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Main factors for the sharp increase in suppliesIn 2024, potato supplies from China to Russia increased fivefold, reaching 46.7 thousand tons - 37.4 thousand tons more than last year. This jump is due to a decrease in…
In early 2025, Brazil's potato farmers faced significant challenges due to excessive rainfall in key producing regions, including the South, Mato Grosso, and Mato Grosso do Sul. The heavy rains led to flooding, hindering harvesting activities and…
An Indian Potato Success Story for the Global Stage. For international readers interested in the vibrant agricultural landscape of India, a recent Potato Field Day event held at Siddhi Farm (Siddhi Cold Storage) in Gujarat exemplifies the…
Overproduction and rising costs lead to lossesFarmers are facing tough times: potato prices have dropped to levels that do not even cover half of production costs. With potato planting areas significantly increased – by 47,000 hectares above…
New Technologies for Boosting Yield and Sustainability in India's Potato Production Amid the rapid development of agricultural technologies and growing demands for product quality, the collaboration between Hyfun Foods and HarvestEye has become a landmark event for…
Potato harvest in Bengal: how much benefit doFarmers in Bengal are facing a paradox: despite a record Pokhraj potato harvest and good expectations for the Jyoti variety, profits are minimal. The reason is because middlemen buy the…
Potato producers in the Adana and Hatay regions have once again been hit hard by severe frosts that are causing considerable damage to their crops. This season, unusual weather patterns have led to extensive damage across fields,…
Contemporary Demands of Discerning Consumers In today’s rapidly changing culinary landscape and growing focus on a healthy lifestyle, consumers are no longer content with merely buying a product—they seek a complete experience. The new premium-grade potato is…
From family business to sweet potato specialistsJoris and Geerd van Geel grew up on a traditional arable farm with crops such as onions, sugar beets and wheat. During his studies at HAS Green Academy in Den Bosch,…
DCA Market Intelligence is strengthening its position as the leading price reporting agency (PRA) in the global potato industry with the launch of the DCA Potato Platform and three new exclusive frozen French fry indices.DCA Potato Platform:…
Black dot: what is this disease?Black dot is a fungal disease that affects the roots, stems and tubers of potatoes. It appears as small black spots on the surface of the plant and can lead to significant…
Daraa Farmers Switch to Less Expensive Crops Due to Falling Prices and Rising Production CostsThe agricultural sector in the Syrian province of Daraa is in crisis: local farmers have significantly reduced the area under potato cultivation in…
