Here you can find descriptions of new and promising potato varieties from all over the World
Support for robust varieties is broad, but supply, data and secure markets are still missing
Public breeders are racing to put heat tolerance and virus resistance into commercial russets
One variety on half the area leaves Belgian growers and fry makers facing the same drought risk
Home-bred varieties now cover crisps, flakes and fries, the segment most dependent on imported genetics
Three countries release at once, and the breeding capacity behind it is now local
Canadian company EarthFresh has introduced a new potato variety called Butter Potatoes, positioned as a premium product and…
A purple-fleshed variety with real agronomic trade-offs, not just a novelty
Growers say they can cover the whole market — if smuggled potatoes stop arriving
AI aimed at the slowest part of breeding: the years between lab result and farm field
Move it downhill and it grows bigger — and stops being worth the premium
British growers spray up to 15 times a season — PiperPlus is aimed at that number
Second-largest producer, but only a fraction processed — that gap is the business case
Following the great geographical discoveries of the 15th century, the global spread of food crops profoundly shaped human…
For years, Shangi has remained Kenya’s favorite potato variety loved by farmers for its fast maturity and by…
At 10,000 feet in the Ecuadorian Andes, a women-led farming collective is confronting climate change and agricultural homogenization…
The Astrakhan region, characterized by a dry, continental climate with hot summers and often poor soil quality, presents…
The image of a 1.343 kg potato is certainly striking, but for professionals in agriculture, the story behind…
The pursuit of high yield, disease resistance, and storability has long driven potato breeding programs and planting decisions.…
The Dutch potato market is sending clear signals of correction for the 2024/2025 season. According to the Association…
A recent multinational study published in Food Science & Nutrition has delivered a stark warning, identifying an increased lifetime cancer…
The National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) in Argentina has introduced a promising new potato variety designed specifically…
The recent financial report from Royal HZPC Group for the 2024/2025 year is more than just a corporate…
The long-awaited moment for the potato world has arrived — the era of Hybrid True Potato Seed (HTPS)…
The European potato industry is undergoing a significant contraction. As Ben Bredek of 3PointPotatoes starkly observes, the entire…
In the rolling highlands of Kenya, potatoes are more than food they are livelihood, culture and hope. Now,…
In a significant advancement for precision agriculture and value-added potato production, scientists at Belarus’s Grodno Institute of Plant…
Potato farming is more than an occupation—it’s a way of life. From the misty highlands of Peru to…
In Higashihiroshima City’s Akitsu Town, the “Akizuki” district is famed for its “Dejima” potato variety, thriving in:✔ Mineral-rich red soil – Excellent drainage and…
Researchers at the Komi Scientific Center (Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences) have achieved a significant milestone…
The Predgorny District is set to host its fifth annual Field Day in Borgustanskaya stanitsa, showcasing 15 potato varieties, including 10 Russian-bred selections developed…
Young potatoes, now available at weekend farmers’ markets, are gaining popularity not just for their taste but also…
At the Institute of Agro-Biotechnologies in Syktyvkar, scientists are conducting groundbreaking research on soil enrichment techniques to maximize…
The small Breton town of Plœuc-L’Hermitage has earned national recognition as its beloved La Pomme de Terre en Fête (Potato…
Stavropol Krai, one of Russia’s leading agricultural regions, has started harvesting early potatoes—a strategically important crop for the…
In Feicheng’s Wangzhuang Town, farmers are celebrating a bountiful harvest—not of ordinary potatoes, but of vibrant colored varieties like “Black…
In Egypt, a “purple fever” is sweeping markets as consumers rush to buy purple potatoes, touted for their…
The UK government has taken a major step toward adopting gene-edited crops by implementing secondary legislation under the Genetic…
Legacy, innovation, and new nutritional horizons — an interview with Chilean breeder Boris Contreras The Contreras potato story…
© PoLoPo PoLoPo has once again made headlines with its successful field trials of protein-producing potatoes and a…
Contemporary Demands of Discerning Consumers In today’s rapidly changing culinary landscape and growing focus on a healthy lifestyle,…
In an effort to rejuvenate seed potato stocks, the laboratory at Irkutsk State Agrarian University named after A.…
For farmers and agricultural professionals, selecting a potato variety that balances productivity and ease of care is paramount.…
The breeding is just not the “act” of crossing.To start a breeding program it’s necessary to clearly establish…
During his press conference, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food of the Republic Vladimir Grakun spoke about the…
In the republic, potato yields are growing in the organized sector. In 2023, the average figure was 320…
As of October 2024, Ukraine has introduced 12 new potato varieties into its State Register of Plant Varieties…
The high dependence of the Russian agricultural sector on foreign breeding still remains. Today, 98 percent of potato…
Kenyan Farmers Embrace Late Blight Resistant Potatoes for Sustainable Agriculture and Enhanced Food Security
The Canary Islands in Spain recently hosted the sixth edition of Papatour, an event dedicated to presenting new…
Located in the picturesque Nafke plains in Duhok, Kurdistan Region, local farmers are embracing a new variety of…
