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In 2024, Icelandic farmers harvested only 5,514 tons of potatoes—the lowest yield in over three decades. This dramatic drop, caused...

https://youtu.be/68mXkoRP1Og In an exclusive interview with POTATOES NEWS, Palmira Agro CEO Omer Bilgin shared the company's impressive journey from being...

India’s frozen food market is booming, and HyFun Foods is leading the charge with a unique blend of cutting-edge technology,...

Managing soil pH is one of the most effective strategies to prevent potato diseases like common scab. While compost and...

Trader Joe’s has launched a new limited-edition snack—Irish Garlic & Butter Ridged Potato Chips—that's already making waves across the U.S....

New research from Michigan State University reveals that narrowing in-row seed spacing can significantly boost total potato yields—but not always...

In a landmark move for Russia’s agricultural and food processing sectors, Miratorg, one of the country’s largest vertically integrated agroholdings,...

The Better Meat Co. has secured a sixth U.S. patent for a groundbreaking technology that transforms potato processing by-products into...

A recent potato trial in Scotland has demonstrated that specific biological products and agronomic techniques can significantly increase tuber numbers...

Colombia is home to over 850 native potato varieties, yet only a few dominate the commercial market. Now, a group...

https://youtu.be/rp3izGiP2L4 In an exclusive interview for POTATOES NEWS, we spoke with Altay Batur, General Manager of the Turkish agricultural company...

Despite limited official data, import records from partner countries reveal that Belarus continues to be a significant player in regional...

In just one year, potato prices in Russia’s Krasnoyarsk region have surged by an astonishing 70.8%, making it the fastest-growing...

Yulin Minjour Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., established in July 2011, has become one of the largest agricultural enterprises in Northwestern...

Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has issued a timely call to action for the nation’s potato...

In a striking development that’s sending ripples through the international potato industry, Turkey’s potato exports have soared by an astounding...

The iconic yellow bag is once again making headlines—not for what’s expected, but for what’s possible. Lay’s has unveiled the...

In a groundbreaking move that blends biotechnology, sustainability, and practical agronomy, PoLoPo, an Israeli biotech firm, has finalized its design...

As the warm days of spring approach, so too does one of the most anticipated events in northeastern North Carolina’s...

The potato—a staple food for over a billion people and the world’s third most important food crop—is under siege. Once...

In a major development for the European potato sector, Schaap Holland, based in Biddinghuizen, and Landjuweel, from Oosternieland, have entered...

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...