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In a significant step toward sustainable potato cultivation, Project Opportunity—a coalition of 12 European starch industry partners—has announced the successful completion of its first field trials for CRISPR-Cas-enhanced starch potatoes in Sweden and Denmark. The trials, conducted…
For potato producers, the gamble doesn't end at harvest. In a year of good yields but low market prices, the ability to store potatoes efficiently and sell them later at a premium has never been more critical.…
The conversation had barely settled when the JKUAT team a group of researchers and technicians from the JKUAT Biotechnology Department, all coincidentally hailing from Eastern Kenya (Dr. Cecilia Mweu, Dr. Agness Kavoo and Mrs. June) and specializing…
The German potato sector is facing a severe paradox in 2025: a bumper harvest has become a financial disaster. With a yield of 13.4 million tonnes—the highest in 25 years, representing a 5.3% increase from the previous…
For potato growers and the industry that supports them, the fight against Phytophthora infestans, the pathogen responsible for late blight, is a constant and costly battle. This disease devastates crops globally, costing an estimated €6-7 billion annually in…
A recent multinational study published in Food Science & Nutrition has delivered a stark warning, identifying an increased lifetime cancer risk for children who consume potato chips due to acrylamide (AA) exposure. Using precise LC-MS/MS methodology, the research assessed…
We are proud and delighted to announce that we are an official international partner of the Global Potato Summit (GPS) 2025, one of the most important global events in the potato industry. This summit brings together industry…
The National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) in Argentina has introduced a promising new potato variety designed specifically for chip production and improved long-term storage. This innovation aims to strengthen the domestic processing sector and increase the…
Potato producers in the Perote region of Mexico are facing a challenging season marked by severe frost events and sharp price declines triggered by overproduction. According to ARGENPAPA, the combination of climatic stress and market saturation is…
According to the portal ARGENPAPA, potato acreage in the northern region of Sinaloa is expected to decrease — from approximately 17,000 hectares in the previous season to around 14,000+ hectares in the 2025–2026 cycle. What Is Happening…
The retirement of Dr. S.K. Luthra after 36 years of service is not merely a personnel change; it is a milestone for Indian agriculture. His career at the Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) was defined by a…
In Brazil, potato prices have recently increased due to adverse weather conditions and the natural end of the harvest season. Heavy rains in major production regions have disrupted fieldwork and affected the quality of the tubers, limiting…
