El portal de la papa en Argentina
The ancestral crop, a key element in guaranteeing the country’s food security, faces new challenges linked to climate change, the appearance of pests and the urgent need to integrate technologies that optimize its productivity.
"This season we have faced several weather events that have made it difficult to complete the production cycle," said Luis Mamani, the technician in charge at Calamarca.
Regional councilor and president of the Innovation Commission of the Los Lagos Regional Council, Eduardo Parada, held a meeting with specialists from the Agricultural Research Institute (INIA), the Chilean Potato Association (ACHIPA)
At over 3,200 meters above sea level, they dedicate themselves to the cultivation and processing of native tubers. In this way, they not only preserve these agricultural traditions but also ensure the livelihood of their families.
Finca Balcarce announced that it will cease operations due to an adverse economic context that, they indicated, negatively impacted its competitiveness, increased costs and decreased consumption.
The event organized by Midagri will offer the opportunity to purchase natural products and their derivatives.
From La Melga Chiloé they explained that the sponsorship mechanism works as direct financing to cover operational costs that affect the continuity of the crop.
Independent research conducted by Niab as part of the Cupgra Reference Crop program suggests that nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) products are poorly aligned with the physiological needs of potatoes, offering minimal advantages to the crop.