Potatoes

After four years, the event will return to Germany as scheduled and will take place for the first time at Rittergut Gestorf 1, Springe near Hanover, on September 9th and 10th, 2026. At the outdoor fair, numerous exhibitors will showcase the latest innovations in various fields. read more

The potato crop in Poland is currently in the growth phase, with flowering in progress and entering a stage of increased water requirement. At the same time, the harvesting of early-maturing potato varieties has commenced. These tubers are initially harvested using sprouted seed potatoes covered with agrotextiles. read more

Bananas have been officially classified as an agricultural product in Russia, according to a government decree published on the legal information portal. This means that bananas are now considered equivalent to traditional crops like potatoes, grains, and apples. This classification allows bananas to be... read more

In recent years, potato cultivation in the Emilia-Romagna region has been severely affected by an increase in damage caused by elaterids, soil-dwelling insects also known as "click beetles", whose spread has been favored by the effects of climate change. High temperatures. read more

The data from the Plant Quarantine Centre at Chattogram Seaport shows that maritime vegetable exports from Bangladesh reached 58,766 tons in FY25, marking a 313% year-on-year increase. Potatoes were the most exported vegetable at 40,543 tons, followed by 16,959 tons of fresh vegetables and 1,264 tons of. read more

The weather conditions are favorable for early potato growers in the Palatinate region. "The first loose-skinned bagged potatoes from the Palatinate were already available on May 20th. The crops grown under double foil have yielded well, producing mostly large tubers so far. The crops grown under single foil..." read more

1,4Sight is an innovative growth regulator approved in Italy and 25 other European countries for extending the dormancy of potatoes and preventing sprouting during storage. Its active ingredient, 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene (1,4-DMN), is a volatile organic compound that naturally occurs in potatoes. read more

W zeszłe lato, cena ziemniaków na wolnym rynku w Wielkiej Brytanii wynosiła zawrotną sumę około 600 funtów za tonę; w tym roku rynek nie mógłby być bardziej różny. "Obecnie trudno nawet oszacować wartość ziemniaków" - komentuje Robert Doig z Caledonia Potatoes. "Po prostu nie ma popytu. Jest to spowodowane... read more

The Parity Commission of the Potato Exchange in Bologna has set the minimum reference price for the marketing of top-quality potatoes to be introduced to the market for the upcoming marketing campaign. After a careful and detailed analysis of the situation. read more

On Friday, July 4th at 10:30 AM, Apofruit celebrates its 65th anniversary with an event at the Altedo plant (BO), a center specializing in the processing and packaging of potatoes, onions, and pears for the entire Northern Italy region. Founded in 1960, Apofruit is now one of the read more

In 2025, the Netherlands cultivated over 83,000 hectares of ware potatoes, marking an 8.6% increase from the previous year. This is the first time since 2000 that ware potato acreage has exceeded 80,000 hectares. According to provisional figures from the 2025 Agricultural Census by Statistics Netherlands. read more

In the meeting held on Friday, June 27th, 2025, the Parity Commission of the Bologna Potato Exchange, at newly started excavations, set the minimum reference price for the commercialization of First-quality potatoes to be introduced to the market for the upcoming campaign. read more

Genovese basil, Cavaillon melons, Ribera del Xúquer kakis, and Opperdoezer Ronde potatoes. These four well-known regional products have a little something extra: they are proud holders of geographical indication titles. The European Union has recognized 305 unprocessed fruits and vegetables with a. read more

The first early potatoes with loose skin from Southern Baden were delivered to wholesale markets as planned on May 20, followed by early potatoes with firm skin for food retailers starting on June 10. In parallel with the ongoing heatwave, there was a noticeable drop in market demand at the beginning of calendar week 26. read more

Over the course of three days, a total of 46 participants from across the country came together, ranging from newcomers to experienced professionals, to deepen their knowledge about potatoes and further their practical education. The 46 participants were divided into two small groups for teaching purposes. read more