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On 30 May 2025 growers, breeders, processors and scientists gathered for an online conference to review the season and outline the future of the crop that has fed the world for five centuries. The event was hosted…
In a landmark event for Indonesia’s agricultural sector, Kerinci Regency successfully harvested its first batch of G0-class potato seeds at the Balai Benih Induk (BBI) Kentang Kayu Aro on May 7, 2025. This milestone underscores the region’s commitment to seed independence, food security,…
Join us on 21 May with FAO and the World Potato Congress to explore how one tuber can transform farming communities
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Jeongan-myeon Saemaul Association in Gongju-si, South Korea, recently organized a volunteer potato planting event on fallow land covering approximately 1,000 m². Members planted 100 kg of seed potatoes, with the harvest…
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Yeoju Agricultural Cooperative in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, recently organized a potato-planting event in collaboration with the Hometown Women’s Group (Hyanggo Jubu Moim). Now in its third year, this…
We invite professionals from every link of the potato value chain to become featured guests in our continuing “Exclusive Interview” series. Inspire peers, showcase your know‑how, and gain a valuable media asset for your brand. Contact us…
With great excitement, the World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) has announced that the 13th World Potato Congress will take place in Kenya in October–November 2026. This decision follows an agreement between the Polish Potato Federation and WPC…
In early 2025, Lamb Weston—one of the world’s leading producers of frozen potato products—opened its doors to local farmers in Mar del Plata to showcase progress on what will become the most modern potato processing facility in…
https://youtu.be/rp3izGiP2L4 In an exclusive interview for POTATOES NEWS, we spoke with Altay Batur, General Manager of the Turkish agricultural company Genta, founded in 1989. Genta is actively working both in the domestic market and internationally, developing its…
As the warm days of spring approach, so too does one of the most anticipated events in northeastern North Carolina’s agricultural calendar—the 2025 North Carolina Potato Festival, scheduled for May 16–18 in downtown Elizabeth City. With a…
Tauripampa’s Native Potato Festival: A Celebration Rooted in Biodiversity and Knowledge In the Andean highlands of Peru, potatoes are more than a staple—they are a symbol of heritage, identity, and resilience. This spirit was fully alive at…
DKHV Launches 2025 "Fachkraft Kartoffel" Certification Program: Building Expertise in the Potato Sector As the potato industry evolves amid climate challenges, market pressures, and increasing quality demands, professional training becomes an essential pillar for sustained competitiveness. Recognizing…
