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El XXXI Congreso de la Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP) se celebrará en Montevideo, Uruguay, en abril de 2027, con foco en investigación, innovación y producción sostenible de papa
August 12, 2026
Uruguay: ALAP 2027 reunirá a referentes de la papa para debatir microbiomas, bioinsumos y producción sostenible
La Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP) define su agenda para el próximo congreso, a celebrarse el año que viene en Montevideo, Uruguay.
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.
May 21, 2026
The 2027 Latin American Potato Congress will be held in Uruguay
Montevideo will host the 31st ALAP Congress 2027, in the context of the 50th anniversary of the Latin American Potato Association.
Farmers visiting the trial at the experimental station
August 25, 2025
Uruguay Advances Potato Seed Innovation: Research and Farmers Join Forces to Boost National Production
Potatoes are the main vegetable crop in Uruguay, where production volume (20% of total vegetables), level of consumption (30 kg/inhabitant/year), and nutritional benefits make potatoes a staple food that contributes to food security.
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May 22, 2024
Uruguay: rendimientos record para la zafra de primavera
En Uruguay se rompió el record de productividad por hectárea durante la zafra de primavera 2023.
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.
Uruguay: Producción de papa es más que suficiente para cubrir la demanda interna - el precio no se disparará.
July 04, 2022
Uruguay: Producción de papa es más que suficiente para cubrir la demanda interna - el precio no se disparará
No creemos que haya problemas de abastecimiento ni variaciones al alza del precio, afirmó Alfonso Grela, asesor privado en la gestión del sector productivo de papa.
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Uruguay: Aumento de área papera se explica por la llegada al sector de más granjeros de pequeña escala.
March 22, 2021
Uruguay: Aumento de área papera se explica por la llegada al sector de más granjeros de pequeña escala
Pese al décit hídrico que impactó en la zona núcleo, en San José, la elevada disponibilidad de la tecnología de riego permitió una cosecha que en cantidad y calidad logró abastecer de bueno modo al mercado.
INIA and Rustikas to cooperate on the development of new Uruguayan potato varieties
December 21, 2020
INIA and Rustikas to cooperate on the development of new Uruguayan potato varieties
The National Institute for Agricultural Research (INIA) in Uruguay recently signed an agreement with the local company Rustikas to work together on the selection, evaluation, validation and production of seeds of new potato varieties.
Uruguay: Area sembrada de papa cae un 12% pero no tendrá un impacto relevante
November 22, 2017
Uruguay: Area sembrada de papa cae un 12% pero no tendrá un impacto relevante
El abastecimiento de papa sigue siendo suficiente, considerando que queda un buen stock del producto de la última zafra, y que pronto llegará al mercado la papa de primavera/verano.
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Científicos uruguayos presentaron 20 investigaciones; una de ellas sobre papa
April 29, 2014
Científicos uruguayos presentaron 20 investigaciones; una de ellas sobre papa
Abarcaron distintas áreas como ciencias sociales, naturales y exactas, humanidades, agro, ingeniería, energía y medicina
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Analizan metodologías para restar efectos del cambio climático en la papa
December 20, 2012
Situación y perspectivas de la papa en Uruguay
Se espera para los próximos meses un escenario de reducidos niveles de oferta de papa nacional dada la menor superficie sembrada en el presente ciclo de primavera. Durante los próximos meses, es probable que los precios se sitúen por encima de los años...
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Senadores en Uruguay discuten impuesto a la “papa chip” para bajar consumo
November 27, 2012
Senadores en Uruguay discuten impuesto a la “papa chip” para bajar consumo
Con los cigarrillos y los autos de alta cilindrada pasó lo mismo. La intención fue desestimular su consumo con medidas que, además de educar, afecten directamente al bolsillo. Por eso algunos legisladores coinciden en la idea de aplicar un nuevo impue...
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