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Potato producers in the Perote region of Mexico are facing a challenging season marked by severe frost events and sharp price declines triggered by overproduction. According to ARGENPAPA, the combination of climatic ...

Potato producers in the municipality of Murillo, Tolima, are struggling with severe financial difficulties caused by low farmgate prices, high production costs, and limited government support. Local farmers report that selling prices ...

The U.S. potato industry is grappling with a significant setback following the exclusion of fresh potatoes from a recent trade agreement with Japan. Despite Japan being a major importer of American processed potato products—like ...

For potato growers and agronomists in Eastern Idaho, the 2025 growing season is presenting a significant challenge. Researchers with the University of Idaho Extension have documented that aphid pressure is not only ...

In a strategic move to capture greater market share and value, the Northland Potato Growers Association (NPGA) is shifting its promotional focus squarely onto red tablestock potatoes. At the heart of their ...

The future of potato processing in North Dakota took a significant step forward in August when Agristo, the Belgian potato processing giant, convened with more than 200 local farmers in Hoople to ...

Potato growers on Prince Edward Island are demonstrating unprecedented vigilance against aphid threats, with participation in the provincial aphid surveillance program nearly doubling this season. This increased commitment to monitoring reflects growing ...

Potato growers and agricultural professionals across Europe are facing an emerging challenge as phytoplasma infections, particularly those caused by Candidatus Phytoplasma solani (the agent responsible for Stolbur disease), are being detected in seed potato ...

Potatoes are a staple crop, cultivated in over 150 countries worldwide, providing essential nutrients such as high-quality protein (up to 4.6% per tuber) and vital amino acids. Just 600 grams of potatoes ...

Grimme, the German manufacturer specializing in potato and sugar beet farming machinery, has expanded its parts warehouse in Langquaid, Bavaria, by 800 square meters, reinforcing its commitment to faster and more efficient service. ...

In Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture, farmers are busy harvesting potatoes destined for potato chips, a key agricultural product for the region. One such farmer, Yoshiki Egashira, cultivates the "Okhotsk" variety across a ...

Potato farmers and seed growers across Scotland are eagerly looking for solutions to enhance tuber yields, particularly for seed production. A promising trial conducted by SAC Consulting, part of Scotland’s Rural College ...

In what should have been a season of reward, potato farmers across northern Bangladesh—particularly in the Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions—are confronting a perfect storm of surplus, logistical shortfalls, and weather-related losses. As ...

France, the world's top exporter of potatoes for processing, is facing mounting tension within its supply chain. The Union Nationale des Producteurs de Pommes de Terre (UNPT) recently sounded the alarm about ...

In a striking development that’s sending ripples through the international potato industry, Turkey’s potato exports have soared by an astounding 114-fold in January–February 2025, reaching 55,162 tons—a sharp contrast to the same ...

In the competitive world of fast-food supply chains, consistency, quality, and timing are everything. For the Dutch arable farm Kroes Dronten, led by Philip Kroes and supported by specialists Adriaan Wortman, Alexander ...

Manitoba’s Potato Sector Under Pressure as Processors Pull Back A wave of unexpected order reductions from major buyers like McCain Foods and J.R. Simplot Company has left Manitoba’s seed and table potato ...

European Potato Growers Face Risks of Overproduction Amid Market Shifts In 2024, potato production in Belgium, Germany, France, and the Netherlands reached 24.7 million tonnes—a 6.9% increase from the previous year, according ...

Black dot: what is this disease?Black dot is a fungal disease that affects the roots, stems and tubers of potatoes. It appears as small black spots on the surface of the plant ...

Open Farm Sunday invites farmers to get involved Organisers of Open Farm Sunday (OFS) 2025 are extending their support and calling on UK potato growers to join the initiative. The annual event, ...

In 2024, the NEPG countries (EU-04: Belgium, Germany, France and the Netherlands) harvested 24.7 million tonnes of potatoes, up 6.9% on 2023. Despite the increased supply, the market remains dynamic. Since the ...

Agricultural production in the Komi region of Russia is known to be challenging due to the harsh northern climate. High production costs, limited growing seasons, and unpredictable weather conditions make farming in ...

How to Choose the Tastiest Potato Varieties Potatoes are a staple crop for farmers and home growers alike, but choosing the right variety can make all the difference, especially when flavor is ...

Reinke introduces the E3, a precision center pivot irrigation system designed to optimize water usage and improve yields for potato growers. The system features uniform water distribution and advanced technology to reduce ...

This article discusses the challenges faced by potato growers in 2024 due to climate change, emphasizing the need for adaptation and innovation to ensure sustainable production. It highlights the role of industry ...