Potatoes

The European potato market is facing a period of strong imbalance, with an oversupply of production and weak demand, leading to a consequent collapse in prices. read more

Potato growers in Cyprus are facing higher export costs and logistical challenges, as shipping rates are increasing and impacting profit margins, said industry representative Andreas Karyos. "This is affecting us as the expenses related to exporting potatoes have gone up, leading to read more

The new framework contract for fresh potato consumption has been signed, valid for the 2026, 2027, and 2028 campaigns. The agreement involves producer organizations Agripat, ApoFruit Italia, and Patfrut along with private commercial operators represented by Fruitimpresee from various. read more

Robert Doig from Caledonia Potatoes describes the current state of the potato industry as a "fair old mess." "It is amazing how quickly things can change. Just 24 months ago, we were experiencing very high prices, but now certain categories of potatoes are nearly impossible to sell. In 2023, the market was strong, and 2024 started off well." read more

The market situation for table potatoes remains virtually unchanged, even at the start of spring. "Due to the significant surpluses, we are experiencing an extremely difficult potato year," confirms Marco Sion, a potato wholesaler at the new Frischezentrum in Cologne-Gremberghoven. According to read more

India harvests around 58-60 million metric tons of potatoes across 2.2-2.5 million hectares annually, with over 60% coming from the Indo-Gangetic plains of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal, explains Dr. Akhilesh Kumar, CEO of Eden Horticulture Services. "That's a whopping 20 million tonnes." read more

The Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute, a part of the Ministry of Agriculture, has conducted tests on biodegradable plastic films for sweet potato cultivation in order to tackle yield limitations caused by climate conditions. Sweet potatoes in Taiwan are often affected by drought and low temperatures during the autumn season. read more

Potato production in Uttar Pradesh is under pressure as production costs are higher than market prices, according to statements from the Samajwadi Party. In western Uttar Pradesh, including the Kannauj belt, the cost of production has increased to over ₹1,000 per quintal (US$12.00 per 100 kg). read more

Trading house Polder Potato (Dronten) and Lemmer-based Q-potato Holland are initiating an investigation into a strategic partnership in ware potatoes. Currently, the primary objective is to discover potential synergy advantages across different domains. "Both companies have effectively utilized their profound knowledge and experience." read more

When asked if water could still lead to an increase in the onion and potato market, Leon van Meir from Steenbergen-based Van Meir Onions & Potatoes paused for a moment. "Then I would really have to think hard. I honestly don't have an answer. The only positive aspect is that sometimes the" read more

On Welbergsweg in Steenbergen, brothers Corné and John Jacobs run Koelhuis Jacobs together. The company focuses on the storage, processing, and logistical handling of agricultural products. "We have always been progressive," says Corné. "But in our own way. Practical, down-to-earth and focused." read more

Hybrid potato seeds have the potential to serve as an alternative to traditional potato seed potatoes. In trials using True Potato Seed (TPS), yields varied from 26 to 50 tons per hectare, depending on the cultivation technique and initial material used. This research was conducted as part of a PhD study by Luuk van Dijk at Wageningen University & Research (WUR). read more

Lower-quality potatoes from Poland may not find buyers, as there was a very high potato yield last year, according to Łukasz Ostrowicz, a member of the board at Bugaj, a Polish potato packing company. "The current potato availability in Poland is high, leading to growing concerns that. read more

Martin Emmett has been re-elected as the chair of the NFU's Horticulture and Potatoes Board after today's voting on March 19th. read more

According to EastFruit, Egypt has strengthened its presence in the German sweet potato import market, surpassing competitors like the United States, China, Spain, and the Netherlands. In 2025, Germany imported 16,100 tons of sweet potatoes from Egypt, amounting to over €18 million (US$19.4 million). read more

Egypt has firmly established itself as the dominant player in Germany’s sweet potato market, surpassing traditional suppliers including the United States, China, Spain, and the Netherlands, according to EastFruit. Germany imported 16,100 tons of Egyptian sweet potatoes in 2025, valued at more. read more

Poczucie ostrożnego optymizmu towarzyszy kanadyjskim producentom ziemniaków po wiadomości z zeszłego tygodnia, że Kanadyjska Agencja Inspekcji Żywności (CFIA) osiągnęła porozumienie z meksykańską instytucją Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria (SENASICA) w sprawie zezwolenia na wysyłkę kanadyjskich ziemniaków... read more

The prices of potatoes have skyrocketed in the local Moroccan market, and this essential crop is in short supply in some markets. This situation is a result of the significant losses faced by producers in the northern region of the country and the challenges in replanting. Imad Hamoumana, a grower based in Larache, is one of the affected producers. read more