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The potato harvest campaign in Cantalpino, Spain, has started on a disheartening note, as farmers face a perfect storm of weak demand, rock-bottom prices, and skyrocketing production costs. Despite excellent commercial quality, growers are receiving just €0.16…
If humanity ever establishes a settlement on Mars, what crop would be planted first? Fans of The Martian might recall astronaut Mark Watney surviving on potatoes, but this scenario is not merely science fiction—real scientists have been testing…
As autumn potato cultivation begins, the Rural Development Administration (RDA) emphasizes that careful pre-planting and early-stage management are critical to overcoming the challenges of high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Unlike spring planting, autumn potatoes are typically sown…
Tajikistan has recorded a notable increase in potato and vegetable output during the first six months of 2026, according to data released by the country's Agency for Statistics under the President. From January to June, all categories…
The European potato market is experiencing a sharp upward price rally, driven by persistent drought conditions that are severely impacting early crop growth and yields. According to PotatoNL’s weekly update, the prolonged dry spell across the continent…
A slight and short-term increase in wholesale potato prices has been recorded in the Brazilian market, caused by rainfall in key production regions. However, industry analysts emphasize that the overall trend remains downward thanks to the active…
Farmers in the Kochubeyevsky District of Stavropol Krai are making strong early progress in this year's potato harvest, with 21.4 hectares already dug and roughly 900 tons of root vegetables collected, according to municipal data. The district,…
Over the past few years, Kamchatka Krai has made significant strides in food security, particularly in crop production, emerging as a regional leader in vegetables and potatoes. Russian Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut highlighted these achievements during…
The United Kingdom has granted regulatory approval for its first precision-bred potato variety, bringing the disease-resistant Maris Piper-derived cultivar PiperPlus closer to commercial production. Developed by Professor Jonathan Jones and his team at The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL),…
On July 31, 2026, The Potato Project will open its flagship store in Mahavir Nagar, Kandivali West, Mumbai, introducing what it calls "India's first gourmet potato eatery." This is not just another restaurant launch but the beginning…
A legal controversy is unfolding in Gimje, South Korea, where local potato farmers have been served cease-and-desist notices by Green Seed, a specialized seed company, for allegedly infringing on the plant variety protection rights of its proprietary…
The global potato processing market, valued at $36.85 billion in 2023, is expected to grow to $65.17 billion by 2033, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.87% over the forecast period, according to a report…
