The current state of the agricultural sector of the Republic of Azerbaijan is characterized by deep transformation, in which potato farming occupies one of the central positions. As part of ...
https://youtu.be/k1kvaqfRUpI As part of the International Potato Tour, the POTATOES NEWS team visited the village of Duygali in the Shamkir district of Azerbaijan — one of the country’s key potato-producing ...
Amid growing pressure on global food systems, the UNECE Specialized Section on Standardization of Seed Potatoes (GE.6) is working on practical solutions to improve certification systems that protect agricultural production ...
ntroduction: A Sector at a Turning Point Armenia’s agricultural sector is undergoing a structural transformation. The shift from traditional farming practices to technology-driven agribusiness models is no longer optional—it is ...
Many gardeners instinctively reach for expensive certified seed potatoes, trusting that the labels guaranteeing variety and elite reproduction are essential for a good harvest. However, recent experiments suggest that ordinary ...
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has sharply criticized the mismanagement of potato cultivation in Uzbekistan, revealing that nearly 55% of planned planting areas remained unused last year despite significant budget allocations. During ...
Solynta, the Dutch innovator based in Wageningen, has entered a new growth phase following a majority investment from the international German family business EW Group, a leader in animal and ...
Solynta, the Dutch innovator based in Wageningen, has entered a new growth phase following a majority investment from the international German family business EW Group, a leader in animal and ...
When Shivani Bhanvadia describes the potato as her "profession and passion," she speaks from a journey that spans continents, disciplines, and the entire value chain of the global potato industry. ...
Europe, and France in particular, is grappling with a severe potato overproduction crisis, driven by a perfect storm of favorable weather, overzealous expansion of farmland, and a sudden slowdown in ...
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), global potato production reached 390.4 million tonnes in 2024, with Russia securing the fifth position at 18.4 million tonnes—representing 4.7% of world ...
The French potato sector entered the 2025/2026 campaign with what agronomists term a "yield paradox": stable productivity with exploding volume. National average yield held at 43.5 t/ha (45 t/ha in major basins), ...
By the International Potato Tour Team Location: Sharjah/Dubai, UAE Date: February 2026 The United Arab Emirates has long been a crossroads of global trade, but nowhere is this more evident ...
The European Potato Processors’ Association (EUPPA) has released its 2025 overview, quantifying the immense scale of a sector that is a primary global supplier of processed potato products. The data ...
The global seed potato industry has entered a new phase of consolidation with the finalized acquisition of IPM Potato Group by Royal HZPC Group. This strategic move, first announced in ...
The latest IndexBox market analysis presents a portrait of a mature and stable agricultural processing sector: Australia's potato starch market. With consumption at 52,000 tons and domestic production at 39,000 tons in 2024, the ...
The agricultural sector of Pakistan is undergoing a profound structural transformation, driven by the need to shift from extensive farming methods to high-tech production management models. At the heart of ...
The demographic clock is ticking loudly across global agriculture, and the potato sector, with its high capital and expertise demands, sits squarely in the crosshairs. The data is unequivocal. In ...
The recent bankruptcy of Netherlands-based CêlaVíta, a pioneer in chilled convenience potato products since 1967, is more than a corporate failure; it is a significant event rippling through the European ...
European potato starch producers are navigating a season of plenty that presents a complex set of challenges. Driven by a significant ~10% expansion in cultivation area across Europe—with notable growth ...
Belgium, a cornerstone of Europe's potato processing industry, is facing a classic agricultural challenge: a remarkable harvest creating significant market pressure. As of November 15, 2025, total potato stocks in ...
The latest data on global potato exports for 2024 provides a revealing snapshot of competitive advantage and market strategy in our industry. France has emerged as the top exporter by ...
The ambitious national target for the Netherlands to dedicate 15% of its agricultural land to organic farming by 2030 faces a foundational bottleneck: guaranteed offtake. As highlighted at the recent ...
The European potato market, long a model of integrated processing and stable growth, is undergoing its most significant structural shift in a generation. After years of expansion driven by massive ...
The announcement by Aviko's Potato Growers Commission (ATC) of an average pool price of €25.07/ton for the 2025 harvest is not merely a bad year; it's a market correction of historic proportions. ...
The image of a 1.343 kg potato is certainly striking, but for professionals in agriculture, the story behind Adeline Dromer's record-breaking harvest in Flers, Orne, is far more compelling than ...
A recent move by a major potato processor to impose stricter financial penalties for quality defects has ignited a firestorm among Dutch farmers and could set a precedent for global ...
The Northwestern European Potato Growers (NEPG) organization has issued a stark warning to potato farmers across the region, urging them to assess carefully whether they can afford to maintain their ...
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. ...
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 ...
A recent high-level dialogue between the Brazilian Seeds and Seedlings Trade Association (ABCSEM) and representatives from the Dutch government underscores a strategic pivot in global agricultural partnerships. The discussions, centered ...
The Dutch potato sector, a cornerstone of European agriculture, is in the throes of a severe market crisis. Following the bankruptcy of major processor CêlaVíta, growers like Bert Slöetjes are ...
For the agricultural sector, the ultimate validation of a crop's value often happens not in the field, but in the marketplace. The 20-year success story of the "Kartoffel-Restaurant Kiste" (Potato ...
For the global potato industry, the current landscape is a tale of two hemispheres. While record-breaking harvests in Europe are creating a supply tsunami that crushes prices, growers in key ...
The recent financial report from Royal HZPC Group for the 2024/2025 year is more than just a corporate success story; it's a barometer for the global potato seed market. For ...
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 ...
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 ...
Recent export figures from the Dutch Potato Organisation (NAO) for the first nine months of 2025 highlight a notable shift in the European potato trade. Exports to Belgium, the Netherlands' ...
Prepared exclusively for Potatoes.NewsAstana, Republic of Kazakhstan https://youtu.be/nTDcmTWrQas The International Potato Tour (IPT) continues its journey across countries where potatoes are not just a crop but a strategic commodity. This ...
The 2025 growing season in the Netherlands has been defined by a dramatic north-south precipitation gradient, offering a clear illustration of rainfall's fundamental role in crop production. Data collected from ...
In an agricultural landscape often defined by volatile commodity prices and squeezed margins, a compelling alternative model is gaining traction. Chiel van den Eertwegh, a Limburg farmer, has transitioned from ...
The potato starch market in North America presents a compelling and somewhat contradictory narrative. While consumption is on a steady upward trajectory, reaching 664,000 tons in 2024, regional production is moving ...
The Dutch potato processing industry, a cornerstone of Europe's value-added agricultural sector, is showing promising signs of revitalization. According to the Association for the Potato Processing Industry (VAVI), processors utilized ...
India stands at a pivotal moment in its agricultural history. As the planet's second-largest potato producer, it paradoxically holds a mere 2.8% share of the global export market, largely confined ...
Marking the 140th anniversary of Vincent van Gogh’s masterpiece, "The Potato Eaters," the "PATATE" exhibition at the Vincent van GoghHuis in Zundert, Netherlands, offers a profound reflection on our relationship ...
The potato's journey to becoming Germany's quintessential vegetable was anything but organic. Initially met with suspicion after its arrival from South America in the 16th century, the tuber's underground growth ...
Planten Agro Ltd. is revolutionizing potato seed production in Bangladesh through Dutch genetics, certified quality, and partnerships with Germany’s SOLANA Group. Discover how their work is shaping the future of ...
International Potato Tour visit to Gorno-Mariysky District. Conversation with farm head Andrey Babushkin https://youtu.be/LuWZvCeUxmg?si=ngum18iW9i1puxAp The Babushkin farm’s arc runs from the first 7 ha in the early 1990s to hundreds ...
Decades — step by step. The story of “Samarskie Ovoschi” began at a turning point in history: as kolkhozes and sovkhozes were collapsing, a builder named Vladimir and a few ...
New data reveals a dramatic transformation in the global potato trade, driven by soaring demand for processed products and a significant eastward shift in production and processing power. This realignment ...
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