News

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...

1. Dynamics of Potato Imports and Exports (2019–2024) Over the past five years, Azerbaijan's external potato trade has undergone significant...

Bangladesh’s northern districts—particularly Rangpur, Dinajpur, Joypurhat, and Saidpur—are witnessing a deepening crisis in post-harvest potato management. Despite a successful harvest...

Russia remains one of the top potato-producing countries globally, with annual output of 13–14 million tons of potatoes and open-field...

The 2024 potato season has delivered a record harvest across Bangladesh, with over 12 million tonnes produced nationwide, according to...

In a landmark development for Colombia’s agricultural sector, PepsiCo has inaugurated Latin America’s largest potato post-harvest and storage facility in...

As climate change accelerates, energy prices fluctuate, and environmental regulations tighten, the global potato storage industry stands at a critical...

Chlorpropham (CIPC) has long been a staple sprout suppressant in the potato storage industry. But following its withdrawal from approved...

In spring, as temperatures rise, so do the prices of one of Russia’s staple crops: potatoes. The annual surge is...

In modern potato farming, insect pest control remains a critical challenge, especially with aphids and the Colorado potato beetle continuing...

Potatoes feed more than 1.3 billion people globally, yet breeding improvements have been surprisingly limited over the past century. Many...

Despite being a global staple feeding over 1.3 billion people, the potato has long resisted major breeding improvements due to...

Every year, Indian potato farmers harvest a bumper crop in February–March, only to face collapsing prices and high post-harvest losses....

In a landmark policy move, Sénégal’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Serigne Gueye Diop, announced that the country will cease...

France, the world's top exporter of potatoes for processing, is facing mounting tension within its supply chain. The Union Nationale...

“Spring marks the year’s beginning, and farming leads the way.” In Zhangbei County, Hebei Province, this ancient wisdom is alive...

In early 2025, Lamb Weston—one of the world’s leading producers of frozen potato products—opened its doors to local farmers in...

China’s potato industry is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. At the center of this revolution is Gannongshu No. 7,...

As of April 10th, 2024, the Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) has set a temporary Maximum Residue Level (tMRL) for chlorpropham...

On April 17, 2025, the Department of Agricultural Environment in Vietnam organized a field workshop in Nong Cong District, in...

As demand for both fresh and processed potatoes continues to grow in Taiwan, a major step toward self-sufficiency has been...

Bolivia is making strides in adding value to its agricultural products, and one shining example is the newly operational Potato...

A promising step forward for Vietnam’s potato sector is emerging from Thanh Hoa Province, where a new model for growing...

Dear colleagues, partners, and friends of the potato industry, If you are a farmer, head of an agricultural enterprise, owner...

1. Uzbekistan’s Potato Import Structure (Recent Years) Uzbekistan’s demand for potatoes is roughly 4 million t per year, while domestic harvests run between...

In a major development for Australian agriculture and food processing, international potato product specialist Farm Frites has announced plans to...

In a bold move reinforcing its position in the global potato industry, Lutosa, the Belgian-based producer of frozen potato products,...

Russia is taking a bold step toward strengthening its agri-food independence with the ongoing development of the Grand Fries factory...

Over the past decade, the average price of a 16-ounce bag of potato chips has jumped from under $4.50 to...