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In a quiet research field just outside St. John’s, Newfoundland, a decades-old scientific experiment may hold the key to protecting...

The District Municipality of Amarilis, in collaboration with the Institute for Development and Environment (IDMA) and the Regional Directorate of...

Despite the challenges brought by a colder-than-average spring, Ireland’s potato sector is enjoying a season of resilient retail sales and...

Alegria in the Spotlight: PotatoEurope 2025 Begins with Strong Planting Conditions and Big Expectations With early April planting complete and...

In April 2025, Natural Grocers—a leader in organic and natural grocery retail—expanded its private label lineup with three new snack...

The 2025 potato season in Spain is off to a turbulent start. Unusually heavy and prolonged rainfall across southern and...

In a bold move framed as a reclaiming of “economic independence,” President Donald Trump announced on April 2, 2025, a...

Your Planters: Crop Update For Potato Planting From Across The U.S. The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released...

Bangladesh is witnessing a dramatic surge in potato exports, with shipments reaching 24,000 tonnes by March 15 of the current...

In what should have been a season of prosperity, potato growers in the northern regions of Bangladesh are instead facing...

Kazakhstan is grappling with a domestic potato shortage, which has led to increased imports from neighboring countries like China and...

The contrast couldn’t be greater. In 2023 and 2024, Dutch farmers were delayed in planting their seed potatoes until late...

In the competitive world of fast-food supply chains, consistency, quality, and timing are everything. For the Dutch arable farm Kroes...

Native potatoes—cultivated for centuries in the high Andes—are finding a new life as value-added snack products, thanks to a major...

Native potatoes are not only a source of nutrition and income for Andean farmers but also a living symbol of...

The humble potato chip has long been a staple of casual snacking — crisp, salty, and dependable. But as consumer...

Potato sprouting is more than just a kitchen nuisance—it’s a serious issue for farmers, retailers, and food processors who rely...

In recent years, climate change has begun reshaping the agricultural pest landscape in Europe—and the Glassy-Winged Leafhopper (Pentastiridius leporinus), a...

In an era where convenience and flavor drive consumer decisions, even traditional staples like potatoes are undergoing a transformation. Capitalizing...

Potatoes are the second most important food crop in Kenya after maize, contributing significantly to household income, food security, and...

A groundbreaking new potato variety—developed using KeyGene’s innovative 2S1 graft hybridization technique—has been officially granted plant breeders’ rights by the...

Costa Rica’s recent decision to allow potato imports from the United States has triggered strong reactions from local producers, who...

While irrigation is key to high potato yields, agronomists are warning that excessive watering—especially early in the growth cycle—can do...

We continue our potato tour across the regions of Russia. This week, we visited the Samara and Orenburg regions, where...

More than 1,600 hectares of agricultural land in Perm Krai, Russia, have been placed under quarantine following the detection of...

A recent inspection by Russia’s Rosselkhoznadzor stopped two shipments—20 tons of potatoes from Pakistan and 22 tons of cabbage from...

Agricultural enterprises in Russia's Bryansk region have commenced early potato planting, aiming to recover from last year's significant production shortfall....

Potato Boom in Southern Russia: Kochubeyevsky District Expects 3X Growth in 2025 Harvest Farmers in Kochubeyevsky District of Stavropol Krai...

As potato prices in Russia surge by over 90% in a year, lawmakers are pushing for temporary price regulations to...

To meet domestic demand and stabilize rising prices, Russia is expanding its potato-growing area by 6,500 hectares in 2025. The...

Huánuco Invests in Native Potato Production: A Model for Sustainable Highland Agriculture In the heart of the Peruvian Andes, the...

Tauripampa’s Native Potato Festival: A Celebration Rooted in Biodiversity and Knowledge In the Andean highlands of Peru, potatoes are more...

From Surplus to Sensation: The Story of Pieper-Mania The year 2015 may not seem far behind, but for Dutch potato...

DKHV Launches 2025 "Fachkraft Kartoffel" Certification Program: Building Expertise in the Potato Sector As the potato industry evolves amid climate...

Manitoba’s Potato Sector Under Pressure as Processors Pull Back A wave of unexpected order reductions from major buyers like McCain...

Fresh Potato Glut in France: Quality and Quantity Create Market Tensions The French fresh potato market has entered a period...

Protein from Potatoes: PoLoPo’s Breakthrough in Molecular Farming Scales Up As the global food system searches for more sustainable, efficient,...

Burts Launches New Flavor and Packaging with a Nod to British Farms and Artisan Cheese Burts Snacks Ltd, a premium...

Regenerative Farming Finds Its Roadmap: “Routes to Regen” Launches in the UK The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) has launched a...

Cool Evenings, Hot Market: Ireland’s Potato Demand Surges in Early 2025 After a rocky start to 2025, Ireland’s potato sector...

IonoGuard: Precision Farming’s Shield Against the Solar Storm Surge As agriculture becomes increasingly reliant on high-precision satellite navigation systems, any...

Setting the Record Straight: Are Sweet Potatoes Really More Nutritious Than White Potatoes? Potatoes are a staple crop and a...

Herbicide Innovations 2025: What You Need to Know As global agriculture continues to face mounting challenges from herbicide-resistant weeds, changing...

South Korea’s Jeollanam-do province is raising urgent concerns about the approval of genetically modified organism (GMO) potatoes imported from the...

Belgium’s potato processing sector heats up as McCain Foods announces a €225 million investment to double Lutosa’s frozen potato production...

Following a year marked by severe potato seed shortages, the agricultural sector cautiously moves toward stability. Seed companies are actively...

As part of the “Santiago Viendo el Campo” project, the team led by Dina Marca continued its agricultural journey through...

Spain's potato sector has enjoyed four consecutive years of stability and growth, fueled by shifts away from less profitable crops...

Italy remains one of the top importers of French potatoes, second only to Spain. This article explores the driving factors...

Farmers across France are increasingly shifting from cultivating starch potatoes to food-grade potatoes due to economic advantages. This strategic decision,...