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On the afternoon of February 24th, the People's Committee of Nga Son Commune, in collaboration with VietTrans Logistics Joint Stock Company, held a review meeting to assess the results of their linked ...

Croatian agricultural company Podravka Agri, part of the wider Podravka Group known for its food and pharmaceutical products, has announced a significant expansion of its potato cultivation for the 2024 season. In ...

For agricultural engineers and farming system specialists, the results of Vietnam's Central Agricultural Extension project offer compelling evidence that comprehensive mechanization—combined with variety selection and processor linkages—can dramatically transform smallholder potato production ...

For agricultural development specialists and farm management professionals, the winter-spring potato programs unfolding across Vietnam's northern provinces offer a compelling case study in industrial-scale agricultural transformation. In Ho Vuong commune alone, PepsiCo ...

For potato production in southern Russia's Krasnodar region, variety selection must account for the rapid onset of summer heat, favoring early and mid-early genotypes that complete tuber formation before stress conditions intensify ...

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), global potato production reached 390.4 million tonnes in 2024, with Russia securing the fifth position at 18.4 million tonnes—representing 4.7% of world output . ...

McCain Foods, a global leader in potato processing, is making a decisive move to future-proof its core agricultural supply chain. With the launch of its new UK ‘Farm of the Future’ in ...

For agricultural professionals, the journey of a crop doesn't end at harvest; it extends to its final destination on the consumer's plate. Recent commentary from endocrinologist Dr. Anton Polyakov provides a valuable, ...

The 2025 growing season served as a brutal, real-time stress test for the global potato industry, demonstrating that climate volatility is no longer a peripheral concern but a central determinant of profitability ...

For market gardeners, niche producers, and avid home growers, the promise of harvesting fresh potatoes in July represents both a culinary luxury and a strategic agricultural opportunity. Success hinges on a dedicated ...

Buenos Aires, Argentina — Global potato processor Lamb Weston has announced the closure of its production facility in Munro, Buenos Aires Province. As a result of this decision, around 100 employees have ...

In a significant agricultural achievement, the Rangpur region of Bangladesh has exceeded its potato cultivation target by 1% for the current Rabi season, with sowing set to continue into January. According to ...

The potato, long a staple of global diets, is at the epicenter of a profound agricultural transformation. Driven by converging pressures—climate change, resource constraints, and shifting market demands—the industry is leveraging a ...

For centuries, potato propagation has been an act of cloning: cutting and replanting tubers. This method carries burdens: bulky, perishable seed tubers prone to disease accumulation, and a slow, decade-long conventional breeding ...

In the misty fields of Weining Autonomous County, a quiet revolution is underway. The sounds of large-scale potato harvesters at work in Guannefeng Hai town symbolize a profound shift for a region ...

In Xianhu Town, Wuming District of Guangxi, China, the winter potato planting season is showcasing a model of technology-driven, intensive agriculture. The deployment of intelligent agricultural machinery in villages like Naxi and ...

The European market for organic potatoes is robust and expanding, projected to grow from €14.77 billion in 2025 to €23.23 billion by 2033. Germany, a key producer, dedicated approximately 12,400 hectares to ...

The ambitious national target for the Netherlands to dedicate 15% of its agricultural land to organic farming by 2030 faces a foundational bottleneck: guaranteed offtake. As highlighted at the recent 'Day of ...

The journey of Vasile Niculîță, a farmer from the Hîncești district of Moldova, encapsulates the profound challenge and potential of scaling organic potato production in a post-Soviet context. After seven years of ...

Interview with Alexander A. Pilipchuk (Kostroma/Yaroslavl, Russia) What’s inside. How do you build a resilient seed business in Russia by relying on “semi-classical” agronomy rather than buzzwords? Founder of “Kostroma Potato” Alexander ...

Nicaragua’s agricultural sector reports positive news this season: potato production is sufficient to guarantee the supply of national markets. After a year marked by climate instability across Central and South America, Nicaragua ...

Potato farming in Mustang district, located in Nepal, has recently experienced unprecedented success, achieving record-high revenues and demonstrating exceptional growth in both quantity and quality of production. According to the Agriculture Knowledge ...

December: A Pivotal Month for Brazil’s Potato Market Southern Brazilian states — Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and Paraná — are expected to operate at full potato production capacity in December. ...

Uruguay’s spring potato campaign has come to an end, showing greater production volumes and unusually high stock levels. The market is now facing a scenario very different from the one expected just ...

Mexico’s potato sector is undergoing a meaningful shift as growers increasingly adopt biostimulants to improve crop performance, reduce stress and boost yields. With rising production costs, unpredictable climate conditions and pressure for ...

The first part of the special podcast by Avgust and the International Potato Tour (IPT) was recorded in Pavlodar and focused on the most pressing questions of Kazakhstan’s potato sector.Participants of the ...

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 ...

A significant structural shift is underway in Russia's potato sector, one that holds lessons for agricultural producers globally. According to the Potato Union, the current deficit of fresh, high-quality table potatoes is ...

In a strategic move to diversify agricultural production and increase food sovereignty, the peasant farm enterprise "Volzhanka" in the Krasnoyarsk district of the Astrakhan region has launched an experimental program to cultivate ...

A disturbing sight is unfolding across the farmlands of Niedersachsen, Germany: fields of potatoes left to rot. This is not a result of disease or catastrophic weather, but a calculated economic decision. ...

The International Potato Tour (IPT) continues to bring readers closer to the global leaders of the potato industry. This time, the Potatoes.News team visited Kazakhstan, where we met with a representative of ...

The evolution of value-added potato products continues to accelerate with equipment manufacturers introducing increasingly sophisticated processing solutions. Heat and Control, a global leader in food processing systems, is set to unveil its ...

The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) presents a fascinating case study in global agricultural production and market dynamics. Despite originating in the Americas, the crop's production center of gravity has shifted dramatically to ...

The potato starch market in North America presents a compelling and somewhat contradictory narrative. While consumption is on a steady upward trajectory, reaching 664,000 tons in 2024, regional production is moving in the ...

In Thailand's Isan region, farmer Wisa Lakkhampa's story is a microcosm of the challenges and opportunities facing modern agriculture. A contract grower for PepsiCo for over a decade, Wisa saw her potato ...

Orenburg’s “Boguslavsky” cooperative: how to grow potatoes under 45–50 °C and hot dry winds. Night irrigation, heat-tolerant varieties, 25 kg bags, year-round staffing, and family succession. https://youtu.be/H7CAsNEmf84?si=ENtV7uqbkhCv7f8P Orenburg steppe, hot dry winds, ...

The conventional wisdom of planting potatoes exclusively in spring is being challenged by growers seeking to maximize productivity. As cool-season plants, potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are inherently suited to autumn's declining temperatures. The ...

The new Mar del Plata production facility in Argentina is officially open. This state-of-the-art plant will serve as a key hub for French fry production in Latin America, thanks to strong local ...

For Valéry Beucher, an organic grower in France's Mayenne region, the equation is simple. "Without irrigation, potato production has no future in Mayenne," he states, after watching the adjacent 4,000 m³ pond ...

In a striking demonstration of focused expansion, the Minsk Vegetable Factory has dedicated 100 hectares to potato production this season—a tenfold increase from the previous year. This significant scaling-up is a strategic move to ...

In the fertile black soils of Yakeshi City, a quiet technological revolution is transforming China's potato industry. By combining pristine natural conditions with cutting-edge laboratory science, this northern region has become a ...

A single technological innovation in Inner Mongolia is dramatically multiplying seed potato yields, slashing costs for farmers, and redefining the potential of potato cultivation. This breakthrough in high-efficiency micro-tuber production offers a ...

Record-breaking temperatures are pushing the UK's staple potato crop to its biological limits, prompting urgent warnings from leading scientists. New research and climate data reveal a pressing need for accelerated innovation to ...

Aïn Defla province is emerging as a critical hub for Algeria's potato production, with agricultural services targeting 5,500 hectares for off-season potato cultivation in the 2025/2026 campaign. This strategic initiative represents a ...

Farmers in Gangneung City have embarked on an innovative agricultural venture, launching the region's first autumn potato cultivation demonstration project. On August 12th, the Songjeong-dong Potato Association began planting whole seed potatoes ...

In a significant advancement for regional food security, Jeju Island Agricultural Technology Institute has exceeded its hydroponic seed potato production targets by 49%, securing 10.4 tons of certified disease-free seed potatoes for ...

A recent field demonstration at the "Sät" peasant farm in Kazakhstan's Kargaly region provided a tangible look at the rapid maturation of drone technology in modern agriculture. While the visit featured the ...

Polish potato producers are experiencing a severe market crisis as record-low prices threaten the viability of their operations. Farmers report wholesale prices have collapsed to just 20-30 groszy per kilogram (approximately €0.05-0.07), while retail prices ...

A former urban professional is leveraging cutting-edge aeroponics technology to achieve unprecedented yields in seed potato propagation, slashing disease risk and production costs. This story from Inner Mongolia exemplifies the transformative potential ...