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PotatoEurope 2025, set for 3–4 Sept in Lelystad, Netherlands, showcases live machinery demos, smart agri-tech, and innovations in potato farming. With 300+ exhibitors and 15,000 visitors, it’s the premier hub to innovate, network, and grow.

El mercado interno saturado por la sobre oferta, los mercados internacionales fuera de alcance debido a la competencia. Los productores de papa enfrentan decisiones difíciles.

Russian researchers unveil a new, low-cost method to grow potatoes at home, addressing rising prices and shortages. The innovation enables indoor cultivation without special equipment, offering a timely solution to the nation's potato crisis.

The 13th World Potato Congress will be held in Naivasha, Kenya, from October 26–30, 2026—the first in Sub-Saharan Africa. Hosted by NPCK and FreshCrop Ltd, the event will spotlight global potato innovations, food security, and trade.

En el Valle de los Pericos las bajas temperaturas ocasionaron daños en la producción de papa, zapallito, chaucha y frutilla

Malas nuevas para los productores de patata temprana en la provincia de Almería, pues esta es la zona de Andalucía donde más barata se vende.

Frente a las masivas importaciones de papa, la cámara nacional de agricultura se pronunció en favor de los productores nacionales denunciando la situación que enfrentan.

In 2025, over 83 thousand hectares of ware potatoes will be grown in The Netherlands. This is 8.6 percent more than last year. The last time the cultivation area of ​​ware potatoes exceeded 80 thousand hectares was in 2000.

Bashir Jalal, a farmer from Duhok’s Sheikhan district, has been named Iraq’s top grower of the River potato variety by Agrico, thanks to 16+ years of dedication. His success highlights the Kurdistan Region’s thriving potato sector and growing exports.

HZPC consolida su presencia en América Latina con nueva identidad regional en redes sociales.

Una de las historias de éxito más notables en el mundo de la patata donde la visión, el trabajo y la integración vertical convirtieron a una empresa agrícola en un titan de la agroindustria.

The DKHV launched its 'Potato Specialist' training in Lüneburg Heath. Over 3 days, 46 participants explored potato botany, cultivation, plant protection, and quality standards through expert lectures and hands-on sessions. Next module is in autumn.

Experts from Harper Adams University have co-authored a comprehensive new guide to managing potato cyst nematodes (PCN), updating previous advice and combining biology, control strategies, and sampling methods into one essential resource.

En la región de Nariño, frontera con Ecuador, la crisis de los productores es total. El contrabando, la sobre oferta, los costos, todo conspira para el debacle de la producción. Se reclama respaldo y protección.

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.

Potatoes in Practice, the UK’s biggest field potato event, is on 7 August at Balruddery Farm. Hosted by James Hutton Institute, it brings growers, researchers, and industry leaders together to share innovations and advance the potato sector.

UPL Corp and CERSA at NC State University hosted the Global Mancozeb Summit at Rothamsted Research, UK, gathering global experts to discuss mancozeb’s vital role in crop protection as the EU prepares to review its regulatory status.

The 2025 Fight Against Blight campaign begins with new tools to track late blight in UK potatoes, warning of evolving fungicide resistance and urging growers to stay vigilant.