Potatoes

Farm-gate potato prices in Spain have dropped due to the global trade dynamics in frozen frying potatoes. This decline is particularly affecting potato-producing regions like A Limia, where potatoes are crucial to the local agricultural economy. read more

W Kiptororo, a rural area w Nakuru County w Kenii, niedawno wybudowano magazyn ziemniaków, który działa całkowicie bez użycia prądu. Obiekt magazynowy został zbudowany przez firmę Hanse AgroStore Africa w imieniu Spółdzielni Rolniczej Chemare, która reprezentuje setki plantatorów ziemniaków. read more

The US potato industry has recently celebrated increased access to the Korean market through a new agreement. This agreement allows potato growers from Arizona, California, Colorado, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Wisconsin to export table stock and chipping potatoes to Korea. read more

The supply of sweet potatoes from North Carolina has been steady this season. While yields have increased compared to the 2024 season, they are still lower than historical averages. "After facing difficult conditions in 2024, weather patterns once again posed challenges during the 2025 growing season. read more

Suppliers have discussed the future of the Maris Piper variety during a debate on GB Potatoes at the British Potato Industry Event. read more

Rozwój sektora ziemniaczanego na Ukrainie jest obecnie ograniczony brakiem dostępu do międzynarodowych rynków eksportowych dla ukraińskich produktów, informuje EastFruit. read more

Potato growers on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria are delaying the planting of approximately 2.6 million kilograms of seed potatoes at the beginning of the season due to waterlogged fields, mud, and the risk of additional rainfall leading to seed rot. Consequently, the island's primary potato harvest now depends on... read more

Sales of Cypriot potatoes have not progressed satisfactorily this season, as they are only now being finalized. Mr. Lampros Koutsoudis, the owner of the Cypriot trading company Lampros Koutsoudis Ltd., describes the situation as follows: "In the third week of January, approximately 15-20% of the local read more

At the Ukrainian Prometey farm, a well-designed crop rotation system is implemented, which includes potatoes, wheat, green manure crops (cover crops), onions, and other vegetables, as reported by AgroTimes. This system was described by Orysia Knyshuk, the Director of the diversified agricultural enterprise, in her article. read more

At the Ukrainian Prometey farm, a well-organized crop rotation system is implemented, which includes potatoes, wheat, green manure crops (cover crops), onions, and other vegetables, as reported by AgroTimes. This was described by Orysia Knyshuk, the Director of the diversified agricultural enterprise, in her article. read more

Wouw Agro, located in the Netherlands, has recently implemented a new packing line for sweet potatoes, significantly increasing its processing capacity. The company, originally focused on growing and washing potatoes and onions, has now evolved into a complete service provider in the potato and onion supply chain, covering everything from cultivation and washing to... read more

The Namibian Agronomic Board reports that formal potato production in Namibia totals around 8,534 tons, leaving the country dependent on imports to meet domestic demand. Informal markets account for an estimated 41 percent of locally produced potatoes, emphasizing the significance of unregulated trade. read more