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

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