Chile (Chiloé): Native Potatoes as Living Heritage and the Foundation of a Unique Agricultural System
On the island of Chiloé — one of the world’s major centers of potato domestication — native potatoes are far...
Read moreDetailsOn the island of Chiloé — one of the world’s major centers of potato domestication — native potatoes are far...
Read moreDetailsThe potato sector in Honduras has reached a boiling point. Local producers from the western region blocked the CA-4 highway,...
Read moreDetailsThe International Potato Tour continues its journey across Kazakhstan, exploring the technologies, agronomic decisions, and real-world challenges faced by potato...
Read moreDetailsMexico’s potato sector is undergoing a meaningful shift as growers increasingly adopt biostimulants to improve crop performance, reduce stress and...
Read moreDetailsThe situation in Colombia’s potato industry is becoming increasingly alarming. According to local producer groups, for every 40 million pesos...
Read moreDetailsAfter an intensive and truly marathon-like week in Santiago, the PatPot team reflects on a series of meaningful achievements. Participating...
Read moreDetailsThe first part of the special podcast by Avgust and the International Potato Tour (IPT) was recorded in Pavlodar and...
Read moreDetailsThe International Potato Tour continues its journey across Kazakhstan.This time, the Potatoes.News team visited the Pavlodar region and the farming...
Read moreDetailsLocation: Pavlodar Region, Republic of KazakhstanFarm: Sergey FarmPartner: Avgust CompanyProject: International Potato TourFilming Year: 2025 The International Potato Tour continues...
Read moreDetailsWe are proud and delighted to announce that we are an official international partner of the Global Potato Summit (GPS)...
Read moreDetailsThe National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) in Argentina has introduced a promising new potato variety designed specifically for chip...
Read moreDetailsPotato producers in the Perote region of Mexico are facing a challenging season marked by severe frost events and sharp...
Read moreDetailsAccording to the portal ARGENPAPA, potato acreage in the northern region of Sinaloa is expected to decrease — from approximately...
Read moreDetailsIn Brazil, potato prices have recently increased due to adverse weather conditions and the natural end of the harvest season....
Read moreDetailsThe International Potato Tour and its General Partner “Avgust” continue their journey across Kazakhstan. In the Karaganda region of Kazakhstan,...
Read moreDetailsBOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA — Despite Colombia’s strong agricultural potential, the use of certified potato seeds and other crop species remains worryingly...
Read moreDetailsSANTIAGO, CHILE — The Chilean potato market is facing a sharp price drop, reaching the lowest levels in the past...
Read moreDetailsA new potato variety, branded as CIP-Asiryq, has been unveiled in Peru as a promising tool in the fight against...
Read moreDetailsIn a major effort to preserve Andean agrobiodiversity and enhance food security, the Association of Native Potato Guardians of Peru...
Read moreDetailsPotato producers in the municipality of Murillo, Tolima, are struggling with severe financial difficulties caused by low farmgate prices, high...
Read moreDetailsIn the highlands of Bolivia, where the potato originated thousands of years ago, farmers are facing a growing challenge —...
Read moreDetailsIn Argentina’s Patagonia region, potato farming is gaining new momentum thanks to the use of center pivot irrigation systems in...
Read moreDetailsA Grateful Farewell to Two Respected Leaders On October 30th, Kiremko marked an important moment in its history by saying...
Read moreDetailsHyFun Foods, one of India’s leading frozen food producers, proudly participated in the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference – North Region,...
Read moreDetailsIndia: New Players Strengthen the Potato Processing Industry In mid-October 2025, India’s potato processing sector is witnessing a surge of...
Read moreDetailsThe long-awaited moment for the potato world has arrived — the era of Hybrid True Potato Seed (HTPS) is officially...
Read moreDetailsThe planting season has begun, and Nakuru Tubers is once again proving that success in potato farming starts with quality...
Read moreDetailsIn the evolving landscape of potato production, sustainability and innovation are increasingly becoming key differentiators. The article “Con Verno, el...
Read moreDetailsWeek of October 27–31, 2025 — Brazil’s wholesale potato market remained broadly stable despite a seasonal drop in availability as...
Read moreDetailsMcCain Foods has announced a major expansion of its plant in Araxá, Minas Gerais, Brazil, committing R$1.8 billion (≈ US$317...
Read moreDetailsThe International Potato Tour (IPT) has been recognized by the industry and audience as a standout initiative in potato farming...
Read moreDetailsA sector-wide workshop fully dedicated to potato “powdery scab” (Spongospora subterranea)—a disease increasingly affecting yield and tuber quality in Chile’s...
Read moreDetailsIn brief. A study by the National University of Colombia (UNAL) found that among more than 100 genotypes of “papa...
Read moreDetailsIn the ever-growing ecosystem of agricultural media, Potatoes.News stands out as a specialized and influential hub connecting stakeholders across the...
Read moreDetailsThe International Potato Tour continues its journey across Russia’s key agricultural regions. At the Agroprodmash Ural exhibition in Yekaterinburg, the...
Read moreDetailsPrepared exclusively for Potatoes.NewsAstana, Republic of Kazakhstan https://youtu.be/nTDcmTWrQas The International Potato Tour (IPT) continues its journey across countries where potatoes...
Read moreDetailsFounded in 2001, KFH Davletov has grown from 50 ha to a modern, family-run potato and vegetable business led by...
Read moreDetailsThe International Potato Tour (IPT) continues to bring readers closer to the global leaders of the potato industry. This time,...
Read moreDetailsRostov-on-Don, Russia.The International Potato Tour continues to explore leading enterprises of the agricultural sector. This time, the team visited the...
Read moreDetailsIn Novosibirsk Oblast’s Ordynsky district, Dary Ordynska has grown from a 2010 start (40 ha of potatoes) into a diversified...
Read moreDetailsIn Altai Krai’s unusually collaborative veg-growing scene, SOYUZAGRO stands out: nearly 1,000 ha of potatoes, steady processor partnerships, and a...
Read moreDetailsUchumskaya (Uzhursky District, near Lake Uchum) is a grain–oilseed farm that added potatoes three seasons ago. Now it’s running its...
Read moreDetailsNemirov Group farms ~1,000–1,600 ha of potatoes (by year), traces its roots to 1991, and leans on full mechanization, long...
Read moreDetailsAt the Krasnoyarsk Agrarian University, a Center for Breeding and Seed Production runs parallel programs in potatoes and soybean: testing...
Read moreDetailsThe International Potato Tour (Международный картофельный тур) continues with a stop at the Babushkin family farm—an operation that treats soil...
Read moreDetailsFrom the first customer brief to a semi-trailer that handles potatoes, silage, and grain — and unloads in ~4 minutes....
Read moreDetailsSince 2012, the Popov family — Vyacheslav and his son Artyom — has been growing the classic “borsch set” and...
Read moreDetailsBreeder Boris Contreras grew up chasing native potatoes across Chile’s islands with his father, a university researcher. Today he leads...
Read moreDetailsPrepared as part of the International Potato Tour (IPT). On day two of the Kazakhstan stage of the Potato Enthusiast...
Read moreDetailsInterview with Alexander Viktorovich Shilin, CEO of APK “Raigorod” (Volgograd Region) In this episode of the International Potato Tour (Международный...
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