News on The Potato Supply Chain

New potato-threatening pathogens reported for first time in Pennsylvania, US
January 25, 2024

New potato-threatening pathogens reported for first time in Pennsylvania, United States

Researchers of the Pennsylvania State University identified potential threats to the local potato crop by collecting potato stems or tubers that exhibited symptoms of black leg or soft rot from 26 potato fields. They were able to isolate, culture and identify 456 samples of bacteria infecting potatoes.
New Varieties to Shape the Future of India's Potato Value Chain - Hemant Gaur, Founder, MD S V Agri
January 25, 2024

Hemant Gaur, Founder, MD SV Agri: 'New Varieties to Shape the Future of India's Potato Value Chain'

SV Agri organized its Annual Variety and Seed Farm Show from January 8th to 10th, featuring the display of 14 new potato varieties.
Potato Expo 2024 Registration
January 25, 2024

Potato Expo 2024 Shines in Austin with 2320 Attendees, Paving the Way for Las Vegas Edition on Jan 14-15, 2025

In a dazzling display of innovation and collaboration, the Potato Expo 2024 concluded on Jan 11th, leaving 2320 attendees and 216 exhibitors with an announcement of Potato Expo 2025, Las Vegas.
DOWNS CropVision: a new potato Sorter in the US Market with AI-Powered Mobile Precision
January 24, 2024

MAT-Harvesting brings DOWNS CropVision - a potato Sorter with AI-Powered Mobile Precision - to the US Market

The DOWNS CropVision®, a new optical sorter for unwashed potatoes, is now available in the United States Market via MAT-Harvesting.
McCain Foods Releases 2023 Global Sustainability Report
January 24, 2024

McCain Foods Releases 2023 Global Sustainability Report

The progress McCain Foods is making towards its sustainability commitments was announced with the release of the company's annual Global Sustainability Report, which includes results from the past Fiscal Year.
Proffesor Lyu Dianqiu directing the research team.
January 24, 2024

China: developments in new technology for virus detection in just 5 minutes

China develops a new method for detecting viruses in potatoes capable of providing results in just 5 minutes.
HZPC Día de Campo
January 24, 2024

Argentina: HZPC celebrará un día de campo para presentar sus variedades

HZPC América Latina celebrará un día de campo el próximo 1ero de Febrero en la localidad de Balcarce, Argentina.
Robbie Davis announced as Ambassador to the World Potato Congress
January 23, 2024

Robbie Davis announced as Ambassador to the World Potato Congress 2024 in Adelaide

Potatoes Australia Ltd. is pleased to officially declare Ms. Robbie Davis as the Ambassador for the highly anticipated World Potato Congress 2024
Brasil: high prices favor the possibility of importing potatoes
January 22, 2024

Brasil: high prices favor the possibility of importing potatoes

Last week in Brazil, potato prices reached a high point.
Colombia: el sector productivo llama a defender la industria nacional
January 22, 2024

Colombia: el sector productivo llama a defender la industria nacional

Entrevista al presidente de la Federación Colombiana de Productores de Papa: "Consumir papa pero que se colombiana".
España: No hay semilla para todos
January 22, 2024

España: No hay semilla para todos

Disponibilidad de semilla para España se verá afectada en por lo menos un 20%. No hay semilla para todos.
Producción de papa. (Cortesía: Gentileza)
January 19, 2024

Paraguay: aumenta la producción nacional y las expectativas a futuro

La producción de papa crece en Paraguay ofreciendo buena rentabilidad e incentivos para el cultivo nacional.
España: optimismo con respecto a la siembra de patatas en el sur
January 19, 2024

España: optimismo con respecto a la siembra de patatas en el sur

En el sur de España se mantiene el optimismo con respecto a la siembra de patata a pesar de aumentos en los costos e incertidumbre con respecto a la disponibilidad de semilla.
Rick de Schutter
January 18, 2024

Young Dutch Farmers with Smarts take on potato farming in Slovakia

A non-certified biogas installation. Staff who turn to the previous owner with their problems.
Cooking with Science
January 18, 2024

USDA Scientists Work to Ensure Nutritious and High-Quality Potatoes are Available During the Winter Season and All Year Round

Scientists at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) use innovative technology to study the lifecycle of potatoes (including development, production, and postharvest storage)
México: optimismo frente al comienzo de la cosecha en el norte del país
January 17, 2024

México: optimismo frente al comienzo de la cosecha en el norte del país

Productores del norte de México son optimistas de cara al 2024. La cosecha en el estado de Sinaloa acaba de comenzar.
España: disponibilidad de semilla se ve comprometida
January 15, 2024

España: disponibilidad de semilla se ve comprometida

En España la disponibilidad de semilla de patata se ve comprometida debido a las restricciones en el uso de agroquímicos y a la poca producción.
Una selección de las miles de variedades de papas nativas que crecen en Perú. (Cortesía: El Centro Internacional de la Papa)
January 15, 2024

Perú: más de 6 millones de toneladas en producción de papa

Perú es el principal productor de papa de America Latina con más de 6 millones de toneladas anuales de producción.

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