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Potato farming thrives in the fertile highlands of Nakuru County. However, a significant challenge persists: limited market access. Although production...

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Jeongan-myeon Saemaul Association in Gongju-si, South Korea, recently organized a volunteer potato planting event...

https://youtu.be/swWwusm7vGA Ngukong Paul Fonanjei, a potato grower from Santa, Cameroon, shares first-hand footage of imported seed potatoes being unloaded. “We’re...

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Yeoju Agricultural Cooperative in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, recently organized a potato-planting...

Wisconsin’s potato industry is a powerhouse, contributing $320 million annually and ranking as the third-largest potato producer in the U.S., according to the latest...

In the high-altitude fields of Shiliping Town, Shangnan County, farmers are capitalizing on the region’s unique climate—average elevation of 1,000...

As spring planting season arrives, farmers in Jimsar County, Xinjiang, are busy sowing potatoes across 6,000 acres of land. With...

We invite professionals from every link of the potato value chain to become featured guests in our continuing “Exclusive Interview”...

Key Points in Three Minutes 1. Expansion of Acreage The Ministry of Agriculture (MAG) aims to increase potato plantings to...

Potatoes are the world’s third most important food crop, feeding over a billion people. Yet, traditional potato farming remains stuck...

As temperatures rise and soils warm up, farmers face a critical decision: plant potatoes early for a potential head start...

At EARL de Ponthebart in Paimpol (Côtes-d’Armor, France), Alexandre Jacob and his family manage a 150-hectare farm, with 50 hectares...

Since Brexit, the EU has banned seed potato imports from the UK, disrupting a once-thriving trade. Before 2021, Scotland supplied...

In Lanarvilly, Brittany, two farming cooperatives—GAEC Nevez Castel and GAEC de Kerberheun—have invested in a shared AVR Ceres 450 planter, a machine...

After covering more than 15,000 km and filming dozens of success stories, the Potato Tour is rolling toward the vast...

In the Somme region of Hauts-de-France, potato planting is in full swing—more than two weeks earlier than usual. Farmers are...

Along Scotland’s Moray Coast, Wellhill Farm—a family-run business since 1926—has embraced cutting-edge automation to overcome agricultural challenges. Managed by brothers Owen...

Potato, often called the "King of Vegetables," is a staple crop in India, and Uttar Pradesh (UP) leads the nation in production, contributing 35%...

Berlin, May 7, 2025. The German Potato Trade Association (Deutscher Kartoffelhandelsverband e.V., DKHV) looks to the new federal government with...

The agricultural world has just witnessed a historic milestone with the granting of plant breeders' rights for the first-ever skin-transplant...

https://youtu.be/s8am79DE_ck?si=SOt79jof-Jixuhms Exclusive interview for IndianPotato.com and POTATOES NEWS We recently conducted an exclusive interview with Mr. SK Gautam, CEO of...

In a significant leap forward for Pakistan’s agricultural sector, a partnership with South Korea has been established to produce high-quality...

Potato farmers and seed growers across Scotland are eagerly looking for solutions to enhance tuber yields, particularly for seed production....

In Kenya, potato farmers are grappling with a pressing issue—lack of access to affordable, certified seeds. Despite potatoes being a...

With great excitement, the World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) has announced that the 13th World Potato Congress will take place...

Seed potatoes are the foundation of a successful potato crop. Good handling and preparation practices not only protect seed health...

Farmers and agricultural enterprises in the Leningrad Region have set the stage for a strong planting season by storing 16,000...

The quality of seed potatoes directly influences crop yield, plant health, and farm productivity. High-quality seed potatoes not only allow...

On March 5–6, 2025, the city of Cheboksary, capital of Chuvashia, hosted the XVII Interregional Agricultural Exhibition, an event that...

On March 31, 2025, the Kostroma branch of the Tver Testing Laboratory of the Federal Center for Animal Health Protection...

Shatura, a municipality in the Moscow region, is earning recognition for producing some of the best seed potatoes in Russia....

In the agricultural heartland of Maria Aurora, Aurora province, a quiet transformation is taking place. Long known for rice farming,...

The Moscow region continues to assert its leadership in Russian agriculture by producing between 60,000 and 65,000 tons of seed...

In an important development for Russian agriculture, the Taldom-based enterprise Valmix has announced a major leap forward in producing seed...

At the heart of this culinary crossroads is canola oil, the golden frying medium prized by chefs for delivering crispy,...

Germany’s potato sector is taking decisive action against a new agricultural threat: the reed leafhopper (Hyalesthes obsoletus). This native insect,...

In the Chelyabinsk region of Russia, the price of seed potatoes has reached an all-time high: up to 500 rubles...

When agriculture meets entertainment, the result can be as satisfying as a perfectly crispy French fry—and McCain Foods is proving...

The potato is not just a staple crop—it’s also a cultural icon in the snack world. Few brands illustrate this...

In Thiep, a farming community nestled in the Ndande arrondissement of Senegal's Louga region, potato fields stretch wide with promise...

Senegal is making bold moves to modernize its agricultural sector and combat one of its most persistent challenges—post-harvest losses. On...

At a time when South Korean farmers are deeply engaged in both harvesting and planting potatoes, news of a potential...

In a significant step toward strengthening post-harvest infrastructure in Massachusetts agriculture, Savage Farms has received official approval from the Deerfield...

GB Potatoes is very pleased to announce a three-year funding commitment to support the Fight Against Blight (FAB) project –...

In what should have been a season of reward, potato farmers across northern Bangladesh—particularly in the Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions—are...

Each year, as potato harvests peak in Cooch Behar district, farmers celebrate robust yields—but also face a familiar problem: insufficient...

In 2024, West Bengal—India’s second-largest potato-producing state—anticipated a record harvest of 14 million tonnes, yet its farmers are staring down...

As the world accelerates its transition toward climate-conscious infrastructure, North America's potato storage industry is now squarely in the path...

In the heart of Faridpur, Bangladesh, the peak of potato harvesting season has collided with a relentless heatwave, creating a...

A recent conversation between Viktor Kovalev, editor of Potatoes.News, and Mark Dieleman, founder of Dieleman Potatoes and an entrepreneur with...