Potato News

En la región de Nariño, frontera con Ecuador, la crisis de los productores es total. El contrabando, la sobre oferta, los costos, todo conspira para el debacle de la producción. Se reclama respaldo y protección.

El aumento de la oferta en los principales mercados ha hecho que los precios de la variedad Agata bajen. Se espera que conforme siga avanzando la cosecha, la tendencia a la baja en los precios se mantenga.

Gracias a fuertes inversiones y apoyo estatal, China pasó de importar a exportar grandes volúmenes, alterando el comercio global del sector y afectando la demanda de papas fritas norteamericanas.

Se trata de un cultivo que puede rastrear su origen genético ininterrumpido al Peru del siglo XVII. Hoy, debido a las inclemencias del tiempo y la desprotección económica, su continuidad se encuentra en jaque.

Potatoes in Practice, the UK’s biggest field potato event, is on 7 August at Balruddery Farm. Hosted by James Hutton Institute, it brings growers, researchers, and industry leaders together to share innovations and advance the potato sector.

Hungritos impressed at Seoul Food & Hotel (SFH) 2025 in Seoul with innovative frozen snacks, live demos, and global engagement, strengthening its international presence and export partnerships.

UPL Corp and CERSA at NC State University hosted the Global Mancozeb Summit at Rothamsted Research, UK, gathering global experts to discuss mancozeb’s vital role in crop protection as the EU prepares to review its regulatory status.

The 2025 Fight Against Blight campaign begins with new tools to track late blight in UK potatoes, warning of evolving fungicide resistance and urging growers to stay vigilant.

Robots in potato farming help ease labor shortages, cut costs, and boost yields by automating tasks like planting and harvesting. Paired with smart tools like crop monitoring, they improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support sustainable farming.

At Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NSSPL), real growth happens when people come together — not just to work, but to learn from each other, build connections, and celebrate success.

Cavendish Farms is launching a sustainability project on Prince Edward Island to help potato growers adopt eco-friendly practices, focusing on water use, pest control, and soil health. A farm advisory group will guide research and share results with local farmers.

Goodrich Cereals showcases its innovative frozen fries, potato appetizers, flakes, and dehydrated veggies at JFEX 2025, Tokyo (Booth 3-21), highlighting quality, flavor, and sustainability to expand in Japan’s premium food market.

ChainCraft will build its first full-scale plant in the Netherlands, using residual potato juice from a nearby starch processing plant to produce circular fatty acids, creating even more value from the potato in a sustainable way.

Chad Hutchinson of TriCal Group joins the World Potato Congress Inc. Board as a Director. A global expert in potato research and soil health, he brings decades of experience supporting growers and advancing crop production worldwide.

Europatat held its annual General Assembly meeting June 12 in Lille (France). Members have elected a new Board to lead the association for the coming year and welcome Francisco Moya as Treasurer.

El gobierno ha emitido una alerta por presencia de mildii (phytophtpra infestans) en varias parcelas de la región. Se recomienda cautela y prevención para controlar la situación.

Se propone establecer un precio mínimo para el productor que no pueda estar debajo de 1,05 euros, una disposición que se podría introducir en la ley de la cadena alimentaria

PPM Technologies, a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling group, introduces their new BatchWright™ frying system for kettle-style potato chips and other root vegetable snacks.