Noticias sobre las Variedades de Patata

The classic Austrian potato variety 'Sieglinde' makes a comeback thanks to Priska and Erich Stekovics, who revived this nearly 100-year-old favorite. Now available again under SPAR as organic waxy potatoes for €1.99 (USD 2.15) at SPAR, EUROSPAR, and INTERSPAR.

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?

The 'Ultimate Roast Potato' named after a much-loved film character is back on shelves after high demand. Branston says deliveries of its Nemo potato will rise 87 % this season versus 2024, bringing faster-cooking, great-tasting roasts to more homes!

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.

NDSU’s new yellow potato variety, ND1241-1Y, bred by Susie Thompson in the Red River Valley, offers uniform, round tubers with rich color and flavor. It chips well from field or storage and suits the region’s short season. Commercial release may come soon.

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.

PepsiCo has acquired Australian seed potato business Dowling AgriTech (DAT) to strengthen seed supply, drive innovation, and support grower partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region.

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.

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.

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.

Royal HZPC Group planea adquirir IPM Potato Group, con sede en Irlanda, un destacado obtentor y exportador de semilla de papa, fortaleciendo así la presencia de HZPC en el Reino Unido y a nivel global.

Potato is one of the most important and widely grown vegetable crops in Eritrea for its nutritional benefit and a source of income for farmers.

Fruit Attraction 2025 (30 sep–2 oct, IFEMA Madrid) reunirá a 2.460 expositores (+8,4%), ocupará 78.000 m² (+10%) y atraerá a 120.000 profesionales. Entre sus principales atractivos destacan el crecimiento de Innova&Tech, el Organic Hub Tour, México y Malasia como países importadores invitados y el tomate como producto estrella.

The UK distributor of Algifol is to exhibit at British Potato for a second time and is running a special competition to mark 20 years of representing the seaweed-based biostimulant in the UK.