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Potatoes.News report as part of the International Potato Tour — India. During the International Potato Tour in India, we visited...

For generations, potato growers have adhered to the principle of deep planting, typically 10-15 cm, to protect developing tubers. However,...

India’s potato sector is increasingly becoming a source not only of production volume, but also of practical, scalable innovation. One...

Potatoes remain one of the most universal and strategically important crops in the global agri-food system. Grown on every continent,...

Buenos Aires, Argentina — Global potato processor Lamb Weston has announced the closure of its production facility in Munro, Buenos...

As part of its mandate as Colombia’s National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO), the ICA has strengthened regional phytosanitary risk management...

The potato sector in Chile is going through its most difficult period in the last ten years. The current season...

A powerful hailstorm has caused significant damage to potato crops in Yunguyo Province, located in the Puno region of southern...

A new episode of POTATO 2.0 is now live, featuring an exclusive story about Lamb Weston’s 75th anniversary and the...

The persistent challenge of suboptimal potato yields often leads growers to seek solutions in new varieties or advanced technologies. However,...

Across Kenya’s potato-growing highlands, small-scale farmers are navigating shrinking land sizes, unpredictable rainfall, rising pest pressure and escalating input costs....

The global potato industry is changing faster than ever — and it needs a clear, professional voice.That’s why we’re launching...

The Primorsky Krai in Russia's Far East has successfully harvested and placed into winter storage a significant reserve of potatoes...

In the heart of Bangladesh's potato belt, the district of Bogura presents a powerful case study in agricultural resilience and...

While agronomists perfect cultivation techniques and scientists develop resilient varieties, a quiet revolution in potato marketing has emerged not from...

Punjab Province | January 24–28 Founder of the International Potato Tour, Viktor Kovalev, continues to expand the geography of the...

In a significant agricultural achievement, the Rangpur region of Bangladesh has exceeded its potato cultivation target by 1% for the...

For generations, potato farmers in the Indo-Gangetic plains have faced an agonizing, annual cycle of boom and bust. Lush fields...

In a compelling example of cross-disciplinary innovation, scientists at Moscow State University (MSU) have repurposed a well-known agricultural adversary—the Potato Virus...

In the remote settlement of Turukhansk, located in Russia's Krasnoyarsk Krai within the Arctic Circle, local authorities recently levied significant...

The expansion of protected winter potato cultivation represents a significant opportunity for farm income diversification, leveraging the crop's preference for...

In the Samrye region of South Korea, watermelon farmers grappled with a common post-harvest dilemma: selecting a second crop that...

In a significant development for Russian agriculture, Novgorod Oblast has emerged as the leading potato producer in the Northwestern Federal...

A remarkable agricultural transformation is underway in Nayong County, Guizhou Province. Where local potato farmers once harvested 15,000 to 18,750...

A groundbreaking research initiative in Arkansas is taking direct aim at a critical frontier for controlled-environment agriculture (CEA): moving beyond...

The potato, long a staple of global diets, is at the epicenter of a profound agricultural transformation. Driven by converging...

The explosive popularity of specialized snacks like Calbee's Honey Butter Chips is not a random food fad; it is a...

The demographic clock is ticking loudly across global agriculture, and the potato sector, with its high capital and expertise demands,...

Foreword (Potatoes.News) Foreword (Potatoes.News)In 2025, Lamb Weston marks its 75th anniversary while making an important move in Asia: entering Singapore’s...

In Sri Lanka's central highlands, the climate crisis is not a future projection but a present-day agricultural collapse. Recent catastrophic...

During the International Potato Tour (IPT) in India at the Global Potato Summit in Delhi, we interviewed Moustafa Dessouki, Regional...

The first shipment of a new potato variety, 'Ganken No.9', has cleared customs in China, bound for Jakarta. Developed by...

For over a century, potato breeding has been constrained by the crop's biological blueprint: complex tetraploid genetics and the cumbersome...

December 2025 marked a landmark event for the agricultural media industry. The "International Potato Tour" project, created by Potatoes News...

For growers of early-maturing potato varieties, timing is everything. The strategy is simple: beat the main harvest to market, capture...

For centuries, potato propagation has been an act of cloning: cutting and replanting tubers. This method carries burdens: bulky, perishable...

In the heart of Punjab's Doaba region, a textbook example of agricultural success has triggered a financial crisis. Farmers are...

The recent bankruptcy of Netherlands-based CêlaVíta, a pioneer in chilled convenience potato products since 1967, is more than a corporate...

For global agricultural professionals, the challenge of converting raw yield into stable, high-margin income is universal. A powerful model is...

For potato producers, understanding end-market dynamics is as crucial as managing a healthy crop. A detailed snapshot from leading Southeastern...

European potato starch producers are navigating a season of plenty that presents a complex set of challenges. Driven by a...

The recent announcement by Better Made Snack Foods to launch standalone seasoning shakers—featuring flavors like Barbecue, Red Hot, and Sour...

Belgium, a cornerstone of Europe's potato processing industry, is facing a classic agricultural challenge: a remarkable harvest creating significant market...

In a powerful signal to the agricultural sector, two global agri-food leaders, McCain Foods and Cargill, have announced a significant...

In a strategic move to bridge the gap between agricultural production and value-added processing, UK-based Flo-Mech Ltd. has unveiled a...

In a significant move for India's agricultural sector, McPatel Foods, the company behind the Ohh! Potato processing brand, has announced...

Bangladesh's potato farmers are navigating a painful economic paradox. After a record harvest of 115 lakh (11.5 million) tonnes in...

For growers capitalizing on the high-value early spring market by producing potatoes in protected environments like greenhouses or tunnels, tuber...

Potato breeding objectives are undergoing a significant global shift, moving from a primary focus on yield to incorporating essential traits...

In the misty fields of Weining Autonomous County, a quiet revolution is underway. The sounds of large-scale potato harvesters at...