For centuries, potato farming in Peru’s highlands relied on traditional methods, limiting yields and market potential. Today, thanks to programs like Haku Wiñay under Foncodes (Peru’s Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion), more ...
The Dirección Regional de Agricultura (DRA) de Huánuco is making significant strides in enhancing agricultural productivity in Pachitea through its Coffee and Native Potato projects. These initiatives have already supported around 400 local producers, ...
May 30 marks International Potato Day, a global recognition of the potato’s role in food security and nutrition. Peru, the birthplace of the potato, is home to over 3,000 native varieties, many ...
Native potatoes, domesticated in the Andes thousands of years ago, represent one of Peru’s most significant agricultural treasures. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), there are over 5,000 varieties of potatoes ...
In April 2025, Natural Grocers—a leader in organic and natural grocery retail—expanded its private label lineup with three new snack options: Sea Salt Sweet Potato Chips, Sea Salt Kettle Potato ...
Huánuco Invests in Native Potato Production: A Model for Sustainable Highland Agriculture In the heart of the Peruvian Andes, the Regional Government of Huánuco (Gorehco) has taken a transformative step ...
An overview of the critical challenges faced by a major native potato production project in Huánuco, Peru, including delays, budget constraints, and environmental compliance issues.
Peru’s commitment to revitalizing native potato cultivation is making substantial progress, with an ambitious goal to triple the seed availability of native potato varieties by 2025. This effort, driven by ...
Three new potato varieties, CIP Poderosa Crocante, CIP Poderosa Watia, and CIP Poderosa Pollera, were introduced by the International Potato Center (CIP) in partnership with Poderosa S.A. These varieties, resistant ...
The International Potato Center and Poderosa S.A. introduce three new potato varieties designed to reduce agrochemical dependence and increase yields. These varieties promise significant benefits for both farmers and consumers, ...
Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of the Mighty Tubers Latina Television is set to unveil its groundbreaking multi-platform documentary, "Our Potato," on Sunday, May 26. This innovative project aims ...
Explore the transformative potential of recent innovations in Peruvian potato cultivation, from disease-resistant varieties to collaborative initiatives driving sustainable growth. Join us as we delve into the opportunities and challenges ...
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