Potatoes

Moldova, like several other Black Sea countries, is expecting a strong potato harvest this year. However, prices have already dropped to their lowest level in three years, leaving farmers with little hope of profit, reports Logos Press. According to Sergey Alba from IM Expert Agroteh, many farmers are facing a challenging situation. read more

Representatives of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) will meet with the country's main supermarkets in the coming weeks to confirm the year-round availability of Irish potatoes. IFA national potato committee chairperson Sean Ryan confirmed that initial discussions had already taken place with. read more

British Food Fortnight encourages us to celebrate the food grown in our country and the farmers who provide it for us to enjoy. read more

Bad weather conditions can sometimes affect the growth of crops. read more

Local potato varieties in Moldova are becoming increasingly rare, and traditional Moldovan breeds may disappear entirely. Most potatoes currently cultivated in the country originate from the Netherlands or Germany. Even varieties sold with labels claiming to be "original Moldovan" are of foreign origin. read more

Kakis, citrus fruits, and potatoes, three flagship products of the Valencia region, saw their seasons affected by the flood disaster of October last year. However, this season is being approached with greater optimism. Frutomás Export, one of the most prominent specialized companies in the region, is celebrating. read more

Apofruit presents the results of the spring clearance sale 2025, which includes strawberries, asparagus, new potatoes, small fruits, and vegetables. The contribution of premium varieties and organic productions continues to be crucial. read more

From January to July 2025, Azerbaijan exported 70,830 tonnes of potatoes, valued at USD 28.1 million, according to the State Statistics Committee. Compared to the same period in 2024, exports grew by 47% in volume and 37% in value. The main export destination was Russia, receiving 59,376 tonnes valued at USD 22.7 million, which represents a 40% increase. read more

Nice-looking potatoes practically sell themselves. But how can you achieve that? Tolsma-Grisnich has the expertise in this area. This Dutch company has been specializing in storage and processing solutions for potatoes, onions, and carrots for many years. "Intelligent sorting can significantly impact the overall profitability," says Sales & Marketing Manager. read more

In addition to Portuguese sweet potatoes, The Plant Based Traders have been selling white young drinking coconuts with the Easy-to-Open system for two years under the Goconutty brand. Their newest innovation is Pink Coconut Water. "No one else in the market has this," says Helien Verhagen. read more

Apofruit, a cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with 2,700 members in various regions of Italy, is currently presenting the results of the spring 2025 settlement, which includes strawberries, asparagus, new potatoes, small fruits, and vegetables. The details are being explained and commented on by the cooperative. read more

The goal is to find varieties that can better cope with drought, heat, or pests and require less fertilizers. This is intended to make the potato more resilient for the future. The project "Potatoes for Tomorrow" is conducted by the Max Planck Institute for Molecular. read more

Buba, an AI-powered platform, was developed during the International Potato Center's (CIP) AI-griculture Challenge Hackathon in 2024 and was announced as the winner in the Crop Improvement Science Goal category on May 23, 2025. The tool addresses bottlenecks in potato breeding by utilizing artificial intelligence... read more

Anuradha Tennakoon, Chairman of the Farmers' National Agricultural Federation, has criticized the Sri Lankan government for not implementing measures to strengthen the country's agricultural production economy, despite being in office for a year. Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Tennakoon pointed out that the government has not taken any steps to support agricultural development. read more

An innovation inspired by the latest food trends has arrived in the produce department: Bocconcì, the first baby potatoes specifically selected for cooking in an air fryer. The launch is signed by Coppola Patate, a historic Campanian company that has been representing for over fifty years. read more