Belgium is currently grappling with a record potato surplus of at least 860,000 tons — 21% higher than the average of the previous three years — with farmers struggling to ...
Natural Cook, a leading South Korean potato processing company known for its "Potato Ongsimi" products, currently purchases approximately 2,000 tons of potatoes annually. However, CEO Sung Ji-yong has highlighted persistent ...
A fiery debate has erupted among residents in Russia over the quality and value of domestic potatoes compared to imports from Egypt and Israel, revealing a deep rift between consumers ...
The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has pushed back against a proposal from the Russian Potato Union to establish a minimum purchase price for potatoes sold to retail chains. The union ...
The Russian Potato Union has proposed introducing minimum purchase prices for potatoes sold to retail chains in an effort to stabilize the market and ensure predictable income for agricultural producers. ...
Iran has temporarily suspended potato exports in several provinces and major cities in response to a sharp increase in domestic prices. The decision, announced by Murtaza Motamed, Deputy Chairman of ...
For growers of early-maturing potato varieties, timing is everything. The strategy is simple: beat the main harvest to market, capture premium prices fueled by consumer desire for "new" potatoes, and ...
For potato producers, agronomists, and researchers, the start of the year marks a crucial knowledge-sharing event: the Idaho Potato Conference. Returning to Pocatello on January 21-22, 2026, this 58th iteration, ...
In preparation for the winter of 2025, the Republic of Belarus has significantly expanded its strategic food reserves, a move highlighting a state-centric approach to market management. The Ministry of ...
A stark warning from a leading Russian potato producer, Nikolai Yuzefov, owner of a 7,200-hectare farm in the Rostov region, paints a dire picture for the country's potato sector. The ...
As Jamie Higham approaches his fifth year leading the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC), his strategy reflects a nuanced understanding of both global market forces and foundational industry relationships. In a ...
The government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) is taking a decisive and costly step in its long-running battle against potato wart, a quarantinable pest caused by the fungus Synchytrium endobioticum. With ...
The German potato sector is facing a severe paradox in 2025: a bumper harvest has become a financial disaster. With a yield of 13.4 million tonnes—the highest in 25 years, ...
In a significant policy announcement, Ausveg, the national body for Australian potato growers, has declared a strategic shift in the national response to Potato mop-top virus. Moving away from an ...
The Kyrgyz Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry is actively developing a proposal to impose temporary limits on potato imports. This regulatory intervention is a direct response to ...
The Bulgarian potato sector is facing an existential threat, with producers pushed to the brink of protests by a confluence of agronomic, economic, and regulatory failures. According to Todor Dzhikov, ...
In a significant political breakthrough, the European Parliament has voted to reform the Common Market Organisation (CMO), adopting amendments that directly address a long-standing constraint on European potato growers. For ...
A groundbreaking study by Ojediran, Adewumi, and Aloga provides a critical roadmap for enhancing agricultural technology adoption, using Nigerian potato farmers and GIZ-sponsored innovations as a case study. The research ...
In North Korea's Ryanggang Province, a major potato-producing region, the autumn harvest from September 10 to October 10 is not just a agricultural event but a state-mandated mobilization. As reported ...
On the surface, the 2025 season looks like a resounding success for Russian agriculture. The Russian Potato Union forecasts a harvest of nearly 7.5 to 8 million tons, a significant ...
In the Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan, agricultural authorities are implementing a deliberate strategy of massive production to control the market. According to an official release, the area under potato cultivation ...
The Russian potato market is experiencing a period of extreme volatility that threatens the stability of its domestic industry. According to data from the Russian Potato Union, the country's export ...
In a definitive stance against market intervention, Russia's Minister of Agriculture, Oksana Lut, has publicly opposed the fixation of potato prices, warning that such a measure is a "non-market regulation ...
Behind China's consumption of over 100 billion french fries annually lies a surprising agricultural powerhouse: Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia. This "Potato Capital of China" has built a multi-billion dollar industry by ...
Belarus's Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade (MART) is taking aggressive action against farms accused of unjustified price increases on potatoes, issuing fines totaling over €120,000 and highlighting the tense ...
Early 2025 saw record-high potato prices in Kazakhstan, triggering a massive expansion in planting as farmers rushed to capitalize. However, a combination of export restrictions and a supply glut has ...
A bureaucratic bottleneck over phytosanitary certificates is halting vital potato exports from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan, causing a market glut and risking long-term trade relationships. This incident highlights the critical vulnerability ...
In a significant development for Central Asian agricultural markets, Kazakhstan has lifted all export restrictions on potatoes following a bumper harvest that has created substantial surplus beyond domestic needs. This ...
Recent statements from Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko highlight a strategic outlook that resonates with agricultural producers worldwide: a recognized global potato deficit presents a significant, multi-year opportunity. For farmers, agronomists, ...
The recent announcement of the impending closure of Blattmann Schweiz AG sends a sobering message to the global agri-food industry. Founded in 1856, the company was Switzerland's sole producer of ...
A recent government initiative in South Sulawesi distributes 350,000 potato seeds to local farmers, aiming to boost productivity and food self-sufficiency. This article analyzes the strategic benefits of localized seed ...
The Bryansk region is experiencing a record-breaking potato harvest, with total cultivation area expanding to 34,700 hectares—4,000 hectares more than last year. Key districts, including Zhiryatinsky (375 centners/ha), as well as Pogarsky, Klintsovsky, Navlinsky, ...
Farmers in Bengal’s key potato-growing districts—Hooghly, Bankura, Purba Bardhaman, and others—are facing financial ruin as potato prices have plummeted from Rs 1,000–1,100 per quintal in March to just Rs 500–600 per quintal in July. ...
Bangladesh produced 13 million metric tons (MMT) of potatoes in 2024, exceeding domestic demand by 4 MMT, according to the Bangladesh Cold Storage Association (BCSA). This oversupply has driven farmgate prices down to $0.11–$0.13/kg, ...
Kaliningrad’s farmers will begin delivering locally grown young potatoes to store shelves in the next one to two weeks, according to Alexey Yelayev, deputy director of the Spar retail chain. ...
Kazakhstan has experienced severe potato price fluctuations in 2025, with retail prices peaking at 500 KZT/kg in January—a 79% year-on-year increase38. The surge was driven by: Increased exports: In 2024, Kazakhstan exported 605,000 tons of ...
In 2025, Russia experienced an unexpected potato shortage, despite farmers expanding planting areas by 10,000 hectares, which was expected to yield an additional 250,000 tons. However, the total harvest is projected to ...
Recent data from Rosstat (as of May 19, 2025) shows a sharp increase in potato prices, with the average cost per kilogram reaching 91.77 rubles, up from 58.11 rubles at the end of January. ...
Farmers, agronomists, and agricultural experts are sounding the alarm over a deepening potato shortage in Russia and beyond. According to Abdula Ramazanov, a farmer from the Astrakhan region, the root ...
Recent discussions among farmers and agronomists in Kuzbass have highlighted a recurring issue: the inability to store locally grown potatoes and vegetables beyond April. According to the regional Ministry of ...
The Russian Ministry of Agriculture forecasts a 2025 potato harvest of 7.5 million tons, a rebound from 2024’s decline but still below the record 8.2 million tons achieved in 2023 (Rosstat). The Potato ...
A heated debate has erupted after Egerton University released a study titled ‘Influence of On-farm Pesticide Practices and Processing Methods on Pesticide Residue Levels in Potato Tubers in Nyandarua County, Kenya’. ...
Governor Alexei Besprozvannykh has called for a ban on potato exports from Kaliningrad until the region reaches full self-sufficiency. However, local farmers claim they already avoid exporting due to unprofitable ...
For decades, Guantánamo’s attempts to grow potatoes have ended in disappointment. The latest effort, yielding just 4–5 tons per hectare—far below the acceptable minimum of 10 tons—highlights systemic issues plaguing ...
The UK government has taken a major step toward adopting gene-edited crops by implementing secondary legislation under the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023. The new rules, presented to Parliament in ...
Russia is grappling with an unprecedented potato price crisis, with costs soaring to record levels. According to Russia’s Federal Statistics Service, potatoes have seen the steepest price increase among all food ...
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 ...
Since Brexit, the EU has banned seed potato imports from the UK, disrupting a once-thriving trade. Before 2021, Scotland supplied Ireland with a significant portion of its seed potatoes, particularly ...
In Thiep, a farming community nestled in the Ndande arrondissement of Senegal's Louga region, potato fields stretch wide with promise — yet for local producers, that promise is turning into ...
At a time when South Korean farmers are deeply engaged in both harvesting and planting potatoes, news of a potential surge in U.S. potato imports has struck a heavy blow. ...
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