Events and exhibitions

With just six months to go until Europe’s largest open-air potato event – PotatoEurope 2025 – the anticipation is building! On September 3-4, 2025, leading industry professionals, potato producers and...

Turkey’s Largest Specialized Potato Fair Brings Leading Industry Professionals Together in Nevşehir The potato industry is evolving rapidly, making it essential to stay updated on the latest trends and technologies....

From February 25 to 27, 2025, Samarkand hosted the international exhibition AGROPRO EXPO 2025, bringing together leading experts in agriculture, agribusiness and agricultural technology manufacturers from around the world. This...

Shchelkovo Agrochem, a prominent name in Russia's agricultural industry, is taking center stage at the AGROTECH Expo: Potato, Vegetables, and Fruits. Serving as the event’s general sponsor, the company is...

The irrigation industry has weathered the challenges of 2024 and is stepping into 2025 with cautious optimism. As the global climate and economic conditions evolve, professionals in the sector are...

The agricultural landscape in rural South Africa is undergoing a positive transformation, thanks to the Potatoes SA Enterprise Development Program. This initiative aims to equip small-scale potato farmers with the...

In 2025, Russia will launch a unique project—the "Potato Tour Across Russia." This tour brings together participants from various sectors of the potato industry: from producers and processors to research...

The AGROTECH-2025 competition, held during the International Expo on Potato, Vegetable, and Fruit Technologies, brought together industry leaders and innovators to highlight cutting-edge solutions in agriculture. The event recognized 11...

Collaborating for Agricultural DevelopmentFrom December 9 to 13, 2024, four officers from St. Vincent and the Grenadines' Ministry of Agriculture participated in an intensive study tour in Dominica. The objective:...

Why Attend the WPC? The Michigan Winter Potato Conference (WPC) has established itself as a vital gathering for farmers, agronomists, agricultural engineers, and potato industry leaders. Taking place at the...

A Leap Forward in Crop Storage Technology Mooij Agro, a global leader in crop storage solutions, has unveiled cutting-edge innovations at Potato Expo 2025 in the United States. In collaboration...

The Idaho Potato Conference, now in its 57th year, is set to return to Pocatello, Idaho, from January 22–23, 2025. Organized by the University of Idaho, this event draws attention...

The fresh produce industry is preparing for its largest and most influential event yet: Fruit Logistica 2025, scheduled from February 5–7 in Berlin. Celebrating its guiding theme of “Fruitful Connections,”...

Fruit Logistica 2025: Pioneering Innovations for the Fresh Produce Industry The fresh fruit industry is gearing up for Fruit Logistica 2025, the world’s premier trade show, which will take place...

The Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR), Central Potato Research Institute (CRPI) Research Station in Upper Shillong conducted a significant training program focused on organic potato production technology. The event,...

Training Initiative Under Krishi Swarna Samridhi Week ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dimapur in Nagaland state of India has taken a significant step in advancing agricultural practices by organizing a comprehensive training...

A recent field demonstration by the Longding Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) showcased improved potato plantation techniques for farmers in Olingtong, Mopakhat. The training, held on Tuesday, aimed to empower local...

The potato, the third most cultivated crop globally, will take center stage at the International Potato Symposium during Macfrut 2025, scheduled for May 6-8 at the Rimini Expo Centre in...

The global potato industry is evolving at a rapid pace, and InterPom 2024, held at the Kortrijk Xpo in Belgium, has proven to be a crucial platform for this transformation....

Potatoes are a staple food enjoyed worldwide, and their quality is paramount throughout the supply chain, from farm to table. Ensuring high-quality potatoes requires more than just attention to growing...

In a rapidly evolving world of food processing, efficiency and precision are critical to meet the increasing global demand for high-quality food products. Urschel, a pioneer in food cutting technology,...

Every year, potato farmers, agronomists, agricultural engineers, and scientists gather to share insights into the latest trends and innovations in potato breeding. This November, The Potato Company B.V. (TPC) hosted...

The holiday season is a time for family, celebration, and togetherness—but it can also bring about its fair share of stress, particularly around meal preparation. Recognizing this, The Little Potato...

The First National Potato Fair in Colombia was not just an event but a landmark gathering that brought together nearly 10,000 people, all united by the shared goal of transforming...

As the agricultural industry evolves, there is growing pressure on food processors to increase efficiency while reducing environmental impact. Pulsemaster, a Dutch-German pioneer in pulsed electric field (PEF) technology, is...

The agriculture industry is evolving rapidly, and advancements in technology are offering new ways to improve efficiency and sustainability. Tolsma-Grisnich, a key player in this transformation, is set to highlight...

Allround Vegetable Processing, recognized internationally for its innovations in potato and vegetable processing technology, is set to showcase its latest advancements at the Gulfood Manufacturing 2024 exhibition from November 5...

The Irkutsk region recently concluded an ambitious pilot project aimed at supporting large families in rural areas by providing elite and super-elite potato seed stock. This collaborative effort was led...

The potato industry is experiencing a transformative moment in Dingshi City, Gansu Province, as highlighted by the recent 14th China International Potato Expo and the 2024 China Dingshi Potato Conference....

According to Lê Quốc Thanh, Director of the National Agricultural Extension Center, the Vietnamese government aims to increase the value of agricultural exports, including potatoes, to $8-10 billion by 2030....

Since July 2020, the Horizon 2020 EU project Accelerated Development of multiplestress tolerAnt PoTato (ADAPT) has focused its research activity in understanding how potato plants acclimate to single and combined...

As the global agricultural industry faces challenges like climate change, resource scarcity, and the need for sustainable practices, the National Potato Congress of Mexico 2024 aims to address these concerns...

The potato industry in the U.K. is entering a new phase of collaboration following the recent announcement that GB Potatoes, a key representative body for the sector, has joined the...

https://youtu.be/eESmrv4s4I0?si=yejW_jkjNJwZ8Ym7 Viktor Kovalev and Potatoes News are excited to announce a new global initiative—weekly reviews of key events and trends shaping the potato industry! Our program, "Potato Week Highlights," provides...

The potato industry is at a critical juncture, facing pressures that demand swift adaptation. Climate change, regulatory shifts, increasing disease threats, fluctuating energy prices, and the need for sustainable operations...

At this year’s Fruit Attraction 2024 in Madrid, Valencia-based company Patatas Lázaro stood out for its innovative approach to marketing and brand development. The company, a well-known name in Spain’s...

The countdown to PotatoEurope 2025 has begun, and the event is already creating a buzz within the potato industry. Scheduled to take place on September 3 and 4, 2025, at...

As global demand for efficient and sustainable agricultural practices intensifies, companies like Tolsma-Grisnich are at the forefront of delivering technological solutions that help producers optimize labor and energy usage. At...

The AGROTECH POTATO HORTI EXPO is an unmissable event for anyone involved in the potato, vegetable, and fruit production and processing sectors. This comprehensive exhibition covers the entire supply chain,...

In an effort to boost agricultural diversification and address climate-related farming challenges, Siddhi Vinayak Agri Processing Pvt. Ltd. (SV Agri) has launched an ambitious training campaign that has drawn the...

The small town of Montese in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy is once again gearing up to celebrate its agricultural heritage through the Festa della Patata e del Parmigiano Reggiano,...

In a significant step towards agricultural innovation, 20 members of the Aduas Multipurpose Cooperative (MPC) in Paniki, Tarlac, have completed a training program on sweet potato processing organized by the...