News on Potato Cultivation

Crisis de la papa en nariño
June 24, 2025
Colombia: crisis de precios y reclamos por respaldo a la producción nacional
En la región de Nariño, frontera con Ecuador, la crisis de los productores es total. El contrabando, la sobre oferta, los costos, todo conspira para el debacle de la producción. Se reclama respaldo y protección.
La papa antigua, en peligro de extinción
June 24, 2025
España: variedad canaria con denominación de origen en peligro
Se trata de un cultivo que puede rastrear su origen genético ininterrumpido al Peru del siglo XVII. Hoy, debido a las inclemencias del tiempo y la desprotección económica, su continuidad se encuentra en jaque.
Potatoes in Practice announces sponsors for 2025
June 23, 2025
Potatoes in Practice 2025: UK’s Largest Field Potato Event Announces Sponsors and Innovations at Balruddery Farm, Scotland
Potatoes in Practice, the UK’s biggest field potato event, is on 7 August at Balruddery Farm. Hosted by James Hutton Institute, it brings growers, researchers, and industry leaders together to share innovations and advance the potato sector.
Global Mancozeb Summit: Addressing Its Crucial Role in Crop Protection Ahead of EU Court Hearing
June 23, 2025
Global Mancozeb Summit: Addressing Its Crucial Role in Crop Protection Ahead of EU Court Hearing
UPL Corp and CERSA at NC State University hosted the Global Mancozeb Summit at Rothamsted Research, UK, gathering global experts to discuss mancozeb’s vital role in crop protection as the EU prepares to review its regulatory status.
Actively sporulating lesion of potato late blight showing spore production on the underside of the leaf
June 23, 2025
2025 Fight Against Blight Launches with New Tools to Tackle Evolving Potato Disease Threats
The 2025 Fight Against Blight campaign begins with new tools to track late blight in UK potatoes, warning of evolving fungicide resistance and urging growers to stay vigilant.
Robotic arms at work in greenhouses: transforming labor-intensive tasks with precision automation.
June 23, 2025
Robots in Potato Farming: How Technology Helps Growers Overcome Labor Shortages and Boost Productivity
Robots in potato farming help ease labor shortages, cut costs, and boost yields by automating tasks like planting and harvesting. Paired with smart tools like crop monitoring, they improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support sustainable farming.
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Cavendish Farms in P.E.I. is pictured.
June 22, 2025
Cavendish Farms Launches Sustainability Research to Support Prince Edward Island Potato Growers
Cavendish Farms is launching a sustainability project on Prince Edward Island to help potato growers adopt eco-friendly practices, focusing on water use, pest control, and soil health. A farm advisory group will guide research and share results with local farmers.
Chad Hutchinson, PhD
June 19, 2025
World Potato Congress Welcomes Dr. Chad Hutchinson of TriCal Group as New Director
Chad Hutchinson of TriCal Group joins the World Potato Congress Inc. Board as a Director. A global expert in potato research and soil health, he brings decades of experience supporting growers and advancing crop production worldwide.
A plant in Ireland with late blight disease
June 18, 2025
España: alerta fitosanitaria en Castilla y León por mildiu
El gobierno ha emitido una alerta por presencia de mildii (phytophtpra infestans) en varias parcelas de la región. Se recomienda cautela y prevención para controlar la situación.
Potatoes on hand
June 18, 2025
España: la producción se contrae en Canarias y proponen regular los precios
Se propone establecer un precio mínimo para el productor que no pueda estar debajo de 1,05 euros, una disposición que se podría introducir en la ley de la cadena alimentaria
P.E.I. launches buy-back program for potato wart fields
June 12, 2025
Prince Edward Island govt Launches Potato Field Buy-Back Program to Combat Potato Wart Disease
P.E.I. launches a buy-back program for potato wart index fields to combat the fungal disease. It aids farmers, protects land, and boosts trade, with over USD 40M spent since 2021 on wart control efforts.
June 11, 2025
Paraguay: producción se duplica
De 300 a 600 hectares cultivadas para abastecer de papa nacional a todos los paraguayos y así reducir la dependencia regional en materia alimentaria.
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El territorio cultivado con papas ocupa la zona centro (Córdoba y San Luis, principalmente) con el 30%; Tucumán con el 9% y, según el año, entre el 6 y 7% en Mendoza.
June 11, 2025
Argentina: desafíos y oportunidades para la producción en mendocina
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June 10, 2025
PotatoEurope 2025 Trial Fields: Top 15 Companies Showcase Innovative Potato Cultivation Techniques and Solutions
At PotatoEurope 2025, fifteen top companies will showcase trials on potato cultivation, with 309 exhibitors and 15,000 visitors expected. The event highlights innovation, demos, and global networking across the potato value chain.
Europa: caen los precios de forma dramática
June 09, 2025
Europa: caen los precios de forma dramática
Aumento en el área sembrada, expectativas poco realistas, tensiones comerciales y aumento en los costos. Todos estos factores combinados han hecho a una situación histórica, y no en el buen sentido.
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GB Potatoes Joins HCP to Support the British Seed Potato Industry
June 09, 2025
GB Potatoes joins HCP to boost seed potato crop protection and secure sustainable UK production
GB Potatoes has joined HCP to secure vital crop protection authorisations for the UK seed potato sector, using AHDB levy funds. A new technical group will prioritise needs, ensuring sustainable, high-quality seed and ware potato production.
Imagen de referencia de cultivos de papa
June 06, 2025
Colombia: el cultivo de papa y el trabajo para el país
Cientos de miles de hectareas, millones de toneladas y más de doscientos cincuenta mil puestos de trabajo, tal es el impacto del cultivo en el país.

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