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July 09, 2019
Disease resistant potato seeds launched in Dedza
In an effort to combat diseases which have been hampering potato yields for the past two years in Dedza, International Potato Centre (CIP) recently handed over disease resistant Irish potato seeds to ten farmers in the district.
July 08, 2019
Farmers fight for potato pay as Simplot records $62m profit
Tasmanian potato growers say Simplot is not paying them enough for their vegetables, as they negotiate a new contract with the vegetable processing giant.
July 06, 2019
AVR developed new receiving hopper for medium-sized agricultural holdings
AVR developed new receiving hopper for medium-sized agricultural holdings
July 03, 2019
Con variedades propias, Honduras se apresta a mejorar ingresos de agricultores de papa
El cultivo de papa es la fuente principal de ingresos para los pequeños productores de las zonas altas de Honduras, pero los tubérculos semilla importados que siembran son el 40 por ciento de sus costos de producción.
July 03, 2019
Scientists develop 'super spud' in a bid to prevent stunting
Scientists are creating a “super potato”, fortified with iron and zinc, in a bid to tackle malnutrition in developing countries.
July 02, 2019
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July 02, 2019
CIP Trustee Elected Head Of Un Agriculture Agency
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced on 23 June 2019 that Qu Dongyu has been elected its new Director-General.
July 01, 2019
Big Potatoes: The History of Potatoes in Poland
Potatoes are quite popular in Poland. The potato has found its way into the hearts, minds, and onto the plates of Poles everywhere.
June 27, 2019
Origins of the European potato
Plants collected by Darwin have helped reveal the ancestry of European potatoes.
June 26, 2019
La patata europea se ha adaptado para sobrevivir a los días fríos y cortos.
Científicos del CSIC participan en un estudio internacional sobre el origen y evolución de estas variedades, con ayuda de las colecciones históricas de los herbarios
June 25, 2019
Australian Potato growers to learn about managing pests and diseases at Potato Industry R&D Forum
Australian potato growers keen to learn about the latest research for managing key pests and diseases on potato farms have an opportunity to listen to leading experts at a Potato Industry Research and Development (R&D) Forum in Melbourne this week.
June 21, 2019
Agricultural tech revolution: Eyes in sky precise for potatoes.
Recently, drones have been given what might just be their most important ever role: being deployed to protect Scottish potatoes. Sponsored Content 
June 19, 2019
Pleno agrario: aprueban promoción y protección de la papa y sus productores
El pleno del Congreso aprobó la ley de promoción y protección del cultivo de la papa y de sus productores durante la sesión plenaria en torno al sector agrario.
June 18, 2019
French fries Inc.: The potato cannot be burned from the news.
The potato cannot be burned from the news. This week it turned out that Belgian growers are settling in northern France because the Belgian area is almost exhausted.
June 14, 2019
Freshfel Europe analyses promotion & trade opportunities for fresh produce at Annual Event in London
On 5 June 2019 leading fresh produce stakeholders from across Europe gathered at Freshfel Europe’s 2019 Annual Event to analyse the driving forces for opportunities in the current unpredictable business environment for the fresh produce sector.
June 12, 2019
Transfieren más de S/ 2 millones para mejorar cadena productiva de la papa
El Instituto Tecnológico de la Producción (ITP) red CITE del Ministerio de la Producción (Produce), transferirá más de dos millones de soles al CITEpapa para mejorar la competitividad de la cadena productiva del tubérculo y otros cultivos andinos.
June 12, 2019
1700 Familias peruanas se benefician con proyecto promovido por Naciones Unidas y el Centro Internacional de la Papa
Durante el evento de presentación de los resultados el Centro Internacional de la Papa recibió el Premio a la mejor donación de FIDA en la categoría 'Gestión del conocimiento'.
June 05, 2019
25% of Chinese potatoes were improved with varieties from Peru
China is the largest producer and consumer of potatoes in the world