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Around 20 participants from across Germany—ranging from industry newcomers to seasoned professionals—gathered for a two-day event designed to deepen their expertise on potatoes and gain hands-on insights along the entire...

Germany has imported twice as many Dutch consumption and industrial potatoes this season compared to the same period last year, according to the latest figures from the Dutch Potato Organization...

Potato farmers in Germany's Palatinate region are still reeling from last year's oversupply, with a somber atmosphere prevailing at this year's Early Potato Day in Dirmstein. The event, held on...

Exclusive for Potatoes.news The Bolivian Altiplano is currently facing a severe agricultural crisis due to extreme winter conditions. Recent frosts hitting the high-altitude regions have devastated the local potato crops,...

Exclusive for Potatoes.news In an effort to honor one of the most culturally and economically significant crops in the country, agricultural stakeholders in Chile are advancing a collaborative campaign to...

Exclusive for Potatoes.news Behind every harvested potato in Ecuador are families whose daily lives are marked by hard work, climate uncertainty, and crucial decisions that determine the success of their...

Exclusive for Potatoes.news As of late June 2026, the Brazilian potato market is witnessing a continuous decline in prices, driven primarily by the increasing intensity of the ongoing harvest. Following...

Exclusive for Potatoes.news In the Andean highlands of Ecuador, at altitudes exceeding 3,200 meters above sea level, a silent agricultural revolution is taking place. Farmers in the province of Tungurahua...

Exclusive for Potatoes.news Water management is becoming an increasingly critical factor for agricultural sustainability and yield optimization, particularly in key production zones like the Pampean Region. To address these evolving...

Exclusive for Potatoes.news In the final weeks of June 2026, the Brazilian potato market is experiencing a downward shift in prices. According to recent market intelligence, this decline is directly...

Exclusive for Potatoes.news The Chiloé Archipelago, internationally recognized as one of the fundamental centers of origin for the global potato, is the stage for a critical conservation initiative. A sponsorship...

Exclusive for Potatoes.news Finca Balcarce, a well-known company dedicated to the production of frozen potatoes in Balcarce, Argentina, has announced the definitive closure of its operations. A Decade of Agro-Industrial...

Exclusive for Potatoes.news The high-altitude regions of the Andes have long been recognized as the cradle of potato biodiversity. Today, this genetic wealth is proving to be a crucial asset...

Exclusive for Potatoes.news The fresh produce market, encompassing fruits, flowers, and vegetables, is undergoing a profound and silent transformation. Today, the rhythm of this change is increasingly dictated by the...

Young consumers are still snacking, but the way they choose their foods is changing rapidly. Flavor alone no longer decides the purchase—today's youth are increasingly interested in how products are...

In the highlands of East Africa, potatoes are a lifeline for millions of smallholder farmers—but late blight disease has long been their greatest enemy. This aggressive pathogen can destroy an...

At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (Chain Expo), McDonald’s China announced three strategic cooperation agreements that mark a significant evolution in its procurement and sustainability approach. The centerpiece...

In the remote mountain village of Jianglingshang, nestled in Chun'an County, Hangzhou, a remarkable transformation has unfolded over the past eight years. What was once a story of hardship—elderly farmers...

For millions of smallholder farmers in the tropical highlands of East Africa, the dream of a bountiful potato harvest is increasingly overshadowed by what can be called a "chemical tax."...

Fanidhar Mega Food Park Pvt. Ltd., one of India's leading manufacturers and exporters of value-added potato products, has announced its participation in JFEX 2026 – the Japan International Food &...

When people think of American potatoes, Idaho usually comes to mind first. However, Lay's—one of the world's largest potato chip brands and a former undisputed global leader in chip sales—sources...

Fresh new potatoes from the southern regions of Russia have made their first appearance of the season at Moscow's weekend farmer markets. Farmers have brought the early harvest from Rostov...

Researchers at Bryansk State Agrarian University have completed an inspection of their field potato plantings, finding that a significant portion of the plants have already reached the budding stage. This...

In June, major retail chains approached Russian potato producers with requests for additional supply volumes, as last year's stock is either completely sold out or exists only as substandard leftovers...

Russian potato prices are experiencing a rapid seasonal decline as the active harvest of open-field vegetables gets underway in southern regions, including Rostov, Astrakhan, and Stavropol. According to Alexei Krasilnikov,...

Farmers and lessees in Turkmenistan's Balkan velayat have begun harvesting their potato crop, with growers in the Bereket etrap aiming for a record-breaking 5,320 tonnes of spring potatoes this season....

The Astrakhan region has become one of the first in Russia to begin harvesting its new potato crop. According to Governor Igor Babushkin, local farmers plan to gather approximately 1,200...

A recent study has uncovered a striking disparity in PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) distribution in agricultural environments. While soil samples predominantly contained legacy PFAS compounds accumulated over years of...

In the first five months of this year, Russia sharply reduced its imports of Chinese potatoes, cutting them by 2.4 times compared to the same period last year, to just...

Farmers in Russia's Astrakhan Region have become the first in the country to launch the harvest of young potatoes this season. In a farming enterprise located in the Kharabalinsky District,...

An abnormal heatwave in Russia's Omsk Region is raising alarms among agricultural specialists, as rising temperatures are expected to intensify the damage caused by Colorado potato beetle larvae. On June...

Farmers in Turkmenistan's Dashoguz Region have begun harvesting this year's potato crop, which was planted across a total area of 8,800 hectares, according to the news source "Turkmenistan: Golden Age."...

Researchers at Umeå University have discovered that applying two soil bacteria together produces a significantly stronger effect on potato development than using either strain individually. Led by Benedict Albrechtsen from...

The Jeollanam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services, in collaboration with the Highland Agriculture Research Institute under the National Institute of Crop Science, held a "2026 Potato Regional Adaptability Test Field...

Orion has announced the start of production for its popular "Pocachip" and "Swing Chip" brands using freshly harvested domestic potatoes from this year's crop. These chips, made from new potatoes,...

On June 12, Peruvian Ambassador to Korea Paul Fernando Duclos Parodi made an official visit to Goesan County in Chungcheongbuk-do, one of South Korea's premier potato-producing regions, to mark World...

June marks the season for freshly harvested "Haji potatoes" in Korea — spring-planted potatoes dug up around the summer solstice (June 21) before the monsoon rains can spoil them in...

The 25th annual Palbongsan Potato Festival will take place on June 20–21 at the Palbongsan Eoullim Madang in Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea. Since its launch in 2002, the festival has...

Jeongseon-gun in Gangwon Province, South Korea, has announced the full-scale launch of the "Support Project for an Excellent Model of Field Agriculture (Potato) Mechanization," aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of...

Jeongseon-gun in Gangwon Province, South Korea, is advancing a "Field Agriculture Mechanization Support Project" specifically for potato farming, aimed at boosting regional agricultural competitiveness and addressing severe rural labor shortages....

In Qianshuikou Village, Laixi City, Qingdao, a striking purple potato variety that can be eaten raw has taken the market by storm. Introduced from abroad in 2022, this unique crop...

On a rainy June day, the "Gratitude Pavilion" at the entrance of Jianglingshang Village in Chun'an County, Zhejiang Province, turned into a bustling potato collection point as part of the...

The Ecuadorian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries (MAGP) has successfully conducted a strategic operational initiative in the province of Azuay, specifically targeting the improvement of potato crop yields. This...

The Peruvian government has officially greenlit a new regulatory framework designed to transform the nation’s potato sector from a primary commodity market into a robust industrial powerhouse. Through Supreme Decree...

A significant agricultural initiative is underway in the Huancavelica region of Peru, aimed at bolstering the production of the popular Peruanita potato variety. This project is a collaborative effort driven...

On June 12, the "Yun Wuyi · Zheng Gaoshan" Zhenghe high-mountain potato brand launch and high-quality agricultural product matchmaking event was held in Daxi Village, Yangyuan Township, Zhenghe County, Fujian...

In Zhouying Town, Shenqiu County, Henan Province, the 80-mu (about 5.3 hectares) contract potato fields at the Ouying Village Ecological Agriculture Park have ushered in a bumper harvest. This year’s...

South Korean food giant Nongshim has announced the launch of an innovative new snack, "Potato Chips Yeop-tteok Rosé Flavor," developed in partnership with the renowned restaurant "Dongdaemun Yeopgi Tteokbokki." This...

The British early potato season is in full swing, with three coastal regions—Suffolk, Pembrokeshire, and Ayrshire—showcasing distinct approaches to bringing this beloved crop from field to fork in record time....

Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery at the Inca site of Tambo Viejo on the southern coast of Peru: two perfectly preserved chuño—freeze-dried potato tubers—that lay sealed in a ceramic...