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El 30 de mayo fue declarado como el día internacional de la Papa
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.
Melendez Potatoes
November 13, 2023
State policy: Peru promotes law to stimulate the industrialization of potatoes
In Peru, a law promoting the industrialization of potatoes has been enacted to create favorable conditions for investment and stimulate agro-industrial developments.
Peru: Reduction in planted area due to lack of rainfall.
October 24, 2023
Perú: reducción en el área sembrada debido a la falta de lluvias
La campaña de siembra 2023/24 en Peru comenzó con una reducción considerable en el área con respecto a años anteriores
Potato harvest in Peru
July 18, 2023
Producción de papa en peligro por Fenómeno de El Niño: advierten escasez y alza de precios en mercados
Las proyecciones climáticas generan alerta en los productores. La sequía en el sur, el exceso de lluvias en el norte y la aparición de plagas amenazan la siembra y provocarán disminución de hasta el 30% en la producción agrícola.
National Potato Day in Peru
June 05, 2023
Government of Peru wants Peruvian native potatoes to conquer new markets
As part of the National Potato Day in Peru, Agrarian Development and Irrigation Minister Nelly Paredes affirmed that her sector has been boosting exports of native potato processed products
Peru potatoes
May 29, 2023
Perú produjo 6 millones de toneladas de papa en 2022, mostrando un aumento de 6% frente al año previo
La papa se ha convertido en un notable impulsor de la economía regional y local en las zonas productoras y ha generado en el 2022 más de 27 millones de jornales de trabajo y la creación de más de 1010 mil puestos de trabajo permanente.
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CIP Sweet potato propagation
April 29, 2023
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation boosts African breeding research of RTB Crops with USD 30mn grant
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation committed USD 29,668,667 to CGIAR for the breeding of improved Root, Tuber, and Banana (RTB) crops that lie at the heart of many African agri-food systems.
Cultivos de papa en Perú
March 31, 2023
Perú: Cultivos de papa en la sierra sur oriental y el Altiplano afectados por escasas lluvias
Un informe realizado por Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú (Senamhi) indica que durante este mes de marzo, en la sierra sur oriental y el altiplano, hay una disminución del crecimiento vegetativo de las plantaciones de papa y quinoa.
Agro-climatic risk forecast for potato cultivation
March 20, 2023
Perú: Pronóstico de riesgo agroclimático para el cultivo de papa
El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (Senamhi) presentó el pronóstico de riesgo agroclimático para el cultivo de papa para el período marzo-mayo 2023. Se prevé que las precipitaciones, en toda la costa y sierra, desde marzo a abril, se encontrarían entre sus normales y superiores a su valor histórico.
INIA estudios genéticos
March 06, 2023
Junín: INIA realiza estudios genéticos en papa nativa empleando técnicas modernas.
Investigación de clones en cultivos de papas nativas, viene desarrollando el Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA) del Ministerio de Desarrollo Agrario y Riego (MIDAGRI) en la región Junín.
Climate risk in Peru
February 27, 2023
Perú: Pronóstico de riesgo agroclimático para el cultivo de papa
El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (Senamhi) presentó el pronóstico de riesgo agroclimático para el cultivo de papa para el período febrero-abril 2023. Las precipitaciones, en toda la costa y sierra, desde febrero a abril, las condiciones para esta variable se encontrarían entre sus normales y superiores a su valor histórico.
Simon Heck Director General and CGIAR Senior Director
February 10, 2023
International Potato Center and CGIAR appoint Dr. Simon Heck Director General and CGIAR Senior Director
The International Potato Center (CIP) Board of Trustees and CGIAR leadership have appointed Dr. Simon Heck as Director General of CIP and CGIAR Senior Director.
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February 07, 2023
INIA 333 CHUGAYNA en la nueva variedad de papa con alta calidad genética para el Perú
El Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA) del Ministerio de Desarrollo Agrario y Riego (MIDAGRI) pone a disposición de los productores de la región de Cajamarca y todo el Perú, una nueva variedad de papa con alta calidad genética que incrementará la productividad por hectárea.
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December 25, 2022
Perú: Un año fatídico en el campo
Mientras el país atraviesa una grave crisis política, pocos recuerdan la situación de emergencia que viven los agricultores peruanos. Al golpe que supuso la pandemia este año se sumó la crisis de fertilizantes y la sequía provocada por La Niña.
Drought in Peru
December 17, 2022
Perú: Hasta el 60% de la campaña agrícola se habría perdido por sequías
Desde octubre no llueve en Huancavelica, Puno ni Cusco, lo cual afecta sembríos y cultivo de papa en un 40%. Mientras que casi el 90% de la cosecha de maíz en zonas de la selva ya no pudo sembrarse.
Training in pest and disease management in potato cultivation in Peru
November 01, 2022
Perú: Capacitan en manejo de plagas y enfermedades en el cultivo de papa
Productores de papa de Huánuco, Ambo y Pachitea fueron capacitados en el manejo integrado de plagas, enfermedades en el cultivo de papa y manejo de suelos.
Potato harvest in Peru
October 29, 2022
La crisis de la papa en Perú: pandemia y alza global de fertilizantes amenaza su producción
El precio de la papa blanca —la variedad más consumida en Perú— se ha incrementado este año en más del 110% con respecto al 2021, según la Emmsa.
CIP seeking a Director General & CGIAR Senior Director (G-22-101)
September 19, 2022
The International Potato Center (CIP), part of CGIAR, is looking for a new director
The International Potato Center (CIP), part of CGIAR is looking for a new director. CIP is a globally recognized research-for-development organization which delivers solutions to enhance access to affordable nutritious food, with focus on root and tuber agri-food systems such as the cultivation of (sweet) potatoes.

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