Perú: El 25% de la papa producida en China proviene de material genético de Perú
Centro Internacional de la Papa afirma que se debe trabajar en nuevas variedades contra el cambio climático.
Oceania 03/03/2024
Ecuador: Se busca fortalecer la producción de papa en Chimborazo
El Consorcio de Productores de Papa de Chimborazo (CONPAPA) tuvo el honor de recibir la distinguida visita del Prefecto de la provincia, Hermel Tayupanda, y del Director de Producción, Industria y Comercio, Jorge Chafla.
Latam 03/03/2024
Canada: A blueprint for a better potato
Scientists have created a super pangenome that can be used to help breed more nutritious, disease-resistant and “climate-smart” potatoes.
Norte Am. 01/03/2024
Europa: Moderate seed potato crop in Western Europe results in historic high prices, lower acreage expected in 2024
Seed potato acreage is shrinking in the Netherlands, Germany, and France. Wouter Mutsaers, who buys and sells seed potatoes at Q-potato Holland, says in a report published by FreshPlaza that in the Netherlands this is the third consecutive decline.
Europa 01/03/2024
EEUU: Healthy potato chips from the US might represent breakthrough in snack food
In a pivotal development within the US snack food sector, Michigan State University (MSU) researchers Jiming Jiang and David Douches have made a groundbreaking discovery that could transform potato chips and fries into healthier options.
Norte Am. 01/03/2024
Canada: First Living Lab focused on potatoes
Federal funding program helped look at cover crop effects and reducing tillage in potatoes.
Norte Am. 01/03/2024
Australia: From accidental spud farmers to major suppliers in Australia
In an unexpected twist of fate, Terrence and Wendy Rattray found themselves transitioning from a modest endeavor into prominent potato producers within the Australian market.
Oceania 01/03/2024
Canada: Potato growers have another option against verticillium wilt
Registration of a new mustard hybrid could also help combat nematodes.
Norte Am. 01/03/2024