According to Lê Quốc Thanh, Director of the National Agricultural Extension Center, the Vietnamese government aims to increase the value of agricultural exports, including potatoes, to $8-10 billion by 2030. Despite a burgeoning demand for processed potatoes,…
Since July 2020, the Horizon 2020 EU project Accelerated Development of multiplestress tolerAnt PoTato (ADAPT) has focused its research activity in understanding how potato plants acclimate to single and combined abiotic stresses to make this crop more…
As the global agricultural industry faces challenges like climate change, resource scarcity, and the need for sustainable practices, the National Potato Congress of Mexico 2024 aims to address these concerns by focusing on sustainable innovation in potato…
The potato industry in the U.K. is entering a new phase of collaboration following the recent announcement that GB Potatoes, a key representative body for the sector, has joined the European Potato Trade Association (Europatat) as an…
https://youtu.be/eESmrv4s4I0?si=yejW_jkjNJwZ8Ym7 Viktor Kovalev and Potatoes News are excited to announce a new global initiative—weekly reviews of key events and trends shaping the potato industry! Our program, "Potato Week Highlights," provides the latest news from around the world,…
The potato industry is at a critical juncture, facing pressures that demand swift adaptation. Climate change, regulatory shifts, increasing disease threats, fluctuating energy prices, and the need for sustainable operations are transforming the way farmers, agronomists, and…
At this year’s Fruit Attraction 2024 in Madrid, Valencia-based company Patatas Lázaro stood out for its innovative approach to marketing and brand development. The company, a well-known name in Spain’s agri-food sector, received the "Marketing in the…
The countdown to PotatoEurope 2025 has begun, and the event is already creating a buzz within the potato industry. Scheduled to take place on September 3 and 4, 2025, at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) Field Crops…
As global demand for efficient and sustainable agricultural practices intensifies, companies like Tolsma-Grisnich are at the forefront of delivering technological solutions that help producers optimize labor and energy usage. At this year’s InterPom 2024, Tolsma-Grisnich is set…
The AGROTECH POTATO HORTI EXPO is an unmissable event for anyone involved in the potato, vegetable, and fruit production and processing sectors. This comprehensive exhibition covers the entire supply chain, showcasing solutions for production, processing, and marketing…
In an effort to boost agricultural diversification and address climate-related farming challenges, Siddhi Vinayak Agri Processing Pvt. Ltd. (SV Agri) has launched an ambitious training campaign that has drawn the participation of over 2,000 farmers across the…
The small town of Montese in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy is once again gearing up to celebrate its agricultural heritage through the Festa della Patata e del Parmigiano Reggiano, now in its 49th edition. This festival,…