Noticias sobre el Cultivo de Papas

Estados Unidos no solo es un productor gigante: es un regulador de facto del comercio global, un exportador de normas, subsidios y diplomacia agrícola.

Cuando las grandes empresas compran (¡y construyen!) todas las cadenas de valor alrededor del mundo se ven afectadas, para bien o para mal. ¿Qué lugar tendrá Argentina en los próximos años?

No ha sido un año bueno para los productores de papa a nivel mundial, y en Argentina no fue la excepción. Gran producción y bajos precios suponen perdidas millonarias.

Bolivia consigue un aumento considerable en su producción de papa a nivel nacional. La nación andina es prácticamente autosustentable en términos productivos.

Punjab Soil & Water Conservation Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal urged adoption of micro irrigation in potato farming to save groundwater and boost yields. Punjab offers up to 90% subsidy, launched e-approval portal, and is expanding canal irrigation.

Germany’s POMORROW project will decode the genes of 6,357 potato varieties to advance breeding of drought-tolerant, pest-resistant and nutrient-efficient potatoes, supporting sustainable, climate-smart farming and securing future global food supplies.

Former judoka Harvinder Singh from Kurukshetra turned innovator, revolutionising seed potato farming through his firm Noor Agro Farm. His disease-free, high-yield seeds are in demand nationwide, empowering farmers and creating local employment.

Poland records its strongest potato harvest in years, surpassing 7.5 million tons. Favorable weather lifted yields, but growers face lower prices, quality challenges, and pressure for sustainable packaging solutions

China grows 25% of the world’s potatoes, but 60% of its crop is in arid northwest regions where shallow roots and short growing seasons make them drought-sensitive. Researchers test drought-tolerant varieties and biochemicals to ease soil stress.

M S International unveils Eagle Fries, premium frozen French fries crafted from the finest potatoes the company exports globally. Grown with care, frozen for freshness, and packed with trust, the launch marks a bold new chapter in its potato legacy.

Global Potato Summit 2025, on Dec 11–13 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, will unite global experts to boost potato innovation. With 150+ exhibitors, 7,000 visitors, and live farm demos, it’s set to shape the future of the potato industry.

Lay’s unveils its biggest redesign in nearly 100 years, celebrating its farm-to-chip heritage. With real, farm-grown potatoes, new natural recipes, and refreshed packaging, Lay’s commits to no artificial flavors or colors in the U.S. by 2025.

Farmton Foods signs Rs. 580 Cr (USD 69.5 Million) MoU with Gujarat Govt to set up a frozen potato plant in Mehsana. The 2026 facility will boost exports, engage 5,500+ farmers via contract farming & drive sustainable, tech-led agri growth.

Productores nacionales se encuentran frente a una cosecha histórica de papa con una calidad y rendimientos sobresalientes, que permitirá abastecer el mercado local y no depender del producto importado.

Australia faces a potato shortage after its toughest season in a decade. Extreme weather in South Australia, the nation’s main potato region, cut yields, causing supermarket shortages. Mitolo Family Farms cites heat, cold, and drought as main factors.

Potatoes USA informa un fuerte crecimiento en las exportaciones de semilla. La variedad Golden Globe fue registrada en Cuba y Soraya será la próxima. Nuevas ventas en Panamá y Nicaragua siguen a ensayos exitosos, mientras que se prevén futuras pruebas en República Dominicana y Honduras, incluyendo la variedad Sound.

French fries are part of a booming USD 18 billion sector, projected to reach USD 24 billion by decade’s end. Plant & Food Research, part of the Bioeconomy Science Institute, has been recognised for creating a new potato variety tailored to this market.

La papa, la leche, las flores, la fruta. La producción agropecuaria toda a nivel nacional sufre los cortes en las principales arterias del país y las perdidas se vuelven incuantificables.