News on Potato Cultivation

Con los datos ofrecidos por el Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación sobre el cultivo se puede dar por cerrada la campaña de patata 2020 en España con dos datos contrapuestos.
January 15, 2021
Potato production in Spain, during 2020, falls by 5.1% to stand at 2.1 million tons
With the data offered by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food on the crop, the 2020 potato campaign in Spain can be considered closed with two conflicting data.
Buscan desarrollar el cultivo de papas en zonas cordilleranas de San Juan y San Rafael
January 12, 2021
Buscan desarrollar el cultivo de papas en zonas cordilleranas de San Juan y San Rafael, Argentina
En el marco de los diferentes trabajos que lleva a cabo el Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria, se está desarrollando una experiencia para la plantación de papa en zonas cordilleranas de San Juan y San Rafael.
Se espera un incremento de la superficie de cultivo de patatas en Brasil impulsado por el segmento industrial
January 11, 2021
Brasil: Perspectivas para la papa en el 2021
Se prevé que este año la superficie total de producción de patatas en Brasil aumentará un 3,4 porciento, impulsada principalmente por el segmento de la patata destinada a la industria procesadora, que se espera que vuelva a crecer después de mantenerse estable en 2020.
Idaho Potato Conference goes virtual this year
January 10, 2021
Idaho Potato Conference goes virtual this year
Given the unusual times of a global pandemic, the Idaho Potato Conference shifted from the annual in-person conference held in Pocatello to three days of virtual presentations.
Georgia Potato Forum looks forward with optimism
January 05, 2021
Georgia Potato Forum looks forward with optimism
Last month, key actors from Georgia’s potato sector convened virtually to discuss ideas to enhance the country’s potato sector.
Sensor can help save 500 million gallons of water and 250,000 gallons of gasoline across 10,000 acres of farmland
December 30, 2020
Soiltech has expanded the functionality of its soil moisture sensor with temperature, humidity, location and impacts
Enabled by AT&T’s nationwide, highly secure LTE-M cellular network, the Soiltech Sensor precisely records and transmits data for soil moisture, temperature, humidity, location and impacts that may create bruising while crops are being grown, transported, and stored.
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Biodiversity loss threatens national security. We need to invest in technologies to preserve our vital food varieties.
December 29, 2020
A Crop Pandemic Would Be as Devastating for Biodiversity and Food Security as COVID-19
Biodiversity loss threatens national security. We need to invest in technologies to preserve our vital food varieties.
Bangladesh targets potato production of over 4 million tons just for the Rangpur division
December 21, 2020
Bangladesh targets potato production of over 4 million tons for the Rangpur division
Bangladesh targets potato production of over 4 million tons just for the Rangpur division

La crisis de los paperos continúa en el Oriente Colombiano.
December 18, 2020
La crisis de los paperos continúa en el Oriente Colombiano
Pese a los múltiples esfuerzos que se han realizado hace varios meses en la región, la situación de los paperos en el Oriente colombiano no ha mejorado y temen que la crisis no cese.
Dutch potato cooperation Agrico reviews the year positively despite turbulent times
December 18, 2020
Potato coop Agrico reviews the year positively despite turbulent times
Potato coop Agrico held its annual central general members' meeting last week. During this online meeting, the annual figures for 2019/2020 were discussed and Agrico's digital transformation was addressed.
Great Britain potato production increased by 4.1% compared to last season
December 17, 2020
Great Britain potato production increased by 4.1% compared to last season
The GB potato industry accounts for over 117.46Kha of planted area this year, and is represented by 1,611 growers in 2020. Growers have faced difficult seasons of late.
Harvest from a confined field trial in Uganda shows a significantly higher yield (right) for the 3R Victoria potato, and without the use of fungicide. (Courtesy: CIP)
December 17, 2020
Why a new potato variety could be a game-changer for farmers in East Africa
Imagine being a potato farmer in Ethiopia, Kenya, or Nigeria. On a small piece of land, which you depend on for food and income, you have spent months planting, weeding, and watering.
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December 14, 2020
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Los matanceros iniciaron la siembra de papa por la unidad básica de producción cooperativa Gisper, del municipio de Colón de Matanzas, Cuba, una de las más productivas de la región y que en esta oportunidad plantará 164 hectáreas.
Huánuco: Más de 2 mil productores de papa cumplen paro agrario y protestan frente a gobierno regional (Courtesy: Edgar Falcón)
December 14, 2020
Huánuco: un sector de agricultores protestó frente a sede del gobierno regional
Le exigían al gobernador regional, Juan Alvarado, destinar un mayor presupuesto para la compra de sus productos.
Estimates of Canadian Potato Production by Statistics Canada: a slightly lower overall production, but huge regional changes
December 14, 2020
2020 Potato Production in Canada: a slight drop overall, but huge changes by province
Potato Production in Canada for the year 2020, is estimated at 104,203,000 hundredweight. This is down 1.4 million hundredweight or 1.3 percent below de production in 2019.
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December 08, 2020
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December 08, 2020
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Winter cover crop research yields positive results for environment
December 08, 2020
Winter cover crop research yields positive results for environment
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