Spring Sprint: Dutch Farmers Race to Plant Potatoes Early in the Driest March on Record
The contrast couldn’t be greater. In 2023 and 2024, Dutch farmers were delayed in planting their seed potatoes until late ...
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Crisis in the Cellar: Manitoba Potato Growers Face Heavy Losses as Major Buyers Slash Orders
Manitoba’s Potato Sector Under Pressure as Processors Pull Back A wave of unexpected order reductions from major buyers like McCain ...
Storage and Logistics Innovation: Iott Seed Farms Showcases a Modern Approach to Potato Management
American company Iott Seed Farms has demonstrated how modern technologies can optimize seed potato storage and shipping. Each of their ...
Seed Potato Boom: Unveiling Factors Fueling the Industry’s Rapid Growth
As the global demand for potatoes continues to surge, the seed potato market is experiencing remarkable expansion. Driven by technological ...
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 ...
Secrets from the Field: German Farmers Share Proven Tips for a Successful Potato Harvest
As spring sweeps across northern Germany, the fields around Lübesse hum with the sound of tractors and the scent of ...
Seed Potato Harvest in Western Uttar Pradesh Nears Completion
Find out how high-quality seed potatoes are grown and prepared for storage in one of India’s key regions, and what ...
Game-Changer for Russian Potato Industry: New 80,000-Ton Storage Facility Launching in Oryol Region
Russia's potato sector is undergoing a significant transformation with the construction of a cutting-edge storage facility in the village of ...
Seed Potato Season Begins in Leningrad Region: A Key Supplier for Russia’s Agriculture
Leningrad Region: A Leader in Seed Potato Supply The Leningrad Region has long been a key player in Russia’s agricultural ...
Why Some Potato Varieties Should Be Forgotten – A Warning for Farmers and Gardeners
Why Your Usual Potato Varieties May Be Failing Many farmers and home gardeners have observed a gradual decline in potato ...
The Netherlands Strengthens Its Position as the World’s Leading Potato Exporter
The Netherlands Expands Its Global Potato Exports in 2024 The Netherlands has long been the world’s leading exporter of potatoes ...
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 ...
French seed potato developer Elorn Plants joins Europatat
Elorn Plants – a new member of EuropatatEuropatat has officially announced the accession of Elorn Plants, one of the leading ...
NAPSO Hosts Successful Seed Potato Storage and Disease Prevention Webinar
Raising Potato Storage Standards Through Education and Knowledge SharingThe North American Potato Storage Organization (NAPSO) successfully hosted its third webinar ...
European potato processors focus on contract deliveries
The European potato market is experiencing a slowdown in activity as major processors focus on fulfilling contracts. However, potato sellers ...
Royal HZPC expects record seed potato volume of over 1 million tonnes
Royal HZPC Group, one of the world's leading seed potato producers and marketers, expects record sales volumes in the 2024/25 ...
Growing Potatoes Without Soil: A Breakthrough in Aeroponic Farming in Buryatia
The initiative focuses on two certified Russian potato varieties, “Meteor” and “Vostorg,” grown in-vitro under a collaborative agreement with the ...
Potato Farming in Bavaria: Navigating Challenges for a Sustainable Future
Potato cultivation in Bavaria, one of the most significant agricultural activities in the region, has encountered a range of challenges ...
Reviving Scotland’s Heritage Potatoes: The Skea Family’s Mission
The Skea family’s potato-growing journey began in the 1960s with Andrew Skea’s grandfather, who cultivated the fertile lands of Glenisla. ...
Despite a Good Harvest, Kazakhstan Limits Potato Exports to Russia and Belarus
The Union of Potato and Vegetable Growers of the Republic of Kazakhstan reported a significant increase in potato production in ...
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 ...
Optical Sorting of Seed Potatoes: Efficient, Smart, and Cost-Effective
Optical sorting of seed potatoes has become a cornerstone of efficient agricultural practices, delivering notable benefits in capacity, quality, and ...
Revolutionizing Seed Potato Packing: How Schuiling Found Flexibility with Eqraft Solutions
Schuiling, a family-run agribusiness rooted in the Netherlands, has evolved significantly since its establishment post-World War II. Initially a modest ...
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 ...
There may be a shortage of potatoes for processing in Russia
In Russia, there is talk of a future shortage of potatoes for the production of fries and chips. The reason ...
