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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…
USDA’s April 2025 market update says the seasonal tariff on US chipping potatoes reaches zero in 2026 under the US–Korea free-trade agreement. It describes an import market serving snack-food processors.
USDA’s April 2025 Korea Potato Market Update describes reliance on imported chipping potatoes, particularly in winter and early spring, and identifies 2026 as the year the seasonal tariff on US chipping potatoes reaches zero under KORUS.
The global frozen potato market is entering a period of accelerated transformation. According to Global Growth Insights, the market is projected to grow from USD 176.2 billion in 2025 to USD 191.3 billion in 2026, with a…
The 3rd Innovative Seed Show, held by Harinder Farms in Punjab in February 2026, brought together potato growers, agronomists, and industry stakeholders around a single theme: early-generation seed potato production . Harindra Biotech showcased its full varietal…
McCain Foods, a global leader in potato processing, is making a decisive move to future-proof its core agricultural supply chain. With the launch of its new UK ‘Farm of the Future’ in North Yorkshire, developed in partnership…
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…
International Potato Tour (IPT) announces the opening of applications for the role of Regional Partner in Armenia. Armenia has strong traditions in potato cultivation, favorable agro-climatic conditions in mountainous regions, and growing interest in modern production technologies,…
The European Potato Processors’ Association (EUPPA) has released its 2025 overview, quantifying the immense scale of a sector that is a primary global supplier of processed potato products. The data confirms that EUPPA members, representing over 90%…
The global seed potato industry has entered a new phase of consolidation with the finalized acquisition of IPM Potato Group by Royal HZPC Group. This strategic move, first announced in late 2025, solidifies HZPC's position as a…
A seminal study published in PLOS One has fundamentally altered the timeline of agriculture in North America. By analyzing microscopic starch grains preserved on 401 stone tools from 14 archaeological sites in the Four Corners region, researchers have uncovered…
