AGROTECHNOLOGY

At 10,000 feet in the Ecuadorian Andes, a women-led farming collective is confronting climate change and agricultural homogenization by reviving...

For potato producers, agronomists, and researchers, the start of the year marks a crucial knowledge-sharing event: the Idaho Potato Conference....

The Astrakhan region, characterized by a dry, continental climate with hot summers and often poor soil quality, presents significant challenges...

The numbers from Bangladesh paint a stark picture of a market in severe distress. According to data from the Trading...

The image of a 1.343 kg potato is certainly striking, but for professionals in agriculture, the story behind Adeline Dromer's...

This is a significant achievement and a great opportunity for the project to reach a new audience and share stories...

The 'Riviera' potato has garnered significant attention as an ultra-early variety, promising a harvest of new potatoes just 45 days...

A stark warning from a leading Russian potato producer, Nikolai Yuzefov, owner of a 7,200-hectare farm in the Rostov region,...

The pursuit of high yield, disease resistance, and storability has long driven potato breeding programs and planting decisions. However, a...

The pursuit of the perfect potato often focuses on yield, disease resistance, and processing quality. However, a recent statement by...

The Dutch potato market is sending clear signals of correction for the 2024/2025 season. According to the Association of Arable...

Rostov Region, Veselovsky District, Khutor LeninskyAs part of the International Potato Tour, we visited JSC “Niva,” one of the leading...

Nicaragua’s agricultural sector reports positive news this season: potato production is sufficient to guarantee the supply of national markets. After...

The Brazilian potato sector continues to evolve, and one variety making notable advances is Cupido. Known for its uniform shape,...

Independent research conducted by the Chambre d'Agriculture du Nord–Pas-de-Calais and sponsored by Restrain has revealed that the company's proprietary sprouting...

California, known globally for its diverse agricultural outputs, faces ongoing challenges in maintaining profitability and sustainability in the face of...

Brazil’s potato market has closed the week with notably higher prices, driven by persistent rainfall that once again disrupted harvesting,...

A Hailstorm That Devastated the Season A strong hailstorm struck the municipality of Sacaca in the Potosí department, destroying potato...

December: A Pivotal Month for Brazil’s Potato Market Southern Brazilian states — Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and Paraná...

Price Decline as a Driver of Food Stability Brazil is experiencing a notable drop in potato prices, directly contributing to...

A recent high-level dialogue between the Brazilian Seeds and Seedlings Trade Association (ABCSEM) and representatives from the Dutch government underscores...

Mexico’s potato sector enters the new season with shrinking planted area and significant uncertainty among growers. Falling market prices, rising...

The government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) is taking a decisive and costly step in its long-running battle against potato...

The global potato sector is navigating a new reality defined by climate volatility and economic pressure. Success is no longer...

The Peruvian government has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting the industrialization of potatoes, one of the country’s most emblematic crops...

Uruguay’s spring potato campaign has come to an end, showing greater production volumes and unusually high stock levels. The market...

On the island of Chiloé — one of the world’s major centers of potato domestication — native potatoes are far...

The International Potato Tour continues its journey across Kazakhstan, exploring the technologies, agronomic decisions, and real-world challenges faced by potato...

The rise of baby potatoes, or "creamers," represents one of the most significant value-creating shifts in the modern potato industry....

In a significant step toward sustainable potato cultivation, Project Opportunity—a coalition of 12 European starch industry partners—has announced the successful...

For potato producers, the gamble doesn't end at harvest. In a year of good yields but low market prices, the...

The conversation had barely settled when the JKUAT team a group of researchers and technicians from the JKUAT Biotechnology Department,...

For potato growers and the industry that supports them, the fight against Phytophthora infestans, the pathogen responsible for late blight, is...

The landscape of Sand Mountain in DeKalb County, Alabama, tells a familiar story in American agriculture: the shift from diverse,...

A recent multinational study published in Food Science & Nutrition has delivered a stark warning, identifying an increased lifetime cancer risk for...

We are proud and delighted to announce that we are an official international partner of the Global Potato Summit (GPS)...

The National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) in Argentina has introduced a promising new potato variety designed specifically for chip...

Potato producers in the Perote region of Mexico are facing a challenging season marked by severe frost events and sharp...

According to the portal ARGENPAPA, potato acreage in the northern region of Sinaloa is expected to decrease — from approximately...

The retirement of Dr. S.K. Luthra after 36 years of service is not merely a personnel change; it is a...

The guidance from a culinary expert to select potatoes in mesh or perforated packaging is more than just a shopping...

In Brazil, potato prices have recently increased due to adverse weather conditions and the natural end of the harvest season....

Hybrid potato breeding is poised to revolutionize the global potato value chain, moving propagation from the field to the lab....

The escalating cost of chemical inputs and rising consumer demand for residue-free produce are pushing potato growers to seek sustainable...

Potato dormancy has long presented farmers and storage managers with a frustrating dilemma: tubers that sprout too early become unmarketable,...

In a significant development for post-harvest management, Calgary-based Cellar Insights has announced the successful closure of an oversubscribed seed funding...

Across Kenya’s lush highlands, a quiet revolution is taking root one powered by potatoes and driven by the determination of...

The Colorado potato beetle (CPB) represents one of the most significant and costly pest challenges in global agriculture, with populations...