Local vs. Imported: Costa Rican Farmers Sound Alarm Over U.S. Potato Imports
Costa Rica’s recent decision to allow potato imports from the United States has triggered strong reactions from local producers, who ...
Tag: Potato Production
Bryansk Farmers Begin Early Potato Planting Amid Efforts to Boost Production
Agricultural enterprises in Russia's Bryansk region have commenced early potato planting, aiming to recover from last year's significant production shortfall. ...
Russia Expands Potato Acreage in 2025 Amid Market Pressures and Declining Yields
To meet domestic demand and stabilize rising prices, Russia is expanding its potato-growing area by 6,500 hectares in 2025. The ...
France Dominates Potato Exports: Why Italy’s Appetite Continues to Grow
Italy remains one of the top importers of French potatoes, second only to Spain. This article explores the driving factors ...
Combating Potato Wart: Canada’s New National Response Plan for 2025
A new and rigorous National Potato Wart Response Plan will be implemented in Canada starting with the 2025 potato crop. ...
Oats as a Shield: How German Farmers Are Using Cereal Crops to Protect Seed Potatoes from Viral Diseases
In the heart of northern Europe’s potato belt, a quiet agricultural innovation is taking root—literally. Across several German regions, farmers ...
Potato Imports Surge in Russia’s Far East: China Takes the Lead, Pakistan Declines
The potato market in Russia’s Far East is experiencing a dramatic shift. According to Rosselkhoznadzor , 13,600 tons of potatoes ...
Why Are Farmers Abandoning Potato Cultivation in North Ossetia? A Closer Look at the Crisis
Potatoes have long been a staple crop in North Ossetia, playing a crucial role in both the regional economy and ...
The Hidden Threat: Potato Cancer Endangers Oryol’s Harvest
A Dangerous Disease for Potatoes in Oryol Potato farmers in Oryol are being warned about a growing threat to their ...
Record-Breaking Sales: Cheboksary Farmers Purchase 55 Tons of Seed Potatoes in Just Two Days
Cheboksary recently hosted one of the largest agricultural exhibitions dedicated to potato farming, bringing together industry professionals, scientists, and farmers ...
Georgia’s Potato Export Boom: Armenia’s Role as a Key Importer
Between January 1 and March 3, 2025, Georgia's potato exports reached 27,500 tons, generating $8 million in revenue. This marks ...
Huánuco: 800 mil toneladas of potatoes per year and the development of the sector
Promotion of potatoes during the National Week of Causa PeruanaThe Department of Huánuco continues to consolidate its position as one ...
Navigating the 2024 North American Potato Production Decline: Insights and Implications
In 2024, the combined potato production of the United States and Canada was estimated at approximately 27.6 million tons, marking ...
NEPG Analysis: Potato Growers Should Follow Processing Needs, Not Get Ahead of Them
In 2024, the NEPG countries (EU-04: Belgium, Germany, France and the Netherlands) harvested 24.7 million tonnes of potatoes, up 6.9% ...
Supporting Potato Farmers in Komi: Financial Aid for Self-Employed Potato Growers in 2025
Agricultural production in the Komi region of Russia is known to be challenging due to the harsh northern climate. High ...
Stamex International Seeds: Leading the Way in High-Quality Potato Seed Supply for Pakistan
Founded in 1996, Stamex has had a long-standing relationship with Agrico, one of the leading names in global potato seed ...
European Potato Farmers Face Unprecedented Challenges: From Seed Shortages to Soaked Fields
One of the primary challenges this year has been a shortage of quality potato seeds, a problem exacerbated by rising ...
Farm to Fry: How Agriculture Powers Dave’s Hot Chicken’s Top-Loaded Fries
A Tasty Innovation with Agricultural Roots Dave’s Hot Chicken recently introduced Top-Loaded Fries, a rich and savory dish now available ...
Canada’s Potato Powerhouse: A Deep Dive Into the Nation’s $2 Billion Crop
Overview of Canadian Potato Production in 2023 Potatoes are much more than a staple food in Canada—they are a pillar ...
Interview with Mahmoud Eltanbouly: Insights into Egypt’s Potato Industry
The founder of POTATOES NEWS, Viktor Kovalev, recently conducted an exclusive interview with Dr. Mahmoud Eltanbouly, Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences ...
Breaking the Cycle: AgriLife Research Tackles Zebra Chip Disease to Protect Crops and Farmers
Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are spearheading a transformative study to combat zebra chip disease, a bacterial infection caused by ...
Volunteer Potatoes: A Hidden Threat to Crop Yields and Pest Management
Volunteer Potatoes: The Weed You Didn’t Expect Volunteer potatoes, an unexpected yet persistent problem in rotational farming systems, arise when ...
Enforcing Standards: AFA’s New Drive to Protect Kenyan Potato Farmers
Irish potatoes are a critical component of Kenya's agricultural economy, cultivated by over 800,000 farmers and contributing up to KSh ...
Europlant Innovation: Strengthening the Future of Potato Breeding and Production Through Rebranding
In an effort to streamline operations and solidify its position in the agricultural industry, Böhm-Nordkartoffel Agrarproduktion GmbH & Co. OHG ...
