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November 15, 2023
World Potato Congress President Peter VanderZaag addresses the 13th Annual Chinese Potato Expo held in Shandong Province, China.
WPC President Peter VanderZaag was honoured to receive an invitation to deliver an address at the Chinese Potato Expo, held in Shandong Province
November 14, 2023
América Latina: el futuro de la edición genética
Cieníficos argentinos están muy próximos a presentar la primer variedad de papa genéticamente modificada en todo América Latina.
November 14, 2023
Bolivia: desarrollos tecnológicos para el cultivo de papa
En Bolivia, dos organizaciones publico-privadas desarrollaron un proyecto de comunidades modelo de producción de papa con el fin de actualizar los métodos de trabajo en el país.
November 13, 2023
FAO Food Price Index continues to drop, but at a slower pace
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 120.6 points in October 2023, down 0.7 points (0.5 percent) from September, continuing the downward trend and standing 14.8 points (10.9 percent) below its corresponding value a year ago.
November 13, 2023
State policy: Peru promotes law to stimulate the industrialization of potatoes
In Peru, a law promoting the industrialization of potatoes has been enacted to create favorable conditions for investment and stimulate agro-industrial developments.
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November 13, 2023
Venezuela: en tres estados ya no se produce papa para industria
En Venezuela, la producción de papa pierde terreno en por lo menos tres estados debido a disrupciones en la cadena de suministro de la semilla.
November 13, 2023
Agrico and SeedNL offer inspiring Symposium on Food Systems Transformation
During the international symposium Food Systems Transformation, experts advocated for a more strategic and long-term vision on providing food security and the need for transformation of current food systems.
November 13, 2023
World Potato Congress Inc. Welcomes New International Advisors
The World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) is pleased to welcome Douglas Harley and Derek Roulston as International Advisors.
November 13, 2023
Research team led by MSU scientist receives USD 6 million USDA grant to study pest-management strategies for potato systems
A research team has received a USD 6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to study insect pest management strategies for United States potato production systems.
November 13, 2023
With National Elections Barely Two Months Away, Bangladesh Government Is on a High Alert at Rising Potato Prices
Bangladesh Commerce Ministry, in a report, says high prices are the result of price manipulation by a syndicate of cold-storage owners.
November 09, 2023
Belgium based agricultural potato equipment manufacturer AVR announces expansion into Germany
One year before AVR's 175th anniversary, the Belgian agricultural potato equipment manufacturer has announced a significant expansion of the company: the opening of a new branch in Germany.
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November 09, 2023
LAY'S® and Matt James Celebrate Friendsgiving with Mashed Potatoes Made from Lay's Potato Chips
Friendsgiving season is here and Lay's® – America's favorite potato chip – is central to the dinner table with the brand's spin on the viral cooking hack turning Lay's potato chips into a favorite side dish: mashed potatoes.
November 09, 2023
Cuba: la región de Sancti Spíritus se adelanta en su siembra de papa agroecológica
Cuba se encuentra próxima a la temporada de siembra de papas y por tercer año seguido la región de Santi Spíritu, en el centro de la isla, se incluye al programa de papa agroecologica del país.
November 08, 2023
HZPC celebrates Potato Days
The Dutch company that has carried the seal of the crown since 2023 and has been renamed HZPC Royal Group, will receive clients, partners and friends for an event that will be held for the first time at the Metslawier station.
November 08, 2023
Crac: la primer industria de papas pai del mundo es brasileña
En el Brasil de 1980 se construyo la primer fabrica de 'batata palha' del mundo, un producto que hoy es denominador común para el consumo de papa frita en Brasil.
November 08, 2023
Algoritmo para detección de enfermedades en papa ve la luz en Colombia
Un equipo Colombiano liderado por William Alfonso León Rueda, logró desarrollar un algoritmo capaz de identificar una enfermedad causada por el hongo Verticillium.