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The German potato sector is facing a severe paradox in 2025: a bumper harvest has become a financial disaster. With a yield of 13.4 million tonnes—the highest in 25 years, representing a 5.3% increase from the previous…
For potato growers and the industry that supports them, the fight against Phytophthora infestans, the pathogen responsible for late blight, is a constant and costly battle. This disease devastates crops globally, costing an estimated €6-7 billion annually in…
A recent multinational study published in Food Science & Nutrition has delivered a stark warning, identifying an increased lifetime cancer risk for children who consume potato chips due to acrylamide (AA) exposure. Using precise LC-MS/MS methodology, the research assessed…
We are proud and delighted to announce that we are an official international partner of the Global Potato Summit (GPS) 2025, one of the most important global events in the potato industry. This summit brings together industry…
The National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) in Argentina has introduced a promising new potato variety designed specifically for chip production and improved long-term storage. This innovation aims to strengthen the domestic processing sector and increase the…
Potato producers in the Perote region of Mexico are facing a challenging season marked by severe frost events and sharp price declines triggered by overproduction. According to ARGENPAPA, the combination of climatic stress and market saturation is…
According to the portal ARGENPAPA, potato acreage in the northern region of Sinaloa is expected to decrease — from approximately 17,000 hectares in the previous season to around 14,000+ hectares in the 2025–2026 cycle. What Is Happening…
The retirement of Dr. S.K. Luthra after 36 years of service is not merely a personnel change; it is a milestone for Indian agriculture. His career at the Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) was defined by a…
In Brazil, potato prices have recently increased due to adverse weather conditions and the natural end of the harvest season. Heavy rains in major production regions have disrupted fieldwork and affected the quality of the tubers, limiting…
In a single morning on October 18th, a force of 80 volunteers braved adverse weather to harvest 11,096 pounds of potatoes at the University of Wyoming’s Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (SAREC). This event, the fifth…
Hybrid potato breeding is poised to revolutionize the global potato value chain, moving propagation from the field to the lab. This article explores the groundbreaking genetic discovery enabling this shift and analyzes its immediate impact on food…
The escalating cost of chemical inputs and rising consumer demand for residue-free produce are pushing potato growers to seek sustainable alternatives. This profile of Ms. Purvi Patel, a plant pathologist who transitioned from academia to the field,…
