Variedades de Patata

Irish potato farmers upbeat as government moves to address seed shortage

Junio 19, 2018

Irish potato farmers in Rwanda upbeat as government moves to address seed shortage

In Rwanda, the Ministry of Agriculture and partners have pledged to establish modern seed potato warehouses and greenhouses to ensure the supply of quality seed potatoes.

Junio 10, 2018

World Potato Congress highlights scientific advances

Tubers were the talk of the town in Cusco, Peru during the week of May 27, when the 10th World Potato Congress (WPC) and the 28th Congress of the Latin American Potato Association (ALAP) were held together for the first time.

Junio 07, 2018

AHDB Potatoes explores Cuba as export destination

AHDB Potatoes is encouraging seed potato producers to consider Cuba as an export destination after recent meetings with Government officials in the country.

Mayo 31, 2018

Guatemala Lifts US State Origin Restrictions for Potato Imports

Fresh and seed potatoes from all US states are now permitted entry into Guatemala, a welcome expansion of market access from only one state (Idaho) four years ago.

Mayo 30, 2018

Científico mexicano desarrolla micro papas en laboratorio

Son microtubérculos que serán utilizados como semillas para la siembra de papa. De esta forma, se reduce la inversión del productor y le permite utilizarlos en cualquier época del año.

Mayo 30, 2018

Perú: Papa “Kawsay” ingresó comercialmente al mercado

La nueva variedad de papa entraría en una categoría de súper alimento porque tiene índices superiores de hierro y zinc en comparación con las otras variedades comerciales modernas.

Mayo 30, 2018

Pinto Gold: a new Gourmet Potato Variety released by UMaine

The University of Maine has released a new gourmet potato variety, Pinto Gold.

Mayo 16, 2018

Value of certificate for potato breeder HZPC rises to € 200.00

The value of the depository receipt for shares in HZPC Holding B.V., the world market leader in potato breeding, has increased to € 200.00

Mayo 16, 2018

Preparation for Potato Europe 2018 well underway

Preparations for this year's PotatoEurope exhibition are progressing well, with planting now complete at the event venue, Rittergut Bockerode farm, near Hanover in Germany

Proposed Rule to modify local Marketing Order to impact US potato imports

Mayo 12, 2018

US long Potato Imports impacted by Proposed Rule to modify Idaho Marketing Order

USDA-AMS has proposed a rule to revise the classifications that determine the size requirements for potatoes grown in Idaho and Malheur County, Oregon. The proposal would also apply to all import of long type potatoes.

Mayo 10, 2018

La papa andina, en el centro de un proyecto comercial

Hace años era impensable tener un acopio de papa con cámara de frío y puesto de venta. Hoy es una realidad. La Cooperativa Teki Masi, ubicada en la provincia argentina de Salta, podrá comercializar hasta 30 mil kilos de papa andina.

Mayo 04, 2018

Potato Association Europatat welcomes Gilles Fontaine as new President

The European Potato Trade Association Europatat elected a new board yesterday. Gilles Fontaine was appointed President for the next three-years

Mayo 03, 2018

New Brunswick Seed Potato Farmers named Atlantic's 2018 Outstanding Young Farmers

Seed Potato Farmers Robert Anderson and Jill Ebbett of East Glassville, New Brunswick (Canada) were named Atlantic’s Outstanding Young Farmers

Chipsy launches its biggest agricultural programme for potato seed production

Abril 27, 2018

Egypt: Chipsy launches agricultural program to produce all seed potatoes locally

Pepsico's joint venture in Egypt, Chipsy For Food Industries SAE, announced a major agricultural programme to produce all seed potatoes locally.

Abril 11, 2018

Potato Cooperative Agrico inaugurates its expanded greenhouse facilities

Potato Cooperative Agrico inaugurated its new greenhouse complex at the Agrico Research breeding station last Friday. This was followed by an Open Day on Saturday April 7 at the research station.

Abril 09, 2018

Seed Potato Company HZPC publishes its latest CSR Report

How can we feed 9.8 billion world citizens in 2050? And provide them with nutrient-rich food that is produced with minimal environmental impact? That's a daily question for seed potato company HZPC. The progress made can be found in its latest CSR Report

Empresa produce semilla de papa cerca al Perito Moreno

Abril 05, 2018

Producen semilla de papa cerca al glaciar Perito Moreno

Una empresa familiar de Mar del Plata (Argentina), en su cuarta generación, desarrolló un proceso para la producción de papa semilla de alta calidad que tiene como increíble "aliado" al glaciar Perito Moreno y su periódica ruptura.

Abril 04, 2018

Potato Research Centre Cambodia identifies best locations for potato cultivation

In Cambodia, researchers at the Potato Research Centre at the Royal University of Agriculture announced last week that five provinces and the capital itself will become the country's hub for potato growing after successful tests of a range of potato varieties were recently finished.