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In Tanzania’s highland soils—from Njombe, Mbeya, Iringa, to the cool hills of Arusha and Kilimanjaro—a quiet agricultural revolution is taking root. At its center is MbeguNzuri Biotech Farm Ltd, a bold, youth-led initiative transforming potato farming through…
Why the “humble” potato deserves a global celebration—Australian nutrition expert Jemma O’Hanlon explains in an exclusive Potatoes News video interview. “G’day! It’s so nice to meet you…”With this warm, unmistakably Australian greeting, Jemma O’Hanlon—accredited practising dietitian and…
In Russia’s Krasnodar Krai (Kuban), potato prices have surged dramatically, with reports of a 100% increase over the past year. Consumers in Armavir are paying up to 300 RUB/kg in supermarkets, while discounted potatoes in Gulkevichi sell for 79 RUB/kg—but often with…
Based on the study conducted by researchers from Lomonosov Moscow State University, led by Dr. Natalia O. Kalinina (kalinina@belozersky.msu.ru)Original research: Samarskaya V.O. et al., “The Temporal and Geographical Dynamics of Potato Virus Y Diversity in Russia,”International Journal…
As predicted, March and April 2025 have again exposed vulnerabilities in the potato supply chain. Stocks from the previous harvest have dwindled faster than expected due to lower yields and poor storage quality, forcing increased reliance on…
Join us on 21 May with FAO and the World Potato Congress to explore how one tuber can transform farming communities
Switzerland’s potato sector continues to struggle with declining cultivation areas and unpredictable weather, forcing the country to rely on imports to meet demand. According to Swisspatat, as of March this year, Swiss warehouses held 20,908 tons of table potatoes and 27,400…
Legacy, innovation, and new nutritional horizons — an interview with Chilean breeder Boris Contreras https://youtu.be/wLbdTVNbWa4 The Contreras potato story began with a father’s expeditions for wild potatoes and continues in the son’s laboratory, where rainbow-colored, stress-tolerant, and…
Why Kenyan large-scale potato farmers are planting yellow to protect their spuds Drive through potato-growing areas like Narok, Nyandarua, Nakuru and Meru and you’ll notice something surprising: bright yellow fields of canola blooming where potatoes once dominated.…
The city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, is set to become a key hub for potato processing as Belgium-based Agristo prepares to break ground on a $450 million facility—its first in the United States. Scheduled for construction in spring 2026, the…
According to recent data from Avito, seed potatoes in Chelyabinsk Oblast are being sold at consistent rates: Rozara variety (small tubers) – 500 rubles per bucket (Miass) Generic varietal potatoes – 400 rubles per 12-liter bucket (Kartaly) This stability contrasts with some agricultural regions…
A United Response to PCN: Science and Practice in One Guide PCN: A Persistent Threat to Potato Production Potato cyst nematodes (PCN), specifically Globodera pallida and G. rostochiensis, remain a major concern for UK potato growers. These…
