Potatoes

With around 295,000 tons, the export volume remained close to the record level of April 2024. However, in terms of value, exports decreased by 18% in the same month. Spain (-6%) and Belgium (-11%) remained the main buyers, followed by Eastern Europe with a strong... read more

W Cambridgeshire, Luke Ablett is dealing with extraordinary challenges regarding his potato harvest. He runs a 400-acre (approximately 161.87 hectares) farm in Ramsey St Mary's, and he has revealed that he currently has over 13 tons of unsold potatoes. "The potato market appears to have completely stalled, and..." read more

President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, addressed recent concerns about potato shortages in retail stores, stating that the issue was not due to a genuine lack of supply but rather motivated by political factors. This information was reported by the Belarusian state-affiliated news outlet Sputnik. "There are enough potatoes available." read more

Between July 2024 and March 2025, U.S. potato exports showed different trends in various categories. Based on data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, exports of frozen potatoes increased by 3%, fresh potatoes by 1%, and seed potatoes by 16%. On the other hand, exports of dehydrated potatoes declined by 16%. read more

The harvesting of new potatoes in the Guà area in northern Italy - between the provinces of Verona, Vicenza, and Padua - will start in a few days. Agiguà (Agricoltura Giovani del Guà) is one of the local organizations that grow and sell these potatoes, an association with 78 members. read more

Belarus is ready to provide crucial food products, such as potatoes, to the Kaliningrad region of Russia, President Alexander Lukashenko stated during a meeting with Governor Aleksey Besprozvannykh. "Despite facing some logistical hurdles, we will ensure the required amount of food products is delivered." read more

Experts from practice, consulting, trade, and technical development discussed innovative approaches and proven methods at three selected farms. "It was important to us to highlight the significance and interaction of technology and the agronomic requirements of potatoes." read more

On the EastFruit Trade Platform, potatoes have become the leading commodity, surpassing white cabbage, with active trading involving seven countries. This includes substantial contributions from Ukraine and Egypt, as well as last season's supplies from the Netherlands and Belgium. read more

Potato growers in Herat province, Afghanistan, are voicing concerns about the high volume of potato imports from Iran and Pakistan during their harvesting season. These imports are happening at the same time as the local harvest, leading to a decrease in prices for potatoes produced domestically. Sayed Naeem, a read more

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The potato is Life Zero Residue, among the flagship products of Romagnoli F.lli S.p.A.'s offering, now available again in the main distribution channels of the Italian GDO and DO. A strategic comeback that strengthens the company's commitment to promoting a transparent, safe, and sustainable agri-food chain. read more

GB Potatoes has partnered with Horticulture Crop Protection Ltd (HCP) on behalf of the British seed potato industry. This collaboration, which is backed by a grant from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) using remaining Potato Levy funds, is intended to enhance the availability of crop protection tools. read more

Egypt is steadily making progress towards a new seasonal milestone in sweet potato exports to the UK, showing consistent growth in shipments, as reported by EastFruit. Data indicates that in the first nine months of the current marketing year (July–June), Egypt exported nearly 55,000 tons of sweet potatoes. read more

New season Comber potatoes are expected to be available from mid-June, with the crop scheduled for harvest almost two weeks ahead of the usual time, despite worries about low rainfall. read more

World Potato Day, dedicated to this precious tuber by FAO today on May 30, had the slogan in 2024 "Harvesting diversity, nourishing hope": it is precisely the enhancement of the different origins of potatoes that the innovative project OQAS is based on. read more

In 2024, Belarus harvested only 3.11 million tonnes of potatoes, which was a 22.6% decrease compared to 2023, as reported by Belstat. The decline was particularly significant in agricultural enterprises, where production decreased by 42.1%. However, Belarus still managed to become the top potato exporter to Russia, supplying 193,800 tonnes. read more

Talking trees powered by artificial intelligence (AI), drought-resistant crops, and sweet potatoes sprouting among flowers — the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show is embracing the future with an emphasis on innovation and climate change adaptation. Scheduled to run for five days from May 13 to May 19, the event will showcase a variety of groundbreaking ideas and solutions. read more

The prices of potatoes in Russia have increased by 173%, leading authorities to look for supplies from Mongolia after initially purchasing from Belarus and China. The Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) has identified this strategy as a step to alleviate the significant price surge. The CCD points out that... read more

The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has approved a new measure to temporarily exempt imported potatoes into Kazakhstan from customs duties. The decision, adopted by the EEC Council on May 23, 2025, was officially announced in Moscow and aims to stabilize the domestic retail market amid. read more