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With the holidays quickly approaching, we’re once again surrounded by familiar seasonal fixtures: beautifully glazed hams (hopefully covered while baking), the unstoppable return of Mariah Carey, and family gatherings where everyone silently agrees to avoid talking about…
The Brazilian potato sector continues to evolve, and one variety making notable advances is Cupido. Known for its uniform shape, strong agronomic performance and versatility, Cupido is increasingly considered a strategic variety for both fresh consumption and…
Independent research conducted by the Chambre d'Agriculture du Nord–Pas-de-Calais and sponsored by Restrain has revealed that the company's proprietary sprouting inhibitor, InhibitR™, achieves equivalent fry color performance compared to conventional Dimethyl Naphthalene (DMN) treatment. This marks a…
Potato farming in Mustang district, located in Nepal, has recently experienced unprecedented success, achieving record-high revenues and demonstrating exceptional growth in both quantity and quality of production. According to the Agriculture Knowledge Centre Office, Mustang farmers harvested…
California, known globally for its diverse agricultural outputs, faces ongoing challenges in maintaining profitability and sustainability in the face of changing consumer tastes and environmental constraints. One critical aspect of this transformation lies in the evolution of…
Brazil’s potato market has closed the week with notably higher prices, driven by persistent rainfall that once again disrupted harvesting, logistics and overall supply. For producers and traders, this marks yet another climate-related challenge in a season…
Brazil’s 2025 potato season has been one of the most difficult in recent memory. Producers across key potato-growing regions are reporting historic losses, driven by a combination of adverse weather, rising production costs and unexpected market shifts.…
Just a few years ago, few would have imagined that Shem Akuma once a construction worker and Nairobi County cleaner would rise to become one of Njokerio’s promising potato and mixed-crop farmers. Yet today, in the quiet…
Europe's frozen potato market—comprised primarily of par-fried fries and other frozen preparations—is projected to experience continued growth over the coming decade, driven by increased consumption, intra-bloc trade, and escalating prices. According to IndexBox's comprehensive market report, published…
For decades, yield — tons per hectare — has been the dominant measure of success in agriculture. It is simple, intuitive and widely used. However, in the modern agri-food system this metric no longer reflects real efficiency.…
The European sweet potato market is experiencing robust growth, driven by demand from the processing industry, fresh wholesale, and the rapidly expanding meal-kit sector. According to industry expert Martin Oudenes of My Roots and More, this demand…
A Hailstorm That Devastated the Season A strong hailstorm struck the municipality of Sacaca in the Potosí department, destroying potato fields within minutes. For this high-altitude region, potatoes are a key crop and a vital source of…
