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The planting season has begun, and Nakuru Tubers is once again proving that success in potato farming starts with quality seed. The company is planting certified Shangi potato seeds sourced from trusted producers — a clear commitment…
In the evolving landscape of potato production, sustainability and innovation are increasingly becoming key differentiators. The article “Con Verno, el cultivo protegido con un sello sustentable” published by Argenpapa provides a compelling overview of how the Con…
The Russian Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) has officially registered "Tambov Potato" as a new Geographical Indication (GI). This legal status formally recognizes the intrinsic link between the product's specific qualities and its origin in the…
Week of October 27–31, 2025 — Brazil’s wholesale potato market remained broadly stable despite a seasonal drop in availability as the winter harvest winds down. São Paulo (CEAGESP): special Ágata averaged R$39.88 per 25-kg sack — flat…
McCain Foods has announced a major expansion of its plant in Araxá, Minas Gerais, Brazil, committing R$1.8 billion (≈ US$317 million) to boost production of frozen potato products. The project includes a new french-fries line and additional…
The International Potato Tour (IPT) has been recognized by the industry and audience as a standout initiative in potato farming and processing. We will celebrate this achievement during the YUGAGRO exhibition in Krasnodar. I’m inviting partners, colleagues,…
The Indian potato sector, vital for both domestic consumption and the growing processing industry, is at a crossroads. Chronic labor scarcity, particularly during critical planting and harvesting windows, threatens both yield and quality. For Agristo, a major…
The Russian Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) has officially registered "Tambov Potato" as a new Geographical Indication (GI). This legal status formally recognizes the intrinsic link between the product's specific qualities and its origin in the…
In a strategic move to diversify agricultural production and increase food sovereignty, the peasant farm enterprise "Volzhanka" in the Krasnoyarsk district of the Astrakhan region has launched an experimental program to cultivate sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas). As…
A sector-wide workshop fully dedicated to potato “powdery scab” (Spongospora subterranea)—a disease increasingly affecting yield and tuber quality in Chile’s southern regions—was held in Remehue (Chile). The event brought together researchers, phytopathologists, consultants, and growers for rapid…
In brief. A study by the National University of Colombia (UNAL) found that among more than 100 genotypes of “papa criolla” (the Phureja group, “yema de huevo”), at least five use nitrogen significantly more efficiently. The researchers…
In the ever-growing ecosystem of agricultural media, Potatoes.News stands out as a specialized and influential hub connecting stakeholders across the global potato value chain. This analytical overview presents why Potatoes.News is not just an informational resource but…
