News on Potato Cultivation

Tecnología coreana fortalece la producción de papa a través de semillas certificadas.
November 14, 2023
Bolivia: desarrollos tecnológicos para el cultivo de papa
En Bolivia, dos organizaciones publico-privadas desarrollaron un proyecto de comunidades modelo de producción de papa con el fin de actualizar los métodos de trabajo en el país.
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November 13, 2023
State policy: Peru promotes law to stimulate the industrialization of potatoes
In Peru, a law promoting the industrialization of potatoes has been enacted to create favorable conditions for investment and stimulate agro-industrial developments.
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November 13, 2023
Venezuela: en tres estados ya no se produce papa para industria
En Venezuela, la producción de papa pierde terreno en por lo menos tres estados debido a disrupciones en la cadena de suministro de la semilla.
Zsofia Szendrei, professor in MSU's Department of Entomology
November 13, 2023
Research team led by MSU scientist receives USD 6 million USDA grant to study pest-management strategies for potato systems
A research team has received a USD 6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to study insect pest management strategies for United States potato production systems.
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November 09, 2023
Belgium based agricultural potato equipment manufacturer AVR announces expansion into Germany
One year before AVR's 175th anniversary, the Belgian agricultural potato equipment manufacturer has announced a significant expansion of the company: the opening of a new branch in Germany.
The previous harvest was distinguished by good agricultural performance
November 09, 2023
Cuba: la región de Sancti Spíritus se adelanta en su siembra de papa agroecológica
Cuba se encuentra próxima a la temporada de siembra de papas y por tercer año seguido la región de Santi Spíritu, en el centro de la isla, se incluye al programa de papa agroecologica del país.
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November 08, 2023
HZPC celebrates Potato Days
The Dutch company that has carried the seal of the crown since 2023 and has been renamed HZPC Royal Group, will receive clients, partners and friends for an event that will be held for the first time at the Metslawier station.
Renaissance’s acrylamide-reducing yeast has shown promising results in large-scale industrial trials in baked goods and snack foods, as well as in lab scale tests in fries and coffee.
November 05, 2023
Renaissance BioScience and Certis Belchim enter partnership for innovative biopesticide development
Renaissance BioScience, a leader in bioengineering microbes for the global agriculture and food industries, has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Certis Belchim, a global leader in the development of crop-protecting biocontrol agents that combat agricultural pests.
Potato planting increases in the Valley
November 02, 2023
México: aumento del área sembrada podría impactar sobre la oferta
En el valle de México, el ciclo de otoño-invierno tiene a la horticultura trabajando sobre el cierre de año. Ya se ha sembrado pepino, cebolla y chiles, y en tanto que algunos cultivos se han visto postergados, la papa ha tenido un marcado crecimiento en área sembrada comparado con otras temporadas.
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November 01, 2023
Agritechnica 2023: Dewulf bringing something for everyone
This year, the world's largest agricultural trade fair Agritechnica will once again grace the familiar exhibition halls of Hanover, Germany for eight days.
The former Minister of Agriculture and Livestock José Valín
November 01, 2023
La patata en España: pasado, presente y futuro.
Previo a la XVIII edición de la Feria Exaltación de la Patata de Herrera de Pisuerga que comenzó el pasado 28 de octubre, José Valín, quien ocupó la Consejería de Agricultura y Ganadería de la Junta de Castilla y León entre 1996 y 2007, fue entrevistado con respecto a las tendencias de la patata en España y las perspectivas a futuro.
Vicentina S.A organized its annual potato day in Uruguay
November 01, 2023
Vicentina S.A organizó su jornada de papa anual en Uruguay
La semana pasada en Uruguay el equipo de Vicentina S.A, empresa dedicada a la producción de papa y también agentes para la compañía holandesa STET, dio la bienvenida a clientes y entusiastas del sector a la muy esperada jornada de la Papa Vicentina.
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Potatoes, fresh from the field, bump onto a belt before being transferred to a storage shed outside of Boardman, Oregon.
October 31, 2023
Too much potatoes for French Fries in Pacific Northwest
About 5,000 loaded-down semi-trucks of really nice Northwest french-fry-making potatoes are set to plop into cattle troughs or be destroyed. Dale Lathim is the President of the Potato Marketing Association of North America
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October 31, 2023
Big increase in United States potato crop expected
Last month, the North American Potato Market News (NAPMN) projected the US 2023 potato crop to come in at 429.6 million hundredweight (cwt), more than 37 million cwt more than last year's unusually small crop.
Scott Anderson, science co-ordinator for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's research station in Harrington, came up with the name for the 'Plowdown Challenge.'
October 30, 2023
Scientist challenges farmers to guess the yield of potato field grown without fertilizers
A scientist from Prince Edward Island has issued a challenge to Island farmers: Guess the yield of a potato field grown using only fertilizer left over from last year's crop.
UK farmers warn of rotting crops after Storm Babet flooding
October 26, 2023
UK farmers warn of rotting crops after Storm Babet flooding
Potato and cereal crops are likely to have been heavily damaged by the recent devastating floods across the United Kingdom, farmers have warned.
Peru: Reduction in planted area due to lack of rainfall.
October 24, 2023
Perú: reducción en el área sembrada debido a la falta de lluvias
La campaña de siembra 2023/24 en Peru comenzó con una reducción considerable en el área con respecto a años anteriores
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October 21, 2023
From dependency to autonomy: Zimbabwe’s potato success story
Zimbabwe has marked a significant agricultural milestone by achieving complete self-sufficiency in table potato production. This accomplishment is attributed to the government’s strategic foresight in recognizing the potato as a crucial crop for national food security.

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