Potatoes

The dry rot of potatoes remains a persistent issue impacting storage and postharvest handling, leading to losses for farmers. Researchers at Colorado State University in the San Luis Valley, a major potato production area in the U.S., have identified numerous fungal species linked to this disease. By employing structural and... read more

The low demand in the Ukrainian potato market is causing producers to lower their wholesale prices, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. Market participants indicate that the primary reason for this drop is the increasing availability of lower-quality potatoes in the market. Analysts note that farmers read more

On 7 March 2026, inspectors at the port of Novorossiysk identified the potato tuber moth in a 27.5-ton consignment of potatoes imported from Egypt. The presence of the quarantine pest was confirmed through laboratory analysis, and the shipment was disinfected to prevent its spread. On 9 March, inspectors in the read more

Amazon Air has expanded its services to Northeast India, offering delivery speeds up to 5 times faster. The company launched new air cargo routes through Kolkata and Guwahati to serve all seven sister states in the region. This expansion aims to improve delivery speeds through an integrated air and surface multimodal network. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that in Ukraine, there is an extremely low demand for potatoes, leading producers to lower wholesale prices. The main reason for the decrease in potato prices is attributed to the significant rise in low-quality products available on the market, according to experts. read more

The supply of sweet potatoes from North Carolina is becoming increasingly limited. This is due to a smaller crop in 2024, which was impacted by tropical storms that season. "Many of us had to use sweet potatoes from the 2025 crop to meet orders and recover from the shortage caused by the 2024 crop." read more

Po zimie pełnej niepewności, sezon wczesnych ziemniaków Noirmoutier 2026 jest gotowy do rozpoczęcia w klimacie bardziej korzystnym niż oczekiwano. Między szczególnie depresyjnym rynkiem ziemniaków jadalnych a trudnymi warunkami pogodowymi podczas sadzenia, rolnicy spółdzielni... read more

The export of Scottish seed potatoes increased in the 2024/25 season, from 92,000 tonnes the previous year to 104,000 last year. The 2025/26 marketing year will end in April, but figures up until the end of February were at 93,000 tonnes, which are in line with 2024/25 tonnages at the same point. read more

Potato prices in A Limia, one of Spain's main producing regions, have dropped to around €0.12 per kg, a level that producers claim is below production costs. Farmers are stating that potatoes sold without contracts are being traded at prices lower than the cost of production. Potatoes covered by contracts under the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) are also being affected. read more

Warzywa zostały umieszczone w centrum nowych zasobów zgodnych z programem nauczania dla australijskich uczniów szkół średnich. Zaprojektowane w celu zwiększenia świadomości wśród młodszych pokoleń na temat australijskich produktów, osób odpowiedzialnych za nie oraz ścieżek zawodowych w rolnictwie - projekt ten będzie promować nowe. read more

According to Georg von Nolcken, the CEO of Continental Farmers Group, which is the largest potato producer in Ukraine, nearly 70% of the seed potato market in the country is made up of uncertified planting material. This information was reported by EastFruit, citing SEEDS. read more

Elea Technology GmbH is pleased to introduce the newest product in its PEF Advantage system lineup: the Elea PEF Advantage C 2000-600. This system features a treatment channel of 600 × 600 mm and is specifically designed for the industrial processing of large-caliber crops like sugar beet, sugar cane, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. read more

"In May 2025, Agrico's potato storage facility in Ukraine was targeted by two Russian drones. That evening, we suffered a 50% loss in storage capacity, with potatoes still in the field awaiting harvest," reminisces director Nick Gordiichuk on LinkedIn. "For a farmer, storage is not just a" read more

A fourth-generation farmer in the United Kingdom has started selling potatoes directly to consumers through social media and home deliveries as part of his efforts to market his crop. Luke Abblitt manages a 162-hectare arable farm owned by Cambridgeshire County Council in Ramsey, near Huntingdon. He introduced... read more

The European Commission has approved the requested increases in unitary aid for local agricultural production under the POSEI program by the Government of the Canary Islands. These changes have been incorporated into the POSEI 2026 program. The program allocates €243.96 million (US$263.48 million) for the year 2026. read more

On February 18th, Padana Sementi hosted a technical day in Codigoro (FE) focusing on the management of click beetles, Cyperus, and nematodes, which are becoming increasingly critical issues for crops such as potatoes and tomatoes. The event highlighted innovative and natural strategies to improve soil fertility. read more