Cadena de Suministro de Papas de Asia

Abril 28, 2017

Dutch agronomists help farmers in Myanmar boost their potato yield

Agricultural specialists from the Netherlands are helping potato farmers in Shan State, Myanmar. But not everyone is on board.

Abril 22, 2017

Cypriot potatoes becoming increasingly popular in Europe

Abril 20, 2017

Un distrito de la China ha convertido sus papas en una marca mundial

El distrito de Chengmai, gracias al empleo de técnicas modernas de plantación, ha convertido sus anteriores arenales estériles en un vivero donde germina el dinero.

Abril 19, 2017

Potato Production India estimated at 47 million tonnes.

The potato production in India is estimated to be around 47 million tonnes for this crop year, just behind the all-time high witnessed in 2014.

Abril 11, 2017

Japan: Worst Potato Harvest in 34 years hits Calbee and other Japanese snack manufacturers

Japan’s potato chip lovers, beware: Your favourite snacks may become harder to find. The country’s worst potato harvest in at least 34 years has prompted major snack makers to halt production of several types of snacks.

Marzo 15, 2017

West Bengal Government to buy potatoes from farmers to stop suicides

A day after a potato farmer allegedly committed suicide after suffering heavy losses, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said the West Bengal govt will purchase 28,000 tonnes of potatoes for government meal programs in health centers and schools

Marzo 09, 2017

Potatoes to take root in Cambodia, starting in Mondulkiri

Cambodia’s eastern Mondulkiri province will become the country’s first hub for potato growing after a successful pilot project, according to Cheang Hong of the Potato Research Center at the Royal University of Agriculture

Febrero 26, 2017

As potato farming in Kurdistan is increasing, lack of storage becomes a problem

The Kurdish Ministry of Agriculture predicts that farmers will plant more than 15,000 tons of seed potatoes in mid-February, increasing the amount of potatoes produced in the region.

Febrero 25, 2017

First batch of US Seed Potatoes to arrive in Jining (China) next month.

The office for Inspection and Quarantine in Jining city (Shandong province, China), recently handled papers regarding the import of seed potatoes from the United States, one of the very first introductions of US seed potatoes into China in recent years.

Febrero 16, 2017

Gujarat's Banaskantha now top potato producing district in India

Gujarat's Banaskantha district has mashed Agra (Uttar Pradesh) in potato production, taking the No. 1 rank in India.

Febrero 15, 2017

Late blight resistant potato variety Sarpo Mira gaining popularity in Bangladesh

The potato variety Sarpo Mira, highly resistant to late blight, is getting popular among farmers in the main potato-growing areas of Bangladesh, according to both farmers and officials.

Febrero 07, 2017

Pepsico sees opportunities for potato cultivation in Myanmar

PepsiCo identified Myanmar as a potential hub for growing potatoes, thanks to its rich, fertile lands and favorable climate.

Febrero 04, 2017

Vietnam: Growing out of poverty with potato

The (Dutch) project ‘Growing out of poverty with the potato’ is trying to make Vietnam self-sufficient in the production of potatoes.

Enero 14, 2017

Growing salt-tolerant potatoes in Pakistan

The Netherlands is exploring the possibility of starting a programme to grow salt-tolerant potatoes in Pakistan.

Enero 03, 2017

35 New Potato Varieties to be released in Karnataka in the next three years

The Hassan Horticulture Research Extension Station of the University of Horticultural Sciences-Bagalkot (UHS-B) in Karnataka, India, is all set to introduce 35 new varieties of potatoes in the next one to three years.

Enero 03, 2017

Potato Planting in the Indian State Gujarat at an all time high

Potato farming in the Indian state Gujarat has reached an all-time high with over 18 per cent more planting compared to last year.

Enero 03, 2017

Indian Government removes Minimum Export Price (MEP) of Potatoes

The government of India Tuesday removed the minimum export price (MEP) of potato, which was imposed in July, to boost shipments of the kitchen staple.

Diciembre 12, 2016

Indonesia fights against illegal potato imports

In response to protests of potato farmers, the Indonesian government pledged on Thursday to immediately stop illegal potato imports that have put local farmers at risk.