Canada: Potato growers begin their season in uncertainty
Potato growers in Prince Edward Island are hoping for stable prices and markets, but several uncertainties lie ahead.
Norte Am. 25/05/2025
Netherlands: Biostimulant helps potato plant through critical period
On average, consumption and starch potatoes yield 6.7 percent more when using biostimulant Quantis. This is evident from forty practical tests carried out in the period 2021-2024 among arable farmers in the Netherlands.
Europa 25/05/2025
France buys more Dutch potatoes
France is importing more Dutch consumer and industrial potatoes than last year. This is evident from export figures from the Dutch Potato Organisation (NAO).
Europa 25/05/2025
Ecuador: Rescue of native potato production in Tungurahua
Yacu Chips is an initiative that rescues and enhances native potato production in Tungurahua. The project involves the work of more than 40 families in the province.
Latam 24/05/2025
Peru (Piura): Regional Government and INIA inaugurate potato seed greenhouse in Huancabamba.
In the Tocllapite hamlet of Huancabamba, the district and province of Huancabamba, the first greenhouse for seed potato production was inaugurated, an initiative that will directly benefit 200 farmers in the area.
Latam 24/05/2025
Spain: A campaign is underway to eradicate the pest threatening potato crops in Menorca.
The Consell, the Government and Tragsa are offering farmers an initiative for the early detection of the beetle that can completely eliminate the potato plant.
Europa 20/05/2025
Peru (Huánuco): Native potato producers receive training in in vitro seed production
148 farmers learned about successful cultivation and marketing experiences. The project seeks to preserve biodiversity and strengthen the local economy.
Latam 19/05/2025
Innovations: Israeli researchers breed potatoes resistant to high temperatures
Dr. David Levy is leading the development of desert-adapted potatoes, strengthening food security in the Middle East.
Asia 18/05/2025