Peru gains access to the Brazilian market for potato exports
This important progress was reported following the establishment of phytosanitary protocols by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock.
Latam 07/05/2025
Kenya to host World Potato Congress 2026
The World Potato Congress (WPC) has confirmed that Kenya will host the 2026 edition, a decision reached after reaching an agreement with the Polish Federation, as the event was originally scheduled for Gdansk, Poland.
Africa 07/05/2025
Argentina (Mar del Plata): Lamb Weston has set an opening date for its potato chip factory.
The company, located in the Industrial Park, is entering the final stages of construction. It will explore how one of the world’s largest plants will operate.
Argentina 06/05/2025
Argentina (Córdoba): The most important paper exhibition in the interior of the country will be held in May
The most important potato exhibition in the interior of the country, Agro Papa, will be held again this year on the same site adjacent to the town of Piquillín where it was held in its previous edition.
Argentina 06/05/2025
Spain (Castile and León): Foreign potatoes flood the shelves in the country’s main producing community.
The shortage of domestic potatoes is leading to massive imports of the tuber.
Europa 05/05/2025
Venezuela: IDEA researchers and Merida producers seek alternatives to diseases affecting potato crops.
"We are evaluating the adaptive and response capacity of potato producers in the state of Mérida to various diseases," said Carla Chacón, a sociologist with the ASA Directorate.
Latam 05/05/2025
Venezuela: MINCYT promotes training activities for potato crop growth in Falcón
The Foundation for the Development of Science and Technology (Fundacite) of Falcón state and the Corporation for Scientific and Technological Development (Codecyt) held the workshop "Flavors and Knowledge of Potato Cultivation."
Latam 05/05/2025
Spain (A Limia): Rains threaten potato and grain crops again
Adverse weather has affected the harvests in the A Limia region in recent seasons.
Europa 04/05/2025