News on Potato Cultivation

Potatoes in red bags
February 14, 2024
México: comienza la cosecha en Sonora del sur
Comienza la cosecha en el sur del Valle del Yaqui, la actividad aumenta pero se espera que para marzo el trabajo llegue a su máximo.
José González, consejero de Medio Rural de la Xunta de Galicia
February 14, 2024
España: Galicia apuesta por la producción de patatas
Entrevista a un exponente del medio rural en Galicia, España. La apuesta de la región por la patata es grande.
Potatoes in the field
February 14, 2024
España: nueva logica de fertilización
El pacto verde complejiza el cultivo de patatas en Europa debido a las restricciones en el uso de fertilizantes. España debe adaptarse para sobrevivir.
Simplot's Portage la Prairie Plant
February 13, 2024
Simplot Fertilizer and Potato Processing Plants Recognized for Energy Efficiency
A sustainable business. A healthy planet. A responsibility to all. Purposeful actions that benefit our world and the bottom line ensure successful operations at Simplot now and well into the future.
Potatoes in the field
February 11, 2024
South Korea assists Pakistan to boost its local seed potato production
PR&P, PARC, Pakistan and the Republic of Korea are collaborating on Technical Cooperation Projects (TCP), notably focusing on seed potato production
Growing potatoes is never a smooth ride!
February 06, 2024
Growing potatoes is never a smooth ride!
In season 2023, potato growers in North-western Europe were confronted with difficult weather conditions, a high disease pressure and rising costs.
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Digging of Potatoes as part of harvest process
January 31, 2024
Potato harvest has started in Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Governorate, Iraq, under the supervision of BEPPCO
The agricultural lands of Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Governorate, Iraq witnessed the commencement of the harvest season on January 2, 2024.
Dutch Farmers Struggle
January 29, 2024
Weather in the Netherlands made the potato harvest very difficult
In the Netherlands, the weather affected the potato harvest and raises many questions about the future of production in the country.
Fertilizer over bag
January 27, 2024
Groundbreaking discovery could slash carbon footprint of fertilizer
Scientists have developed a more planet-friendly way to produce fertilizer, which is an essential component of global food systems.
Working in the lab, Northwestern alumnus Bill Yen buries the fuel cell in soil.
January 26, 2024
This dirt-powered fuel cell can become a perfect power supply for agricultural sensors
A Northwestern University-led team of researchers has developed a new fuel cell that harvests energy from microbes living in dirt.
New Potato varieties
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.
Potatoes in the field
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.
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México: optimismo frente al comienzo de la cosecha en el norte del país
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