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March 03, 2026
España: innovación y desarrollo en el País Vasco
El 5 de marzo, el Foro AKIS reunirá en el Campus de Arkaute a productores, empresas e instituciones para presentar y debatir el Plan Sectorial de la Patata, con foco en el Plan de I+D+i de la patata de siembra, promoviendo la colaboración y la transferencia de conocimiento para fortalecer la competitividad del sector en Euskadi.
March 03, 2026
La UE aplica provisionalmente el acuerdo con Mercosur y desata polémica política
La Comisión Europea decidió aplicar provisionalmente el acuerdo UE-Mercosur pese a su revisión judicial pendiente, generando fuertes críticas por eludir la ratificación formal del Parlamento Europeo y reavivando tensiones políticas dentro del bloque.
March 02, 2026
McCain acelera su estrategia sostenible y proyecta expansión en Argentina, Brasil y Colombia
En su Reporte de Sustentabilidad 2025, McCain informó que redujo 28% sus emisiones operativas desde 2017, avanzó en agricultura regenerativa con más de dos tercios de su superficie incorporada al programa y anticipó nuevas iniciativas en Argentina, Brasil y Colombia como parte de su estrategia hacia 2030 .
February 28, 2026
February is Potato Lovers Month: Northland Potato Growers Association highlights chip sector
During Potato Lover's Month, NPGA is recognizing the growers who contribute to the region’s four key sectors: Fresh, Processing, Chip, and Seed. Each week in February, one sector is featured. This week, the spotlight is on the chip sector.
February 25, 2026
Low Carbon Concept Farm in Lincolnshire Delivers First Sustainable Georgina Potato Crop to Tesco Stores
A first-of-its-kind low carbon concept farm in Lincolnshire has successfully grown its first crop of highly sustainable potatoes that will land in UK stores this week, thanks to a partnership between retailer Tesco and industry leader Branston. Sponsored Content
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February 25, 2026
ICAR - CPRI Hosts National Potato Fair 2026 in Modipuram on National Potato Day
ICAR–Central Potato Research Institute, Regional Station, Modipuram, Meerut, organized a one-day National Potato Fair–2026 on the occasion of National Potato Day, bringing together farmers, scientists, industry representatives and other stakeholders.
February 25, 2026
WPVGA Inducts Tom Wild and Gary and Lynda Bula into Wisconsin Potato Hall of Fame 2026
Tom Wild of Wild Seed Farms Inc., Antigo, Wisconsin, and Gary and Lynda Bula, owners of Gary Bula Farms Inc., Oxford, were inducted into the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Hall of Fame
February 25, 2026
Improved potato varieties show strong yield and late blight resistance in Rwanda trials
The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board conducted a February 3-6, 2026 harvest trial to assess improved potato varieties Ndamira and Victoria for higher yields and stronger resistance to late blight across multiple site.
February 25, 2026
Natural Storage Solutions wins Best Energy-Efficient Cold Storage Solution award at Indusfood Manufacturing Excellence Awards
Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. wins Best Energy-Efficient Cold Storage Solution award at the Indusfood Manufacturing Excellence Awards for its energy-efficient cold storage infrastructure serving food processing and agri-supply chains.
February 24, 2026
Venezuela: desorden y contrabando afectan los sectores productivos
Agricultores de distintas regiones advierten que el ingreso ilegal de productos como papa y hortalizas está hundiendo los precios, dejándolos por debajo de sus costos y comprometiendo la sostenibilidad de la producción nacional.
February 24, 2026
Costa Rica: continua la batalla de los productores con el sector importador
Productores de papa en Costa Rica celebran el rechazo de decenas de contenedores importados por incumplir normas sanitarias y exigen mantener inspecciones estrictas ante el riesgo de plagas y compuestos tóxicos que amenazan al cultivo y a los consumidores.
February 23, 2026
Grimmway Produce Group Launches Organic Bite-Size Potato Program Under Cal-Organic Farms Label
Grimmway Produce Group’s Cal-Organic Farms launched a year-round organic bite-size potato line with gold, red, medley, fingerling, and novelty nibbles in mesh packs, expanding convenience. Orders start March 9 after debut at SEPC Southern Exposure.
February 23, 2026
Branston South West Site Welcomes New General Manager as Jonathan Taylor Retires
Branston South West GM Jonathan Taylor will retire in March 2026 after nearly a decade leading major growth and £9m upgrades at Ilminster. Simon Jones, a long-serving operations leader, takes over to drive capacity, sustainability and innovation.
February 22, 2026
Yemen: Al-Bayda Governorate Supports Mukayras Farmers with Distribution of 20 Tons of Improved Potato Seeds
Mukayras District launched the distribution of 20 tons of improved potato seeds to 120 farmers via the local cooperative, aiming to boost production, expand fertile lands, and support self-sufficiency in key crops.



