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November 04, 2026
PataFEST Research Identifies Potato Varieties with High Resistance to Black Dot and Silver Scurf
NEIKER researchers in the PataFEST project evaluated potato varieties for resistance to black dot, silver scurf and Fusarium dry rot. The studies identified varieties with greater resistance, offering insights for potato breeding and storage methods.
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.
El II Encuentro Agroprofesional de la Patata ha reunido a más de un centenar de agricultores y técnicos para debatir sobre el estado actual del cultivo, las amenazas sanitarias y los retos de la sostenibilidad agraria.
May 01, 2025
España: balance del encuentro Agroprofesional de la patata
El II Encuentro Agroprofesional de la Patata ha reunido a más de un centenar de agricultores y técnicos para debatir sobre el estado actual del cultivo, las amenazas sanitarias y los retos de la sostenibilidad agraria.
España: limitantes para el uso de drones en el agro
April 22, 2025
España: limitantes para el uso de drones en el agro
En España, ante la imposibilidad de entrar al campo con maquinaria por suelos anegados, el gobierno permitió excepcionalmente tratamientos aéreos sobre cultivos de patata en tres municipios de Sevilla.
The larvae have an arched, cherry-red body with a shiny black head and legs.
November 11, 2024
España: alerta fitosanitaria en Menorca por el escarabajo de la patata
Esta plaga, originaria de Norteamérica y de rápida reproducción, obliga a tomar medidas inmediatas para evitar su propagación y proteger la producción local de patata y otros cultivos afectados, como berenjena y tomate.
Evolución observada (% de inspecciones por estado fenológico)
August 07, 2024
España: buena sanidad general en los cultivos del norte
En el valle del Duero la temperatura y la falta de lluvias han limitado la incidencia de enfermedades. La alternaría parece ser la única excepción.
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July 18, 2024
España: proyecto para detección temprana de plagas
En Castilla y León se pone en marcha un plan piloto para la detección temprana de enfermedades que puedan afectar cultivos.
Potato infected with late blight (Courtesy: ARS / Scott Bauer)
June 03, 2024
Europa: amenaza de tizón tardío
El fantasma de la gran hambruna irlandesa de finales del siglo XIX vuelve a hacerse presente en la Unión Europea.
España: alerta por riesgo fitosanitario en las Islas Canarias
May 09, 2024
España: alerta por riesgo fitosanitario en las Islas Canarias
Alerta por riesgo de tizón tardío en las Islas Canarias. Se implementan medidas de control y prevención.
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February 15, 2024
España: se dificulta la producción en el sur
En el sur de España las condiciones de producción están volviendo inviable al cultivo de patatas.
The wireworm, the main enemy of the Andalusian potato.
April 24, 2023
El gusano de alambre, principal enemigo de la patata andaluza
Andalucía encara, aunque con bastante retraso provocado por las heladas, una campaña de patata nueva que será, a priori, «buena» pero que sufre la falta de productos fitosanitarios, señala Javier Boceta, director general de Meijer, empresa obtentora de variedades y líder en las patatas más sembradas y más demandadas por la industria nacional.
Tenerife, España: La Asociación de Desarrollo Rural Icod de los Trigos-San Juan de la Rambla apoya las movilizaciones en defensa de la papa local.
July 10, 2022
Tenerife, España: La Asociación de Desarrollo Rural Icod de los Trigos-San Juan de la Rambla apoya las movilizaciones en defensa de la papa local
La Asociación de Desarrollo Local Icod de los Trigos- San Juan de la Rambla cree que las reuniones y movilizaciones de los agricultores de la isla son tremendamente necesarias para reivindicar un precio justo de nuestra papa, además de propiciar la autonomía de nuestra gente del campo.
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May 25, 2022
Granada, España: Prohíben regar cultivos de patatas con aguas procedentes del río Velillos afectadas por una bacteria en Moclín
La Dirección General de la Producción Agrícola y Ganadera de la Junta ha detectado un brote de bacteria 'Ralstonia solanacearum' en las aguas superficiales del río Velillos, en Moclín, Granada.
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February 26, 2021
UK regulations relaxed to allow potato import from Mallorca
Mallorca has been exporting potatoes to the United Kingdom since 1927 and future exports are now guaranteed because the British Government has agreed to change the regulations and allow Mallorcan potatoes to be sold in the British market.
La plaga entró en la comarca por Muxía, donde llevan ya 34 meses sin poder plantar tubérculos. El el único municipio de la zona infestado en su totalidad.
January 25, 2021
España: La polilla de la patata se extiende por la costa desde parroquias de Carballo y a Laracha
La polilla guatemalteca de la patata llegó a finales de noviembre del 2019 a varias parroquias costeras de los municipios de A Laracha y Carballo.
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November 30, 2020
Se levanta el veto a la plantación de patata en la práctica totalidad de Asturias
El Principado anulará en 2021 la prohibición de cultivar patata en todo el territorio, excepto en San Tirso de Abres y Vegadeo.
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November 23, 2020
Nueve concellos de Galicia podrán volver a plantar patatas tras dos años sin couza guatemalteca
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