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El Niño intensifies across the Pacific, amplifying extreme heat, drought, wildfires and flooding risks worldwide.
September 21, 2026
Record-Breaking El Niño Surges as Global Heat and Extreme Weather Risks Rise
El Niño has reached a record 3.05°C, surpassing the 2015 high. Scientists warn the powerful event could worsen heatwaves, droughts, floods, wildfires and food insecurity as global temperatures continue to rise.
Declining potato acreage and repeated heatwaves are tightening European potato supplies, with French yields under pressure from severe water stress.
September 03, 2026
European Potato Acreage Declines as Heatwaves Put Yields Under Pressure
European potato supplies are tightening as acreage declines and heatwaves pressure yields. France is particularly affected by severe water stress, prompting CNIPT to call for purchasing and sales strategies to reflect current market conditions.
A warming climate is placing potato production under increasing pressure, with rising temperatures, drought, and extreme weather threatening yields, quality, and global food security.
August 05, 2026
Accelerating Global Warming Could Reshape the Future of Global Potato Production
Global warming is accelerating, threatening potato production through heat, drought, pests, and storage challenges. Climate-smart farming, resilient varieties, and improved irrigation are essential to protect future yields and quality.
Changing weather patterns linked to El Niño could impact potato yields, quality, storage, and supply chains across key production regions.
June 21, 2026
NOAA Confirms El Niño as Global Potato Industry Prepares for Weather Risks
NOAA has confirmed El Niño, expected to strengthen through 2026–27. The global potato industry is monitoring impacts on yields, disease pressure, processing quality, storage, and supply chains while accelerating climate resilience efforts.
Potatoes showing internal damage caused by extreme heat — part of ongoing Lethbridge research aimed at helping farmers protect crop quality and resilience amid shifting weather patterns.
November 03, 2025
Lethbridge Researchers Develop Tools to Help Potato Farmers Tackle Extreme Weather Challenges
Lethbridge researchers study how heat waves and hail affect potato crops. Dr. Neilson finds timing is key, with storms during tuber growth reducing quality. His work aims to create tools to help farmers assess risks and boost crop resilience.
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September 10, 2025
Michigan Potato Industry Commission Launches Late Blight Resource Webpage
A new webpage by the Michigan Potato Industry Commission offers growers tools to identify and manage late blight, featuring pathogen details, outbreak protocols, fungicide advice and links to monitoring organizations.
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Drought-stricken potato plants in Prince Edward Island show signs of severe stress, as farmers brace for significant yield losses after one of the driest summers in decades.
September 08, 2025
‘Hope is Diminishing’: P.E.I. Potato Farmers Brace for Major Crop Losses Amid Severe Drought
P.E.I. potato farmers face major crop losses as drought grips the island. With only 10% irrigated land, yields are falling below average. Farmers like Andrew Lawless expect 30% losses, warning climate change demands urgent investment in irrigation.
Plot preparation for planting cash crops at Simcoe, Ont. crop rotation plots.
August 19, 2025
Canadian Research Shows Regenerative Practices Improve Potato Yields and Farm Resilience
A Canadian study shows regenerative practices in potato farming boost soil health, yields and carbon capture. Trials found plant diversity raises marketable yield and resilience without more diseases, supporting long term farm viability
Peter Dawe, Chief Growth & Strategy Officer of McCain Foods, delivering his address at the Digital Innovation Summit.
June 11, 2024
UNB’s McKenna Institute announces investment in digital agriculture led by potato processor McCain Foods
The McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) announced a CAD 3.75 million (USD 2.7 million) investment from a partnership led by potato processor McCain Foods that will revolutionize digital agriculture, progress regenerative farming practices and minimize the impact of climate change on farmland.
Earth is currently in the midst of a remarkable 10-month stretch
April 11, 2024
Earth is currently in the midst of a remarkable 10-month stretch of temperature records
The world just experienced its warmest March on record, capping a 10-month streak in which every month set a new temperature record, the European Union's climate change monitoring service said on Tuesday.
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March 16, 2024
Drought Tightens Grip on the Mediterranean, Impacting Potato Production
Now, the specter of a warmer-than-average spring in 2024 is anticipated, as predicted by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) report 'Drought in the Mediterranean Region - January 2024'.
Alex Docherty of Sky View Farms in Elmwood, P.E.I., said a tarp barn at his farm was completely destroyed and another was severely damaged.
September 30, 2022
PEI potato farmers worried excess moisture from Fiona may damage crops
Prince Edward Island (PEI) potato farmers say they are concerned excessive moisture in the fields caused by the storm Fiona may lead their produce to rot in storage - though they hope that is not the case.
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Prince Edward Island potato farmers receive financial support to overcome wet and cold harvest of 2018
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