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En Bolivia, la Estación Experimental San Benito produce semilla prebásica de papa libre de virus mediante cultivo in vitro e invernaderos para mejorar la calidad del material de siembra y alcanzar rendimientos cercanos a 30 toneladas por hectárea.

FAM STUMABO actualizó la alimentación de la SureTec 240P para procesar patatas y boniatos de hasta 200 mm de diámetro, mejorar la orientación del producto, maximizar la longitud de las patatas fritas y simplificar la puesta a punto.

En Chile, el proyecto SCAB-ID 2.0 busca validar un sistema de qPCR multiplex capaz de detectar y diferenciar simultáneamente la sarna polvorienta y la sarna común de la papa, con miras a transferirlo a laboratorios de diagnóstico agrícola.

Royal HZPC Group destaca cómo el mejoramiento genético de la patata puede reducir la presión de enfermedades y las necesidades de Protección de Cultivos, mientras que el Manejo Integrado de Cultivos y la adaptación al clima ayudan a construir sistemas de producción más resilientes y sostenibles.

Scottish researchers led by the University of Glasgow have developed a bacteriocin-based treatment to suppress potato blackleg and soft rot. Supported by IBioIC the research has led to spin-out Casdu Crop Solutions.

En Argentina, la Jornada Técnica “La Papa, de Argentina al Mundo” reunió en Balcarce a más de 400 actores del sector papero para debatir desafíos productivos, comerciales, tecnológicos y de agregado de valor en una cadena que busca ganar competitividad.

Marieke Hoste, VAVI's new director, will make her first Potato Demo Day visit, highlighting collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing. She says the Dutch potato sector can tackle policy, sustainability and market challenges together.

Global Potato Summit 2026 will bring the potato value chain together in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on December 16–17, focusing on processing, technology, market linkages and investment opportunities in India potato industry.

GB Potatoes has opened applications for its 2027 Potato Industry Development Programme. The three-part programme covers potato production processing research and agricultural policy across England Scotland and London.

The 23rd EAPR Triennial Conference will bring 300+ potato experts to Edinburgh in 2027 to explore 'Sustainable Potato Production for a Changing World.' Register, submit abstracts or explore sponsorship.

TNA Solutions will debut the tna robag® Quantum in North America at PACK EXPO International 2026. The VFFS packaging platform delivers speeds of up to 300 bags per minute while reducing waste, labor dependency and operating complexity.

TecnoPapa se perfila como un nuevo punto de encuentro para la cadena papera, con una propuesta práctica y a campo que busca acercar innovación, tecnología y conocimiento a productores y empresas.

The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) has released its 2025 On-Farm Assessment Report, highlighting continued participation and measurable sustainability performance across potato production in the United States and Canada.

FAM STUMABO will showcase its latest potato processing innovations at Interpom 2026 in Kortrijk, Belgium, from 29 November to 1 December. Highlights include the new SureTec 240P, STUMABO hydrocutting heads and the Dorphy dicer.

Lam Dong, Viet Nam, approved the export of 27,952 potato seeds from 23 breeding lines to India for research. The shipment by the Potato, Vegetable and Flower Research Center supports breeding, variety testing, and potato innovation.

Washington potato exports have dropped about 10% as China expands production and exports across Pacific Rim markets. Industry leaders say China's lower costs and investment in potato research are increasing pressure on U.S. growers.

Researchers in Prince Edward Island are testing cattle grazing before potato planting to improve soil health, reduce costs and support sustainable farming. Early results show no yield loss or higher emissions as researchers study long-term benefits.

The Potato Association of America (PAA) concluded its 110th Annual Meeting in New Orleans with the installation of its 2026-2027 Board of Directors, recognition of Honorary Life Members and the announcement of the 2027 meeting in Minneapolis.