News on The Potato Supply Chain

Cultivos de papa dañados por la intensa granizada en Cocapata. (Cortesía: Lostiempos)
November 29, 2023

Bolivia: catastróficas granizadas afectan cultivos y familias

Dos grandes granizadas afectan los cultivos de papa en varias regiones de Bolivia.
Sector productivo molesto con el ministro en Costa Rica
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.
Potato growers can use AI to monitor and predict potato nutrition in real time
November 28, 2023

Potato growers can use AI to monitor and predict potato nutrition in real time

Potatoes are the premier vegetable crop in Canada, with CAD 1.5 billion nationwide in potato receipts in 2021. The agricultural significance of potatoes is particularly prominent in provinces like New Brunswick, the home of McCain Foods Limited, the world’s largest potato processor.
La papa en el mundo sobre el cierre del año
November 27, 2023

La papa en el mundo sobre el cierre del año

Una foto del mercado global de la papa de cara a circunstancias climáticas adversas en el hemisferio norte.
Excessive rain delays potato harvest in North-western Europe, creating new uncertainties about the total production (Courtesy: Dewulf)
November 27, 2023

Excessive rain delays potato harvest in North-western Europe, creating new uncertainties about the total production

Due to abundant rainfall, a lot of potatoes in North-western Europe (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and France) have not yet been harvested. The lifting period was too short to get the potatoes to the stores in good conditions.
Marcus Palmer, Manager Owner at MJP Supplies, Algifol at BP23
November 27, 2023

Biostimulant Field Trial Results Impress British Potato Visitors

A biostimulant brand that made its debut at this year's British Potato impressed show visitors with the results of three recent field trials.
HCİP210, newly launched potato variety suitable for Vietnam
November 27, 2023

HZPC and CIP develop an early-maturing potato variety suitable for Vietnam: HCIP210

Vietnam has just welcomed a new potato variety HCIP210 developed through a public-private partnership.
PepsiCo's PAO Accelerator
November 27, 2023

PepsiCo Announces Agriculture Accelerator Projects to Support Farmer Livelihoods, Scale Sustainable Innovation and Accelerate Regenerative Agriculture Across the Globe

PepsiCo recently announced the third year of its global agriculture program, the Positive Agriculture Outcomes (PAO) Accelerator, by backing eight new innovation projects across nine countries.
Seedlings of Agris in the square
November 26, 2023

Solynta is planning to introduce Hybrid True Potato Seeds to Central Europe in partnership with Agris.

After several meetings and visits to each other, a powerful collaboration has emerged. The Hybrid True Potato Seeds from Solynta and the plant raising facilities and skills from Agris are turning out to be a golden combination.
Peter VanderZaag, President and CEO of World Potato Congress (WPC).
November 26, 2023

World Potato Congress Webinar: Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food Security

World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to present the Webinar: "Declaration of Dublin and the World Potato Congress, Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food Security"
Nigeria’s GM Potato project concludes first-year trial, shows 300% yield advantage
November 23, 2023

Nigeria’s GM Potato project concludes first-year trial, shows 300% yield advantage

The Genetically Modified (GM) Potato Project ongoing in Nigeria has concluded its first-year multi-locational confined trial in three locations
Side Delights offers a variety of choices of nutritious, economical potato products
November 23, 2023

Side Delights Shares Insights that Potatoes Pay Off During the Busy Holiday Season and Beyond

Side Delights shares insights on the retailer benefits of incremental potato sales through the holiday shopping season and beyond.
Germicopa firma acuerdo exclusivo de representación en Argentina
November 22, 2023

Germicopa firma acuerdo exclusivo de representación en Argentina

La empresa francesa Germicopa acaba de firmar un contrato de representación exclusiva con Agroplant S.A para el desarrollo de sus variedades en Argentina.
Dewulf Enduro Self-propelled 4-row sieving harvester
November 22, 2023

Potato harvester Enduro Generation 1 - It's a wrap! Generation 2 is here!

Dewulf's 4-row sieving harvester Enduro has become more than an established player in the self-propelled harvester landscape in recent years.
Hortalizas De Mayor Importación 2022
November 22, 2023

Paraguay: producción local insuficiente, dependencia de las importaciones

En Paraguay la papa producida localmente no alcanza a cubrir el 5% de la demanda.
México: fertilización eficiente de cara a una temporada competitiva
November 22, 2023

México: fertilización eficiente de cara a una temporada competitiva

En México los productores se capacitan sobre técnicas de fertilización de cara a una nueva temporada.
Brasil: bajan los precios por problemas de calidad
November 21, 2023

Brasil: bajan los precios por problemas de calidad

Cae el precio de la papa en Brasil debido a problemas de calidad.
Chile: baja levemente el precio de la papa
November 21, 2023

Chile: baja levemente el precio de la papa

En Chile la papa tiene una pequeña baja en el precio y se anticipa una reducción de hasta 10% antes de fin de año.

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