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McCain Foods, a global leader in potato processing, is making a decisive move to future-proof its core agricultural supply chain....

The global seed potato industry has entered a new phase of consolidation with the finalized acquisition of IPM Potato Group...

Aquatera is a specialized Russian company focused on irrigation pumping solutions for large-scale agriculture. Its core mission is to move...

POTATOES NEWS and the International Potato Tour are proud to announce a strategic regional partnership with Green Perfect Plant (GPP)...

For a company of Miratorg's scale—Russia's largest producer of beef and a major pork and crop farmer—the past year has...

The announcement that McCain Foods is divesting its Harvestime vegetable processing business in South Africa to Enduring Ventures is a...

In the modern industrial landscape, the pursuit of efficiency, precision, and sustainability is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity....

The global landscape of agricultural processing is often a story of untapped potential meeting industrial scale. One of the most...

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

In Qian Shuikou village, Shandong, a quiet agricultural revolution has unfolded, demonstrating the potent synergy of agronomic specialization and digital...

In the Zhoushan archipelago of China's Zhejiang province, a remarkable agricultural model is redefining rural development. The "Five-Star Potato Commune,"...

The announcement by Gut Wulksfelde, a 479-hectare Bioland-certified farm in northern Germany, of its "Kartoffel-Retter-Aktion" (Potato Rescue Campaign) is more...

The announcement by Aviko's Potato Growers Commission (ATC) of an average pool price of €25.07/ton for the 2025 harvest is not merely...

The upcoming New York Produce Show will feature more than just new potato varieties; it will showcase a fundamentally different...

In the rural municipality of Pansy, Manitoba, Mel and Helen Kachur have redefined retirement by transforming three acres into a...

After an intensive and truly marathon-like week in Santiago, the PatPot team reflects on a series of meaningful achievements. Participating...

At the long-running Reutlingen potato market in Germany, farmer Mathias Rudolf offers a glimpse into a enduring agricultural tradition: the...

The Dutch potato sector, a cornerstone of European agriculture, is in the throes of a severe market crisis. Following the...

For the agricultural sector, the ultimate validation of a crop's value often happens not in the field, but in the...

The recent financial report from Royal HZPC Group for the 2024/2025 year is more than just a corporate success story;...

In an era where agricultural operations face immense pressure from market volatility and input costs, the 20-year journey of Aurora...

The Russian Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) has officially registered "Tambov Potato" as a new Geographical Indication (GI). This...

The Indian potato sector, vital for both domestic consumption and the growing processing industry, is at a crossroads. Chronic labor...

In a bold move that blends culinary arts with agricultural marketing, McCain Foods has launched two new South Asian-inspired potato...

The final dismantling of CêlaVíta's processing plant in Wezep marks the end of a 58-year legacy and serves as a...

In the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, a quiet agricultural revolution is underway as farmers successfully cultivate crops once considered...

In Thailand's Isan region, farmer Wisa Lakkhampa's story is a microcosm of the challenges and opportunities facing modern agriculture. A...

Early potatoes in Astrakhan Oblast: how Pavel Androsov’s farm keeps its market head start under +45 °C heat and return...

Bottom line for potato processors: faster service, on-site testing, and readily available spare parts for slicers and dicers used in...

Prepared as part of the International Potato Tour (IPT). On day two of the Kazakhstan leg of the Potato Enthusiast...

interview recorded during the “Potato Tour of Russia” (Moscow Oblast, Mozhaysk District). https://youtu.be/cli3olEbbd4?si=C8R4Eyhu76yGLW6B This stop isn’t a giant with thousands...

International Potato Tour visit to Lipetsk Oblast. One of the stops: Aurora’s multi-site storage hub https://youtu.be/2m1uWQe1D4U?si=H001_VvJFgC6u1sQ Aurora is building a...

interview recorded during the “Potato Tour of Russia.” https://youtu.be/c2k9uq8SnKE?si=nQkiYhGLbtJz4nFJ The Klimovsk potato project began in 1998—in a historically “potato” zone...

interview recorded during the “Potato Tour of Russia” (Orenburg Oblast, Ursky District). https://youtu.be/JL5GK5Mc9io?si=O92mwYU2XqFRET9F In the floodplains of the Kumak and...

International Potato Tour visit to Gorno-Mariysky District. Conversation with farm head Andrey Babushkin https://youtu.be/LuWZvCeUxmg?si=ngum18iW9i1puxAp The Babushkin farm’s arc runs from...

Decades — step by step. The story of “Samarskie Ovoschi” began at a turning point in history: as kolkhozes and...

interview recorded during the “Potato Tour of Russia” at the Vesna greenhouse complex (Samarskie Ovoschi Group, Samara Oblast). https://youtu.be/N1HqXgttV3A?si=G2KxmsjqpIhdJa73 In...

International Potato Tour (Международный картофельный тур) visit to Slava Kartofelya. Conversation with Khasiat Sibulovich and Ramil Khasiatovich https://youtu.be/_gOK3N6W2Q4?si=yq18NtM2fRmlCxPV Slava Kartofelya...

Key takeaway: Over 30 years, Gözde Ziraî (Türkiye) has grown from a small family farm into a professional seed-potato player,...

A “Potato Tour across Russia” visit to the Republic of Tatarstan, to the project’s general partner — Avgust https://youtu.be/h9Wm05duvlA?si=B9g7WW-rCz9sYZWS Avgust...

A “Potato Tour across Russia” visit to Moscow Oblast. Conversation with Valentin Kozlov https://youtu.be/eWGJjwwFbTM Valmix is a rare example on...

A visit to the "KRiMM" agrofirm in Tyumen reveals a multi-billion dollar operation bridging primary production with high-value processing, capturing...

In a significant advancement for regional food security, Jeju Island Agricultural Technology Institute has exceeded its hydroponic seed potato production...

For farmers, agronomists, agricultural engineers, and scientists working in agriculture, technological innovation is revolutionizing potato production systems. From disease-free seedling...

In Puerto Varas, with Lake Llanquihue and the volcanoes as witnesses, a brand was born that has combined the best...

The agricultural branch "Yubileiny-Agro" of the OJSC "Gomselmash" conglomerate is currently showcasing a masterclass in efficient potato harvesting. According to...

Since its announcement in January 2025, Agristo's planned $450 million potato processing facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota, has progressed...

One Chinese region has transformed its potato industry into a $3.5 billion economic powerhouse, controlling everything from virus-free seed production...

Recent downpours in Tyumen have delivered half the region’s monthly average rainfall in just weeks, jeopardizing early potato crops. Ivan Simishchenko, an...

A common frustration among potato growers is lush, vigorous foliage with disappointingly small tubers—some no larger than walnuts. As noted...