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Success of the in vitro potato propagation programAfter six months of work, specialists managed to grow more than 8 thousand...

Japan’s Potato Processing Industry: A New PartnershipJapanese food giant Calbee, Inc. and agricultural cooperative Shiretoko Shari have entered into a...

Innovation in the World of Healthy SnacksNatural Products Expo West, March 4-7, 2025, will be held at the Anaheim Convention...

Leadership in Sustainable Agriculture and the EnvironmentMcCain Foods is making significant strides toward sustainable potato production and products. The company...

Potato Cancer: A Threat to Crops and the EconomyPotato cancer, caused by the fungus Synchytrium endobioticum, is a serious problem...

Increase in Areas and Record Harvest ForecastsThe state of Sinaloa in Mexico is expecting a historic potato harvest in 2025,...

Income Insurance for Potato Farmers and Strategic Storage of CropThe Haryana government continues to support farmers by expanding the coverage...

Support for farmers through government subsidiesThe Haryana government has announced the expansion of the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana (BBY) to include...

Traditional approach for early potatoesOn the Zeeland island of Tholen, in Sint-Annaland, arable farmer Jan Goedegebuure and his family use...

From February 25 to 27, 2025, Samarkand hosted the international exhibition AGROPRO EXPO 2025, bringing together leading experts in agriculture,...

https://youtu.be/Vq4gqcbdtiA As part of our journey through Russia's potato-producing regions, we visited the Lipetsk region to explore advanced methods of...

Potato industrialization and new export opportunitiesA new cryobank of the International Potato Center (CIP) has opened in Peru, where 3,600...

Sustainable Growth and New Development DriversAccording to Technavio’s forecast, the global processed potato market is expected to grow by USD...

Branston continues to delight potato lovers by expanding its range under the Nanna Tate brand. In February 2025, ready-to-eat potato...

At GRIMME Technica 2024, GRIMME presented a range of new digital features that provide additional operational convenience and reduce respectively...

Price dynamics and trade flowsAfter a continuous increase in prices on the physical market since the beginning of the year,...

Revival of the classics: the baked potato trendIn recent years, the classic baked potato has been experiencing a real renaissance....

A New Era of Soil DisinfectionModern farmers are faced with the problem of effectively combating weeds, pathogens, and nematodes that...

A Breakthrough in Integrated Water ManagementFieldNET Advisor demonstrates how modern technology can revolutionize the way farmers manage water on the...

Irish market stable amid balanced supplyThe Irish potato market remains stable as retail demand and consumption levels remain stable, according...

Genetic Analysis: The Andes as a Pathogen's CradleA recent genetic study has revealed that the source of the late blight...

Main factors for the sharp increase in suppliesIn 2024, potato supplies from China to Russia increased fivefold, reaching 46.7 thousand...

In early 2025, Brazil's potato farmers faced significant challenges due to excessive rainfall in key producing regions, including the South,...

An Indian Potato Success Story for the Global Stage. For international readers interested in the vibrant agricultural landscape of India,...

Overproduction and rising costs lead to lossesFarmers are facing tough times: potato prices have dropped to levels that do not...

New Technologies for Boosting Yield and Sustainability in India's Potato Production Amid the rapid development of agricultural technologies and growing...

Potato harvest in Bengal: how much benefit doFarmers in Bengal are facing a paradox: despite a record Pokhraj potato harvest...

Potato producers in the Adana and Hatay regions have once again been hit hard by severe frosts that are causing...

From family business to sweet potato specialistsJoris and Geerd van Geel grew up on a traditional arable farm with crops...

DCA Market Intelligence is strengthening its position as the leading price reporting agency (PRA) in the global potato industry with...

Black dot: what is this disease?Black dot is a fungal disease that affects the roots, stems and tubers of potatoes....

Daraa Farmers Switch to Less Expensive Crops Due to Falling Prices and Rising Production CostsThe agricultural sector in the Syrian...

New Tool for Global Potato Market AnalysisDCA Market Intelligence is strengthening its position as the leading price reporting agency (PRA)...

Tradition, economy and sustainability: how Huancayo farmers go to marketTraditional agricultural methods meet new marketing opportunities in Huancayo province. Local...

Industry Developments and Conference Key MomentsThe end of January was marked by the successful holding of the annual Washington-Oregon Potato...

A recent taste test evaluated 10 different frozen potato tot brands, focusing on texture, flavor, and overall quality. The study...

Premium British snack producer Burts is set to introduce its new Herb Roasted Chicken hand-cooked chips in March 2025. Available...

European Processing Potato Prices Remain Steady Amidst Market Fluctuations Throughout Europe, processing potato prices have maintained a firm stance, with...

In the quest to enhance crop resilience and reduce dependency on chemical fertilizers, a groundbreaking study has shed light on...

In a testament to America's enduring love affair with French fries, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) unveiled a limited-edition lip...

In a significant advancement for home gardening and sustainable agriculture, Solynta, a Netherlands-based pioneer in true potato seed (TPS) technology,...

In 2024, the combined potato production of the United States and Canada was estimated at approximately 27.6 million tons, marking...

Extreme crop failures put the industry under pressureThe Swiss potato industry is facing major challenges: The above-average rainfall of the...

IKEGO relies on fast construction progressThe construction of a new potato storage facility on the K 122 near Hankensbüttel is...

Global Frozen Potato Market Growth: Key DriversAccording to The Business Research Company, the global frozen potato market is expected to...

New perspectives for home gardeners: hybrid potato seeds enter the market Dutch company Solynta, which specializes in the development and...

Raytec Vision continues to advance the state-of-the-art in food sorting technology. The Opportunity optical sorter, originally designed for peeled tomatoes,...

After identifying the potential harmful effects of bisphenol A (BPA) on the immune system, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)...

Open Farm Sunday invites farmers to get involved Organisers of Open Farm Sunday (OFS) 2025 are extending their support and...

In 2024, the NEPG countries (EU-04: Belgium, Germany, France and the Netherlands) harvested 24.7 million tonnes of potatoes, up 6.9%...