Variedades de Patata

Close-up of late blight infected potato leaves collected in Indonesia

Diciembre 15, 2020

Researchers map late blight strains in potato on Java, Indonesia

A new study published in Plant Pathology identifies for the first time the genotypes of P. infestans, causing late blight in the main potato-growing regions in Java, Indonesia.

Diciembre 14, 2020

Siembra de papa en Cuba, para degustarlas en febrero

Los matanceros iniciaron la siembra de papa por la unidad básica de producción cooperativa Gisper, del municipio de Colón de Matanzas, Cuba, una de las más productivas de la región y que en esta oportunidad plantará 164 hectáreas.

Diciembre 10, 2020

Estados Unidos exporta patatas de siembra a Cuba para ensayos

Potatoes USA ha enviado el primer envío de patatas de siembra estadounidenses a Cuba. La carga mixta de 10 variedades diferentes se utilizará en ensayos realizados por el Ministerio de Agricultura de Cuba.

Diciembre 08, 2020

Maine researchers are developing genomic tools for potato breeders

Two University of Maine researchers, Greg Porter and Han Tan, are part of a team of plant geneticists and breeders working to develop tools that will help Maine scientists and farmers become more efficient in bringing novel, improved potato varieties to market.

Diciembre 08, 2020

Working together on sustainable potato production in Kenya

Viazi (potatoes in Kiswahili) are grown in Kenya since the 19th century. The production and consumption of the potato have grown steadily since.

Diciembre 07, 2020

Se busca promover el consumo de la papa peruana

Se busca promover el consumo de la papa peruana y destacar el trabajo de más de 711 mil familias dedicadas al cultivo de este tubérculo. En el Perú se producen más de 3500 variedades de papa.

Diciembre 07, 2020

Spar Gran Canaria fomenta la papa local con el reparto de 100.000 kilos de semillas

Spar Gran Canaria renovó ayer su convenio para el Fomento de la Producción y la Comercialización de la Papa Local de Calidad en la Isla de Gran Canaria.

Diciembre 07, 2020

Cienfuegos, provincia de Cuba, Inició siembra de papa

La siembra de 350 hectáreas de papa inició en la Empresa Agropecuaria Horquita, enclavada en el municipio cienfueguero de Abreus.

Rwandan entrepreneur Apollinaire Karegeya is growing potatoes without soil and with little water.

Diciembre 04, 2020

Aeroponics: growing potatoes in the air - agricultural innovation in Rwanda

A Rwandan entrepreneur is pioneering the use of innovative farming technology that, he believes, is set to play a major role in feeding the growing population in his country, amid increasing pressure on arable land.

Diciembre 01, 2020

P.E.I. Potato Board elects new executive team

Wayne Townshend has been named chairman. Townshend has been on the board for five years serving as a seed director.

Noviembre 30, 2020

Los 10 errores que cometes al elegir patatas

Preguntamos a expertos para saber qué errores comentemos cuando las escogemos. ¿Por qué nos quedan demasiado duras o demasiados blandas? ¿Qué variedad es mejor para freír? ¿Y para hacer tortilla de patatas?

La empresa vallisoletana apuesta por las variedades 'Agria' y 'Lady amarilla' para seguir ofreciendo patata nacional y de Castilla y León a los consumidores.

Noviembre 30, 2020

Juan Manuel Coello, Patatas Meléndez: 'La patata de calidad para lavado ha soportado bien la incertidumbre generada por el Covid-19'

La empresa vallisoletana apuesta por las variedades 'Agria' y 'Lady amarilla' para seguir ofreciendo patata nacional y de Castilla y León a los consumidores.

Journal of Nutrition Study reveals potato's potential for reducing anemia

Noviembre 29, 2020

Potato has the potential to reduce anemia, due to high level of iron absorption

The potato is known to be a good source of energy, potassium, and vitamins C and B6, but according to research recently published in the Journal of Nutrition, its tubers can also be an excellent source of iron.

Researchers say apical rooted cuttings are the solution for cheaper potato seed in India

Noviembre 21, 2020

International Potato Centre: Apical Rooted Cuttings offer cheaper potato seed in India

Researchers of the International Potato Center (CIP) explain the difficulties small potato farmers in many states of India may face to access good-quality planting materials at affordable prices.

Noviembre 17, 2020

Bangladesh imports over 2,000 tons of seed potato from the Netherlands

Bangladesh imports over 2,000 tons of seed potato from the Netherlands. Varieties include Diamond, Carolus, Margarita, Barcelona, and Accent.

World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar 'Developing the Pipeline from Genomics to New Products' with Dr. Mark Taylor

Noviembre 17, 2020

Next World Potato Congress Webinar: 'Developing the Pipeline from Genomics to New Products' with Dr. Mark Taylor

Next World Potato Congress webinar will be held on December 15, 2020, when Mark Taylor of the James Hutton Institute will speak on 'Developing the Pipeline from Genomics to New Products'

Noviembre 13, 2020

HZPC: Great supply of certificates offers opportunities for seed potato growers

During the half-yearly trading day of potato breeder HZPC Holding B.V., it appeared that the supply of certificates has increased again. The price of the certificate of share has been set at EUR 118,15.

Potato deal strengthens Mitolo as it digs in for new season in South Australia

Noviembre 10, 2020

Strengthened by the acquisition of the TFI Potato business, the Mitolo Group Pty Ltd starts a new potato season in South Australia

The recent finalization of a takeover of Thomas Foods International’s potato business and a spike in demand through the coronavirus pandemic has cemented Mitolo Group as Australia’s largest fresh spud producer.