Potatoes

In the Landes region of France, a new crop may be emerging. Fermes Larrère is looking to adjust its crops to climate change. Over the past few years, producers at Fermes Larrère have been testing out new crops like ginger and sweet potatoes. The most recent addition is a variety of citrus fruits. read more

The Coordinator of Agricultural and Livestock Organizations (COAG) has denounced that, as the Spanish new potato harvest hits the market, the large distribution chains continue to flood the shelves with potatoes imported from Israel and Egypt (+80,000 tons in 2024). "A strategy calculated to" read more

In the A Limia region of Spain, recent weather patterns have affected agricultural activities, especially during Holy Week. The area, known for being prone to flooding due to its geographical features, has experienced higher water levels in the area where Lagoa de Antela used to be. This has had an impact on... read more

The early potato sector saw an advantage from the beginning of the asparagus season; prices remained strong due to limited availability from Cyprus and southern Italy, with some small price increases also observed locally, as reported by the BLE. In the storage potato sector, high-quality potatoes were ... read more

In the Calmar area of central Alberta, the Mooij family operates a seed potato business called Creek Side Potatoes. They cultivate multiple varieties across hundreds of hectares, and their seed potatoes are distributed across Canada and the United States. Their use of the Optica Q technology has enhanced their operations. read more

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan experienced a notable rise in vegetable imports, particularly from neighboring countries. According to the General Administration of Customs of China, the volume of imported potatoes into Kyrgyzstan showed a steady increase: 4,800 tonnes in January, over 8,000 tonnes in February, and... read more

Agra Claessens will start selling its first new potatoes today. While this time of year is mostly associated with asparagus and strawberries, in the Moerzeke region of East Flanders, people are also eagerly awaiting the arrival of the first Moese Patatten, a recognized Flemish regional specialty. read more

Wielkanoc w 2025 roku przypada prawie trzy tygodnie później, jednak dostawy ziemniaków wyglądają porównywalnie do ubiegłego roku. "Jednakże, zaczęły się one wolniej z uwagi na datę i zwiększyły się w miarę jak zbliżaliśmy się do końca kwietnia," mówi Drew Callaghan, wiceprezes wykonawczy w RPE. "Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, harmonogram był... read more

From today, the new Selenella New Potatoes will be back in the fruit and vegetable departments of the best retail stores. A 100% Italian product, the result of high-quality work, controlled and guaranteed at every stage. Today marks the beginning of the marketing campaign: "This year we started..." read more

Embrapa has initiated a groundbreaking space farming experiment involving sweet potatoes and chickpeas, which are being cultivated in suborbital conditions as part of a Blue Origin mission launched on April 14. This research is a collaboration between Embrapa and the Brazilian Space Agency under the Space Farming Brazil Network. read more

Potatoes Australia Ltd has announced its new role as a Gold Sustaining Partner of the World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC), following the conclusion of the 2024 World Potato Congress held in Adelaide. The partnership reflects Potatoes Australia's intent to remain engaged in the international potato industry. read more

PURO FINCA and CAM Agroindustry have teamed up to launch a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing Colombia's position in the European sweet potato market. The companies aim to cultivate 500 hectares of sweet potatoes by 2025, with a strong emphasis on fresh exports as well as processed products like flour, starch, and frozen items. read more

The Viaverda Pilot Center estimates that in 2024, potatoes worth 4.31 million euros will be produced in Belgium. This is the same as the previous year and slightly above the five-year average of 4.27 million tons. The 2024 harvest consisted of 235,000 tons of early varieties and 4.08 million tons... read more

Last week on the EastFruit Trade Platform, there was a 10% decrease in the number of listings due to seasonal factors, but the geographic reach of participants expanded to include 13 countries. Supply from Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Egypt, and Iran decreased, while Poland and North Macedonia showed an increase. read more