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In the lush valleys of Nyandarua, where the soil is rich and the air is cool, something extraordinary is sprouting...

Frito-Lay North America, a PepsiCo division, recently launched Lay’s Thai-Style Red Curry potato chips, capitalizing on the growing U.S. demand for international...

Ngadas Village in Poncokusumo District, Malang Regency, is a hub for potato farming, with nearly every household cultivating the crop...

Potato farming faces significant challenges due to bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum), a devastating disease that causes severe yield losses worldwide....

Vietnam’s agriculture sector faces mounting challenges—climate change, resource depletion, and fluctuating market demands. However, a groundbreaking partnership between PepsiCo, Syngenta, USAID-Resonance,...

In Tanzania’s highland soils—from Njombe, Mbeya, Iringa, to the cool hills of Arusha and Kilimanjaro—a quiet agricultural revolution is taking...

Why the “humble” potato deserves a global celebration—Australian nutrition expert Jemma O’Hanlon explains in an exclusive Potatoes News video interview....

In Russia’s Krasnodar Krai (Kuban), potato prices have surged dramatically, with reports of a 100% increase over the past year. Consumers in...

Based on the study conducted by researchers from Lomonosov Moscow State University, led by Dr. Natalia O. Kalinina (kalinina@belozersky.msu.ru)Original research:...

As predicted, March and April 2025 have again exposed vulnerabilities in the potato supply chain. Stocks from the previous harvest...

Join us on 21 May with FAO and the World Potato Congress to explore how one tuber can transform farming...

Switzerland’s potato sector continues to struggle with declining cultivation areas and unpredictable weather, forcing the country to rely on imports...

Legacy, innovation, and new nutritional horizons — an interview with Chilean breeder Boris Contreras https://youtu.be/wLbdTVNbWa4 The Contreras potato story began...

Why Kenyan large-scale potato farmers are planting yellow to protect their spuds Drive through potato-growing areas like Narok, Nyandarua, Nakuru...

The city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, is set to become a key hub for potato processing as Belgium-based Agristo prepares to...

According to recent data from Avito, seed potatoes in Chelyabinsk Oblast are being sold at consistent rates: Rozara variety (small tubers) – 500...

A United Response to PCN: Science and Practice in One Guide PCN: A Persistent Threat to Potato Production Potato cyst...

Wireworms, the larval stage of click beetles (Elateridae), are a major pest in potato fields worldwide. These pests tunnel into...

The planting season for potatoes has officially begun in Kabardino-Balkaria, with the republic’s Ministry of Agriculture projecting cultivation on 7,000 hectares—consistent...

In 2019, Kenya’s potato sector experienced a landmark policy shift when the Agricultural and Food Authority (AFA), in collaboration with...

Recent discussions about potential fines for planting "illegal" potato seeds have caused confusion among farmers, agronomists, and home gardeners. However,...

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...