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Russia has faced a significant potato price surge in 2024, with average prices jumping nearly 50% by late April compared to the...

The marketing of early potatoes from the Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg has officially begun, marking the start of this year’s German...

Planting operations for the 2025 potato season in Ireland have concluded earlier than last year, marking a significant improvement over...

The state-run Haku Wiñay initiative and its “field masters” — the yachachiq — are guiding Andean farmers away from low-input...

The International Day of Potato (IDP) 2025 was marked with great enthusiasm in Nakuru County, Kenya’s leading potato-producing region. Known...

Governor Alexei Besprozvannykh has called for a ban on potato exports from Kaliningrad until the region reaches full self-sufficiency. However,...

The potato industry is poised for a significant event with the announcement that Mantra Agri Solutions will be the Title...

In Siziwang Banner, Ulanqab—China’s leading potato-producing region—farmers are ditching traditional soil-based cultivation for aeroponics, a high-tech method where potato seedlings grow...

https://youtu.be/ER3EztC5hBs Potatoes have become one of the most versatile and profitable crops in Central Africa, yet many smallholder farmers still...

Recent data reveals a startling surge in Kyrgyzstan’s potato imports from China, raising alarms over food security and self-sufficiency. According...

Russia’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced a 13% reduction in state subsidies for potato and vegetable production, allocating 3.7 billion rubles in...

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

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

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

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

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

Potato farming thrives in the fertile highlands of Nakuru County. However, a significant challenge persists: limited market access. Although production...

Key Points in Three Minutes 1. Expansion of Acreage The Ministry of Agriculture (MAG) aims to increase potato plantings to...

Potato, often called the "King of Vegetables," is a staple crop in India, and Uttar Pradesh (UP) leads the nation in production, contributing 35%...

At a time when South Korean farmers are deeply engaged in both harvesting and planting potatoes, news of a potential...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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....

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

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

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

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

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,...

Did you know the humble potato can sometimes pose serious health risks? This popular staple isn't always safe—especially when green,...

Egyptian Potatoes in Russia: High Prices and Market Reactions In recent weeks, Russian consumers have noticed unusually high prices for...

Between January 1 and March 3, 2025, Georgia's potato exports reached 27,500 tons, generating $8 million in revenue. This marks...

In early March 2025, specialists from Russia's veterinary laboratory detected a quarantine disease in a shipment of potatoes imported from...

Support for farmers, prevents loss-making salesThe West Bengal Cabinet has approved a minimum purchase price (MSP) of Rs 900 per...

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

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

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

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