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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…
In a single morning on October 18th, a force of 80 volunteers braved adverse weather to harvest 11,096 pounds of potatoes at the University of Wyoming’s Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (SAREC). This event, the fifth…
The recent nationwide launch of Bangers' "Hot Mamba Charged" chips—a product that packs the caffeine equivalent of two cups of coffee into a bag of spicy potato chips—highlights a rapidly growing segment of the food industry: functional…
The French organic potato sector is at a pivotal crossroads. According to the National Interprofessional Potato Committee (CNIPT), the 2025/26 campaign signals a potential recovery following two years of significant contraction, which saw planted areas decline by…
In a strategic move that signals a new direction for industrial agriculture, Dutch equipment specialist Tummers Food Processing Solutions and Belgian thermal energy expert Callens have joined forces. Their goal is to accelerate the development of the…
Hybrid potato breeding is poised to revolutionize the global potato value chain, moving propagation from the field to the lab. This article explores the groundbreaking genetic discovery enabling this shift and analyzes its immediate impact on food…
The escalating cost of chemical inputs and rising consumer demand for residue-free produce are pushing potato growers to seek sustainable alternatives. This profile of Ms. Purvi Patel, a plant pathologist who transitioned from academia to the field,…
The organic potato market presents a paradox of immense potential hindered by familiar agronomic and supply chain challenges. This article examines the critical need for long-term partnerships between growers, retailers, and researchers to de-risk production, ensure market…
Potato dormancy has long presented farmers and storage managers with a frustrating dilemma: tubers that sprout too early become unmarketable, while those that remain dormant too long delay planting and reduce the growing season. Research from Gansu…
In a significant development for post-harvest management, Calgary-based Cellar Insights has announced the successful closure of an oversubscribed seed funding round. The investment, co-led by Tall Grass Ventures and Accelerate Fund IV, will accelerate the expansion of…
In a striking contrast to broader agricultural trends, Belgium's potato sector is demonstrating remarkable resilience and strategic importance. According to preliminary 2025 data from Statbel, the Belgian statistical office, the country's total agricultural land area has decreased…
The International Potato Tour and its General Partner “Avgust” continue their journey across Kazakhstan. In the Karaganda region of Kazakhstan, the International Potato Tour (IPT) team visited one of the leading farms in the area — Baimurza…
