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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.
El sector español de la patata reduce superficie y semilla para reequilibrar el mercado tras los excedentes de 2025
April 21, 2026
España: reducción del área destinada a la patata
Diversos factores, tanto económicos, productivos, como del orden del comercio internacional contribuyen a una recalibración del sector de la patata local.
José Beltrán destaca la resiliencia y la alta calidad de la patata temprana Soprano del Campo de Cartagena
April 14, 2026
España: comienza la recolección de la patata temprana
La campaña de patata temprana en España arrancó en el Campo de Cartagena con la variedad Soprano, destacada por su alta calidad y versatilidad, en una muestra de la resiliencia y capacidad competitiva de los productores locales.
El Gobierno Vasco impulsa el Plan de la Patata con fuerte apoyo del sector
March 11, 2026
España: el Gobierno Vasco presenta una hoja de ruta para el futuro de la patata de siembra
El Gobierno Vasco presentó el Plan de la Patata y su Plan de I+D+i durante el V Foro AKIS en Arkaute, con amplio respaldo del sector, con el objetivo de reforzar la rentabilidad, impulsar la innovación y asegurar el futuro de la patata de siembra en Álava.
Euskadi presenta el nuevo Plan de I+D+i de la patata de siembra en el Foro AKIS para reforzar la competitividad del sector.
March 03, 2026
España: innovación y desarrollo en el País Vasco
El 5 de marzo, el Foro AKIS reunirá en el Campus de Arkaute a productores, empresas e instituciones para presentar y debatir el Plan Sectorial de la Patata, con foco en el Plan de I+D+i de la patata de siembra, promoviendo la colaboración y la transferencia de conocimiento para fortalecer la competitividad del sector en Euskadi.
Expansive outdoor sweet potato fields across a mountainous region, showcasing high-yield commercial production under ideal climate conditions.
January 21, 2026
Sweet Potato Demand Surges in Spain as Weather Cuts National Supply
Spain’s sweet potato supply is low due to weather, keeping demand and prices high. Marta Guerra’s nursery continues growing plants, noting rising consumer interest, strong Spanish quality vs imports, and ongoing water challenges.
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Fruit Attraction 2025 set to take place in Madrid, expecting record participation with over 2,460 exhibitors and 120,000 professionals from 150 countries to showcase the latest in the global fruit and vegetable industry
September 28, 2025
Fruit Attraction 2025 in Madrid to Break Records with 10% More Space and 8.4% More Exhibitors, Bringing 2,460 Companies and 120,000 Professionals
Fruit Attraction 2025 (30 Sep–2 Oct, IFEMA Madrid) hosts 2,460 exhibitors (+8.4%), 78,000 m² (+10%) and 120,000 professionals. Key highlights: Innova&Tech growth, Organic Hub Tour, Mexico & Malaysia as guest importers, tomato as featured product.
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.
España: crece la demanda por patatas procesadas
May 12, 2025
España: crece la demanda por patatas procesadas
A pesar del aumento progresivo de la superficie cultivada, los mayores desafíos siguen siendo las amenazas climáticas y la falta de relevo generacional en el sector.
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.
Europatat calls on the European Parliament for an urgent solution in restoring normal EU-GB trade in seed potatoes
March 31, 2025
España: patata de siembra en Castilla y León
El director general de Producción Agrícola y Ganadera ha destacado la labor del Centro de Control de Variedades Vegetales Agrícolas de Albillos en la certificación oficial de patata de siembra, que, durante 2024, supuso la realización de 6.800 análisis.
Así impulsan los bioestimulantes la patata de siembra
March 19, 2025
España: bioestimulantes para las patatas de siembra
Como alternativa a la fertilización tradicional para reducir la huella de carbono, el Instituto Tecnológico Agrario de Castilla y León ha realizado un ensayo en dos localidades.
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March 19, 2025
Europa: desafíos múltiples pero buenas perspectivas
Las condiciones para la siembra son auspiciosas y la cadena de suministro de patatas de siembra se anticipa menos congestionada que la campaña anterior.
February 11, 2025
España: los números de la importación de patata de siembra
Los Países Bajos son el gran ganador en términos porcentuales, siendo la gran mayoría de las importaciones de origen holandés. El perdedor, el Reino Unido.
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February 05, 2025
España: disponibilidad de patata de siembra
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January 20, 2025
After a good year for potatoes, producers want to plant more, but seed potatoes will be in short supply again in 2025
2024 has been a good year for the potato sector. So much so, that there is growing interest in potato cultivation, to the detriment of other crops, according to Patatas Meléndez. However, 2025 will be posing the same challenge as 2024: a limited supply of seed potatoes and an even higher demand.
Seed potato exports to Northern Ireland to restart from 30 September
December 26, 2024
España: perspectivas para el 2025 en cuanto a patata de siembra
Todo parece indicar que la disponibilidad y la calidad serán superiores a las del 2024. En cualquier caso, la temporada no está libre de dificultades.
Salomé Prat, a researcher from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) at the Centre for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) and Christian Bachem, a researcher at Wageningen University (WUR).
November 11, 2024
Improving nitrogen use efficiency in potatoes on a genetic level
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