Potatoes

South Africa will participate in the global celebration of the United Nations' International Day of the Potato on May 30, with Potatoes South Africa (Potatoes SA) organizing events to raise awareness about the significance of potatoes in food security, nutrition, and rural livelihoods. read more

Potato cultivation in Sa Pobla is facing challenges due to a nematode infestation, leading farmers to reconsider their investments. Nematodes are inhibiting the proper growth of potatoes, leading to smaller, unprofitable yields. Farmers are calling for authorities to approve the use of dichloropropene or sodium metabisulfite to combat this issue. read more

A specialist grower of green vegetables and potatoes is being invited to apply for a new farm business tenancy in Lincolnshire as part of a new opportunity from The Crown Estate. read more

Plantings are now complete in most areas, with only a few areas of heavier land remaining to be planted. The majority of planting has been finished. Consumption is as expected with the current warm weather. Conditions are very dry in most regions, and there is very little rain forecast for the upcoming days. read more

Bako Sweet is entering the West Coast Produce Show with strong momentum, surpassing others in the category in terms of both dollar and volume growth, as reported by Circana data. As the top sweet potato brand in the U.S. in terms of dollar sales, Bako Sweet is assisting retail partners in achieving Thanksgiving-level success. read more

The early potato season is currently in full swing. Due to weather conditions, there were difficulties with harvesting Cypriot potatoes in March and April. This was accompanied by night frosts at the end of February, which in some cases led to losses of up to 50 percent. Nevertheless, the read more

For years, patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) were advised to avoid potassium-rich foods such as potatoes, bananas, avocados, and tomatoes due to the risk of hyperkalemia—a potentially life-threatening condition caused by elevated blood potassium. However, emerging research challenges this advice. read more

The new potato season in Spain is currently halfway through and has been characterized by abundant rainfall, in contrast to the drought experienced in 2024. There are six weeks left for harvesting, with crops from Murcia, Valencia, and Seville being harvested. read more

PhytoAlert is an initiative from the biosector and was further developed on behalf of the Phytophthora Taskforce by Wageningen University & Research (WUR), with co-financing from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature (LVVN), the European Union. read more

Według EastFruit, w 2025 roku zarówno Rosja, jak i Białoruś borykają się z poważnymi zakłóceniami na rynkach ziemniaków, które są podstawowym produktem żywnościowym głęboko zakorzenionym w ich tożsamości kulturowej. Ceny są rekordowo wysokie i nadal rosną. Obydwaj dyktatorzy - Putin i Łukaszenka - są zaniepokojeni, ponieważ ziemniak był. read more

As reported by QS citing the BVL, the insecticide Novodor FC (active ingredient: Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies tenebrionis, strain NB 176) is allowed to be used for controlling Colorado potato beetles on potatoes. The emergency authorization for Novodor FC is limited to organic farming. read more

The Taste of Paris culinary festival is back this year, after being absent in 2024 due to the Olympic Games. Until May 11th, French gastronomy enthusiasts could wander through the aisles of the Nouveau Grand Palais to explore the contemporary French culinary scene, including restaurants, artisans, and producers. read more

An acute food crisis in Belarus has caused a shortage of potatoes, which are a staple in the national diet. Reports suggest a 10% price increase from January to March, with prices reaching 5 Belarusian rubles per kilogram (1.53 US$). Residents are struggling to find quality potatoes, as available stocks are dwindling. read more