oportunidad de visitar algunas fincas en los cantones de Alvarado y Oreamuno de Cartago
Mayo 05, 2026
Costa Rica: alianza en investigación con instituciones chinas
La visita de una delegación de la Universidad de Qinghai y la Universidad Agrícola de Yunnan está centrada en el intercambio académico, el avance tecnológico y la realización de proyectos conjuntos.
Dave Douches, director of MSU's Potato Breeding and Genetics Program, holds a potato chip in his hand during a taste testing
Mayo 04, 2026
Michigan State University develops five new potato varieties for United States chip industry
Researchers at Michigan State University have developed five new potato varieties designed to strengthen the United States potato chip supply through improved disease resistance, storage performance and processing reliability.
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This file photo at an Oregon State University research farm shows potatoes being grown in the rows between solar panels in 2021. Now another OSU research group is looking at whether potatoes could be grown on the moon.
Abril 07, 2026
No es ciencia ficción: las papas pueden crecer en suelo lunar si se añade compost
Imagínalo: has viajado durante tres días — casi 400.000 kilómetros. Desciendes del transbordador espacial sobre la superficie polvorienta de la Luna. Y piensas: “Qué bien vendrían unas papas fritas ahora mismo.”
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Abril 05, 2026
Potatoes and diabetes: understanding carbohydrates and glycemic response
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), starchy vegetables such as potatoes can be included in the diet of a person with diabetes.
Ashley Wagenaar, ag relations director, PGA, stands with Dr. Diksha Singla, post-doctoral fellow, APHTC
Marzo 05, 2026
Canadian Researchers Use Infrared Imaging to Detect Glycoalkaloids in Potatoes Without Damage
Researchers at Lethbridge Polytechnic, Alberta, Canada, potatoes are testing if short-wave infrared hyperspectral imaging can be used to assess Total GlycoAlkaloid (TGA) levels in potatoes.
Dr. Neil Gudmestad speaks with members of the R.D. Offutt research team during a research trial near Staples. Pictured from left are RDO Farm Manager Nate Warmbold, Gudmestad, RDO Agronomist Annika Merkens, RDO Farm Manager Jake Jacobson and RDO Agronomist Jon Gilley
Febrero 19, 2026
R.D. Offutt Farms Establishes 90-Acre Potato Research Farm in Wadena County
For more than 60 years, R.D. Offutt Farms has paired science with stewardship to grow potatoes the right way. This January, the company doubled down on that commitment, selecting Wadena County as the home of a new 90-acre potato research farm.
Potato Expo 2026 is held in Dallas, Texas, marking the first time the annual event takes place in the city.
Enero 21, 2026
Potato Expo 2026 in Dallas highlights global industry momentum and policy challenges
Potato Expo in Dallas brings growers, suppliers and industry leaders together. NPC CEO Kam Quarles says the event is a must-attend opportunity to reconnect the potato community, spark new ideas and help shape the future of the industry.
Fresh tubers of Embrapa’s BRS F21 potato cultivar, developed for high yield and industrial processing.
Enero 13, 2026
Embrapa launches BRS F21 potato variety for industrial frying in Brazil
Embrapa has introduced the BRS F21 potato cultivar to meet the needs of growers and the processing industry. The variety combines high yield potential, disease resistance and strong frying performance, particularly for chips and shoestring potatoes.
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