El circuito de la papa en la Argentina (Infografía)

Scientists have decoded the sweetpotato’s complex hexaploid genome, revealing its mixed ancestry and resilience traits. This breakthrough offers powerful tools for breeders to boost yield, nutrition, and climate resistance, securing food futures.

Uttar Pradesh, India’s top potato producer, has launched aeroponic seed centres in Kushinagar and Hapur. The soil-less system cuts contamination, reduces costs, and provides quality, disease-free seeds to sustain the state’s 240 LMT potato yield.

Potatoes SA and the Department of Basic Education partner to enhance school nutrition through the National School Nutrition Programme, showing that adding potatoes boosts learners’ energy, focus, and satiety while helping fight childhood malnutrition sustainably.