News on The Potato Supply Chain

Gildardo González Saldivar es el nuevo presidente de la CONPAPA
March 04, 2024

México: cambio político entre los productores de papa

La Confederación Nacional de Productores de Papa de la República Mexicana (CONPAPA) tiene un nuevo presidente
Simon Heck, director general del Centro Internacional de la Papa, en entrevista con la Agencia Andina. (Cortesía: Agencia Andina)
March 04, 2024

China: 25% de la genetica utilizada proviene de Perú

Perú se ha posicionado con una buena porción de mercado donde el gigante asiático. El CIP pone su atención sobre variedades contra el cambio climático.
Potato supplier seeks alternatives to Maris Piper after floods pushes prices up
March 04, 2024

UK Potato supplier seeks alternatives to Maris Piper after floods push prices up

One of the UK's top potato suppliers is looking for alternatives to the popular Maris Piper due to rising costs and unreliable crops during extreme weather.
Potato stats from the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2022/23.( Courtesy: ABC Landline)
March 04, 2024

Australia's potato industry surpasses USD 635.5 million in production value for the first time

The production value of Australia's potato industry has surged past AUD 1 billion (USD 635.5 million) for the first time.
Brasil: impacto de las lluvias en los primeros meses del año
March 04, 2024

Brasil: impacto de las lluvias en los primeros meses del año

El fenómeno climatológico del niño trajo consigo las lluvias al sur de Brasil y con ellas llego una nueva realidad productiva.
Cuba: cultivos experimentales continuan
March 04, 2024

Cuba: cultivos experimentales continuan

Cuba insiste en el desarrollo de cultivos de papa orgánica en pequeña escala.
L-R Harry Tinson, general manager at HarvestEye, and Antti Hintikka, U2 Online Oy
March 03, 2024

Harvest Insights Sytem secures distributor for finnish potato and onion markets

Machine-Learning driven crop insights tool HarvestEye has secured its first distributorship in Finland
For the 2024 season, GRIMME is introducing the new  generation of the well approved RH 20 / RH 24 / RH 28  receiving hoppers.
March 02, 2024

For the 2024 season, GRIMME is introducing the new generation of the well approved RH 20 / RH 24 / RH 28 receiving hoppers

The new generation of the proven GRIMME RH 20, RH 24 and RH 28 receiving hoppers features numerous further developments in terms of throughput capacity, crop protection, convenience and variety of equipment.
Iscon Balaji Foods is Promoting Sustainable Farming
March 02, 2024

Iscon Balaji Foods is Promoting Sustainable Farming

Promoting sustainability across the potato value chain, food processing company Iscon Balaji Foods (IBF) is promoting sustainable farming across its farms in India.
Greenhouses for potato cultivation by Contagri in Aznalcázar (Seville).
February 28, 2024

Spain: greenhouse potato production at scale

A company in southern Spain specializes in greenhouse potato production to supply its clients outside of the regular season.
MSU professors Jiming Jiang and David Douches. (Courtesy: MSU)
February 27, 2024

Michigan State University researchers further unravel the mechanism of cold induced sweetening in potatoes

Michigan State University professors Jiming Jiang and David Douches has discovered a key mechanism behind the darkening and potential health concerns associated with cold-stored potatoes. 
20% of potatoes grown in the USA are exported
February 26, 2024

National Potato Council Releases New Report on the Economic Potential of the USA Potato Exports

The National Potato Council (NPC) today revealed its latest report on the economic impact of the USA potato industry.
Oficina de Imagen Institucional de la GRALL.
February 26, 2024

Perú: técnicas de fertilización para pequeños productores

Jornada de capacitación sobre técnicas de fertilización para productores de papa en la provincia de Otuzco.
España: cifras de exportación de patatas superan las de años anteriores
February 26, 2024

España: cifras de exportación de patatas superan las de años anteriores

Las cifras muestran que las exportaciones de patatas españolas han aumentado con respecto al 2022 de la mano de la producción en Castilla y León.
Argentina: primer producción de papa con huella de carbono certificada
February 26, 2024

Argentina: primer producción de papa con huella de carbono certificada

El Parque Papas y Yara unen fuerzas para llevar adelante la primer producción de papas con huella de carbono certificada del mundo.
Potato IPM logo
February 25, 2024

Potatoes USA - Supported research into Neonic alternatives receives USDA funding

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) recently announced funding for a four-year, Potatoes USA-supported research project to develop and evaluate potential alternatives to neonicotinoids for pest management of potato crops.
Michigan Potato Industry Commission to Release Report on the Potato Industry’s Economic Impact on the State
February 23, 2024

Chipping Potato Capital of the US: Potatoes contribute USD 2.5 Billion to Michigan’s Economy

Michigan-grown spuds deliver a pile of economic activity, generating more than USD 2.5 billion to the state’s GDP and supporting around 21,700 Michigan jobs, according to a report released today by the Michigan Potato Industry Commission.
Perú: precios bajos y malos
February 22, 2024

Perú: precios bajos y malos pronósticos para el sector productivo

Precios bajos en Perú y se espera que bajen aun más en el futuro próximo debido a aumento en la oferta.

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