Cuba: Potato harvest in Sierra de Cubitas
The average tonnes per hectare there is 12.5, which places the state favorably above the national average.
Latam 21/04/2025
Argentina (Tucumán): Studying an ecological control of nematodes in potatoes
They used an organic biological amendment with nematicidal properties (FFO), which is a consortium of microorganisms, approved as an input for organic production.
Argentina 20/04/2025
Bolivia: Leonel, the young Bolivian fighting to preserve up to 40 varieties of native potatoes
Leonel Mejía, an 18-year-old Bolivian, inspired by his grandfather’s heritage and agricultural knowledge, has dedicated himself since the age of 12 to classifying and preserving up to 40 varieties of potatoes native to his community in the Andean hig
Latam 20/04/2025
Cuba: Potato campaign in Sancti Spíritus below plan
"We’ve had a lot of impacts due to problems with power generation, and this limits our activity because we can’t meet the 22 risks required by the tuber."
Latam 20/04/2025
South Korea: Peasant Unions Sound Alarm Over GM Potato Imports and U.S. Trade Pressure
The South Korean government is once again reviewing the import approval process for a genetically modified organism (GMO) potato developed in the United States, reigniting controversy similar to that seen in 2018 and 2019.
Asia 19/04/2025
Argentina: An entity warns about the regulatory framework for the use of drones in agriculture
In Argentina, nearly 90 agricultural drones were imported in 2023, and by August 2024, the total would reach 600. For 2025, projections go further, predicting operations for 2,000 units.
Argentina 18/04/2025
Brasil: Preços da cebola sobem devido à queda nas importações estrangeiras
O aumento de preço ultrapassa 50%
Latam 18/04/2025
Health: Potatoes may treat ulcers better than drugs.
A Russian study reveals that a natural compound in potatoes promotes gastric mucosal regeneration more effectively than drugs such as omeprazole and ranitidine, while also reducing the risk of relapse.
Europa 18/04/2025