POTATOES.NEWSGlobal potato industry intelligence2,840 stories
For agricultural scientists and potato breeders who have long grappled with the complexities of tetraploid genetics, a new methodology emerging from China represents a paradigm shift in crop development timelines. Researchers led by Zhang Chunzhi at the…
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0VU0bWEupqGFylGsxaT5Qq?si=cKzxsBchR46jVZ-u4G2dlw In early 2026, the global potato market is under pressure from climate extremes, intense price competition, and currency volatility. The European Union is seeing export revenues fall amid growing competition from China and India. Climate-related losses…
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), global potato production reached 390.4 million tonnes in 2024, with Russia securing the fifth position at 18.4 million tonnes—representing 4.7% of world output . The production hierarchy remains firmly…
The EU Official Journal published an application concerning Patata de Valderredible on 11 February 2026. It describes a defined potato product linked to the municipality of Valderredible in Cantabria, Spain.
International Potato Tour (IPT) announces the opening of applications for the role of Regional Partner in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan has a growing potato sector, with fertile lowland and mountain regions, active research on modern cultivation methods, and a…
Lào Cai’s regional newspaper reported on 10 February 2026 that Khánh Yên had introduced a company-linked winter potato model on 6.5 hectares in the 2025–2026 season. Participating growers received planting material, inputs and technical support, with a…
A comprehensive study from the University of Florence, published in Applied Energy, offers one of the most rigorous quantifications to date of the agrivoltaic impact on a staple crop: the potato. Using an 18-year climate dataset and high-resolution…
At the recent British Potato Industry Event, the GB Potatoes debate, provocatively titled "Has the Maris Piper had its day – or not?" laid bare a profound schism in the UK potato sector. On one side, voices…
In the narrative of agricultural innovation, the path from lab to field often runs through the world's most challenging growing conditions. This is precisely why Kenya, and Africa more broadly, is poised to become the first major…
In Fuyuan County, Yunnan, a groundbreaking initiative is turning thousands of acres of dormant winter fields into productive potato farmland, boosting farmer incomes and enhancing regional food security. This pilot project demonstrates how technological support and market-driven…
Russia's largest vertically integrated agri-holding, Miratorg, has taken a major strategic leap by publicly launching its proprietary potato seed, including the new processing variety "Klad." The debut at the AGRAVIA exhibition signals the company's transition from a…
The recent announcement by fast-casual giant CAVA that it is reintroducing white sweet potatoes as a star ingredient in its largest-ever menu launch is a powerful case study in consumer-driven agricultural production. This move is not an…
