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December 18, 2023
Keynote Speakers of Snack International event SNX 2024 announced
SNAC International’s education and collaboration forum SNX 2024 will take place on April 14-16 in Dallas TX at the Hyatt Regency Dallas.
December 16, 2023
United Nations Proclaims May 30 as International Potato Day
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) welcomed the move, saying it will raise awareness about potato’s role in ensuring foot security for billions.
December 11, 2023
World Potato Congress Inc. - Announcing the Resolution on the International Day of Potato by the United Nations
The World Potato Congress Inc. has announced that the resolution on the International Day of the Potato has been adopted by consensus of the United Nations General Assembly earlier this week.
December 11, 2023
Brasil: aumento de precios debido a las lluvias y problemas en la cosecha
En Brasil los precios aumentan debido a la temporada de lluvias.
December 10, 2023
World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar in English & Spanish on potato losses on December 12
World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to present the Webinar: "Opening the Black Box of Losses in the Potato Value Chain" presented by Luciana Delgado on December 12
December 06, 2023
Chile: bajan los precios de la papa tras temporada históricamente alta
En Chile se destaca la baja en el precio de la papa y se insta a la población a elegir frutas y verduras de estación.
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December 06, 2023
Brasil: una mirada a los desafíos de la producción de papa en los últimos años
Marcos Rogério Boschini, veterano de la producción de papa en Brasil, cuenta su historia y las turbulencias competitivas del mercado brasileño de los últimos años.
December 04, 2023
Brasil: fuertes lluvias hacen al alza en los precios
En Brasil aumentan los precios debido a las grandes lluvias y altas temperaturas.
December 04, 2023
Argentina: comienza la cosecha de papa en la provincia de Buenos Aires
Comienza la cosecha de papa en la zona central de la provincia de Buenos Aires.
December 03, 2023
Chile: Servicio Agricola y Ganadero fiscaliza comercialización en área restringida
Servicio Agricola y Ganadero (SAG) detiene en Chile la comercialización ilegal de papa.
December 03, 2023
México: la región de Sinaloa cierra una fuerte temporada de siembra
En la zona norte de México la siembra de papa esta por concluir.
December 02, 2023
Beyond Insecticide: How wireworm behaviour gives clues to managing their population
Wireworms are a common potato plant predator, living in soil and feeding on roots. They are notoriously difficult to control, and populations are increasing in farm fields across Canada Sponsored Content 
November 30, 2023
PEI Potato Industry Recognizes Ray Keenan, others at Awards Banquet
The 2023 PEI Potato Industry Awards Banquet was held in Charlottetown and four very deserving members of the industry were recognized at the event.
November 30, 2023
McCain Foods launches new subsidiary, Presia Ag Insights, focused on potato yield forecasting, harvest time optimization and enhancement of on-farm sustainability practices
McCain Foods has announced the launch of Presia Ag Insights ("Presia").
November 30, 2023
Researchers at UPEI experimenting with making hydrogen from potato peels
Researchers at UPEI are experimenting on food scraps, wood and UV light to produce hydrogen gas.
November 29, 2023
UTIA PhD Student Bioengineers Potato Plant to Detect Gamma Radiation
PhD student Rob Sears engineered the potato plant, also known as a phytosensor, to indicate high radiation levels through changing leaf fluorescence.
November 29, 2023
Bolivia: catastróficas granizadas afectan cultivos y familias
Dos grandes granizadas afectan los cultivos de papa en varias regiones de Bolivia.
November 29, 2023
Costa Rica: productores muy molestos con la gestión del actual ministro de agricultura
En Costa Rica representantes del sector agrícola invitan al ministro de Agricultura a retirarse por mala gestión.