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On April 17, 2025, the Department of Agricultural Environment in Vietnam organized a field workshop in Nong Cong District, in partnership with VietTrans Logistics and PepsiCo Vietnam Foods. The goal was to evaluate the performance of the…
As demand for both fresh and processed potatoes continues to grow in Taiwan, a major step toward self-sufficiency has been made with the official release of a new, high-performing variety: Tainong No. 4. Developed by the Chiayi…
In 2024, Icelandic farmers harvested only 5,514 tons of potatoes—the lowest yield in over three decades. This dramatic drop, caused by extreme cold and rainfall, reflects broader climate challenges facing agriculture in northern latitudes. Iceland, known for…
New research from Michigan State University reveals that narrowing in-row seed spacing can significantly boost total potato yields—but not always economic returns—depending on grading, variety, and planting depth. Understanding the balance between yield and cost is critical…
A recent potato trial in Scotland has demonstrated that specific biological products and agronomic techniques can significantly increase tuber numbers in seed crops—by up to 30%. With sustainability and virus control becoming increasingly critical, these findings are…
Colombia is home to over 850 native potato varieties, yet only a few dominate the commercial market. Now, a group of farmers and scientists in Boyacá is using agroecological methods to study, preserve, and promote these ancestral…
Your Planters: Crop Update For Potato Planting From Across The U.S. The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its latest Crop Progress Report, offering a snapshot of how the 2025 potato season is unfolding across…
In what should have been a season of prosperity, potato growers in the northern regions of Bangladesh are instead facing crippling financial losses. With wholesale market prices crashing to Tk 12–15 per kilogram, and retail prices hovering…
Native potatoes are not only a source of nutrition and income for Andean farmers but also a living symbol of Peru’s agricultural biodiversity. In a significant step to strengthen this heritage, the Regional Government of Huánuco, through…
Potatoes are the second most important food crop in Kenya after maize, contributing significantly to household income, food security, and national GDP. Yet, despite the crop’s economic significance, most Kenyan farmers still struggle to access certified potato…
A groundbreaking new potato variety—developed using KeyGene’s innovative 2S1 graft hybridization technique—has been officially granted plant breeders’ rights by the Netherlands Board for Plant Varieties. The breakthrough merges skin traits from one parent with the inner cellular…
Costa Rica’s recent decision to allow potato imports from the United States has triggered strong reactions from local producers, who fear economic and phytosanitary consequences. While officials insist the move aligns with trade norms, farmers warn it…
