https://youtu.be/uynltgKUO4c When people think of Russia’s Far East, they often picture active volcanoes, vast oceans, and rich fisheries. However, the...

The potato industry in June 2026 is a landscape of stark contrasts: while input costs refuse to budge, global demand—particularly...

The International Potato Tour continues its journey across the world's key potato-growing regions. Our mission is to connect industry professionals,...

The national potato sector in Peru—the historic birthplace and genetic cradle of the world’s most famous tuber—is preparing for its...

The dry season potato harvest (safra de seca) in the southern region of Minas Gerais—the leading potato-producing state in Brazil—has...

The frozen potato industry in South America continues to be anchored by the massive agro-industrial ecosystem of Balcarce, Argentina. McCain...

Coinciding with the international celebrations of Potato Day, the Araucanía region of Chile has initiated a major transition toward eco-friendly...

Mendoza's potato sector has entered an ambitious new phase of development with the official launch of the Mendoza Potato Cluster...

The department of Intibucá—celebrated as the premier agricultural engine of Honduras's potato sector—is grappling with an escalating operational crisis. Local...

On the occasion of International Potato Day—designated by the United Nations in $2023$ to recognize the nutritional, economic, and cultural...

The Mexican potato sector is facing a highly challenging agricultural cycle. A combination of historic heatwaves, severe water scarcity, and...

The potato is far more than a staple food in Bolivia—it is a cornerstone of cultural identity, food security, and...

International Potato Day, celebrated worldwide, holds a highly special meaning for Colombia. This versatile tuber has firmly established itself as...

The upcoming Potato Festival in Peru is set to become a major agricultural milestone, bringing together potato producers from all...

A severe and unexpected frost event has dealt a devastating blow to potato producers in the Traslasierra region of Córdoba,...

The Latin American Potato Association (ALAP) has officially announced that its prestigious 31st Congress will take place from April 19...

The Institute for Agricultural Research (INIA) of Chile is leading an educational initiative in the Chiloé Archipelago aimed at guiding...

The potato harvest in the northern region of Sinaloa, Mexico, has drawn to a close, leaving local growers to face...

As part of the International Potato Tour, our delegation visited a unique scientific institution — the Kamchatka Agricultural Research Institute,...

Severe Frost Devastates Potato Cultivation in Central Argentina: A Comprehensive Analysis of Agronomic Impacts, Economic Fallout, and Systemic Climate Vulnerability...

For agronomists and farmers operating in high-altitude or mountainous regions, the unpredictability of microclimates is a constant battle. While advancements...

For agribusiness professionals, it's no secret that the profitability of commercial potato farming begins not in the field, but at...

The International Potato Tour (IPT) project continues its massive journey across the planet. Behind us are successful expeditions in Egypt,...

The potato market in Brazil is experiencing a strong rebound. In the city of Belo Horizonte (BH), the capital of...

Recent intense frosts have struck the agricultural regions of central Argentina, causing varying degrees of damage to potato fields. The...

Mumbai, India — The VAFA Fresh Vegetables & Fruits Exporters Association, in collaboration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products...

POTATOES NEWS is expanding its media formats. In addition to articles, videos, interviews and reports from the International Potato Tour,...

Uruguay’s potato sector is showing renewed activity in the autumn 2026 season, with planted area increasing by 18% compared with...

In Argentina’s southeast Buenos Aires province, potato production remains one of the country’s most dynamic and strategic agricultural activities. But...

Mexico’s agricultural sector is entering a difficult planting season as higher input costs, weak crop prices, and growing dependence on...

Costa Rica is strengthening its agricultural innovation ecosystem through a new agreement with leading Chinese academic institutions aimed at advancing...

Colombia is becoming a testing ground for next-generation sustainable agriculture solutions, as PepsiCo implements an innovative fertilizer powered by clean...

In Costa Rica, concern is growing among potato producers as the sector faces declining domestic demand and increasing pressure from...

Debuting in Singapore, NEW Snap Fries, Frenzy Fries and Original Mash Cup unlock crispy fries in the sky and redefine...

The global market for potatoes and potato products is going through a period of major transformations. While the global demand...

Potato prices across wholesale markets in Brazil have recently experienced a significant upward trend, driven directly by a noticeable deceleration...

In a significant step toward sustainable agriculture, Colombia has initiated a new pilot project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions...

The high-altitude Puna region of Belén in Catamarca, Argentina, is taking significant strides to revive one of its most emblematic...

Cuba’s push for sustainable agricultural practices has reached a notable milestone, as a pioneering initiative in agroecological potato cultivation recently...

Peru’s native potato sector is experiencing a remarkable era of expansion, underscoring its deeply rooted and vital role in the...

Former Argentine racing champion Walter Hernández has successfully traded the high-speed tracks of motorsport for the fertile fields of Comandante...

HOST: Viktor Kovalev (Global Market and Strategy)PROJECT: International Potato Tour 2026PARTICIPANTS:Kristof Wallays — AgristoIrakli Kordadze — FrixxPeter Van Dael —...

The global landscape of agricultural trade is currently undergoing a period of profound structural restructuring, characterized by shifting production capacities,...

As part of the International Potato Tour (IPT), we visited a unique and highly advanced potato production enterprise in Ankara,...

https://youtu.be/eCzAlKCeH_E Armenia’s potato sector reflects a complex mix of tradition, resilience, and structural limitations. Unlike large-scale farming systems seen in...

https://youtu.be/cAABCGKnBoI The potato industry in Armenia continues to rely on dedicated farmers who combine tradition with practical innovation. One such...

As part of the International Potato Tour (IPT), the POTATOES.NEWS team visited potato-growing regions of Armenia to explore real field...

Russia imposed temporary phytosanitary import restrictions on table/food potatoes from Pakistan’s Punjab province in late May 2025, with the restriction...

As China enters 2026, its potato industry is at the center of a massive structural overhaul. As the world's largest...

The global market for potatoes and deep-processed potato products has entered one of its most volatile and simultaneously transformational periods...