Increase in Areas and Record Harvest ForecastsThe state of Sinaloa in Mexico is expecting a historic potato harvest in 2025, with more than 17,000 hectares planted. This is a significant ...
In 2024, the combined potato production of the United States and Canada was estimated at approximately 27.6 million tons, marking a 4% decrease from the 2023 figures. This downturn reflects ...
In the Una district of Himachal Pradesh, farmers are facing a new set of challenges due to the unpredictable weather patterns and the heavy fog that has been affecting their ...
One of the primary challenges this year has been a shortage of quality potato seeds, a problem exacerbated by rising seed prices. As farmers struggled to secure enough seed to ...
Top 15 Potato Varieties: Taste, Traits, and Growing Tips Potatoes are more than just a staple crop—they're a culinary delight with a variety of flavors and textures. Selecting the right ...
A Science of Taste and Texture Behind every bag of golden, crispy chips is a world of meticulous research and development. Potatoes USA, in collaboration with commercial growers and processors, ...
In 2024, Canadian potato growers achieved their fourth consecutive record harvest, producing 127.0 million hundredweight—a slight increase of 0.3 percent year over year. This growth reflects not only higher production ...
Fresh Market Potato Trials: Advancing Cultivar Selection for 2024 In 2024, the North Dakota fresh market potato trials evaluated 30 red- and yellow-skinned potato cultivars and advanced selections near Crystal, ...
The volume of crop plantings in the country in 2024 decreased compared to the previous season. As a result, the volume of potatoes harvested from the fields decreased. However, according ...
The article highlights the 2025 Potato Store Managers’ Course by Potato Storage Insight, detailing its training, certification options, and networking opportunities for professionals in potato storage.
As potato yields face a downward trend in Russia due to unfavorable weather and reduced planting areas, the country is exploring new import strategies to meet growing consumer demand. Dmitry ...
Agricultural operations continue at full scale in the Klimovo District of Bryansk Oblast, where the Klimovskaya Potato Company is making significant efforts to harvest, store, and transport potatoes. With 2,200 ...
Lamb Weston has appointed Norman Prestage, an industry veteran with decades of experience at Ernst & Young, LLP, to its Board of Directors. He will also serve on the Board's ...
HZPC invites potato industry professionals to its annual Potato Days on November 7 and 8 in Joure, showcasing new potato varieties, innovations, and insights into breeding techniques.
Baked Potato has introduced a new compact kiosk business model at Shopping Piracicaba, signaling a milestone in their ongoing expansion. This innovation meets modern business needs, offering flexibility and customer ...
The introduction of a new potato variety named "Pungnong" by the Gangwon Provincial Agricultural Technology Institute has generated excitement among agricultural professionals and market stakeholders. Unveiled at a recent market ...
This article covers the successful storage of Blackberry-variety potatoes by Iott Seed Farms, which are used in purple potato chips by Great Lakes Potato Chip Co. It emphasizes the importance ...
In just ten years, the average price of a 16-ounce bag of potato chips has increased from under $4.50 to approximately $6.50, outpacing inflation for many grocery items. While several ...
In Novosibirsk, the potato harvest has been notably disappointing this year, prompting widespread concern among local farmers and gardeners. Agronomist Alexey Marmulev, a candidate of agricultural sciences, has provided an ...
VDT meetings have long been a space for potato experts and farmers to share their passion for delivering the best small potatoes to consumers. Led by figures like Boris Contreras, ...
Toutatis and Fineline, two new potato varieties, were recently showcased at varietal behavior trials by Bretagne Plants Innovation in Kerloi. Both varieties showed strong performance, uniform size, and excellent market ...
Potato Days UK is a two-day field event that brings together potato growers, industry professionals, and researchers for live machinery demonstrations, expert discussions, and networking opportunities. Hosted by DLG and ...
This article explores the rapid growth of Fresh From Farm (F3), a company that began as a hydroponic venture and evolved into India's fastest-growing fruit company. The story highlights key ...
A Strategic Move to Enhance Food Security and Agricultural Productivity. In a significant step towards bolstering its agricultural sector, the Russian Federation has allocated 4.5 billion rubles for the development ...
This article highlights the positive developments in the Punchy potato variety, as reported by Danespo A/S and Germicopa following recent field evaluations in Germany. The article outlines the promising characteristics ...
The article provides an overview of Top Pom's strategic operations in the French potato industry, focusing on their harvesting, logistical, and advisory services in key regions such as Beauce, Champagne, ...
The article highlights the beginning of the potato harvest season at CULTURE POM, emphasizing the team's commitment to delivering high-quality potatoes. The entire CULTURE POM team is fully mobilized to ...
Subtitle: Key Takeaways from Agrico’s Demonstration of Organic Cultivars Last week, Agrico hosted a series of informative field visits for organic growers at their BioSelect trial fields in Oudemolen and ...
This article highlights the International Potato Center's efforts in advancing genetic improvement for potato breeding, the significance of these developments, and opportunities for young researchers to contribute to this vital ...
McCain Foods North American Ag Management Team Convenes to Drive Agronomy Innovations Daniel Metheringham reports on an insightful and productive gathering in Maine, where McCain Foods' North American Ag management ...
The UK Potato Days stand as a pivotal event in the agricultural calendar, bringing together a wide array of industry professionals to explore the latest innovations and practical solutions in ...
When Too Much of a Good Thing Becomes a Bad Thing: Examining Nitrogen Use Under Limited Irrigation As drought conditions worsen, farmers are increasingly adopting limited irrigation strategies, providing crops ...
Late Blight Confirmed in St. Joseph County, Michigan Late blight, a serious and potentially devastating disease for potato crops, has been confirmed in a commercial field in St. Joseph County, ...
This article discusses the transition from the 2023 potato shipping season to the upcoming 2024 harvest, highlighting the key activities and preparations undertaken by farmers and agronomists to ensure a ...
In late June, Europatat attended the annual meeting of the ePhyto Industry Advisory Group (IAG) in Geneva. This forum serves as a valuable platform to discuss the latest advancements in ...
On 7 July, Europatat participated in the inaugural meeting of the European Wireworm Research Network (EWRN) held in Oslo, preceding the EAPR conference. This gathering brought together a diverse group ...
An individual approach to the detection of potato viruses using the Potato Virus Elisa Kit The latest solutions to combat potato viruses: offers from M/s Afnan TradersAn individual approach to ...
A Call to Action Against a Formidable Foe Late blight affects both foliage and tubers, capable of decimating entire crops within one to two weeks. The pathogen's ability to develop ...
On 30 May 2024, Europatat joined the global celebration of the first International Day of the Potato, designated by the United Nations and FAO under the theme “Harvesting Diversity, Feeding ...
In the face of stringent regulatory changes, the UK’s potato storage industry is grappling with a critical challenge. As of April 10th, 2024, the Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) has set ...
The Path to Market Access and Its Implications The journey to market access for U.S. seed potatoes in Morocco has been a long and meticulous process, beginning in 2015. After ...
The article describes a seminar held in the Gorodetsky District of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, organized by August Company, where the focus was on identifying and treating potato diseases amidst ...
The European potato market is currently experiencing a significant imbalance between supply and demand, leading to exceptionally high prices for early potato crops. This situation is driven by multiple factors, ...
This article explores the diverse world of potato varieties, highlighting the gaps in consumer and retailer knowledge, and proposing strategies to improve potato marketing and sales through better education and ...
The Iscon Balaji Gyan Yatra is addressing the issue of chemical residues in agriculture through a comprehensive education campaign aimed at promoting sustainable farming practices. By educating farmers on the ...
European potato plantings are mostly complete despite recent weather challenges. Early plantings are doing well, but issues with seed quality and variable emergence are reported. In Ireland, potato consumption remains ...
PepsiCo's 2023 ESG report highlights significant progress in reducing emissions, plastic use, and improving water efficiency. The company also expanded its regenerative farming efforts and introduced new nutritional goals.
This article discusses the latest advancements in potato cultivation, focusing on the development of resilient potato varieties, precision agriculture technologies, and innovative plant protection and fertilization products. It highlights the ...
Potato growers in New Zealand have given Potatoes New Zealand a strong mandate to represent their interests for the upcoming six-year potato levy cycle. An impressive 94.74% of growers voted ...
FOBEK BV reports significant progress in potato breeding and disease control despite recent challenging weather conditions. Over 1,000 crossings have been made, with the potential for new robust potato varieties, ...
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