Harvesting

In a strategic move to bridge the gap between agricultural production and value-added processing, UK-based Flo-Mech Ltd. has unveiled a new, purpose-built demonstration facility. Designed as a dynamic center for...

For growers capitalizing on the high-value early spring market by producing potatoes in protected environments like greenhouses or tunnels, tuber quality is paramount. However, a common physiological disorder known as...

While the harvest marks a seasonal climax, true agricultural success is measured months later by the quality and availability of produce reaching consumers. The strategic storage of over 350,000 tonnes...

The South African potato market is demonstrating classic signs of tight supply meeting strong seasonal demand, resulting in notably firm prices for preferred tuber sizes. On a single trading day,...

The final truckload from the field marks not an end, but the beginning of agriculture's most delicate phase: post-harvest storage. For potato managers across Northwestern Europe and similar climates, the...

The Stavropol region of Russia has cemented its status as a key potato-producing area with a successful harvest of over 88,000 metric tons from 3,000 hectares this season. This output...

The numbers from Bangladesh paint a stark picture of a market in severe distress. According to data from the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB), retail potato prices have plummeted to...

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...

The European sweet potato market is experiencing robust growth, driven by demand from the processing industry, fresh wholesale, and the rapidly expanding meal-kit sector. According to industry expert Martin Oudenes...

The anecdotal evidence from the 2025 Scottish potato harvest, as reported by Stirling Potatoes, presents a compelling case for a phenomenon well-known to agronomists: the inverse relationship between water availability...

For potato producers, the gamble doesn't end at harvest. In a year of good yields but low market prices, the ability to store potatoes efficiently and sell them later at...

The German potato sector is facing a severe paradox in 2025: a bumper harvest has become a financial disaster. With a yield of 13.4 million tonnes—the highest in 25 years,...

A recent multinational study published in Food Science & Nutrition has delivered a stark warning, identifying an increased lifetime cancer risk for children who consume potato chips due to acrylamide (AA) exposure....

In a single morning on October 18th, a force of 80 volunteers braved adverse weather to harvest 11,096 pounds of potatoes at the University of Wyoming’s Sustainable Agriculture Research and...

Potato dormancy has long presented farmers and storage managers with a frustrating dilemma: tubers that sprout too early become unmarketable, while those that remain dormant too long delay planting and...

The Mogilev region, a key agricultural hub in Belarus, is in the final stages of a remarkably productive root vegetable harvest. Initial reports indicate a substantial increase in yields, with...

In a powerful demonstration of logistical and agricultural coordination, a record 1,407 tonnes of potatoes crossed from Bangladesh into Nepal through the Banglabandha land port in a single day. This...

The 2024 harvest season in Kirov Oblast is shaping up to be one for the record books. While many regions grapple with climatic volatility, farmers in this part of Russia...

A below-average yield of smaller-sized sweet potatoes is defining the 2025 season for Mississippi growers. While pests and diseases were largely absent, a severe, 70-day drought during critical growth stages...

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...

The European potato sector is at a pivotal moment. Driven by a robust processing industry and satisfactory farm-gate returns, cultivation areas have expanded. However, this growth is pressured by volatile...

Recent export figures from the Dutch Potato Organisation (NAO) for the first nine months of 2025 highlight a notable shift in the European potato trade. Exports to Belgium, the Netherlands'...

The Kyrgyz Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry is actively developing a proposal to impose temporary limits on potato imports. This regulatory intervention is a direct response to...

Belgium, a cornerstone of Europe's potato production, is anticipating a substantial harvest of 4.96 million tons in 2025, the highest yield since 2017. This represents a significant increase from the...

Belgium, a cornerstone of Europe's potato industry, is experiencing a classic agricultural paradox. While farmers are harvesting one of the largest crops in the nation's history—an estimated 4.96 million tons—the...

The global frozen potato market, long dominated by North American and European giants, is witnessing a strategic shift with the entry of India's M S International. The company has launched...

For potato producers, the post-harvest sorting process is a critical but challenging bottleneck. Reliance on human labor for grading is not only costly and slow but also prone to inconsistency...

The potato's journey to becoming Germany's quintessential vegetable was anything but organic. Initially met with suspicion after its arrival from South America in the 16th century, the tuber's underground growth...

The Malyshev family farm in Russia's Sverdlovsk region has become a local case study in productivity and market dynamics, reporting a record potato yield of 18 tonnes per hectare for...

Official data from a regional government meeting on October 7, 2025, has revealed a significant agricultural shortfall. With only 38% of the potato area harvested, the region has collected 56,000...

In North Korea's Ryanggang Province, a major potato-producing region, the autumn harvest from September 10 to October 10 is not just a agricultural event but a state-mandated mobilization. As reported...

In a recent comprehensive taste test by Food & Wine magazine, the Cape Cod Original Sea Salt Kettle Cooked Potato Chip achieved a rare and telling perfect score of 10 out of...

The recent official warning from the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) in the Rostov Region is a stark reminder of the persistent danger posed by the...

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...

While many regions grapple with volatility, the Melelenkovsky district in Russia's Vladimir region is consolidating its position as a potato production leader. Driven by a new generation of farmers, strategic...

The agricultural sector in Aktobe is in the midst of a critical and time-sensitive harvest season. With a target of 60,000 tons of potatoes and 36,000 tons of vegetables, the primary...

As the harvest season progresses across the Northern Hemisphere, a critical question for bulk buyers, processors, and agricultural planners is when to secure their winter potato supply. Recent expert commentary...

The 2024 harvest campaign in Siberia's Krasnoyarsk Krai is progressing at an accelerated pace, outpacing last year's timelines according to the region's new Minister of Agriculture, Dmitri Voropaev. Current figures...

In a testament to strategic farm management, potato growers in Central Estonia have achieved a medium-yield harvest this season, overcoming significant meteorological hurdles. Reports from key growing regions like Türi...

A combination of expanded acreage and ideal growing conditions is set to deliver Germany its most significant potato harvest since 2000. According to preliminary figures from the German Ministry of...

The autumn harvest in Sverdlovsk Oblast is painting a picture of abundance for key vegetables like potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and beets. According to Vitaly Samorodov, director of the Belorechensky agribusiness...

A glimpse into a major seed potato operation reveals the precision, scale, and diverse career opportunities that define the modern agricultural supply chain, from cool store to french fry. At...

For potato growers, the harvest is not the end of the season; it's the beginning of the next. The careful selection and storage of seed tubers is one of the...

In the heart of Russia's Ural Mountains, where a short growing season and fungal pressures define agricultural life, farmers are demonstrating how modern science and meticulous management can secure a...

While often viewed as separate domains, consumer purchasing behavior at the retail level sends powerful market signals back through the supply chain, directly influencing farmgate prices, variety selection, and post-harvest...

Agricultural producers in Russia's Tyumen region have demonstrated exceptional productivity in the current harvest season, achieving yields that set new standards for northern agricultural regions. According to the regional Department...

Recent statements from Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko highlight a strategic outlook that resonates with agricultural producers worldwide: a recognized global potato deficit presents a significant, multi-year opportunity. For farmers, agronomists,...

In the Nho Quan district of Vietnam, the story of sweet potato production has been a classic tale of agricultural volatility: bountiful harvests followed by plummeting prices, leaving farmers struggling...

At the recent opening of the "Chisto Fri" processing plant in Tatarstan, Russian Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut projected a 2024 national potato harvest of 7.5–7.6 million tons. This represents...

The agricultural season in Russia's Predgorny District is showcasing a robust potato harvest, with digging operations for autumn varieties now underway. According to the district administration, the total planted area...